Windows IT Pro Insider Update Series: Testing Windows Updates in my IT environment
- Changed type Karen Hu Wednesday, May 20, 2015 1:18 AM
- Edited by Anthony_Mann Monday, June 1, 2015 9:15 PM Updated references
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Hello, I would appreciate if we could get some upfront insights on how this is all going to work technically. At this stage I would consider adopting a similar approach as was done within the Insider program, e.g. create fast / slow rings within the Enterprise.
What would be super cool , is if within a next version of ConfigMgr there would be some functionality provided in managing such rings, like all users / devices from a certain OU, Department, Business unit etc.
So basically, let me define rings and then let me define ring members , these ring members could be based on ConfigMgr collections for example.
Cheers
Alex
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Hi Alex:
WSUS (and therefore config mgr) let you create and use groups as "rings" already now. As a matter of fact this was one of the best practices demo'ed by Johan at our Ignite session. Do you use groups as rings now? Any recommendations or issues with this?
Thx
Thierry
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SSIS to retrieve cookie information from the cloud
- Changed type Mike Yin Wednesday, April 2, 2014 8:59 AM open discusstion
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Arthur My Blog
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You can think about a cloud as a big set of servers/applications/services/etc...
There is multiple cloud providers, multiple cloud types.
Please describe your businesses need first, because now questions sounds more like "How to download whole internet?"
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No, I'm not looking to download the entire internet. This was a requirement from a prior position and I was unsure of how to set up a connection using anything other than the scripting component and C# code. I'm unsure of any other details than what I posted because I left the position after giving some suggestions because I thought it might be impossible.
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We are stuck here without knowing what we want to achieve. What do you mean under cookies?
If you cannot provide further details there no way to help you.
Arthur My Blog
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Aren't all cookies the same? I guess I was right that there is no way to connect to the cloud to download files of any type, including cookies. That was why I quit that job... I thought it was impossible too.
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A Cookie is browser side technology that actually seem to be discontinued
Downloading files from Cloud is a cinch, depends what cloud provider though, if say we use Amazon Cloud we can use AzCopy http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsazurestorage/archive/2012/12/03/azcopy-uploading-downloading-files-for-windows-azure-blobs.aspx
Arthur My Blog
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Hi all,
I think my requirement is related to this topic. I have a requirement to connect to a Cloud Based service (SuccessFactors), which has a Web Service available. This web service has got standard methods in its wsdl file.
I called login successfully which has returned with a SessionID. After I've called a query method which as returned with "Invalid Session" error message.
I've looked into the WebService log and checked the different request. What I've found out, that after Login request, all other requests HTTP header should have a cookie with the SessionID in it.
So, basically I should be able add a cookie name and its value after login to be able to run any other method.
Does anyone know how to add a cookie into a HTTP header in SSIS?
Thanks,
Richard
P.S.: I'm new to SSIS and WebServices
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Please start a new thread with your question.
Also use a script task.
David
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Windows 10 Update - stopping this update in my enterprise.
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There is only 1 update that needs to be hid/blocked. Can you configure your WSUS to not push a certain update? I've not used it before.
This is the update that contains the notification/updater GWX.exe:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583
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Windows 10 is not going to automatically install itself on all of your PCs.
Are all of your users administrators ?
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Search Engine Optimization
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What are you exactly looking for.
May be you can refer this as well
http://blog.mastykarz.nl/search-engine-optimization-sharepoint-2013/
http://blogs.technet.com/b/tothesharepoint/archive/2013/10/24/search-engine-optimization-seo-in-sharepoint-server-2013.aspx
If this helped you resolve your issue, please mark it Answered. You can reach me through http://itfreesupport.com/
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MSDN profiles are acting wierd
- Moved by Mike Kinsman Friday, June 12, 2015 5:00 PM profile question
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Richard Mueller - MVP Directory Services
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OK now my TFS add-in to work with Excel is not working and it says I need to get TFS Ultimate (which I already have - used it just last Friday) plus the thing even suggested I need to get the add-in again which I also already have... frustration levels rising.
