How to Install Windows Server 2008 and Vista SP2 Beta Build 16497
Microsoft has published a command shell script, which will add and set a registry key on the computer so that Windows Update, Microsoft Update or Automatic Updates will offer the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 the Service Pack 2 (KB version 948465) beta build 6002.16497.
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5.12.2008 How can I install Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 to a virtual hard disk (VHD) file?
Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 add the ability for an OS to be installed onto a virtual hard disk (VHD) file to boot physical hardware. To do this, perform the following steps.
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17.2.2009 Longhorn Server to be christened Windows Server 2008
To next to no one's surprise, Microsoft is going to christen Longhorn Server "Windows Server 2008." And it might do so as early as next week to coincide with the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in Los Angeles.
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10.5.2007 New Windows Server 2008-Based Server Products Available
Windows Essential Server Solutions are basically designed as a bundle of SQL Server 2008, Exchange Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008, along with additional Microsoft technologies, set up as an all-in-one IT offering for small and midsize customers.
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13.5.2008 An Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Server
Server is a new installation option that was introduced in Windows Server 2008. It provides the ability to install and configure a trimmed-down version of Windows Server 2008 which is designed to perform only certain server tasks.
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9.6.2009 Windows Server 2008 Is 45 Times Faster Than Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008, formerly codenamed Longhorn, is no leas than 45 times faster than its predecessor, Windows Server 2003, in terms of network transfer speeds.
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22.11.2007 Windows 7 Server vs. Windows Server 2008 SP2 Performance Comparison
Its that time again! Microsoft traditionally doesnt allow the benchmarking of its products as long as the software is still in development, but both the Windows 7 client and Windows Server 2008 R2 have been released to manufacturing on July 22nd, 2009.
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18.8.2009 Try Out and Install Windows Vista in Virtual Machine with Virtual PC 2007 and VMWare Server
Want to install and play with
Windows Vista but dont have extra or spare computer hardware to load the operating system? Windows Vista addicts can use virtualization technology to create a virtual machine on top of their current operating system which will enable the ability to fresh install Windows Vista on the newly created virtual machine.
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20.11.2006 Windows Server 2008: Need to Know
After many months of waiting, Microsoft finally released the Beta 3 version of Windows Server 2008 (previously codenamed "Longhorn"), a major milestone pre-release version of the next version of Windows Server.
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31.7.2007 What will run on Windows Server 2008 and when
Now that Microsoft has released to manufacturing Windows Server 2008, the next obvious question is which applications will run on it and when?
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4.2.2008 Windows 7 Server Is Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 7 Server and Windows Server 2008 R2 are both, much in the same sense, future iterations of the Windows Server platform.
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14.8.2008 Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Download
Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 helps IT professionals to increase the flexibility of their server infrastructure while offering developers a more robust web and applications platform for building connected applications and services.
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5.9.2007 Windows Server 2008 RC0 Downloads
Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate helps IT professionals to increase the flexibility and reliability of their server infrastructure while offering developers a more robust web and applications platform for building connected applications and services.
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26.9.2007 How to Bypass Windows Server 2008 Activation
In Windows Server 2008 (and previous Microsoft operating systems) you must activate your computer in order to use it legally.
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9.3.2008 Windows Server 2008 Unleashed Promo
Thanks to dhan for posting about this in our Back Page News section. After the embarrassing Vista SP1 promo posted here earlier this week, it seems the sales team have got their act together and released a really cool promo for Windows Server 2008, called "Windows Server 2008 Unleashed".
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18.4.2008 Previewing Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft seems like the most unlikely company to ship products that really support Enterprise 2.0. After all, the company is the poster child for packaged software.
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13.6.2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 still lives
What do you do with a blog post that is so messed up that you cant even go in and edit it in order to fix it? Thats my dilemma with my post from August 15 about Microsoft skipping over Windows Server 2008 R2 and proceeding direct to Windows 7 Server.
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18.8.2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 revealed
Microsoft announced the second release of its Windows Server 2008 operating system at its Professional Developer Conference in Los Angeles this week.
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31.10.2008 Windows Server 2008 Foundation Launched
Today Microsoft announced the availability of Windows Server 2008 Foundation. For small businesses with 15 or fewer users, Windows Server 2008 Foundation puts the reliability, security and manageability of the Windows Server platform within the reach of all businesses at an affordable price.
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1.4.2009 Windows Server 2008 R2 SCONFIG
SCONFIG is a command line tool designed to streamline the work of system administrators that work with core deployments of Windows Server 2008 R2.
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8.7.2009 Windows Server 2008 R2 planned for 2009....
Microsoft is sticking to their promise of delivering a minor release after a major Windows Release.
