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So I was copying files from from a SharePoint web site using Robocopy using UNC conventions:

robocopy "\\sharepointserver\DavWWWRoot\sourcefolder” “targetfolder” /E /Z

…and discovered that there’s a 50MB file size limit on transfers coming from WebDAV file sources like SharePoint folders.  If you are trying to copy files >50MB, they will fail with:

Error 0x800700DF: The file size exceeds the limit allowed and cannot be saved.

There’s a way around this.  Make the following modification and restart the Web Client service

1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebClient\Parameters
2. Set FileSizeLimitInBytes = 4294967295 (decimal)
   (You can make this less, the default is 50000000 bytes, pick somewhere in between if you are worried about setting the max.)

For more information ref to this kb http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900900

Learn everything you need to know to start putting powerful network computing and information management strategies to work in your business. One-day local event for Business Leaders, Technology Leaders and Technology Professionals. During this single day event, you’ll receive a high level overview of what Microsoft’s Cloud strategy is and how it can benefit you and your company.

Date:
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Location:
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Ave
Anaheim, California 92802
Phone: 949-486-1365
Email: kara dot kadow at quickstart dot com

Registration:
http://cloudconference.quickstart.com/anaheim/register.aspx

How Microsoft IT Takes Initial Steps Toward the Consumerization of IT 

Microsoft IT has supported the consumerization of IT for years at Microsoft and continues to define the balance between hardware/productivity and software/security.

Consumerization of IT has remarkable potential for improving collaboration, productivity, and keeping employees happy with the latest and greatest software and hardware. Microsoft remains a leading software company while at the same time continues to provide its employees with the premier experience from a technology perspective.

Presenters: Chris Dieringer, Microsoft IT Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation and Paul Selsor, Microsoft IT Field Infrastructure Technology Strategist, Microsoft Corporation

• VIEW ONLINE/DOWNLOAD:  How Microsoft IT Takes Initial Steps Toward the Consumerization of IT
  http://t.co/cydWdfid
• DOWNLOAD/INSTALL:  LiveMeeting Replay Wrapper
  https://www106.livemeeting.com/etc/static/FOXrapid2/2012-01-20-20-37-11/view-wmm.2/Replay_en_US.exe
• Easily adjust playback speed (0, 1x, 2x, 3x playback)
• Display presenter details/information
• View presentation slide index; jump to slide on-demand
• Review interactive Q&A submitted by viewers during recording

Ever wonder what the bandwidth consumption would be for a given Exchange client, be it desktop, phone, web, etc?

I am extremely pleased to announce that the all new Exchange Client Bandwidth Calculator Beta is available for download!!

Over the past 12 months we have been working on a new calculator to help with Exchange client network bandwidth approximation. This new calculator is based on all new prediction data and is designed to work with both Exchange on-premises and Office 365 deployments! (Yes, we know it’s long overdue!)

What does it do?

The brief was concise and simple for this calculator; we wanted to be able to predict the client network bandwidth requirements for a specific set of users. The calculator needed to deal with Outlook, OWA and Mobile Devices, both on-premises and for Office 365 scenarios.

The following clients are included in this Beta; further clients will be added over time.

• Outlook 2010
• Outlook 2007
• Outlook 2003
• OWA 2010
• OWA 2007
• Windows Mobile
• Windows Phone

…

For more information, read the blog post:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/02/10/announcing-the-exchange-client-network-bandwidth-calculator-beta.aspx

When: February 23, 2012 @ 6pm
 
Where:  Microsoft Store
10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 228-3550
 
What:  Food, Drinks & technical presentation
 
Who:  To Be Determined

Updates:  https://www.facebook.com/LASPUG

LA SPUG is happy to announce its new meeting location! The generous folks at the Century City Microsoft Store have opened their doors to our group! Our inaugural meeting at our new location will take place on February 23rd at 6pm.

Located in the Westfield Mall, our new home includes 3 hours of free validated parking. We will continue to serve food and have a fun new environment for networking and developing our SharePoint skills. Stay tuned for more information about the meeting content, sponsors other news.

We also want to thank and acknowledge Jonathan, Justin, Miguel & QuickStart Intelligence for hosting our meetings since its inception!

This Months Presentation will be announced in a separate blast later this month.  Stay tuned! 

