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2010-09-04T15:34:00Z

PHIWUG MVP's for 2011

2010-07-02T15:41:00Z

Last January, MVP Jay-R Barrios asked the question now "Who's next???" Well the answer to that Jeo is no other than our very own ISAMU SHINOZAKI. Congratulations!

So PHIWUG's MVP List now goes like this on 2011. And now we ask again boldly.. WHO IS NEXT?

2011

Isamu Shinozaki | Windows Desktop Experience

2010

John Pierre Delizo | Management Infrastructure

2009

Elczar Pelarta Adame | SharePoint Services

2008

Jay-R Barrios | Setup & Deployment

2007

Jay Paloma | Enterprise Security

Adrian Rodriguez | Games for Windows

Chester Coronel | Office System

learn more about the MVP Program at http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/aboutmvp

A Quickie Guide on setting up a Media Streaming service for Windows 7

2010-03-11T17:51:00Z

Since I came in quite a bit late due to OT at the office, and the talks were winding down for the day’s Open Mic Session, I’m attaching the slide deck of what I was supposed to present today.

The topic covers on a quick way of making your own Media Streaming service at home (or even away from home) with Windows 7.

The gist of the set-up involves creating/connecting to the Home Group, then sharing files from the “Server” (or file storage PC) then using another computer at home connected to the same Home Group as the client that will access the files from the server.

Another method is through the internet, if in case the user’s away from home. Though in the Philippines, with the slow bandwidth offered, it’s not too feasible to use. But at least the home network will suffice.

Direct Link to Powerpoint Presentation

PHIWUG 1st Planning meeting for 2010

2010-01-08T13:09:00Z

Just finished our first planning meeting for 2010. We have alot instore for everybody :) More TechNet sessions and finalized the PUP stint, so excited I guess we will just see everybody there!

Pictures of us and Jeo’s fries + burger is here: http://johndelizo.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!5686721B6E7BA618!3762.entry

PHIWUG MVPs as of 2010

2010-01-02T04:12:00Z

I am very proud to say that from 2007 to 2010 The Philippines Windows Users Group (PHIWUG) has produced 6 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVP) in various field of expertise and interests and will look forward in producing more MVPs in years to come!

The question now is.... Who's next???

2010

John Pierre Delizo | Management Infrastructure

2009

Elczar Pelarta Adame | SharePoint Services

2008

Jay-R Barrios | Setup & Deployment

2007

Jay Paloma | Enterprise Security

Adrian Rodriguez | Games for Windows

Chester Coronel | Office System

learn more about the MVP Program at http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/aboutmvp

Another New Year MVP for PHIWUG!

2010-01-01T14:50:00Z

Congratulations John and Elczar!

It is with great pride and pleasure for me to announce that PHIWUG has produced yet ANOTHER MVP this 2010 in the person of John Pierre Delizo...

John during the The Philippine Windows7 Consumer Launch

Elczar Adame during the The NEW efficiency : Philippine Windows7 Business Launch

Below are the rest of the Philippine awardees for the January 2010 cycle: Congratulations!!!

Eduardo Jr.Zabat Lorenzo (ASP/ASP.NET)
Elczar Pelarta Adame (SharePoint Services)
Paul June Antonio Domag (Windows Mobile)
Rodney C Jao (Device App Dev)
John Pierre Delizo (SetUp/Deployment)
Gerard Pancratius Pilarta (Consumer Security)
Jojo Ayson (Windows Desktop Experience)

Windows 7 Test Drive | Application Compatibility Toolkit

2009-12-28T09:47:00Z

Windows 7 Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5

The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) enables IT professionals who work in a corporate environment to determine, before rolling out within the organization, whether their applications are compatible with a new version of Windows. ACT also enables you to determine how an update to the new version will impact applications.

VIEW VIDEO links here:

Enterprise App Compat
Application inventory
Compatibility data
Compatibility fixes
Privilege requirements
Standard User Analyzer
Compatibility test tool
Compatibility Administrator
Compatibility Manager

more: http://www.microsoft.com/click/WindowsTestDrive/ITPro/compatibility/

Things to remember in Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V

2009-12-28T09:01:00Z

I saw this post from Mike Nystrom, for those who are trying out Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V for the 1st time here are some pointers: link here

Windows 7: Run as a different user

2009-12-28T06:35:00Z

Today I had to use different accounts to do sorts of things (on my visual studio :P – and for some reasons, I don’t want to switch user) and I did remember that since XP, there is this cool cmd tool called runas : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490994.aspx. I tried it and it still works over Windows7, but to my amazement, this has been extended into a hidden context menu! Just shift + Right Click a new set of context menu will be added to the usual ones.

My particular interest is the Run as different user, which enables me to do what runas cmd tool do. Upon invoking the menu, this will open a login dialog box like this where you an enter the user that you want to use and as well as the password.

This run as in the context menu is very convenient, but if you need more control and more switches, i would still recommend the runas cmd tool which as a number of very useful switches.

