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Download link to Dell OpenManage System Administrator Managed Node installer that allows you to view hardware, including RAID, status on a Dell server from within Windows. It also adds logging to the event logs (which can then be monitored) for RAID-related errors and warnings.

"Links about what the new and improved features of Exchange 2010 SP1 are and also a lot about how to configure these features."

"Simple Network Tester's agents run on PCs located at key locations. You command them to send live test data through your network when you need it.  Run tests from your office using Simple Network Tester's user-friendly web pages.  Monitor the health of your network just by clicking a few links." Tests jitter to simulate VoIP calls and has a free command-line version to download. $29 per company after 15-day trial.

"Zap is a wireless throughput test tool which can be used to fully characterise the statistical performance of a wireless link. "

"Do you need to determine whether your wireless link would work given the specific locations you are trying to connect? How about knowing that without purchasing the equipment or climbing the tower? The Point-To-Point Estimator is a free web based tool that will enable you to compare manufacturers, simply and accurately, while taking into account the terrain of your area, products' performance and more."

"Eliminate POE problems.  Restart WiFi APs and links automatically. Improve customer service and satisfaction.  This regulated 8-port 24 volt POE midspan injector is built specifically for Ubiquiti, Tranzeo, Microtik, EnGenius and similar radios that require clean, well regulated 24V POE."

"User Profile Wizard is a workstation migration tool that will join your machine to a domain, and share your original user profile with your new domain logon so that you can carry on using all your existing data, and keep the same settings that you've always had. By using the User Profile Wizard command line interface and the User Profile Wizard Deployment Kit you can build a scalable, enterprise solution to migrate tens of thousands of workstations." HT to Angela Creason (@creason) for the link!

Free tools like Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector and the Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor Gadget for Windows 7 with links to other third-party systems/network admin tools. Very cool!

Wireless point to point link planning tool.

"The problem has to do with organizations having calendar appointments and meeting requests "disappear", get corrupt, meeting delegates (boss/assistant) having challenges with appointments showing up, disappearing, reappearing, etc." Link courtesy of Ed Buford

"Solving Exchange Outlook Calendaring Delegation Lost Meeting Problems"