Register Now – http://laspug.eventbrite.com/

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Spugs.org is a central website for SharePoint User Groups and is spearheaded by Justin Slagle and Karuana Gatimu. Each chapter has a Governing Committee of members who are enthusiastic about SharePoint technology and the collaborative experience. Participating users can visit SPUGs.org and see information from all the site chapters facilitating collaboration and continuing education.

The Los Angeles Chapter will be meeting periodically and will have a rotating group of useful speakers with short presentations on focused solutions for SharePoint.

Our mission is to:

• Provide a vendor neutral space to educate people about SharePoint implementation & adoption
• Provide regional central gathering places for companies to learn & share their experience
• Help people learn how to help themselves with on-line and real world resources.
• Use the collaboration tools available to build a fun and interesting on-line community

We’re releasing a new System Center product that hasn’t gotten much press yet but I think folks should really pay attention because it’s pretty interesting for folks looking for service orchestration across private & public cloud technologies.

It’s called System Center App Controller.

App Controller automates the provisioning of services in both the private cloud & public cloud.  It rises to the “service level” instead of the “VM level” so in that sense it is sort of an evolutionary step beyond System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) – although, it does automate SCVMM for the purposes of provisioning what’s necessary for the services requests by users.

It is, at the very minimum, a front end to both Virtual Machine Manager (for private clouds) and Windows Azure (for public clouds) that allows for the profiling and deployment of applications/services for the purpose of deployment or scaling.  It presents “what resources are available” and “what services templates are available”.

• It does this by providing a self-service portal for both maintaining service templates & requesting service deployments.
• It allows application owners to define/maintain the requirements to incrementally scale their applications.
• It allows operations managers to automate service provisioning on both public & private cloud environments.

Here are some links to more information about the product:

• DOWNLOAD BETA:
  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh505660.aspx?ocid=otc-f-corp-jtc-DPR&wt.mc_id=TEC_103_1_33
• System Center “Nexus” Blog write up: http://blogs.technet.com/b/systemcenter/archive/2011/07/15/take-a-look-at-what-is-coming-with-app-controller.aspx
• Video Walkthrough: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/Video/hh533278
• PowerPoint: http://download.microsoft.com/documents/uk/enterprise/The-Future-of-Private-and-Public-Cloud-Management-with-System-Center-App-Controller-2012.pptx
• Discussion forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/appcontroller/threads

In Tune with Microsoft Intune
Desktop/laptop client management using the cloud.

Join us for this free webinar on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at
12:00 p.m. Eastern / 11:00 a.m. Central /
10:00 a.m. Mountain / 9:00 a.m. Pacific.

Description:
Come hear about the features and benefits of the Windows Intune service.

Speakers:
Missy Mazur, the Windows Intune Business Development Manager, is responsible for marketing to the Midwest’s strategic enterprise accounts based in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Missy has successfully implemented process-driven improvements that have positively impacted the bottom line, and she is an expert at driving collaboration between stakeholders to increase market and product awareness. Missy is also a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) with a project management specialization.

Richard Ruiz is an author and Cloud Architect at Microsoft with a focus on building strong cloud, management and Windows partnerships that enable customers to offer flexibility, security and cost savings as part of their desktop strategy. Richard is an industry expert in technologies such as VDI, SCCM, Windows, Windows Azure, Windows Intune and Application Virtualization. Richard’s latest publication is the Sybex book "Mastering Microsoft Virtualization."

REGISTER online here
http://iltanews.org/ve/ZZ68V8272f61Y9397XZ4/stype=click/OID=31226203717565/VT=0

Questions?  Please contact Kristy Costello at 512.795.4674 or kristina at iltanet dot org.

There are some massive licensing changes occurring for SQL Server & System Center and their “2012” releases. 

