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OS Version Queries for WMI Filters

NOTE: Updated Feb 13, 2020 to include Windows Server 2019

More likely than not, if you’re using Group Policy to push out software installation or registry entries to client machines or servers on the domain, the particular policy settings may be different depending on the OS version or architecture.

Examples, Group Policy Objects may need to be filtered by:

  • Desktop OS / Server OS
  • Domain Controller / Non-Domain Controller
  • 32-bit / 64-bit

If you haven’t used Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) filters before, they show up in Group Policy Management at the bottom, between Group Policy Objects and Starter GPOs.

Common OS WMI Filters

The WMI filters use a query to scope down the Group Policy Object applicability. Here’s what a typical WMI OS filter looks like:

WMI filter

select * from Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version like

WMI Win32_OperatingSystem ProductType Tips:

  • ProductType 1 = Desktop OS
  • ProductType 2 = Server OS – Domain Controller
  • ProductType 3 = Server OS – Not a Domain Controller

WMI Win32_OperatingSystem Version Number Tips:

  • 5.1 – Windows XP
  • 5.2 – Windows Server 2003
  • 5.2.3 – Windows Server 2003 R2
  • 6.0 – Windows Vista & Windows Server 2008
  • 6.1 – Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 R2
  • 6.2 – Windows 8 & Windows Server 2012
  • 6.3 – Windows 8.1 & Windows Server 2012 R2
  • 10.0 – Windows 10 & Windows Server 2016 & 2019

To create your own WMI filters, here is an updated list of WMI filter queries from Window XP – Windows 10 and from Server 2003 to Server 2019.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
Always test your Group Policies and WMI filters before deploying.

DESKTOP WMI QUERIES

ANY WINDOWS DESKTOP OS

  • Any Windows Desktop OS – Version 1
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE ProductType = “1”
  • Any Windows Desktop OS – Version 2 (better for Win7 sometimes)
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType <> “2”) AND (ProductType <> “3”)
  • Any Windows Desktop OS – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE ProductType = “1” AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Any Windows Desktop OS – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE ProductType = “1” AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS XP

  • Windows XP
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (Version LIKE “5.1%” or Version like “5.2%”) AND ProductType=”1″
  • Windows XP – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (Version LIKE “5.1%” or Version like “5.2%”) AND ProductType=”1″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows XP – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (Version LIKE “5.1%” or Version like “5.2%”) AND ProductType=”1″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS VISTA

  • Windows Vista
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType=”1″
  • Windows Vista – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Vista – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS 7

  • Windows 7
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.1%” AND ProductType=”1″
  • Windows 7 – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.1%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows 7 – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.1%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS 8

  • Windows 8
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.2%” AND ProductType=”1″
  • Windows 8 – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.2%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows 8 – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.2%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS 8.1

  • Windows 8.1
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.3%” AND ProductType=”1″
  • Windows 8.1 – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.3%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows 8.1 – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.3%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS 10

  • Windows 10
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “10.0%” AND ProductType=”1″
  • Windows 10 – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “10.0%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows 10 – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “10.0%” AND ProductType=”1″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

SERVER WMI QUERIES

ANY WINDOWS SERVER OS

  • Any Windows Server OS
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType = “2”) OR (ProductType = “3”)
  • Any Windows Server OS – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType = “2”) OR (ProductType = “3”) AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Any Windows Server OS – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType = “2”) OR (ProductType = “3”) AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Any Windows Server – Domain Controller
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType = “2”)
  • Any Windows Server – Domain Controller – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType = “2”) AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Any Windows Server – Domain Controller – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType = “2”) AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Any Windows Server – Non-Domain Controller
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType = “3”)
  • Any Windows Server – Non- Domain Controller – 32-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType = “3”) AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Any Windows Server – Non-Domain Controller – 64-bit
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (ProductType = “3”) AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS SERVER 2003

  • Windows Server 2003     
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2%” AND ProductType<>”1″
  • Windows Server 2003 – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2%” AND ProductType=”2″
  • Windows Server 2003 – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2%” AND ProductType=”3″
  • Windows Server 2003 – 32-bit – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2%” AND ProductType=”2″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Server 2003 – 32-bit – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2%” AND ProductType=”3″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Server 2003 – 64-bit – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2%” AND ProductType=”2″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Server 2003 – 64-bit – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2%” AND ProductType=”3″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS SERVER 2003 R2

