Back-Up Sage Timberline 9.x Database

Open Sage Desktop
From the menu on the left side, expand Sage Timberline Office
Browse to: Common Tasks / Tools / File Tools

Double-Click File Tools
From the File Tools window, select Backup, then click Next

From the Backup Operation window, select Add Folder
From the Browse For Folder window, browse to the folder containing the company database
Highlight the folder, and select OK

The folder containing the database should now be listed in the Backup Operation window

Select Next

The Destination folder should contain previous backups
The Archive name  should  clearly identify the backup
The Append button allows the backup routine to automatically add an identifier to the file name, such as date and time stamps.

Under Comments, The default comment may be used, but additional info can be added

The Backup Operation will perform a Validation  routine before the backup can proceed.

Once the Validation is complete, select Next

You will have an option to browse the list of files to be backed up.  All files listed in the window will be backed up.

Select Next

From the Execution Summary window, select Next to perform the backup operation

The backup operation will proceed.
Upon completion , a status window will be displayed.

Select Finish

Delete and Disable Offline Files – Windows 7 Sync Center

To discontinue a Sync Partnership in Sync Center:

Open the Sync Center
All Programs / Control Panel / Sync Center

Select Manage offline files

From the General Tab, click on View your offline files.

An explorer window opens
Double-click on Computers

You should see the computer you are syncing files with.
Right-click on the computer icon and choose Delete offline copy

The local copy of your files are deleted
The network copy of your files should not be affected.

After the offline copy of your files are deleted you should be back at the Offline Files> Computers’ window.
Close Window
From the Offline Files Window, Click on Disable offline files

Immedietaly restart the computer to ensure the Offline Folders are gone and disabled
Select OK

Links:
Windows 7
Understanding offline files
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Understanding-offline-files

Configuring New Offline Files Features for Windows 7 Computers Step-by-Step Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff633429(WS.10).aspx

File Sharing and Offline Files Enhancements
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd637828(WS.10).aspx

Windows Vista
Understanding offline files
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Understanding-offline-files

Changes to Offline Files in Windows Vista
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2007.11.offline.aspx

What’s New in Offline Files for Windows Vista
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749449(WS.10).aspx

Working with network files when you are offline
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Working-with-network-files-when-you-are-offline

Delete Temporary Files Used By Offline Files
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Sync-Center-recommended-links

Windows XP
How to use offline files in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307853

Use Offline Files When You’re off the Network
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/learnmore/offlinefiles.mspx

How To Configure Offline Files to Synchronize When a Particular Network Connection Becomes Active
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312171

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Additional Resources
Windows 7 Offline Files
http://www.windows7update.com/Windows7-Offline-Files.html

Use Windows Vista’s Offline Files to Access Documents Offline
http://lifehacker.com/5229808/use-windows-vistas-offline-files-to-access-documents-offline

How to relocate the Offline Files folder in Windows 2000/XP ?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/cachemov.htm

Disable Offline Files
http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-7/disable-offline-files/

Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) – Links and Notes

Managing Activation Using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff686876.aspx

Manage Activation Using VAMT 2.0_White Paper
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=14779

Using VAMT 2.0 – Video
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/using-vamt-2-0/10tkzhtlq?cpkey=26be5c99-2410-4cba-a1f7-39dbd34b992d%7C%7C%7C%7C

Manage Activations Using VAMT_ [www.diendansvitc.net] – Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1rl2iF303I&feature=related

Managing Office 2010 Activations using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT 2.0) – Video
http://video.app.msn.com/watch/video/managing-office-2010-activations-using-the-volume-activation-management-tool-vamt-2-0/10tgrj96a

Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) 2.0 – Download
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=11936

Product Activation Using VAMT 2.0 – Download
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=6237

Microsoft Licensing – Links and Notes

Key Management Service (KMS).
KMS uses a host computer to establish an activation service on your local company network. With a KMS host you can activate thousands of computers at the same time when they regularly connect to the company network. If you use a KMS host to activate Windows, you can use the same host to activate Office 2010.

