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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver 1.1 Community Technology Preview June 2006

MJDorner — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:11:00 GMT

Download the Community Technology Preview (CTP) version of the SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver 1.1, a Type 4 JDBC driver that provides database connectivity through the standard JDBC application program interfaces (APIs) available in J2EE (Java2 Enterprise Edition).

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=f914793a-6fb4-475f-9537-b8fcb776befd&displaylang=en

Now Launched Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2

MJDorner — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:43:00 GMT

Small Business Server 2003 R2 was launched at our world wide partner conference.

SBS 2003 R2 will be available for purchasing in August (English and German versions; additional languages will be available in following months.). It is offered in two editions: standard and premium.

With the update release we are also changing the access licensing rights of SBS to allow you to use your SBS CALs to access SQL Server 2005 Workgroup or Exchange 2003 running on a second server. The current version limits the SBS CAL to access the server suite from only one server. SBS comes with five client access licenses free.

The updated SBS R2 offers following enhancements:

automated, network-wide patch and update management
increased mailbox limit up to 75 gigabytes
a new feature called "Green Check," which informs customers whether or not they are running up-to-date Microsoft software
Daily report on status of desktops and server(s) running Microsoft software

The premium edition also includes SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition and ISA Server 2004. In addition to the enhancements, Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 includes Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft Office Outlook, Windows Sharepoint Services, Shared Fax Service and Routing and Remote Access Services (RRAS).

Read more about the Windows Small Business Server R2

Introducing the 2007 Microsoft Office System: Amplify the Impact of Your People, On It’s Showtime!

MJDorner — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:52:00 GMT

This strategic briefing provides an overview of the new 2007 Microsoft Office system, an integrated system of programs, servers, and services. In particular, the session covers innovations in the client-side user interface and XML-based file formats, as well as investments in new SharePoint server-based capabilities around workflow, content management, search, forms and Excel services.

German French

Optimize Your Core Infrastructure: Manage Complexity, Achieve Agility, Protect Information and Control Access, On It’s Showtime!

MJDorner — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:48:00 GMT

Join Bob Kelly as he discusses the Dynamic Systems Initiative (DSI), Microsoft's long term strategy that couples a model-driven approach with a complete, integrated set of technology solutions to enable IT to manage complexity and achieve agility. Kelly also outlines Microsoft's comprehensive set of security and access solutions, designed to enable IT to address the ever-changing landscape of technology threats so they can protect information and control access across their organization.

German: http://www.microsoft.com/switzerland/technet/de/itsshowtime/sessionh.aspx?videoid=220

French: http://www.microsoft.com/switzerland/technet/fr/itsshowtime/sessionh.aspx?videoid=220

ISA Server 2006 Resources on TechNet

MJDorner — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:19:00 GMT

ISA Server 2006 is the integrated edge security gateway that helps protect your IT environment from Internet-based threats while providing your users with fast and secure remote access to applications and data. Learn how to deploy and use ISA Server 2006 with these resources.

Update to Exchange Server 2003/2000 Permissions May Affect Mobile Communications

MJDorner — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:02:00 GMT

New Exchange fixes may disrupt Blackberry, Goodlink and other services.

A change made to the “Send As” permission in Exchange Server 2003 and 2000 could affect mobile communications and other add-on applications for Exchange Server. Find out how to quickly identify affected accounts and to correct permissions, if necessary.

Group Policy Script Center

MJDorner — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:29:00 GMT

If your are interested in scripts for group policies than this is the resource for you. Browse for Group Policy scripts or find detailed articles about how to script Group Policy for yourself.

Windows Vista Customer Preview Program to be closed on Friday, June 30, 2006

MJDorner — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:07:00 GMT

The Windows Vista Customer Preview Program will close to new orders in the evening of Friday, June 30. For registered customers who have already received a Product Key by this time the download sites will remain open until Friday, July 14. This also affects all TechNet Beta Central registered users who did not yet get a Product Key. The reason being that we have reached our program capacity. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Choosing Exchange Server 2003 Hardware for Reuse with Exchange Server 2007

MJDorner — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:57:00 GMT

When selecting hardware for your computers running Microsoft Exchange Server today, there are a couple of things that you should consider in order to make sure that you can reuse the hardware for Exchange Server 2007.

Get the details

Get the Windows Vista Beta now!

MJDorner — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:15:00 GMT

You would like to order or download the Windows Vista Beta but haven't done it yet?

The Customer Preview Program for Windows Vista is available in a limited quantity both through download and DVD kit ordering. Once the allotted quantity has been reached the program will be closed and no new orders will be accepted. If you have already received an activation key, the bits will be available for download until the end of the month.

Since opening up the Customer Preview Program (CPP), we have been experiencing an incredibly high volume of demand for the Windows Vista Beta 2 download. Therefore you should expect delays in the download.

Go to TechNet Beta Central to download or order! Go to the Windows Vista GetReady page to determine if your computer is ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista.

New Virtual Lab available: SQL Server 2005 Upgrade

MJDorner — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 09:20:00 GMT

Increase your confidence and reduce your upgrade risks by performing detach and attach, in-place, and side-by-side upgrades from SQL Server 2000 / 7.0 to SQL Server 2005. By completing these 7 labs, you will learn proven techniques and gain valuable experience in performing upgrades involving both the relational database engine and business intelligence components.

Step into a New 2007 Office System Virtual Lab for Free!

MJDorner — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:24:00 GMT

The Microsoft Office system has evolved from a suite of personal productivity products to a more comprehensive and integrated system. Building on the familiar tools that many people already know, the Microsoft Office system includes programs, servers, services, and solutions designed to work together to help address a broad array of business problems.

Use this Virtual Labs for free to learn more. It is simple - no complex setup or installation is required to try out Microsoft Office System. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 90-minute blocks anytime.

E-Learning: What's new in Microsoft Office Excel 2007

MJDorner — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:13:00 GMT

This online course introduces the new features and functionality in the latest version of Microsoft Office Excel. There have been substantial changes to the user interface in this spreadsheet application, and this course can help you get up-to-speed quickly. This course covers the new features that enable you to organize and analyze business information in Office Excel 2007.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/elearning/course/4623.asp

Boosting Data Transfer with TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) Technology

MJDorner — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:32:00 GMT

In May we announced the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Scaleable Networking Pack that adds new architectural enhancements and application programming interfaces to support the next generation of network acceleration and hardware-based offload technologies (see Blog entry)

Dell now published a Whitepaper that explores the anticipated benefits of TOE Technology developed by Broadcom, Dell and Microsoft.

You find the article on Dell's website: http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/power/ps3q06-20060132-Broadcom.pdf

“Migrating from Oracle to SQL Server with 80% Less Effort” on IT’s Showtime!

MJDorner — Mon, 29 May 2006 01:26:00 GMT

This session covers the issues that are faced with migrating an Oracle based application to a SQL Server based application with a deep dive into the differences in database structure. We'll look into the many options available to you help you migrate your existing Oracle databases to SQL Server 2005 and introduce our new SQL Server Migration Assistant tool (SSMA).

French: http://www.microsoft.com/switzerland/technet/fr/itsshowtime/sessionh.aspx?videoid=79

German: http://www.microsoft.com/switzerland/technet/de/itsshowtime/sessionh.aspx?videoid=79