  • Windows Server 2003 R2     
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2.3%” AND ProductType<>”1″
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2.3%” AND ProductType=”2″
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2.3%” AND ProductType=”3″
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 – 32-bit – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2.3%” AND ProductType=”2″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 – 32-bit – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2.3%” AND ProductType=”3″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 – 64-bit – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2.3%” AND ProductType=”2″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 – 64-bit – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “5.2.3%” AND ProductType=”3″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS SERVER 2008

  • Windows Server 2008     
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType<>”1″
  • Windows Server 2008 – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType=”2″
  • Windows Server 2008 – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType=”3″
  • Windows Server 2008 – 32-bit – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType=”2″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Server 2008 – 32-bit – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType=”3″ AND NOT OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Server 2008 – 64-bit – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType=”2″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”
  • Windows Server 2008 – 64-bit – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.0%” AND ProductType=”3″ AND OSArchitecture = “64-bit”

WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2

  • Windows Server 2008 R2     
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.1%” AND ProductType<>”1″
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.1%” AND ProductType=”2″
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.1%” AND ProductType=”3″

WINDOWS SERVER 2012

  • Windows Server 2012     
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.2%” AND ProductType<>”1″
  • Windows Server 2012 – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.2%” AND ProductType=”2″
  • Windows Server 2012 – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.2%” AND ProductType=”3″

WINDOWS SERVER 2012 R2

  • Windows Server 2012R2     
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.3%” AND ProductType<>”1″
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.3%” AND ProductType=”2″
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version LIKE “6.3%” AND ProductType=”3″

WINDOWS SERVER 2016 *

  • Windows Server 2016     
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (Version LIKE “10.0.14393%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.16299%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.17134%”) AND ProductType<>”1″
  • Windows Server 2016 – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (Version LIKE “10.0.14393%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.16299%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.17134%”) AND ProductType=”2″
  • Windows Server 2016 – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (Version LIKE “10.0.14393%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.16299%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.17134%”) AND ProductType=”3″

WINDOWS SERVER 2019 *

  • Windows Server 2019     
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (Version LIKE “10.0.17763%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.18362%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.18363%”) AND ProductType<>”1″
  • Windows Server 2019 – DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (Version LIKE “10.0.17763%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.18362%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.18363%”) AND ProductType=”2″
  • Windows Server 2019 – non-DC
    SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE (Version LIKE “10.0.17763%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.18362%”) OR (Version LIKE “10.0.18363%”) AND ProductType=”3″

* A few notes about the “OR” operator:

First – The reason for the “OR” statements in Server 2016 and Server 2019 WMI Query Filters is because there are multiple builds, as shown in the table below. These multiple builds are part of Microsoft’s Windows as a service (Waas) plan.

Second – “Or” combines two conditions. When more than one logical operator is used in a statement, the OR operators are evaluated after the AND operators. (Source)

Major Minor Version Build Info Released
10 0 1607 14393 2016 RTM LTSC 09/26/2016
10 0 1709 16299 2016 SAC 10/17/2017
10 0 1803 17134 2016 SAC 04/30/2018
10 0 1809 17763 2019 LTSC 11/13/2018
10 0 1903 18362 2019 SAC 5/21/2019
10 0 1909 18363 2019 SAC 11/12/2019

Helpful OS Term Abbreviations
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    Download – Windows Security Audit Events Spreadsheet

    Title: Windows Security Audit Events Spreadsheet
    Published: 12/02/2015
    Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
    Version: November 2015
    File name: WindowsSecurityAuditEvents.xlsx
    Size: 70 KB
    Download URL: Click here for download

    Pop Quiz:

    1) What’s the Event ID for an Account Lockout?

    2) What about the Event ID denoting that permissions were changed on an object?

    3) Or the Event ID for locking or unlocking a workstation?

    Don’t worry, I can’t remember those off the top of my head either. And that usually means sifting through bookmarked links, PDFs or hitting Google to look it up.

    Fortunately, Microsoft has an Excel spreadsheet detailing 412 different Event IDs related to Windows Security Audit Events. Those 400+ Event IDs are broken up into the following nine categories:

    • Account Logon
    • Account Management
    • Detailed Tracking
    • DS Access
    • Logon/Logoff
    • Object Access
    • Policy Change
    • Privilege Use
    • System

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    The spreadsheet also contains a tab with a complete description of the event message. This is a great tool for creating event monitors. Download and enjoy!