Multiple Activation Key (MAK).
With MAK, each computer activates Office 2010 with the Microsoft hosted activation servers over the Internet or by phone. MAK is recommended when you have fewer than 50 computers to activate, and for computers that are not regularly connected to the company network.

Volume Activation
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff719787.aspx

Volume Activation 2.0 Technical Guidance – Downloads
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=10249

Frequently Asked Questions About Volume License Keys
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/product-activation-faq.aspx

Fundamentals of Volume Activation
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/dd936198.aspx

Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Activation
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/dd936200.aspx

Key Management Service (KMS) Activation
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/dd936199.aspx

Microsoft Office 2010 KMS Host License Pack
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=25095

Preparing and Attaching an Elderberry Database System

The Elderry Database System requires Microsoft Access 2000 or Microsoft Access 2003 be installed on the workstation.

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Initial File Preparation on a Host Server or Workstation
On the computer that will serve as the data host:

The database system is comprised of three files:
ElderberryVersionX.mdb – X represents the current version number
ElderberryData.mdb – Elderberry data file
MouseHook.dll

Only one computer will contain the Elderberry data file, while more than one computer can be used to view or enter and edit data.

Create a folder called Elderberry Database on the host workstation or server.
If other workstations are going to require access to  the database, make sure the folder is shared or included in a network share path.

Copy the three files from the installation CD to the Elderberry Database folder.

Check the two .mdb files, make sure they are not marked as Read Only.

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Installation on a Workstation
On the workstations that will access the database:

Create a folder called Elderberry Program in the root of Drive C.

Copy the files named ElderberryVersionX.mdb and MouseHook.dll from the installation CD or from the host server location to the Elderberry Program folder.

If necessary, change properties of the ElderberryVersionX.mdb file so that it is not Read Only.

Create a Desktop shortcut for the ElderberryVersionX.mdb. This shortcut will serve to open the database system.
Windows 7 – Put shortcut in the Users\Public\Desktop folder (requires elevation) for all users to see it.

Attach the database as shown below to attach the front and back ends of the database system.

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Attach Database
On the workstations that will access the database:

The database system is comprised of two Microsoft Access files.

The ElderberryVersionX.mdb is the front end of the database system. It provides the user interface, such as the forms and buttons.
The ElderberryData.mdb is the back end of the database system. It contains all of the data entered by users of the program.

In order for the database system to function properly, the front end and back end must be attached.

Double-click on the ElderberryVersionX.mdb desktop shortcut

If prompted to block unsafe expressions, select No.

If you see a Security Warning asking Do you want to open this file, select Open

From the top-line menu within Access 2003, select Tools \ Macros \ Security

Select Low Security

Close Microsoft Access

Double-click on the ElderberryVersionX.mdb desktop shortcut

click Attach Database

From the Attach Database window, click BROWSE

Browse to the ElderberryData.mdb file on the host server or workstation.

Select the file and click Open

From the Attach Database window, click on ATTACH DATABASE.
It may not appear as though anything is happening, wait 10 to 20 seconds.

When you see the Attach Completed pop-up, select OK.

Close and reopen Elderberry.

You can now login to Elderberry

Setting up your Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010 client to work with Gmail (IMAP)

If you have a need or preference to receive your Google mail (Gmail) within your Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010 client, you can do so by performing the steps on this page.

The first step is to sign into your Gmail account and enable the IMAP option from your Web Browser.
Once you are logged into your Gmail account, click the gear icon in the upper-right of the page and select Mail settings from the drop-down list.
Once on the Settings page, click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
Under IMAP Access Select Enable IMAP.
Scroll to the bottom of the Mail Settings page and click on Save Changes.