Please contact as soon as possible
- Edited by Adrienne Riley-Corbin Tuesday, June 16, 2015 1:09 PM
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I'm not 100% sure of how my questions to MS work but are you able to help me fix or find a fix to my profile problems:
DETAILS:
When I started my new job I had been given access but that access level did not allow me to perform my duties, so I was then given a higher profile access. After that on certain occasions sometimes the Online applications would behave as though I still had the lower access instead of Ultimate. This goes for a while but I try not to fuss. Then my boss makes me admin in his project so that I can get a few tasks done--- And instead of being able to , create a test plan I get the following everytime I try to make a test plan:
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New Release of dbForge Data Generator for SQL Server
Our team now is working on a tool for SQL data generating and I'd like to present you a new - dbForge Data Generator for SQL Server 2.0 by Devart
It is a GUI tool for a fast generation of large volumes of SQL Server test table data. The tool supports all column data types and allows to define tables and columns for data generation, set value ranges, customize parameters for each column data type, preview data before generation, edit and save data generation scripts for the future use.
The new version has new customizable generators and improved performance. In next version we will add more meaningful data generators (Names, Countries, Emails and 70 more generators).
dbForge Data Generator for SQL Server has a 30-day trial period. We would be glad if you try out our tool and leave us a feedback. Thanks :)
- Edited by Devart Software Wednesday, June 17, 2015 9:28 AM
Accurate size of a disk
I'm currently working on vbscript to report disk, partition, and logical drive usage and size data, in an exact way, in bytes. I use several WMI queries of Win32_DiskDrive, Win32_DiskPartition, Win32_LogicalDisk with associations. In some certain circumstances I've got interesting results, where the size of the disk is less then the size of the partitions on it.
In my experiences I've got these results from disks provided by the virtualisation layer, or by SAN connections.
For example:
Win32_LogicalDiskToPartition shows:
Antecedent : \\xxxxx\root\cimv2:Win32_DiskPartition.DeviceID="Disk #2, Partition #0" Dependent : \\xxxxx\root\cimv2:Win32_LogicalDisk.DeviceID="T:" EndingAddress : 1099510579199 StartingAddress : 1048576
from this data, the size should be 1 099 509 530 624 bytes and the EndingAddress: 1 099 510 579 199
the corresponding Win32_DiskPartition shows:
NumberOfBlocks : 2147479552 BootPartition : False Name : Disk #2, Partition #0 PrimaryPartition : True Size : 1099509530624 Index : 0
which is Ok, but the corresponding Win32_DiskDrive shows:
Partitions : 1 DeviceID : \\.\PHYSICALDRIVE2 Model : IBM 2145 Multi-Path Disk Device Size : 1099506078720 Caption : IBM 2145 Multi-Path Disk Device
The size is: 1 099 506 078 720
So the partition is greater then the disk.
From the MSDN library: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa394132%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
- Size
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- Data type: uint64
- Access type: Read-only
- Qualifiers: Units (Bytes)
Size of the disk drive. It is calculated by multiplying the total number of cylinders, tracks in each cylinder, sectors in each track, and bytes in each sector.
For more information about using uint64 values in scripts, see Scripting in WMI.
- TotalCylinders
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- Data type: uint64
- Access type: Read-only
Total number of cylinders on the physical disk drive. Note: the value for this property is obtained through extended functions of BIOS interrupt 13h. The value may be inaccurate if the drive uses a translation scheme to support high-capacity disk sizes. Consult the manufacturer for accurate drive specifications.
Example: 657
For more information about using uint64 values in scripts, see Scripting in WMI.
By the above property definitions, the disk size can be inaccurate.
Does anybody know a way to get the accurate disk size using wmi, or any script technique?
- Changed type Bill_Stewart Wednesday, November 4, 2015 7:15 PM
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Hi Papp,
Does your SAN setup has any interface, I think it would be more accurately reporting the actual size. Any mechanism to read that info into windows would solve your purpose.