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16.5.2007 Top 10 New Features in Windows Server 2008
There are a myriad of both subtle and fundamental differences in the basic architecture of Windows Server 2008, which could dramatically change not only the way it's used in the enterprise, but also the logical and physical structure of networks where it's the dominant OS.
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25.5.2007 Microsoft.com runs on Windows Server 2008 Beta 3!
this great story just arrived my inbox: "...were extremely proud to announce that the www.microsoft.com site is running 100% on our next generation web platform!!"
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14.6.2007 Windows Server 2008 launch set for February
Confirming what many had expected, Microsoft announced on Tuesday that the next version of its server operating system, Windows Server 2008, won't formally launch until next year.
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10.7.2007 FTP7 for Windows Server 2008 RC0 is released!
Today Microsoft released the newest version of our FTP server for Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate 0 (RC0)!
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27.9.2007 Top Overlooked Features of Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 is on its way. With the first release candidate in the pipeline, it shouldn't be long before release to manufacturing and general availability.
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8.10.2007 Microsoft to Release 8 Versions of Windows Server 2008
Microsoft will release eight versions of Windows Server 2008 when it ships in late February 2008, three of which will include its hypervisor technology, Hyper-V.
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13.11.2007 Windows Server 2008 public test build available
On December 5, Microsoft made available for download the Release Candidate (RC) 1 version of Windows Server 2008. Microsoft is making the RC1 bits available for download from the Windows Server evaluation site on Microsoft.com.
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5.12.2007 Windows Server 2008 Domain Re-Directs To Apple
A solution provider in Florida that owns the domain name windowsserver2008.com has re-directed the URL to Apple's online store, where visitors are greeted by a giant image of the recently unveiled MacBook Air.
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1.2.2008 Windows Server 2008 Is Microsoft`s Leanest, Meanest Yet
Networking enhancements, a reduced attack surface and virtualization capabilities earn Windows Server 2008 eWEEK Labs' Analyst's Choice award.
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5.2.2008Installing GPMC on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1
The Group Policy Management Console is included in Windows Server 2008; however, you must install it before you can use it. The domain controller
promotion process installs GPMC on the server, in addition to adding the domain controller to the domain. Additionally, you can install GPMC on a
member server as long as its a member of the domain. Lets look at two ways to install GPMC on Windows Server 2008 (other than through DCPROMO).
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08.07.2008Windows Server 2008: Printer-Driver Packages
Day Twelve. We're almost halfway through our series. Today we'll continue on with our Printing theme - specifically, Printer-driver packages.
We'll also provide some background on the driver store feature of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
Printer-driver packages
are digitally signed printer drivers that install all of the components of the driver to the driver store on computers running Windows Vista or
Windows Server 2008. Using printer-driver packages on a print server that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 enables users who are not
members of the local Administrators group to connect to the print server and install (or receive) updated printer drivers. Before we go too much
further, let's go over the concept of the driver store.
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12.02.2008Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack, October 2008
Download the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack, a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server
2008.
The Feature Pack is a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2008. It
includes the latest versions of:
- Redistributable components for SQL Server 2008.
- Add-on providers for SQL Server
2008.
- Backward compatibility components for SQL Server 2008.
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18.10.2008Microsoft releases Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2
Microsoft has released a standalone installer for Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 today. The software giant posted some things to know
about the service packs last month, one of the warnings is if "vLite" was used to customize your Windows Vista installation, you may have removed
required system components which prevent Service Pack 2 from installing. Microsoft has a workaround for this issue. Microsoft is expected to post the
bits to Windows Update in the coming weeks but if you are eager to install SP2 today then the download links are listed below. Download: Vista
SP2/Server 2008 SP2 32 bit Download: Vista SP2/Server 2008 SP2 64 bit
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26.05.2009Turning a Mac Mini into a virtual Windows HPC Server 2008 Compute Cluster
Volker Will: Best thing you can do to a Mac Mini? No, wait, certainly not the right way to start this post.
I am going prepare a
Mac Mini in such a way that you will be able to install a 2 or more node HPC cluster and a head node. Once you followed the steps outlined in the
videos you will be able to install a fully functional HPC cluster environment, literally a cluster-in-one-box. This post covers all aspects from
reinstalling the Mac OS with fewer options, using less space on the disk to a Boot Camp installation of Windows Server 2008 and configuring Hyper-V.
The final steps necessary to install the HPC cluster software are outlined in
Giovanni’s document on
windowshpc.net.
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20.03.2008Comparing running processes in Windows Server 2008 in Full and Core installs
Windows Server 2008 Server
Core installation is a minimal
install of the upcoming
Windows Server OS that can run
specific roles (like DNS,
Active Directory or File
Server) with a much smaller
footprint and attack surface.
In a previous blog post I
looked into overall image
sizes for both and also
discussed some of the details
about the differences between
these Full and the Core
installs. I later discussed
which files are on disk for
each one. Now I am looking at
the processes running in the
the two types of install.