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    Windows Server 2012 and R2 Locks and Limits Hosting

    The question came up today about using Windows Server Essentials as a RADIUS server. Part of the consideration involves the arbitrary restrictions placed on the OS. Microsoft differentiates the server products with what are affectionately know as “Locks and Limits”.

    Most folks in IT are aware of OS  hosting limits like the number of users in Windows Server or not being able to RDP into Windows 7 Home Edition. But there are other less-obvious limits like RAM or IAS, RRAS & SMB connection limits is probably the most important thing because of the new limitations on the platforms and OS. Hosting is an integral part of what users are doing on the os due to the increase in web services connecting to them.

    Fortunately there are two handy spreadsheets that detail the Limits, Roles & Features that are (or are not) available in Windows Server 2012 & R2 Editions.

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Locks and Limits

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Locks & Limits
    File: Windows Server 2012 R2 Products and Editions Comparison.pdf (222 KB)
    URL: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=41703

    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation
    • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
    • Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Standard
    • Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Workgroup

    Windows Server 2012 Locks & Limits
    File: Windows Server 2012 Products and Editions Comparison.pdf (226 KB)
    URL: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38809

    • Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
    • Windows Server 2012 Standard
    • Windows Server 2012 Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012 Foundation
    • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012
    • Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard
    • Windows Storage Server 2012 Workgroup
    • Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Premium
    • Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Standard

    Currently, there is no word yet on Windows Server 2016 since it’s still in Technical Preview at this time. However, once the licensing folks figure out how to squeeze every penny out of Server 2016 (I’m very interested to see what they do with Nano Edition) there should be an updated spreadsheet released.

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    Stupid Windows Tricks – Graph Summary View

    You ever see an option in Windows that you never click? No?

    (Well, maybe it’s just me then…)

    Anyway, today I stumbled across the “Graph Summary View” in Server 2012 R2 that I’ve never clicked on before.

    image

    This feature leaves you a little floating window with either CPU, Memory or Ethernet usage:

    CPU

    CPU usage - Graph Summary View

    Memory

    Memory - Graph Summary View

    Ethernet

    Ethernet - Graph Summary View

    This is pretty helpful for tracking resource usage when you’re remoted into a server with low screen resolution.

    Once you’re in summary view you can flip between different resources:

    Changing views - Graph Summary View

    To go back to ‘normal’ mode just right-click and unselect Graph Summary View.

    RESOURCE MONITOR

    You can also manually shrink Resource Monitor to keep an eye on the server:

    image

    I’ll be on the lookout for other stuff I’ve never clicked on. Winking smile

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    Remote Desktop Connection Tips

    OK, so I’m probably the last person on the planet to learn of this feature, but on the left side of Remote Desktop Connection (MSTSC.exe) there’s a drop-down that exposes features for Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2.

    Drop-down for Windows 8 in latest RDP client

    This is helpful when you’re on a Win8.x or 2012/R2 machine, RDPed into another machine and you’re not sure if (when you mouse up to the top-right or bottom-right) if you’re popping up the charms menu for your machine or the remote machine.

    Also, speaking of Remote Desktop, there are 2 pieces to the puzzle:

    • Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) – server
    • Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) – client

    Below are the current versions and key features.

    RDP 8.0 update (10/23/2012)
    Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2592687 

    • RemoteFX for WAN
    • RemoteFX Network Auto Detect
    • RemoteFX Adaptive Graphics
    • RemoteFX Media Streaming
    • RemoteFX USB Redirection for non-RemoteFX vGPU virtual desktops
    • Support for nested sessions
    • Performance counters for monitoring user experience

    RDC 8.1 update (2/10/2014)
    Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2
    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/2830477

    • Full support of transparent windows
    • Moves and resizes of RemoteApp windows
    • Thumbnails, aero peek, and live taskbar
    • Dynamic monitor and resolution changes
    • Support for session shadowing
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    Training – Server 2012 R2 Essentials Now on MVA

    Server 2012 R2 Essentials is finally getting some love from the Microsoft Virtual Academy!

    Behold: 4.5 hours of Essentials 2012 R2 goodness!
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    Instructor: David Fabritius – Microsoft Product Marketing Manager

    Description: ​Join Microsoft Product Marketing Manager David Fabritius​ as he takes you through Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and the new Windows Server Essentials Experience role available on the Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2012 R2.