But I havn't seen anyone having issues with these reporting inaccuracies, you seem to be having some special case.
In your case its about 3 MB of inaccuracy for a single disk, for 1000 disks it would be 3GB. This in normal scenarios would be within acceptable tolarance.
Regards,
Satyajit
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Hi Satyajit321,
Sorry if I was not clear enough, my issue does not related to SAN disks only. Maybe the example could cause this mis-understanding. It mostly occures with disks of some kind of virtualization layer, or not real hard-disk-drives, like VMWare virtual machines, or SSDs, or FlashDrives, and so on...
The found inaccuracy would not be so big deal, but when I tried to create a report about used storage capacity, and calculate the "free" or "available" (not partitioned) space on the disk, and get negative numbers, it is rather disturbing. At least for me. :) I think or rather I feel there must be a way to get the exact size, as the Operating system is able to create partitions on that part, which is over the reported size.
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Hi Papp,
Seems like you have found issues with the Virtual machine disk reported.
This is not much related, but just to highlight. When using Dynamically Expanding Disks the VM disk capacity can be more that the actual physical disk. Having this possibility might be the reason behind of this inaccuracy.
Regards,
Satyajit
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Hi Satyajit321,
SSDs and FlashDrives are not typically "Dynamically Expanding Disks". I think the secret is somewhere else.
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Hi Papp,
You are right, as you have observed this is not limited to Virtualization only. I was referring to Dynamically Expanding VHDs.
May be you can start a post for the reporting that you are doing, someone might be able to suggest something to avoid your -ve values.
Regards,
Satyajit
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Hi Papp,
I get that we are going off topic on this.
There are some similar queries existing for long time.
Basically what I can suggest is don't mix the use of "Win32_DiskDrive.Size < Win32_DiskPartition.Size" in a same reporting tool. Use either of it not both.
Similar issues:
Who can Explain: Win32_Disk.Size < Win32_DiskPartition.Size???
Regards,
Satyajit
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Hi Papp,
Issue here is the block size:
Sum fo NumberOfBlocks_DiskPartition > TotalSectors_DiskDrive
The TotalSectors = #Blocks - is calculated correctly as per your formula [total number of cylinders* tracks in each cylinder * sectors in each track * bytes in each sector(512).]
Now the question here is how is NumberOfBlocks in Win32_DiskDrive calculated. This is also called "Number Sectors :" for Partition.
To determine the cluster size of a volume, run the following command at a command prompt, and then note the "Bytes Per Cluster" value:For example, when you run the fsutil fsinfo ntfsinfo c: command, you may receive results that resemble the following output:
NTFS Volume Serial Number : 0xf4300f6c300f3560 Version : 3.1 Number Sectors : 0x000000001d17dbee Total Clusters : 0x0000000003a2fb7d Free Clusters : 0x000000000102bfa0 Total Reserved : 0x0000000000000800 Bytes Per Sector : 512 Bytes Per Cluster : 4096 Bytes Per FileRecord Segment : 1024 Clusters Per FileRecord Segment : 0 Mft Valid Data Length : 0x000000000e630000 Mft Start Lcn : 0x00000000000c0000 Mft2 Start Lcn : 0x0000000001d17dbe Mft Zone Start : 0x00000000002185a0 Mft Zone End : 0x0000000000218740 RM Identifier : 1587CC47-A713-11DB-9287-806E6F6E6963
if you convert the HEX values to Decimal+1 it will be equal to NumberOfBlocks for that partition.
What I understood from all these research is that, Win32_DiskDrive is doing guess work (hence the warning by MS) and Win32_DiskPartition is actually reading the disk looking for StartingAddress -EndingAddress on the disk, hence is the true size.
It uses this information to decide upon the actual NumberOfBlocks for the partitions.
Win32_DiskDrive : Faster, quick, approximate info
Win32_DiskPartition: Slower, accurate info
References:
Frequently asked questions about the GUID Partitioning Table disk architecture
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/302873
This is not limited to Windows, but Linux too real number of sectors on HDD
http://superuser.com/questions/567227/real-number-of-sectors-on-hdd
Regards,
Satyajit
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- Edited by Satyajit321 Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:03 AM
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Storing and accessing the variables in powershell
Hello Scripters
I would like to know how can I store a global variable which resides so that I can access even after the session is cancelled.
