Both the Service Pack and Feature Pack updates are now ready for download on the Microsoft Download Center. Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 2008 includes new compatibility features with SQL Server 2008 R2, product improvements based on requests from the...

This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of ASP.NET except Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3. This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in ASP.NET. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure...

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Microsoft is investigating a new public report of a vulnerability in ASP.NET. An attacker who exploited this vulnerability could view data, such as the View State, which was encrypted by the target server, or read data from files on the target server...

The new TechNet ON is now live featuring Virtualization Best Practices. Find guidance and best practices to realize the full value of virtualized environments with special articles, downloads, and training (including a fee lesson: Installing, Configuring...

The Windows Small Business Server 7 (SBS7) Public Preview is now available for download. Built on Windows Server 2008 R2, the new edition of the all-in-one solution server for small businesses will include Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP1, Microsoft...

The following is provided by Forefront TMG Update 1 : • SafeSearch Enforcement-- Forefront TMG can enforce blocking adult text, images and videos from search results by popular search engines. SafeSearch can be enforced on specific groups or to the...

Internet Explorer 9 Beta is here, and it’s fast . Web sites and applications look and perform as if they were native to your PC, and you’ll notice a clean look and increased viewing area that makes Web sites shine. Taking full advantage of...

Join Ryan and Steve as they cover the Windows Azure platform in their Channel 9 video series, Cloud Cover , discussing the latest news and announcements, and sharing tips and tricks. Current episode: Deploying and Upgrading . Ryan and Steve talk...

The Microsoft Desktop Player delivers contextual content aggregated across Microsoft properties. Get the relevant information you need in an organized way by selecting the right filters. Key Features include: · Offline and Online Player...

The beta experience for the Lightweight Library view is now available for TechNet. Give it a try and let us know what you think by completing a short, 7-question user survey . The survey will be live through September 16. If you have a question...

P2V Migration for Software Assurance uses the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Sysinternals Disk2VHD to convert a user's existing Windows XP or newer client environment to a virtual hard disk then automates the delivery of an updated and personalized...

Find Key scenarios for putting Silverlight to work in the enterprise and how to realize the benefits of rich Internet applications corporate environments. In this edition of TechNet ON , we have an exclusive offer of free eBook chapters from two...

“What is Cloud Computing?” “How do I get started on the Azure platform?” “How can organizations benefit by using Dynamics CRM Online?” These are some of the questions answered by Microsoft’s new series of Cloud...