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all too easy …
No need for the backup, the process went as it should. This time on the 64 bit version as the driver issue for the WWAN adapter had been resolved.
Needed a couple of the tier 2 applications installed and didn’t even know it had happened later during the afternoon. The deployment process is working well. [...]
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No fear …
The doctor is in, I have made the appointment, my upgrade from RC1 to RTM is booked for Wednesday. No fear this time round, we have followed a process, limited risk (might discuss this later …). Have a backup of my important things (just in case).
The options are upgrade or bare metal, but for me [...]
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one in all in …
Well the production deployment is well underway with this being week 2 in a five week program. This week includes the office in Melbourne and a group of users from our head office in Toowong.
My last comments were about training and where to draw the line in relation to how much was enough for the [...]
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how much is enough ?
When deploying any new application or process in the business the challenge is to get the right training mix for the different level of skills within a business. Over do it and staff will under commit due to the time commitment, under do it and you will impact their productivity. There can be a number [...]
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What don’t I like …
I know a sensationalist headline to get your attention. Just to refresh, I am a manager, I need my business tools to work reliably, I move around a lot (within the office), I use a docking station, external monitor and keyboard/mouse at my desk; I use WWAN capabilities at least a few times a week [...]
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moving to closed pilot …
Well all has been quiet the last couple of weeks on the win7 front. Slightly distracted around financial year end activities. The build has been working well, very reliable to date, my rebuild is the 32bit version as there are some gaps in compatibility for a couple of apps we require on the 64bit. Some [...]
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rc1 update 7th june
Well generally happy with the new build, seem to notice the improved battery life more than any other one thing. I have been a little more mobile than normal, but a noticeable positive difference.
Standby also seems more reliable when moving between wired, WLAN, WWAN and home networks ( no excuses for not being in contact [...]
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beta to rc1 in less than …
well it did take a little longer than expected and I did push for the new build before the team was ready, and I did have the first of a newish laptop model and the disk drivers were ……..
most of our applications are web enabled and hence moving to any available computer means I am [...]
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benefits workshop
We had an interesting session today with a Microsoft consultant working through the Alinean Profiling assessment tool. Essentially is used to access an organizations “maturity” level in relation to infrastructure optimization. Our exercise was particularly focused on our specific desktop deployment. It’s a very complete process, captures demographic, the current state of controls, integration, procedures, [...]
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officially over …