For instance
Script runs @ 4 AM
Variable A = "success"
Script runs @ 5 AM
how can I access the variable A value which is created @ 4 AM cycle
creating a file and reading file one option, is there an better option or easy way in power shell
Thanks in advance
Saravana
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What session? PowerShell does not have sessions. You can have a WMI session or a remote session. I have jam sessions and Congress has Congressional sessions.
What kind of a session are you having?
If you are talking about scheduled taks then consider saving the session state to a file using $session | Export-CliXml state.clixml
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Thanks Jrv for the reply.Will it be good practice to use sleep statement for about 5 minutes and resume the execution of the scripts.Will there be performance use ?.
Thank you
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Hello Saravana,
So you are saying, you are going to run a script at 4 AM and set a variable with some values and when you run the same script at 5 AM, you want to retrieve the same value/variable and make use of it?
If thats the case, you can consider writing a environment variable and quit once you are done.
Next time, you can read it from your script where ever you need to.
Let me know, if this helps!
Please mark as answer or vote as helpful if you find so!
Thanks,
Vasu
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Environment variables do not normally persist across process execution boundaries. They would have to be set at a session level. This can be done. I would use the registry as it would be less disruptive. Reading and writing a file is amore usual method.
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open mail path after search all mail items
It would be great to have a "open mail path/folder" button or to show the full path at "In Folder" column in office
- have a huge list of folders at my outlook and a really hard time to find all mails related to an topic I search at all mail items if have not work on that recently.
Enterpise edition (x64) of Build 10130 not yet available on Technet (while SLOW ring released now)
I recognize that ISO's were published a bit early for Build 10130 to remove some roadblocks, and I read today (6/15/2015) that Build 10130 was released to the slow ring.
Given the initial release of ISO files never extended to Technet for me to download the Enterprise edition, I've been unable to update due to the blocking issue noted.
Will new ISO's be published for the x64 Enterprise edition of Build 10130 now that it's been released to the slow ring?
I've been watching here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-enterprise-insider-preview?i=1
But only see this build:
- 10074.0.150424-1350.FBL_IMPRESSIVE_CLIENTENTERPRISE_VOL_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO
- Changed type Carey FrischMVP, Moderator Monday, June 15, 2015 3:50 PM Comment
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Hi Paul,
Well that is hard to say whether or when will the enterprise release the build 10130.
If you would like to do a clean install, then please download the Windows 10 build 10074 and then upgrade to build 10130.
The upgrade process might be a little longer than before. I upgraded on a machine, and it took about 5 hours around.
Regards
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FIM 2010 hotfixes - RSS feed
The FIM 2010 product group created an RSS feed to alert you when they release a FIM 2010 hotfix.
To subscribe, just go to the Forefront Identity Manager Solution Center.
Check the downloads section.
In the right column click on the RSS icon in the "FIM 2010 Hotfixes" box. Then click on Subscribe to This Feed.
Here is the shortcut link to the feed: http://bit.ly/FIM2010HotfixRSS.
This is the RSS source link, to add in your feed reader: http://sxp.microsoft.com/feeds/3.0/msdntn/FIM2010_Hotfixes (updated 19/mar/2013)
Please help spread the word about this tool so others will know when hotfixes are available that may resolve issues they've been experiencing.
For the full list of hotfix downloads check the FIM hotfix downloads on the Microsoft Support Site.
Peter Geelen (Microsoft Belgium) - Premier Field Engineer Security & Identity
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By marking a post as Answered or Helpful, you help others find the answer faster.]
- Edited by Peter GeelenMVP Tuesday, March 19, 2013 7:45 PM
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Seems that the RSS feed is not updating very fast:
New hotfix is out (build 4.0.3594.2), but on the RSS feed yet:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2520954/en-us
Kind Regards, Frank van Rijt
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Again the RSS feed is not updating very fast:
New hotfix is out update Rollup 2 (build 4.0.3606.2), http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2635086
kind regards
Marleen Verboven
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I noticed this too just today.