This time I
actually installed a couple of
things on the servers before
looking at them. First of all,
I loaded the Virtual PC
virtual machine extensions.
Second, I loaded the DNS
Server roles (which is
available for both). I did not
furter configure the servers,
but used the systeminfo.exe
and tasklist.exe (which also
exists in both install) to
compare the differences in
loaded process, physical
memory and pagefile memory
used.
My
goal here is not to have very
precise lists, but to get a
feeling for how the two
installs compare. Also note
that Windows Server 2008 is in
pre-release format today
(there is a public Beta 3 and
an
MSDN-and-TechNet-subscribers-o
nly release called June CTP or
IDS3). Keep in mind that this
will most likely change before
final release. The information
here is based on an Enterprise
edition, June CTP install.
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02.08.2007How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0
This post walks through how to install the Windows Server virtualization (WSv) role in
Windows Server 2008 RC (Release Candidate) 0. As I mentioned in my
previous post, WSv is a preview in other words, pre-Beta release.
If you have access of MSDN, Technet
or have signed up at Microsoft Connect, you will be able to access the installation media for Windows Server 2008 (note it may take a little while for
the builds to propagate). If you want to give WSv a whirl, you must have specific hardware capabilities. Your processor must be 64-bit, have XD/NX
(eXecute Disable/No Execute) turned on, and support Intel VT or AMD-V. Further, the BIOS must support these features. It is recommended that even if
your hardware does have these capabilities, you upgrade to the latest version of the BIOS.
Although the WSv preview is now
generally available, we have a relatively limited hardware support matrix at this time. In other words, even if you have a machine which meets the
hardware capabilities above, it is possible we have not tested WSv on that hardware - there always remains the possibility of a BIOS or hardware
incompatibility.
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25.09.2007Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 SP1 Final Now Available
Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 1 delivers important customer-requested mangement, stability, and performance improvements, while
incorporating further enhancements to local publishing of drivers and the Client Servicing API addition.
WSUS 3.0 SP1 delivers
new features that enable administrators to more easily manage and deploy updates across the organization. This package installs both the WSUS 3.0
Server and WSUS 3.0 Administration Console components, for all Windows Server 2003 SP1 supported languages. Additionally, the WSUS 3.0 SP1 client is
included in all supported client platform languages. You must install the server components on a computer running Windows Server 2008 or Windows
Server 2003 SP1 or later. You may install the Administration Console on a remote computer running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server
2003 SP1, or Windows XP SP2.
If you are installing the WSUS 3.0 SP1 product on Windows Small Business Server 2003, follow the
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08.02.2008Thoughts from the field on Windows Server 2008 Setup
Dave Northey: Larry Doyle, a local IT Pro, works for Netforce in Dublin (one of our local Certified Partners). Larry has been attending my Longhorn
Academy (deep-dive technical training on Windows Server 2008) for the last six months or so and has been actively testing and evaluating Windows
Server 2008. He has this to share with you:
I have been testing Windows Server 2008 for a while now and I do actually like it -
it's fast & quick to setup. I particularly like the roles element as I would normally spend a considerable amount of time "trimming" un-required
services from a production server that are auto installed or auto started in Windows 2003 Server installs (saying that I don't usually use the manage
server wizards in 2003 which might save a bit of effort). I havent timed it, but it seems like 2008 will save me hours for each install I perform
(and Ill be happy that the end result is what I actually wanted).
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04.12.2007Windows Server 2008: Taking a Closer Look
When you install and configure a server operating system, you hope you'll never have to do it again. It's inordinately complex and time-consuming.
Each server is a unique creation, and each configuration meticulously adapted to a particular use.
Any installed drivers,
applications and other software components reflect that specialized use. Even individual applications may have a unique set of patches. It's
difficult, if not impossible, to identify each unique configuration and determine how to replicate it on a new OS.
So why should
you bother with Windows Server 2008? You'll still have to replicate your server environment on each server as you replace your old OS. It should take
less time, though, with Windows Server 2008. And when you're done, you'll have a more secure, more manageable and better performing box, both
physically and virtually.
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01.02.2008Windows Media Services 2008 for Windows Server 2008
This software is an optional supplement to Windows Server 2008. In Windows Server 2008, the Streaming Media Services role (which includes the latest
version of Windows Media Services) and remote administration tools are not included in Server Manager. To obtain the new features and tools available
in Windows Media Services for Windows Server 2008, such as the built-in WMS Cache/Proxy plug-in, you must obtain and run the appropriate Streaming
Media Services role installer file on the updated platform.
