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Monday, April 03, 2006 9:26 PM

Updating a template

Due to the way the file system is organized into the disk, it is not possible to patch the disk on the parent without invalidating (thus destroying all modifications made since then). The recommended procedure to update a template would be: Create a new
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Thursday, February 09, 2006 3:04 PM

Installing VSDM on a 64-bits Windows Server System 2003

VSDM works on a 64-bits system. To enable it the system needs to be correctly configured. Please follow the steps below to enable VSDM to run on those systems. System Requirements Install Virtual Server 2005 AMD64 Install .NET Framework 1.1 Install .NET
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006 12:39 PM

Automating VSDM via scripts

Sample scripts are bundled with VSDM in its installation folder (by default C:\Program Files\VSDM\samples). It is recommended that you have some understanding of the VSDM solution before continuing to read this article. Option Explicit Dim server Dim
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Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:51 PM

Security: What to configure when using VSDM?

Q: What do I need to configure on Virtual Server or File System to secure my installation? A: Nothing! If you are using VSDM to manage your Virtual Server, whenever you apply the Security Policy VSDM automatically hardens Virtual Server and File System
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Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:42 PM

Error "FATAL: Cannot load config file"

If you just installed VSDM and when you create a virtual machine you continuously get this error message, you might be missing some configuration information. To resolve this issue, follow the steps below: Make sure you log in as administrator Select
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Thursday, August 18, 2005 10:07 PM

Why my VM does not start?

In my previous post I talked about the need to keep the template ID and VM names small. If you make them too big, your machine might not start. You can check the Virtual Server Web Administration page to make sure this is the reason (Administration >
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Thursday, August 18, 2005 10:04 PM

Hint: Keep you Template ID small

A very useful hint for the VSDM administrators: keep the template IDs as small as possible. The Template ID will be used to build the Virtual Machine name, virtual machine folder and other important system information. The operating system has a maximum
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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 1:46 AM

VSDM :: Customizing the help page

VSDM offers the administrator the option to customize the appearance of the help page. This is very useful to put important information about troubleshooting, contacts and other relevant information for the daily job, without poluting the main page. It
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Friday, April 29, 2005 10:34 PM

VSDM :: Displaying notices to users (billboard)

VSDM has a built-in capability of displaying messages, like a billboard. To unveil this feature, you have to edit the vsdm_config.xml directly, as the Wizard does not have support to manage it using the graphical interface. The only important advise is
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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 4:19 PM

VSDM :: Installation Guide

Paul Adare created a comprehensive step by step guide on how to install VSDM. The link to the guide is here: http://www.identit.ca/blogs/paul/2005/04/vsdm_installati.php This is a great addition. Thanks Paul!
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Friday, April 15, 2005 12:25 PM

VSDM :: Post Installation Steps

Configuring your server proxy settings VSDM requires internet access to be able to retrieve information about new releases. If you wish to disable this feature, please see the "Enabling/disabling new version check reminders" topic. The proxy settings
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Friday, April 15, 2005 10:43 AM

Where do I get VSDM from?

You can download VSDM 1.3.0 from this location: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=FF59C543-5107-42F6-9252-A8CDE3B53915
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Thursday, April 14, 2005 8:18 PM

VSDM :: Project Home Page

Welcome to VSDM Project Here are some quickly links to get you started with the VSDM solution What is VSDM? What is a template? Where do I download VSDM from? Step by step Installation Guide Post Installation steps Frequently asked questions In this web
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Thursday, April 14, 2005 7:16 PM

VSDM :: Frequently Asked Questions (Q 'n' A)

Q: What do I need to be able to see my Virtual Machine's console? A: You have to enable VMRC on your Virtual Server (VS) administrative console. This is the only step you must do from the original VS administration. Follow the steps below to enable it:
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Wednesday, April 13, 2005 6:17 PM

What is a template?

A VSDM "Template" is a Virtual Machine Hard Disk image that is used as a master image. Like the image that generates a CD that will be applied to a blank media, a virtual template works in an analogous way. Once the user creates an image based on the
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