The next step is done from the Windows Control Panel
From Windows, open the Control Panel, and select Mail (32 bit)
Select Show Profiles…

Select Add…
A New Profile window will open.
Give the Profile a Name, such as Gmail, then click OK

Select Manually configure settings or additional server types, then click Next>

Select Internet Email, then click Next>

Under User Information, enter your display name and your Gmail E-mail Address.
Google Apps users should enter your full email address using your registered email domain, e.g. ‘JohnSmith@YourDomain.com.’

Under Server Information enter the information as shown here:
Account Type: select IMAP
Incoming mail server:  imap.gmail.com
Outgoing mail server:  smtp.gmail.com

Under Logon Information:
Your User Name is your Gmail Email address
Enter the Password you use to logon to your Gmail account

Click on More Settings…

Select the Advanced tab. Enter the information as shown here:
Incoming server (IMAP):  993
Use the following type of encrypted connection: Select SSL.
 Outgoing server (SMTP): 587
Use the following type of encrypted connection: Select TLS.

The above ports are the default ports recommended by the Gmail website.  If you have problems sending or receiving email using one or both of these ports, you should go to your ISP’s website or contact them for information on recommended ports for email.

You can also try the Outlook default SMTP port.
Under the Advanced tab:
Outgoing server (SMTP): 25
Use the following type of encrypted connection: Select TLS.

Select the Outgoing Server tab.
Check My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication
Select the radio button Use same settings as my incoming mail server.
Click OK

If you have other mail profiles listed as shown here, select Prompt for a profile to be used.
Click OK

Your Outlook should now have a profile that is configured for use with Gmail

Links:
Outlook 2007
Gmail instructions to configure for IMAP
http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=77689

Outlook 2007
Gmail instructions to configure for POP
http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=86374&from=86373&rd=1

Use Gmail IMAP in Microsoft Outlook 2007
How-To Geek instructions to configure for IMAP
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/use-gmail-imap-in-microsoft-outlook-2007/

Add Your Gmail Account to Outlook 2007
How-To Geek instructions to configure for POP
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/internet/gmail/add-your-gmail-account-to-outlook-2007/

Adding Drivers into a Windows Server 2008 Windows Deployment Services Boot Image – Links and Notes

Note:
The functionality as described here is only available when installing images of the following operating systems:
Windows Vista with SP1 / Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2008 R2

If you use or have used Windows Deployment Services (WDS) to deploy Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 images, one of the more common problems you may encounter is having the deployment process fail as a result of a missing compatible network driver in the boot image (boot.wim) being used by the deployment server.  The network driver provides the neccesary level of communication needed between the deployment server and the system recieving a Windows image to allow for a successful deployment.

The process begins at the system receiving an image by the invocation of a Network Boot (usually a PXE boot).  The system will request an IP address via DHCP.  Once the system has an IP address, an administrator will have an option to proceed with a network service boot and begin the deployment process using WDS.  The boot image (boot.wim) is provided by WDS during this phase of the deployment.  The boot.wim needs to contain a compatible network driver for the network adapter on the system that the image is being deployed to before the image deployment process can proceed.

With previous versions of WDS, the process to inject a new driver was command line driven, and that option is still available. It was an involved enough process that I never got around to working through the steps.  I tended to use what I felt were simple, alternative methods to complete the deployment, such as having a common network card I could quickly drop into a system, or use a compatible USB NIC.

With the version of Windows Deployment Services that comes with Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has included a GUI driven utility within WDS that makes adding new network and graphics drivers to the boot.wim pretty easy.

PeteNetLive.com has created a video that quickly steps you through the process of injecting a driver into the boot.wim.  I link to it below.  To help make the process go a bit more smoothly, I suggest creating a folder on the WDS server to hold any drivers you add. I created a folder called !DriverInjection within the Remote Install folder (RemInst share) on the deployment server. You can than make a subfolder for each driver you intend to add to the boot.wim.  Even if you are only adding one driver now, creating a simple structure to organize these drivers and keep them available will help if you add new drivers in the future, or need to round up the drivers again.