The feed is useless if it is not updated in a timely fashion ofcourse. I added the feed reference in all customer documentation so hopefully the feed shows the latest hotfixes soon?
Thanks.
Danny Alvares, Solutions Architect
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Meanwhile...
A hotfix rollup package (build 4.0.3617.2) is available for Forefront Identity Manager 2010. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2688078Peter Geelen (Microsoft Belgium) - Premier Field Engineer Security & Identity
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- Edited by Peter GeelenMVP Monday, July 2, 2012 10:24 AM
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How can I get FIM 2010 R2 hotfix rollup?
Regards,
-T.s
Thuan Soldier
SharePoint Vietnam | Blog | Twitter
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The hotfix rollup package (build 4.1.2515.0) for Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2 is available at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2734159.
In the beginning of the article, top left corner, there is a link to the download page:
http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=2734159&kbln=en-us
HTH,
Peter
Peter Geelen (Microsoft Belgium) - Premier Field Engineer Security & Identity
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Hi Peter,
That particular hotfix (build 4.1.2515.0) no longer seems to be publicly available. The following is displayed, once past the EULA.
Hotfix Request
The KB article has no public hotfixes. Please contact support if you need immediate assistance.
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
Is there a reason for this? I've already deployed that to a couple of clients and would like to know if there's anything that might impact them.
Thanks,
Marc
Marc Mac Donell, VP Identity and Access Solutions, Avaleris Inc.
http://www.avaleris.com
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For reference, I believe the latest hotfix (superseding 2010 R2 SP1) published February 18, 2013 to be 4.1.3419.0 at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2814853
These can be a bit tricky to find, as AFAIK there is no consistent list of hotfixes on the FIM product page, and the RSS feed seems to be disused.
Steve Kradel, Zetetic LLC SMS OTP for FIM | Salesforce MA for FIM
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FIM 2010 Build Overview
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/2229.fim-2010-build-overview.aspx
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/2229.fim-2010-build-overview/rss.aspx
Danny Alvares Senior Technology Consultant
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A hotfix rollup package (build 4.1.3441.0) is available for Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2
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A hotfix rollup package (build 4.1.3451.0) is available for Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2849119
Mike Crowley | MVP
My Blog -- Planet Technologies
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Peter Geelen (Microsoft Belgium) - Premier Field Engineer Security & Identity
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KB3034344 failed to install with error 80073AA2 after restart
The update seems to install correctly but after the computer is restarted I get this error message.
I tried several times...
- Edited by Luc Fullenwarth Thursday, May 21, 2015 8:53 AM
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Hello,
and your question is?
Best regards
Meinolf Weber
MVP, MCP, MCTS
Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
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The problem is that the update seems to install correctly but after the computer is restarted I get this error message.
I tried several times...
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and it does not appear in the update history.
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How to preserve white space in Flat file schema?
In my current scenario, Publisher is publishing flat file message as a string to web service.
We wrote pipeline to fetch string and applied flat file schema to convert message into xml.
The problem i am facing is during processing i have to consider whitespace in the field.
eg Header--> Field|Field2|Field3|Field4
Abc|| |pqr
Here in the above sample field 2 is empty-- to i have to insert null value to database
but the field is space and i need to insert space to db. but in real time BizTalk is treating both as same and i m gettignn empty node
Is there is any way i could preserve whitespace.
Thanks
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In Field3 (or any other fields where presevation of spaces is required), set Pad Character to null (HEX: 0x00).
Morten la Cour
- Edited by la Cour Saturday, June 13, 2015 10:26 AM
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Thanks la Cour,
I tried it but same result. Is i have to set any other property. BizTalk parser is triming the witespace
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hi gennii,
Kindly look at this post, but the downside is that it affects the whole system.