The following licenses will be released for SQL Server 2012:

• Enterprise Edition – Core License Pack (2 cores, Unlimited VM)
• Business Intelligence Edition – Svr License/Clt License (1 VM)
• Standard Edition – Core License Pack (2 cores, 1 VM) OR
  Standard Edition – Svr License/Clt License (1 VM)

The following licenses will be released for System Center 2012:

• System Center 2012 Datacenter Server Mgmt License (2 procs/Unlimited VMs)
• System Center 2012 Standard Server Mgmt License (2 procs/2 VMs)

Here’s a summary of all the key points of the changes occurring for each product:

SQL Server 2012 Licensing Changes
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/future-editions/sql2012-licensing.aspx

1. LICENSE VEHICLE:
   SQL 2012 is licensed in 2-core packs.
   Additionally, all SQL instances are licensed for 4 core minimum.
   Thus, each SQL instance requires two “2-core packs” at a minimum.
2. LICENSING OPTIONS:
   Server/CAL licensing is available in BI or Std Editions
   Core licensing is available in Ent or Std Editions
3. VIRTUALIZATION:
   Per VM licensing is Core (BI or Std) or Svr/CAL 
   Per VM host (Unlimited VM) licensing is Core (Ent+SA)
4. EXISTING ENTERPRISE SVR/CAL LICENSING:
   Ent Svr/CAL purchases end 6/30/12 (EAP exempted);
   Post 6/30 must buy BI/Std for Svr/CAL
   WARNING:
   Ent Svr/CAL implementations have a 20 core technical limit
5. TRANSITIONING TO PROC/CORE LICENSING: (SA Customers)
   1 proc Ent/Std = 4 cores Ent/Std
   1 proc DC = 8 cores Ent
   THE DEAL: 
   Use MAPS to document & timestamp inventory of SQL usage for 1:1 grandfathered core licensing to match actual existing hardware by launch or end of EAP agreement.  Otherwise standard transition (above) applies.

System Center 2012 Licensing Changes
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/system-center/default.aspx

1. LICENSING SUITES
   Must license all 8 SC products in Suite; no more individual licenses.
   All licensed with SC2012 Datacenter/Standard Server Mgmt License.
2. LICENSE EDITIONS:
   ”Standard” provides 2 procs/2 VMs
   ”Datacenter” provides 2 procs/Unlimited VMs.
3. HOW TO LICENSE “STANDARD”
   Standard licensed on a server – based on whatever’s greater: Procs or VMs.
4. LICENSE MOBILITY
   License mobility (VMotion, LiveMotion) requires Software Assurance.
5. TRANSITIONING SERVER-TO-SUITE LICENSING: (SA Customers)
   2 SMSD = 1 SCML-D  |   1 SMSE = 2 SCML-S
   1 StandAlone ML-E/S = 1 SCML-S   |    1 VMM = 1 SCML-D
   THE DEAL:
   Use MAPS to document & timestamp inventory of System Center usage for 1:1 grandfathered proc licensing to match actual existing hardware by launch. Otherwise standard transition (above) applies.
6. CLIENT VIRTUALIZATION
   VDI requires “Config Mgr MLs”
   Orchestrator requires “Client Mgmt Suite CML” (CMS CML)
7. TRANSITIONING CLIENT-TO-CML LICENSING: (SA Customers)
   OM/DPM/DM CML = CMS CML
   SCCM CML/VMM = SCCM CML

Buy a Windows Phone from the Microsoft Store – get a YEAR OF ZUNE PASS FOR FREE.  That’s unlimited music for 1 year.  Whatever you want. 

WOW.

Let’s back up:  For those that don’t understand what Zune Pass is, it’s an all-you-can-eat music service that allows you to both STREAM & DOWNLOAD 192kbps music files over the Internet from a catalog of close to 20 million songs.

It works on Windows Phone, Windows PCs, Xbox 360, and Zunes.  And you can keep copies of the music you grab on up to 4 devices.

The offer is worth $100. Common Zune Pass usage scenarios include downloading:

• Entire comedy albums at no charge, then delete them when done
• Full copies of children’s music & compilations risk free, keep what your kid likes
• The latest top 50 club music automatically based on weekly updated play lists at no charge
• Spoken word compilations/audio books that you’ll probably only listen to once

This is a really great deal.  And something they should have done a LONG TIME AGO.