These Microsoft Update Standalone Package (MSU) files install either
32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) versions (as noted in the file names) of:
- Windows Media Services and the rest of the Streaming Media
Services role in Server Manager, on full installations of Standard and Enterprise editions of Windows Server 2008
- The Streaming Media
Services Server Core role, on Server Core installations of Standard and Enterprise editions of Windows Server 2008
- The Windows Media
Services snap-in for Microsoft Management Console (MMC) on a computer that is running the Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition of the Microsoft
Windows Vista operating system
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05.02.2008Comparing executable files in Windows Server 2008 in Full and Core installs
Windows Server 2008 Server
Core installation is a minimal
install of the upcoming
Windows Server OS that can run
specific roles (like DNS,
Active Directory or File
Server) with a much smaller
footprint and attack
surface.
In a
previous
blog post I looked into
overall image sizes for both
and also discussed some of the
details about the differences
between these Full and the
Core installs.
Now I am taking it one
step further to look into the
executable files in both
installs. I will be presenting
about this next Thursday and
wanted to have a better feel
for whats really the
difference between the two. My
findings are presented below,
first with some overall counts
and then looking at files by
group (only in Core, in both,
only in full).
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31.07.2007Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack, August 2008
The Feature Pack is a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2008. It includes the latest versions
of:
- Redistributable components for SQL Server 2008.
- Add-on providers for SQL Server 2008.
- Backward
compatibility components for SQL Server 2008.
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07.08.2008Exclusive: Windows Vista SP2 RC released to general public
As expected, Windows Vista Service Pack 2 RC and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 RC is now available to general public for download. You can
download the SP2 RC for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 below: ISO for Windows Server 2008 x86/x64/ia64 and Windows Vista x86/x64x86 for
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista x86x64 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista x64IA64 for Windows Server 2008 ia64 The service pack is
delivered as a single release for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. There will be a single 32-bit standalone installer (302 MB to 390 MB)
for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
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04.03.2009Windows Media Services 2008 for Windows Server 2008 RC0
This software is an optional supplement to Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In Windows Server 2008 RC0, the Streaming Media Services role (which
includes the latest version of Windows Media Services) and remote administration tools are not included in Server Manager. To get the new features and
tools available in Windows Media Services for Windows Server 2008 RC0, such as the built-in WMS Cache/Proxy plug-in, you must obtain and run the
appropriate Streaming Media Services role installer file on the updated platform.
These Microsoft Update Standalone Package (MSU)
files install either 32bit (x86) or 64bit (x64) versions (as noted in the file names) of:
- Windows Media Services and the rest
of the Streaming Media Services role in Server Manager, on full installations of Standard, Enterprise, Web, and Datacenter editions of Windows
Server 2008 RC0.
- The Streaming Media Services Server Core role, on Server Core installations of Standard, Enterprise, Web, and
Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2008 RC0.
- The Windows Media Services snap-in for Microsoft Management Console (MMC) on a computer
that is running the Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition of the Windows Vista operating system.
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25.09.2007Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack CTP, February 2008
The Feature Pack is a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2008. It includes the latest versions
of:
- Redistributable components for SQL Server 2008
- Add-on providers for SQL Server 2008
- Backward
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20.02.2008Windows Server 2008 Versions Announced, with Few Changes
The breakdown for the various editions of Windows Server 2008 was revealed this morning by Microsoft, and the big news there is the almost total lack
of change: Retail server software editions for the next Windows Server will fall right in line with the current Windows Server 2003 R2 editions,
including the number of client access licenses (CALs) provided in the basic package...
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12.11.2007CTP of Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 available today
Ryan Waite: It was almost exactly one year ago that we signed off on beta 2 of Windows HPC Server 2008 and today we made available the Community
Technical Preview (CTP) of Windows HPC Server 2008 R2. Based on Windows Server 2008 R2, the CTP is a preliminary release, allowing an early preview of
planned functionality for HPC Server 2008 R2.
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21.05.2009Q&A: Microsoft Partners Embrace Windows Server 2008 at WinHEC
The general manager of
Microsoft's Windows Server
Division, Bill Laing,
highlights Windows Server
2008, which is
feature-complete and scheduled
for release to manufacturing
in 2007...
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29.05.2007Enabling Bluetooth on Windows Server 2008
Robert McLaws: It really bugs me sometimes that Microsoft imposes artificial limitations on Windows versions because they think features are out of
scope. Case in point is Windows Server 2008. Now, there is no earthly reason why WS2008 cant support Bluetooth right out of the box. An yet, because
someone on the Server team decided that servers dont use Bluetooth, if youre one of the thousands of people who use WS2008 as a workstation, youre
SOL. Think just installing your Bluetooth drivers, or enabling the Wireless LAN Services feature will do it? Think again.
Gil
Kirkpatrick posted a solution a couple of weeks ago, and it works like a charm. It involves modifying the INF files from the default WS2008
installation to install the Microsoft Bluetooth Stack on WS2008.
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