Praveen Behara
MCST : BizTalk Server 2006 R2, 2010
- Edited by Praveen Kumar Behara Sunday, June 14, 2015 3:18 PM
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Thanks Praveen,
I am not using map in my scenario. I am receiving flat file data as string to my web service to which i am applying Flat file dis assembler.
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Hi,
White space not preserved in flat files submitted to BizTalk ServerCause: When a flat file is submitted to BizTalk Server, white space in
fields might be trimmed. This is because by default the underlying MSXML
parser does not preserve white space in a field with its Type property (on
the Declaration tab) set to Element.
Solution: If it is important to preserve white space in a field contained in
a flat file, in BizTalk Editor be sure to set the Type property on the
Declaration tab of the field in the source specification to Attribute.
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Thanks la Cour. Your solution worked. I think the services are not restarted properly due to which it was not reflected first time.
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In Field3 (or any other fields where presevation of spaces is required), set Pad Character to null (HEX: 0x00).
Morten la Cour
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Need a Good book which can clear basics , help in making you pro and clear interviews in 1- 2 months
Shall we go for Joes- Pros book ?
For Lead positions
- Edited by kp91 Friday, June 12, 2015 8:47 PM
- Changed type Eric__Zhang Monday, June 22, 2015 1:14 AM
Reply:
Hi kp91,
You would find some free e-books in the below link. Personally as a fan of Itzik Ben-Gan, I would vote for "Microsoft SQL Server 2012 T-SQL Fundamentals".
SQL and Transact-SQL: Free E-Books
Eric Zhang
TechNet Community Support
- Edited by Eric__Zhang Tuesday, June 16, 2015 3:09 AM
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Outlook Rule does not execute
Outlook 2013
Exchange 2013 SP1
I have a rule to forward to an address an inbound email with a specific From. it does not work when the email I go to manage rules and run all, it forwards. It was working but now is not. This is the only forward rule I have created. Other flag rules work.
Why not automatic?
John Lenz
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Are you trying to forward to an external address? That is disabled by default at Exchange level.
http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/automaticreply.htm
Triggering the rule manually is allowed which is why it forwards then.
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
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Outlook Quick Tips: MSOutlook.info
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After much "google", I found a hint to make Identity an *; it worked
Commands:
Set-RemoteDomain * -AutoForwardEnabled $true
Set-RemoteDomain * -AutoReplyEnabled $true
Thanks
John Lenz
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Sequencing Toad for Oracle 12.1 with App-V 5.0
Application Name: Toad for Oracle
Application Version: 12.1
Company Name: Dell (formerly Quest Software)
Sequencer Version: 5.0 SP2
App-V Client Version Tested On: 5.0, 5.0 SP1, 5.0 SP2
Operating System Sequenced On: Windows 7 (32bit)
Pre-requisites: None (although the application will require that an Oracle client be available to work)
Client Operating Systems Successfully Deployed To: Windows 7 (32 and 64bit), Windows Server 2008 (32 and 64bit)
*Posted by non-Microsoft Employee: Cody Lambert (a Fortune 100 company)
If Posted by Microsoft Employee, the Corresponding KB Article Reference: N/A
Steps to Sequence the Application:
Steps to be performed prior to sequencing:
- Step 1: Extract Toad for Oracle 12.1.msi from the Quest Installer package. (This will also extract the QuestKey.reg template file)
- Step 2: Configure the License File (QuestKey.reg) http://documents.software.dell.com/DOC98822.
- Step 3: Copy the Toad for Oracle12.1.msi as well as the QuestKey.reg to the sequencer machine
Steps to be performed during sequencing:
- Step 1: Start Sequencer > Create package (default) > Standard Application (default) > Perform a custom installation > Primary Virtual Application Directory (C:\Quest Software\Toad for Oracle 12.1\) > Next to start capture
- Step 2: Import the QuestKey.reg
- Step 3: Install Toad for Oracle12.1.msi (be sure to un-check the box to start Toad when installation finishes)
- Step 4: Check "I am finished installing" box and click Next
- Step 5: Do not run any programs to manage first use tasks
- Step 6: Customize
- Step 7: Run each program briefly to optimize package (Toad for Oracle will complain that there are no Oracle clients installed on the Sequencer machine. That is normal)
- Step 8: Proceed as normal thru the rest of the Sequencing UI.