There are snapshots of me doing this on this address: http://johndelizo.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!5686721B6E7BA618!3749.entry

Install, Configure and Run Dynamips in Windows 7

2009-12-17T07:04:00Z

Dynamips, in case others don't know, is like VMware Workstation for Cisco devices. When I was preparing for my CCNA exam, Dynamips was truly helpful and made a difference because it gives you the real look and feel of the IOS environment in contrast to "Panget"... I mean Packet Tracer. I was asked to try running Dynamips in Windows 7 because others weren't able to make it work. It runs fine but has a little drawback; the live network interaction doesn't work due to permission issues that am still trying to figure out. Nevertheless, plainly messing with it to try out a laboratory simulation is very much possible. So, here you go:

Download the latest WinPcap and Dynagen.
Install WinPcap first, then Dynagen.
Download your preferred IOS and copy or save it to this location:
C:\Program Files\Dynamips\images
Note: Sorry, can't provide you the IOS. You can, however, Goggle for it
Copy your network file to this location:
C:\Program Files\Dynamips\sample_labs
Click HERE to download a sample network file.
Right-click the network file and open it with WordPad.
Edit the following parameters:
image=C:\Program Files\Dynamips\images\cisco_ios.BIN
Cisco_IOS.BIN is the actual name of your Cisco IOS
workingdir = C:\Program Files\Dynamips\sample_labs\my_lab
my_lab the folder you need create to store Dynamips emulator files
Close WordPad and click Save when prompted.
Open the Control Panel then click System and Security.
Click Allow a program through Windows Firewall under Windows Firewall.
Click Change settings and click Allow another program.
In the Add a Program window, click Browse under Path and locate dynagen.exe.
Notice that dynagen.exe is now being listed and highlighted under Programs
Click Add and click OK.
Click Control Panel Home and click Programs.
Under Programs and Features, click Turn Windows features on or off.
From the list of Windows features, select Telnet Client and click OK.
Close the Control Panel.
Click the Windows Orb then type dynamips in the Search Programs and Files field and hit Enter.
When you see Dynamips Server listed, hit Enter.
Click Allow access when prompted by a Windows Security Alert dialog.
Once Dynamips is up and running, double-click your network file.
You should see something like this
In the Dynagen Console, type start R1 then hit Enter.
Now type idlepc get R1 and hit Enter.
Repeat this process until you see something like this

Take note of the value with the asterisk.
Key-in the number where the asterisk appears and hit Enter.
Type idlepc save R1 db and hit Enter.
Type exit all and hit Enter.
Double-click your network file again.
In the Dynagen Console, type start R1 and hit Enter.
Still in the console, type console R1 and hit Enter.

Congratulations! You now have Dynamips successfully running in Windows 7.

Halo: Reach World Premier

2009-12-14T13:56:32Z

Hi all!

To those who weren’t at the Server 2008 R2 Community Launch today, I shared the world premier video of the upcoming Halo for the XBOX 360, Halo: Reach.

Here’s the feed care of Bungie’s YouTube account:

Enjoy!

PHIWUG – Windows Server 2008 R2 Community Launch

2009-12-14T13:41:00Z

The Philippine Windows Users Group just finished the 2009 events, capping that off with this half day TechNet event

Windows Server 2008 R2, built on the foundation of Windows Server 2008, helps organizations reduce costs, enable anywhere access and lessen bandwidth costs. Join the Philippine Windows Users Group as they welcome Windows Server 2008 R2 in their community. See them showcase the different technologies of Windows Server 2008 R2 such as Live Migration and DirectAccess!

Got to thank Norman Jose, Pauvi and Marvin for the usual support for PHIWUG. Also we had a guest; Its Tovia Va'aelua! (The new Server Product Manager for PH) He is from New Zealand and PHIWUG welcomed him in today, so Welcome Totoy! (His new nickname daw in PH :D )

All photos are being uploaded at this photo gallery at skydrive and a more detailed blog post here at live spaces.

TechNet Session: PHIWUG’S Windows Server 2008 R2 – Community Launch

2009-12-12T12:36:00Z

Synopsis
Windows Server 2008 R2, built on the foundation of Windows Server 2008, helps organizations reduce costs, enable anywhere access and lessen bandwidth costs. Join the Philippine Windows Users Group as they welcome Windows Server 2008 R2 in their community. See them showcase the different technologies of Windows Server 2008 R2 such as Live Migration and DirectAccess.

Date:
December 14, 2009

Time:
9:00am - 12:00nn

Venue:
Office and Exchange Conference Rooms
16/F 6750 Ayala Office Tower, 6750 Ayala Avenue,
Makati City

Have you seen the TechNet blog for the I Love Windows7?

2009-11-21T09:18:00Z

Check out the new blog from TechNet blogs : http://blogs.technet.com/ilovewindows7/ where some of the videos of the Windows 7 House Party in Philippines and Why Philippines Loves Windows 7! are posted.

What are you waiting for? Check it out!

PHIWUG Planning Meeting – November 19 2009

2009-11-19T15:15:00Z

We just finished our planning meeting last night (November 19, 2009) and yes PHIWUG will have alot of trainings to attend to and more sessions to come, not to mention terence montanez’ TechNet session which we are all looking forward into. We are now preparing for a one-day event on December, so stay tuned!

And thanks to Jay-R Barrios for the Pizza and for a great term he had with PHIWUG. We will miss Jay-R (but not too long we hope).