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Thursday, September 29, 2005 7:57 AM

System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) released

DPM, the newest member of the Microsoft Windows Server System, focuses on disk-based data protection and recovery. DPM works with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Windows Storage Server 2003 to deliver best-in-class data
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Thursday, September 29, 2005 7:46 AM

Office 2003 Service Pack 2 now available

Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2 contains significant security enhancements, in addition to stability and performance improvements. Some of the fixes included with SP2 have been previously released as separate updates. This service pack combines them
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005 5:02 PM

TechNet DeepDive: Active Directory – Maximizing Performance and In-Depth Replication Troubleshooting (Includes 64-Bit Windows)

27.10.2005, 08:30 – 17:00 Zurich-Airport, Eventdock This seminar provides a detailed technical drilldown on the internals of the Active Directory. It will show you how to optimally retrieve data from the directory and troubleshoot data storage and replication.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005 4:55 PM

TechNet DeepDive: Best of Microsoft Management Summit (MMS)

26.10.2005, 09:30 – 17:30 Zurich-Airport, Eventdock The “Best of MMS” offers highlights of Microsoft’s Management Summit 2005. With top-rated presentations delivered directly by the Windows and Enterprise Management Division, you will not want to miss
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005 2:16 PM

Microsoft Codename Max - Free photo sharing tool based on WinFX

Last evenening I was looking for a solution to share photos free of charge with my friends. In the results list of the search engine I came across an interesting result called "Microsoft offers free photo-sharing tool". Curious as I am I clicked on the
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005 1:28 PM

Windows Mobile Treo debuts

Palm officially announced the newest Treo on September 26. The new device is based on Windows Mobile and is Palm's first 3G device. Now users can get a Windows Mobile end-to-end experience also on the Treo handhelds. More information and a product introduction
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Tuesday, September 27, 2005 7:41 AM

SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver Beta 2 Now Available

In our continued commitment to interoperability, we will release and support a new Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) driver for SQL Server 2005. The SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver beta download is available to all SQL Server users at no additional charge,
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Saturday, September 24, 2005 8:10 AM

Complete the SQL Server 2005 QuickQuiz and get a free gift

Proof your knowledge with the SQL Server 2005 QuickQuiz and answer the question at the end of each webpage. There are 5 questions to answer - a blob for you. Take the test until the end of October 2005 and get a free gift. (Gift will be shipped within
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Friday, September 23, 2005 8:58 AM

Orange launches SPV M5000 3G smart phone

September 21, 2005 Orange launched the new SPV M5000 3G Smart Phone featuring Windows Mobile 5.0. According to The Register the phone will be offered in the UK, France and Switzerland from October 2005. The M5000 is Orange first 3G-enabled PDA and features
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Thursday, September 22, 2005 7:14 PM

TechNet Roadshow - Get the latest technical product updates

The TechNet Roadshow for It Professionals is approaching fast and will start in a couple of days. We are preparing ourselves to travel around Switzerland and bring to you the latest technology news. Take the chance to be part of it. I'm looking forward
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Thursday, September 22, 2005 6:38 PM

SyncToy v1.0 for Windows XP now available

SyncToy is a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows XP. The beta program was launched in August 2005 and was also mentioned on this blog ( http://blogs.technet.com/chitpro/archive/2005/08/06/408757.aspx ). Now version 1.0 download is available for free.
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Thursday, September 22, 2005 6:33 PM

Shared Computer Toolkit for WinXP Released!

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 we released version 1.0 of the Shared Computer Toolkit (SCT) for Windows XP, a new set of security and management tools for people who manage shared computers in school computer labs, libraries, internet cafes, or community
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Thursday, September 22, 2005 3:36 PM

Enhanced Exchange Support for Mac: Office 2004 Service Packs 2

The Service Pack 2 provides numerous performance and security updates to Office Mac 2004, along with significant enhancements to Exchange Server support in Entourage 2004. It also contains previously released updates to all Office 2004 programs. Details
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Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:33 AM

Win a complimentary ticket to the IT Forum 2005

Participate in the "IT Forum 05 - The Game" and win a complementary ticket to the IT Forum 05 in Barcelona. All you have to do is enter your email address and then chose a seat in our online auditorium. If your chosen seat and the assigned seat (by the
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Monday, September 19, 2005 6:38 PM

Microsoft Acquires Identity and Access Management Solutions Provider Alacris

Microsoft Corp. today announced the acquisition of Alacris Inc., a global provider of certificate management and identity assurance software products. The acquisition enhances Microsoft’s strategy of providing easily administered identity and access management
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Monday, September 19, 2005 9:00 AM

Webcast: “Beyond Viruses: The Progression of Malicious Software”

Tomorrow we will host a Security 360 webcast. The topic is "Beyond Viruses: The progression of Malicious Software". The webcast will be hosted by Frank Nash, Corporate Vice President of the Security Business & Technology Unit. Webcast Description
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Sunday, September 18, 2005 11:12 AM

First glimpse of ASP.NET "Atlas"

ASP.NET "Atlas" is the codename for a set of technologies to add Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) support to ASP.NET. It consists of a client-side script framework, server controls and more. You can get more information on following pages: ASP.NET
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Sunday, September 18, 2005 10:04 AM

Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Solution Beta Program

Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Solution brings together the power of commodity x64 (64-bit x86) computers, the ease-of-use and security of Active Directory, and the Windows operating system to provide a secure and affordable high performance computing
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Friday, September 16, 2005 3:56 PM

Software Assurance - New and Enhanced Benefits Coming in March 2006!