Known Issues/Limitations: Most of the user based settings are created when the application is first run, so in order to keep the user settings outside the package do not run the application during sequencing.
Approximate Sequencing Time: 20 minutes (includes preparation time for licensing model)
Descriptive Tags: App-V, 5.0, Toad for Oracle, Recipe, Guidance
Update: If you are planning on running this in a stateless environment with profile management, you will want to follow the steps outlined in this article related to copying the ProductLicenses.xml file during sequencing. https://support.software.dell.com/toad-for-oracle/kb/61238
- Edited by CodyLambert Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8:29 PM
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On some machines Oracle is installed locally. On others Oracle is delivered with App-V and part of a Connection group that contains Toad.
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Great post thanks Cody - works a treat! I don't think i'd have got this app working otherwise...
Only thing that puzzles me is when adding the registry key to HKCU before install, I can't how fathom Toad continues to remain licensed for additional users once deployed as HKCU is not included by the sequencer? I can only assume that when setup queries this key on install it somehow records this information elsewhere which it then applies to new users.
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The registry keys added to HKCU before install are actually captured in the sequence. What happens is, when Toad runs thru its "first run" for each user, it queries this location in registry to get its license information. So basically what we are doing is providing each user the environment they would see if they just had a fresh Toad install on a local machine. All of their customizations are created outside of the App-V package as well this way. If my post helps, Please vote! Thanks!
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Windows 10 Update Needs To Change ASAP...
Windows 10 update has become a real big bug bear for me. I do not know how many other people have this issue. However it is driving me insane!!!
MICROSOFT GIVE PEOPLE CONTROL OF WINDOWS UPDATE, BEFORE YOU RUIN ANOTHER OS!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoP_NtLiMxA
I have contacted you enough times to show you the issue. Now you have not listened I have posted a video, to show the world that this really needs to be fixed...
- Changed type Carey FrischMVP, Moderator Monday, June 15, 2015 3:49 PM Comment
- Moved by Carey FrischMVP, Moderator Monday, June 15, 2015 3:49 PM Moved to more appropriate forum
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IMHO it is a done deal. There is a bit more flexibility for Pro users but MS is insistent on forced updates.
Did you give them feedback using the app in win 10?
http://www.zdnet.com/article/piecing-together-the-windows-as-a-service-puzzle-for-windows-10/
Wanikiya and Dyami--Team Zigzag
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MICROSOFT GIVE PEOPLE CONTROL OF WINDOWS UPDATE, BEFORE YOU RUIN ANOTHER OS!!!!
The latest news is that users who get to upgrade to Windows 10 PRO version will have the Manual or Auto update options.
Those who get to upgrade to Windows 10 Home will be on Auto update.
excerpt: Source
Windows 10 Home won't be able to opt out from the automatic update, but Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise users will have more update control.
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Pro/Enterpirse can delay/postpone but not indefinitely
.....to allow those with access to the CBB to defer new feature updates for Windows 10 only for a set period of time. But they cannot defer them indefinitely. To guarantee this, Microsoft is likely to allow CBB users to defer only one set of new features before requiring them to update to them in order to continue to get security fixes. In other words, those on the CBB will only get security patches for the current Windows 10 release and the "N-1," or the previous version of Windows 10 minus the latest set of feature updates.
Wanikiya and Dyami--Team Zigzag
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emet downloads
How does it work?
Hi,
I have a customer who has a Microsoft Exchange Server Account for their email, they are paying a substantial amount each month to have this and they really do not need to be paying so much.
They want to move their hosting away and just have a straight forward IMAP account, if they change Name Servers will they lose all of their emails, or are their emails actually stored on their PC?