The link to the video that shows how to add drivers to a Windows Deployment Services boot image is currently available at PetNetLive.com and at YouTube.  See the links below

Links:

Adding Drivers into a Boot Image on Windows Deployment Services
http://www.petenetlive.com/KB/Article/0000314.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSuH9fLVSA8

Managing and Deploying Driver Packages
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd348456(WS.10).aspx

Managing Driver Packages:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd759155.aspx

-> Extract and Add Driver Packages:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd759151.aspx

-> Scenario 1: Deploy Driver Packages Based on the Plug and Play Hardware of the Client:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd851642.aspx

Error message when you start a PXE client to connect to a WDS server on a Windows Server 2008-based computer:
“WdsClient: An error occurred while starting networking”
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923834

Network Service Boot
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc786306(WS.10).aspx

Access Your Work PC From a Remote Location Using Remote Web Workplace

Important Notes:

• These instructions were written for Small Business Server 2003 Remote Web Workplace
• Remote Web Workplace requires Internet Explorer
• Before you attempt to connect to your workstation, you will need to know the name of the workstation you are connecting to

Using Internet Explorer, go to the Small Business Server Remote Web Workplace Website.
If you are presented with the notice There is a problem with this website’s security certificate, select Continue to this website (not recommended).

From the Welcome to Windows Small Business Server 2003 page.
Select Remote Web Workplace.

If not presented with this welcome screen, proceed to the next step.

Enter your username and password and select Log On.

From the Main Menu, select Connect to Client Desktops.

Scroll thru the list of Computers and locate your workstation.
Highlight your workstation, then select Connect.

A Remote Desktop Connection window will pop up.
Select Connect.

You should now be presented with your work PC’s desktop and can logon and use your workstation PC.

Links:
Determine the Name of Your Windows 7 or Vista Computer
http://mooremn.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/determine-the-name-of-your-windows-7-or-vista-computer/

Enable and configure the Remote Web Workplace
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc707955(WS.10).aspx

Determine the Name of Your Windows 7 or Vista Computer

To determine the name of your PC.
Click on the Start Button, this will bring up the Start Menu.
From the Start Menu, right click on Computer, this will bring up a second context sensitive menu.
From the context sensitive menu, select Properties.

This brings up a window that allows you to View basic information about your computer.
In the bottom third of the window, look for Computer name, domain and workgroup settings section.
Computer name is the first entry in this section.

Unable to Enter Text Within the Body of an Email Using Outlook Web Access (OWA)

When accessing your email using Outlook Web Access on an Exchange 2003 mail server, you find you are unable to compose or reply to a message.  Instead of being able to place your cursor in the body of the email message, you see a square with a red “x” in the body of the message.

This problem can occur as a result of a security update applied to the Exchange 2003 Server.  The workstation attempting to access Outlook Webmail does not have the current security update applied.

To resolve this issue:
Connect to your Outlook Web Access (OWA)
From your OWA, click on the “options” in the left Task Pane.

In the right hand frame, under the ‘E-mail Security’ option, select ‘Download’ to install or upgrade the S/MIME Control. This will download the S/MIME add-on.

A ‘Security Warning’ window should pop-up asking  ‘Do you want to run or save this file? Select ‘Run’.
Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

After installing the security update you may be presented with the notification: ‘This website wants to run the following add-on: Microsoft (R) Dynamic HTML Editing Control’.
Right click on the notification and select ‘Run Add-on’ to activate the control

The Red X should be gone and you should now be able to compose an email.

Links:
Implementing Outlook Web Access with the S/MIME Control
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998939(EXCHG.65).aspx

How to Install the Outlook Web Access S/MIME Control
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb124432(EXCHG.65).aspx

Configure Message Security in OWA 2003
http://www.petri.co.il/configure_message_security_in_owa_2003.htm