Microsoft Software Assurance is a comprehensive maintenance program that can help you gain control of your technology strategy, improve IT staff skills, decrease support spending, and effectively plan for new software deployments. It isn’t just about
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Friday, September 16, 2005 12:12 PM

Try Virtual Server 2005 without time limits

Virtual Server 2005 Standard Edition will ship to TechNet Plus subscribers in November. With TechNet Plus evaluation software, there are no time limits so you can make informed decisions about new technologies and test server consolidation or application
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:07 PM

Now available: SQL Server September 2005 Community Technology Preview

SQL Server September 2005 Community Technology Preview (CTP) is the second version of SQL Server 2005 made available for general testing. The previous CTP was available only in English and Japanese. SQL Server 2005 September Community Technical Preview
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:09 PM

Next Generation TCP/IP Stack in Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn"

Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 1 and Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta 1 include a new implementation of the TCP/IP protocol suite known as the Next Generation TCP/IP stack. The TCP/IP protocol stack provided with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 was originally
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:55 PM

The future of Office - Be the first to know

As you may know we host PDC '05 in Los Angeles this week. Office 12 - the next version of Microsoft Office - was a big topic at the conference yesterday and today you might read a lot about it in the press, especially the new interface that will be shipped
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:41 AM

“Monad” Shell – Publicly available on Microsoft Download Center

Windows "Monad" Shell is a new interactive command-line and task-based scripting technology for Windows that enables administrators to more efficiently and securely automate and control system management tasks on both desktops and servers. "Monad" Shell
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Sunday, September 11, 2005 7:52 PM

Next Generation of Software Assurance

On Wednesday, September 15, 2005 we will announce the next generation of Software Assurance. You can attend the announcement webcast to learn first hand about enhancements being made to Software Assurance. The webcast will boradcast at 4 different times
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Sunday, September 11, 2005 7:45 PM

New TechNet Index - Search for Products

Technet now offers a search index for products in the TechNet subscription. Use the index to find out about the products located in your Technet subscription. You can access the page here: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/abouttn/subscriptions/index/default.asp
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Sunday, September 11, 2005 7:25 PM

Professional Developers Conference, in Los Angeles, Sept. 12 - 16

In Los Angeles next week, we will host PDC '05. This is our 11th Professional Developers Conference. If you are an IT Professional who is also concerned about developing applications and you are not able to attend PDC in the US then you can follow the
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Sunday, September 11, 2005 6:05 PM

FlexWiki Shared Source Licensing Program

Wikis are becoming increasingly popular. But what is it? A definition found on http://www.webopedia.com states the following: "A collaborative Web site comprises the perpetual collective work of many authors. Similar to a blog in structure and logic,
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Friday, September 09, 2005 5:18 PM

TechNet Roadshow coming to a location near you

End of September/Beginning of October we will pack our bags and travel through Switzerland to present you news around our products in a city near you. The roadshow will stop in 7 cities including the Italian and French speaking part of Switzerland. You
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Friday, September 09, 2005 5:03 PM

Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification

Our colleagues in the US will host a webcast next week to address your questions on these bulletins. For more information on this webcast please see below: TechNet Webcast: Information about Microsoft's September Security Bulletins (Level 100) Wednesday,
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Friday, September 09, 2005 4:56 PM

Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification

As part of the monthly security bulletin release cycle, we provide advance notification to you on the number of new security updates being released, the products affected, the aggregate maximum severity and information about detection tools relevant to
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Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:12 AM

Microsoft Business Summit 2005

Yesterday, Microsoft held it's first ever Business Summit on the Microsoft Campus in Redmond. At the Event several key announcements were made. A summary of the two most important ones according to my oppinion can be found in this blog. Microsoft announces
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Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:00 AM

Microsoft announces "Centro" (Codename)

In conjunction with Microsoft’s first-ever Microsoft Business Summit, Microsoft yesterday announced it is developing “Centro”, the code name for a new infrastructure solution designed specifically with midsize business customers in mind. Available in
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Thursday, September 08, 2005 8:46 AM

Microsoft Introduces Microsoft Dynamics Brand

Yesterday, at the Microsoft Business Summit in Redmond Bill Gates introduced Microsoft Dynamics. Microsoft Dynamics is a new brand that will replace Microsoft Business Solutions. It will be the new brand of financial, customer relationship and supply-chain
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Wednesday, September 07, 2005 7:26 PM

Microsoft at security-zone '05

security-zone will take place on the 21. and 22. September 2005 for the second time as an independent platform and under the patronage of the European Union. The occasion will take place in hall Event 550 in Zurich-Oerlikon. We also participate at security-zone
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Friday, September 02, 2005 6:33 PM

September TechNet TechTalk - Details available, Registration open

The next TechNet Techtalk will cover Virtual Server 2005, Windows Server R2 and Identity Management. We will show you how to increase IT efficiency by deploying these technologies. The TechTalk will be hald as follows: TechNet TechTalk Zürich 15. September
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Friday, September 02, 2005 4:53 PM

Windows Vista Security

Security is the foundation of the Windows Vista architecture. With Windows Vista , you’ll be able to connect to whomever you want and do the things you want to do, confident that Windows Vista is keeping your information and your computer safe. Read the
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Friday, September 02, 2005 3:48 PM

Announcing Target Workloads for Windows Server “Longhorn” Itanium-based Systems

The upcoming version of Microsoft Windows Server, code-named "Longhorn," designed for Intel Itanium-based servers, will be optimized for three workloads. One of the key aspects of the Windows Server vision is to simplify the administration and management
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