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Finding out who has a video call licence in your Shoretel system can be tricky as there is no way of doing it in the Director apart from going through every single user account and checking the drop down box. If you are like me and have 1000’s of users – this really isn’t possible. … Read more
Finding out who has softphones in your Shoretel system can be tricky as there is no way of doing it in the Director apart from going through every single user account and checking the tick box. If you are like me and have 1000’s of users – this really isn’t possible. But, there is a … Read more
If you want to customise the ringtone of all the (for example..) IP230 handsets in your business, below is a tutorial video on how to do this quickly and simply.
If you need any assistance with how to do this or if you have any problem, leave a comment and I’ll help you out as soon as I can.
First you need to plug in a USB memory stick to the SCCM server. Please also be aware that the Windows XP image requires at least an 8GB memory stick and the Windows 7 image requires at least a 16GB memory stick. Once the stick is showing on the server as a usable device, go … Read more
Updating Flash Player and Adobe Reader across multiple machines can be streamlined by using System Center Update Publisher (SCUP) in conjunction with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). This method allows you to push updates through Windows Updates efficiently. Download and Install SCUP To get started, download and install System … Read more
Today I cracked Windows XP OSD, turns out various problems I had with it in the past were down to the AHCI and Co-Processor settings. If you wish to see a full guide on how to sysprep and capture a Windows XP image, click the link below: Windows XP Sysprep Guide
The best way to ensure Google Earth gets removed is to collect the Google Earth.msi file that is put into the %temp% directory when installed – but you have to make sure that you use the correct version for the version installed. So, create a report in SCCM for all Google Earth installs with file … Read more
This guide provides instructions for silently and unattendedly installing the Cisco VPN Client. Be cautious when configuring this, especially if you’re using a forced install option, as it can automatically restart the client machine without any warning. Silent Installation Command To package up your software and perform a silent installation, use the following command line: … Read more
Introduction In this guide, we’ll explore the integration between SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Reader X, focusing on enhancing productivity by streamlining document management. This is particularly useful for teams collaborating on various projects. Steps to Integrate Best Practices FAQ Q: Why is my document not saving back to SharePoint? A: Ensure that your SharePoint credentials … Read more