    MVA - Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

    URL: http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/training-courses/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials

    Contents:

    1. Overview (36 minutes)
    2. Deployment Options and Licensing (36 minutes)
    3. Installation, Migration, and Getting Started (48 minutes)
    4. Server Management and Monitoring (46 minutes)
    5. Cloud Integration and Add-Ins (40 minutes)
    6. User and Computer Management (32 minutes)
    7. User Experience (33 minutes)

    BONUS: There is also a TechNet Virtual Lab for Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9836955

    Source: Small Business Server Blog

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    Windows Storage Spaces 2012 R2 Resources

    Tonight (Wed 12/18/2013) I had the privilege of giving my talk on
    “Performance Benchmarking in Storage Spaces 2012 R2” for the
    Cincinnati Networking Professionals Association (CiNPA).

    For those who attended, and those interested in Storage Spaces, here are the resource links mentioned during the presentation:

    Video – Storage Spaces: What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2
    http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/TechEd/NorthAmerica/2013/MDC-B218
    Video - Storage Spaces: What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2

    Blog – Step-By-Step: Deploy Hyper-V on SMB 3.0
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/canitpro/archive/2013/12/18/step-by-step-deploy-hyper-v-on-smb-3-0.aspx
    Blog - Step-By-Step: Deploy Hyper-V on SMB 3.0

    Download – Iometer
    http://iometer.org/doc/downloads.html
    Iometer

    eBay – Dell PowerEdge C1100 (2 proc, quad core, 24 GB, 1U) for $335
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Poweredge-C1100-1U-2X-XEON-QC-L5520-2-26GHZ-NO-HDD-24GB-DDR3-Tested-/261199263261
    Dell PowerEdge C1100

    Blog – Step-by-step for Storage Spaces Tiering in Server 2012 R2
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2013/08/28/step-by-step-for-storage-spaces-tiering-in-windows-server-2012-r2.aspx
    Blog – Step-by-step for Storage Spaces Tiering in Server 2012 R2

    Training – Free MVA Networking Fundamentals course
    http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/training-courses/networking-fundamentals
    Training – Free MVA Networking Fundamentals course

    Training – Free MVA Windows Server 2012: Storage
    http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/training-courses/windows-server-2012-storage
    Training – Free MVA Windows Server 2012: Storage

    Training – Free MVA Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Jump Start: New Choices
    http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/training-courses/windows-server2012-r2-storage-jump-start-new-choices
    Training – Free MVA Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Jump Start: New Choices

    Video – Using Microsoft Visio 2013 for Network Documentation (Parts 1-3)

    1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHNEDoncMGU
    2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVGtlkcR71I
    3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-odeJEtQ-U

    Misc – My Pinterest #Bacon Collection
    http://www.pinterest.com/timbarrett/insane-bacon-stuff/
    Bacon

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    Crazy Screen Shots – Big Files

    Today I created the single largest file of my life, 14.6 Terabytes, thanks to Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2012 R2:

    14.6 TB file in Windows Server 2012 R2 with Storage Spaces

    This file was created on a 1U Dell C1100 server with NO external storage.

    • 4 each Western Digital Red WD40EFRX 4TB IntelliPower 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" NAS Internal Hard Drive
    • 1 each Kingston SSDNow V300 Series SV300S37A/120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive

    Because I can.

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    Training – Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Jump Start

    I have been VERY impressed with the Microsoft Jump Start courses! It’s great to hear that they have another one coming later this month – perfect timing before General Availability (GA) hits for Windows Server 2012 R2.

    Microsoft Virtual AcademyTopic: Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Jump Start:
    New Choices
    Date: Tuesday September 24, 2013
    Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern (9-5 PDT)
    Venue: Online – Microsoft Virtual Academy
    Cost: FREE

    JumpStartDescription: IT leaders struggle with the costs and complications associated with data growth and are looking for new solutions and tools to help them scale and keep costs down. Come to this Jump Start to find out how the new tools in the R2 release of Windows Server 2012 can help you move workloads to less costly and more robust and scalable storage solutions. Learn more about Automated Tiering, Data Deduplication, Scale-Out File Server, shared VHDX files and Hyper-V live migration over the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol (SMB Direct and SMB Multichannel).

    Prerequisites: Having a solid understanding of Windows Server 2012 storage concepts. Preview Windows Server 2012: Storage and What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2 Jump Start.

    Registration: Registration for this event IS required.
    Register today!

    http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/liveevents/windows-server2012-r2-storage-jump-start-new-choices

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