Microsoft TechNet South Africa IT Pro Blog

Download the Free ISA Server 2006 Virtual Hard Disk

2007-08-27T11:22:00Z

Use the power of virtual machines to evaluate ISA Server 2006, without the need for dedicated servers or complex installations. Read the full article (in English) URL >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=234c9dda-5452-4946-9e2f-d4b64082814e&DisplayLang=en...(read more)

Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn” Beta 3

2007-08-27T11:19:00Z

The next generation of the Windows Server operating system gives you more control, greater flexibility, and increased protection for your server infrastructure while reducing time and costs. And when you download or order the beta software, you're automatically registered to access valuable beta resources assembled in one convenient Beta Central location. Read the full article (in English) URL >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/beta/lhs/default.mspx...(read more)

Scripting for IT Professionals Who Can't Write Code, On IT’s Showtime!

2006-09-07T16:00:00Z

In this session, learn the basics of writing script code, code that can then be used to write functional automation scripts. As a bonus, learn when NOT to write scripts by using your ability to understand sample scripts and customize them into powerful administration tools. Finally, learn the deep secrets of the command prompt in Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and the Microsoft Shell, that can be used to build automation tools that make your job easier. http://www.microsoft.com/emea/itsshowtime/southafrica/sessionh.aspx?videoid=21...(read more)

Image Engineering: Creating Your Perfect Windows Vista Desktop, On IT’s Showtime!

2006-09-07T15:57:00Z

Learn how you can use the new Windows Vista tools (ImageX, Windows System Image Manager) to engineer your desktop and create unattended answer files for offline and online deployments. http://www.microsoft.com/emea/itsshowtime/southafrica/sessionh.aspx?videoid=213...(read more)

Running SQL Server on "Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn" or Microsoft Windows Vista

2006-08-17T11:06:00Z

In an effort to provide customers with more secure products, Microsoft Windows Server "Longhorn" and Microsoft Windows Vista will only support the follow on release to SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. Earlier versions of SQL Server, including SQL Server 2000 (all editions including Desktop Engine edition, a.k.a MSDE), SQL Server 7.0, and SQL Server 6.5, will not be supported on Windows Server "Longhorn" or Windows Vista. Customers running applications with these earlier versions of...(read more)

Anti-Malware Technologies in Windows Vista, On IT's Showtime!

2006-08-17T11:05:00Z

This session will cover how Windows is better protected against malware attacks, better at removing infections, and better at limiting potential harm from malicious software. The main focus will be on our anti-malware technologies found in Windows Vista including an architecture overview of Windows Defender (formerly Windows AntiSpyware) and the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT). Come see how secure using Windows Vista can be. http://www.microsoft.com/emea/itsshowtime/southafrica/sessionh.aspx?videoid=20...(read more)

Windows Vista System Integrity Technologies, On IT’s Showtime!

2006-08-17T11:03:00Z

For most of the history of computing, operating systems have lived in their own little bubbles of trust. Every part of an operating system pretty much assumed that every other part was exactly what it claimed to be and performed only what it claimed it could do. Recent attacks, though, have shown that such implicit trust is no longer suitable for computers that connect to hostile environments. In this session, Steve Riley explores how these technologies work to thwart malware's attempts to take over...(read more)

Microsoft Extends Virtualization Strategy, Outlines Product Road Map

2006-07-11T11:09:00Z

Microsoft puts Windows Server virtualization and System Center Virtual Machine Manager on the fast track, and announces the intent to acquire Softricity Inc., a leader in application virtualization solutions within the virtualization space. More info at: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2006/may06/05-22Virtualization.mspx...(read more)