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I would suggest to:
- create mail accounts/addresses on a new hosting provider
- change MX and SPF records
- backup mailboxes either directly on mail server or by exporting mailboxes on end user machines to PST (standard mail format is OST)
- distribution of new access details to end users, reconfiguration of Outlooks/email clients.
- restore content of PSTs to Outlooks. Maybe I would suggest to make this step when Outlook is disconnected and check Outbox before reconnecting. After reconnecting imported items should be synced to server.
Also: If you use Office 365, you can consider using a different/lower plan to pay less.
PS: Also I would suggest to test this scenario on a test domain (if available)
- Edited by MStoppl Wednesday, May 13, 2015 9:30 AM
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Hi,
Sorry for the late reply, Thank you and I will try what you suggest
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Hi,
I am not sure how to get the backup files, as the current providers are noty very helpful and all I have is access to a "microsoft Outlook Web App" section to login and maintain emails.
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How many users are using Exchange mailbox? You could configure multiple POP3 accounts (1 per user) to download their mail to separate PST files. These files could be imported to new mail accounts.
M.
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Login Example
phil.richards@domain.co.uk
Email that we would send to
phil@domain.co.uk
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Upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
HI,
I have the Version "Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (SP3) Express Edition with Advanced Services (64-bit) SP3" currently installed in my machine but when I try to Upgrade the same to SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise get an error "SQL Server 2008 Edition Upgrade " failed as the SQL Server instance doesn't meet the Upgrade matrix requirement.
Server Version
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (SP3) Express Edition with Advanced Services (64-bit) SP3
Can someone guide me to the correct steps and installer to be used for this Upgrade to Enterprise Edition.
Any help in this regard will be of great help.
Thanks
Ajay
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Hi,
As per upgarde matrix you can surely upgrade it I am not sure why SQl Server is giving this error. Can you lointo SQl server express and run below command and post the output
select @@VersionIMP: Make sure you are not running cross update like if you have 64 bit express edition it can only be upgraded to 64 bit enterprise using in place upgarde. Make sure its not 32 bit
Please mark this reply as answer if it solved your issue or vote as helpful if it helped so that other forum members can benefit from it
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Hallo Ajay,
See Version and Edition Upgrades => Express to Enterprise upgrade is supported. Have you may be used a 32 bit installer of SQL Server to upgrade your existing 64 bit SQL Server?
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Hi,
Thanks for the update. See the query result below.
Also I am not running cross updates and everything is on 64 bit.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (SP3) - 10.50.6000.34 (X64) Aug 19 2014 12:21:34 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation Express Edition with Advanced Services (64-bit) on Windows NT 6.1 <X64> (Build 7601: Service Pack 1)
Ajay
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HI,
The file has been downloaded from Microsoft Site and the name of the file is "SQLFULL_X64_ENU.exe".
So I think this should be the correct file. Let me know the location if you want me to download and try again.
Ajay
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Windows NT 6.1 <X64> (Build 7601: Service Pack 1)
Hello Ajay,
That's Windows 7 you are using? You can not install the Enterprise Edition on a Client OS like Win 7; see Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2008 R2
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Windows NT 6.1 <X64> (Build 7601: Service Pack 1)
Hello Ajay,
That's Windows 7 you are using? You can not install the Enterprise Edition on a Client OS like Win 7; see Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2008 R2
Olaf Helper
[ Blog] [ Xing] [ MVP]
Olaf you can install but that is not supported. Microsoft has not put that restriction that your installation would be stopped if it is Client OS however you are in unsupported state.
The error must be something else there is someother issue probably withe SQl Server enterprise edition you downloaded. Are you sure you did not downloaded evaluation edition ?
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- Edited by Shanky_621MVP Monday, June 15, 2015 11:53 AM
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I did download an evaluation version of the Enterprise Edition.
Is that an issue. Can't I upgrade using Evaluation copy.
Ajay
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I did download an evaluation version of the Enterprise Edition.
Is that an issue. Can't I upgrade using Evaluation copy.
Ajay
No you cannot upgrade from express to evaluation version that is not allowed. You have to upgrade to licensed version as per support matrix..
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