Read more here:

• http://content.microsoftstore.com/store/zunepass-offer/Costa-Mesa-CA?WT.mc_id=Email_Valentines_B&M_2-7-12_SchedAppt 
• http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/4/2770834/free-zune-music-pass-with-windows-phone-microsoft-store

Here’s a rapid collection of things I saw while at CES 2012 that I thought were noteworthy tech gifts or tools of the trade in South 3, 4 on Day TWO:

• Plantronics Blackwire 435. Mono, stereo USB corded headset. Design award winner at CES. http://t.co/DjyhEVqJ  http://t.co/7psNskeZ
• Plantronics Voyager Pro HD. Identifies if you’re wearing it or not; transfers audio. http://t.co/ICeVvNPh  http://t.co/mJiVBFPk
• Plantronics Callisto 835.  Lync-optimized speakerphone w/ lapel mike & landline RJ11. http://t.co/vQZyCf8U  http://t.co/0uotmSJz
• NVIDIA w/ VRX Racing Simulators.  In 3D, w/ hydrolic tilt, vibration, 3 screens, 5.1. http://t.co/zxjkGXfC  http://t.co/ulUj3ho8
• Fujitsu.  Tablet PC & Waterproof phones, including a Windows Phone 7.  http://t.co/futrQRyn   http://t.co/yrQHOHwG
• Razor. Prototype Tablet Gaming device. Ivy Bridge Core i7 w/ Windows 8. Under $1000, shipping end of year. #want http://t.co/FHSpeDwk
• Razor. "Blade" gaming laptop. Core i7 w/ 8GB/256SSD. On kbrd touch display. Shipping $2800 in a month. http://t.co/f17YDWq6
• Victorinox. $3000, 256AES, 1TB USB thumb drive. LCD display. W/ or w/out blade. Laptop Mag Best of CES finalist. http://t.co/wpmsqdRi
• Garmin nuvi 3590LMT. Like a tiny tablet. 5" color cap multitouch screen. 3D maps w/ bldgs! $399 in 2wks! #want http://t.co/jPh4QvpT
• Wacom. Bamboo sketch tablet. $79/$99/$199. Cap touch/stylus, USB or RF connected. Released in Sept. http://t.co/TvWz7uve
• Diamond Multimedia Wireless Range Extender. Pair to the right signal, the plug in anywhere in the house. http://t.co/uPtpnIBK
• Microsoft. Demos of MS Flight. FREE. Releasing this Spring. Beta avail now @microsoftflight.com Digital D/L. http://t.co/lNxlwjW5 http://twitpic.com/864wk1
• IBUYPOWER.  Erebus Core i7 990x Extreme w/ 3x SLI GeForce GTX 580.  GAHHHH! http://t.co/8IrMmVqt  http://t.co/G8pDGQeZ
• Sharp.  All-in-one 60",70",80" Windows 7 PC/Touch Display. 2pt multitouch Infrared. $4600.  http://t.co/VDkOgLHo
• Microsoft. Shhh! Pin cuttherope.ie to Win7 taskbar & you get a SECRET box w/extra levels! (Sorry Chrome/Firefox!) http://t.co/u7YfypKl
• Dell XPS Ultrabook.  HELLACOOL.  As thin as most UB’s. http://t.co/XORffMiu  http://t.co/2p8VA64a

Here’s a few highlights of the trip:

• Palazzo’s LaGasse Stadium. This is the view I had from this heavenly bar/sportsbook/restaurant.  http://t.co/2e106j5t. This was the seat I was sitting in.  Yep.  It’s practically a bed.  http://t.co/YFKUXHCR #heaven #miamivsclippers #dallasvsboston
• Clippers vs Miami on ESPN. This is the ad that shows in primetime.  Awesome! http://t.co/DROlj7IR #nokia #windowsphone
  …oh yeah:  An the Clippers BEAT the Miami Heat.  BAHAHAHAHAHA!
• Dish Networks Booth & the Kangaroo.  You read that right.
  As reported by Todd Bishop of Geekwire: CES staffer, talking into a radio: "Someone brought a kangaroo onto the show floor, we need to get them to leave."  It was true.  I talked to the booth coordinator and she was distraught at the loss of their kangaroo… but was pleased when I told her about the Dish kangaroo going viral.

And finally… a lowlight of day TWO:

• Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant. Based on the rave reviews, I thought this was going to be one of the better Italian meals I’ve had. Instead it was incredibly forgettable with overly salty Lobster Bisque (and I LIKE salt) and a tasteless Ravioli Aragosta dish. The waiter knew I was displeased when he came back to two half eaten dishes and a request for the check. Worse yet: My favorite meal, meatballs, wasn’t even on the menu. Turns out they TAKE IT OFF THE MENU during big conventions. #fail