Technical RollUp : July

July 2009 – Technical Rollup Mail – Security

conuktrm — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:01:00 GMT

News

Security

What's New in Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) Security http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078948&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

By Gina Narkunas, Director – IE8 Product Marketing, Microsoft Corporation Gain insight into the rapid evolution of Web-based threats and learn more about how the new security and privacy protections in Internet Explorer 8 can benefit your organization.

Evaluate Microsoft Codename “Geneva” Beta 2 http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078949&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Microsoft Codename “Geneva” Beta 2 is an open platform that provides simplified user access and single sign-on for on-premises and cloud-based applications in the enterprise, across organizations and on the Web. Download Beta 2 today and learn more about “Geneva” at www.microsoft.com/geneva http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078884&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

The Id Element - Your One-Stop Shop for All Things Identity on Channel9 http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078950&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Find out what you want to know about identity and access control. From weekly interviews with product team members and developer how-tos to news and key resources, this new site offers content for identity experts and those just getting started. Don’t forget to also download the Identity Developer Training Kit http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078885&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Security Features in Microsoft Online Services http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078951&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Learn about the Business Productivity Online Suite—a set of subscription-based enterprise software services that operate within a complete ecosystem of features and capabilities designed to meet and in many cases to exceed the security and availability goals that you have for your business applications.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June, 2009

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-jun.mspx

Integrate and Extend Security Across the Enterprise with Microsoft “Geneva” (Evaluate Beta 2) http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12041163&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

With Geneva and Active Directory federation technologies, enterprises can more efficiently deploy and manage new applications, establish a consistent security model to consolidate access management, and facilitate easy collaboration between organizations.

Download the Forefront Client Security TCO Analysis http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12041164&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Find out how Microsoft Forefront Client Security can help you reduce vulnerabilities and lower total cost of ownership. Download the datasheet on Forefront Online Security for Exchange. http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12041090&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Information Rights Management Application Patterns White Paper http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12114809&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

This white paper provides architecture and design guidance for building an information rights management (IRM)-aware application using Microsoft Active Directory Rights Management Services. The IRM Application Patterns Reference Implementation, available on MSDN, implements the patterns discussed within this article. http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12114726&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server

Forefront Edge Security TechCenter

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/forefront/edgesecurity/default.aspx

Please note that if you have feedback on documentation or wish to request new documents - email isadocs@microsoft.com

Forefront Edge Security Community

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/forefront/edgesecurity/bb687298.aspx

Forefront TMG (ISA Server) Product Team Blog

The ISA Server Product Team Blog (http://blogs.technet.com/isablog/) is updated on a regular basis. Latest entries include:

Intelligent Application Gateway 2007

Intelligent Application Gateway 2007 Technical Resources

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/forefront/edgesecurity/bb687299.aspx

Forefront Edge Security Community

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/forefront/edgesecurity/bb687298.aspx

Intelligent Application Gateway Product Team Blog

The IAG Product Team Blog (http://blogs.technet.com/edgeaccessblog) is updated on a regular basis. Latest entries include:

Documents

What's New in Client Security http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078952&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Get a quick overview of new security features in Windows 7, and changes to security features and technologies from Windows Vista.

BitLocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide for Windows 7 http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078953&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Delve deep into the various aspects of deploying BitLocker Drive Encryption on computers running Windows 7 Enterprise or Windows 7 Ultimate from using certifications and smart cards to enabling BitLocker by using the command line.

BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide for Windows 7 http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078954&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Designed to help you become familiar with BitLocker Drive Encryption in a Windows 7 test environment, this guide details basic information and procedures you need to start configuring and deploying BitLocker in your organization.

Implementing and Administering the ActiveX Installer Service in Windows 7 http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078955&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Learn how to use the ActiveX Installer Service to manage the deployment of ActiveX controls by using Group Policy on computers in an organization.

AppLocker Step-by-Step Guide http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078956&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

This step-by-step guide is designed to help administrators become familiar with AppLocker by providing the instructions needed to set up AppLocker in a test lab environment. Each scenario provides basic information and procedures that administrators can use to start configuring and deploying AppLocker in their network environments.

How to Turn Off Security Messages and Other System Notifications in Windows 7 http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078957&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Windows 7 gives you more control over the Security Messages and other Notifications you may or may not want to receive. Learn how, for starters, you can configure how notifications are handled on the Taskbar—choosing to hide certain types of notifications, such as Action Center messages, Network messages, Windows Update Automatic Updates messages, and so on.

Slipstreaming a Forefront Client Security Client Installation http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078958&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Learn how to slipstream a Forefront Client Security engine update into your System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or script-based initial Client Security client deployment, so that you are deploying the most up to date engine.

Internet Explorer 8 Enhanced Security Configuration http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078959&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration places your server and Internet Explorer in a configuration that decreases the exposure of your server to potential attacks that can occur through Web content and application scripts. Learn more about this configuration and browser security best practices.

Downloads

Update for Root Certificates [May 2009] (KB931125)

This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=f814ec0e-ee7e-435e-99f8-20b44d4531b0

Security Features in Microsoft Online Services

This white paper describes how the Microsoft concern for security, as defined in the Trustworthy Computing initiative, has driven key features in the design, deployment, and operation of the Microsoft Online Services environment.

The Business Productivity Online Suite is a set of subscription-based enterprise software services hosted by Microsoft and sold with partners. The services operate within a complete ecosystem of features and capabilities designed to meet and in many cases to exceed the security and availability goals that you have for your business applications.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5736aaac-994c-4410-b7ce-bdea505a3413

Increasing Your Organization’s Security and Privacy with Internet Explorer 8

Guidance for Enhancing Internet Explorer Security for Desktop Users

Learn about the emerging threat types on the web today and how Internet Explorer 8’s new security features help protect against them.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=198d40a4-6896-49b3-b8f2-c151e9797634

Hotfixes and Security Updates in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Vista SP2

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4e478e21-3d31-4a10-b8ed-e1bb770e3212

Forefront Online Security for Exchange (FOSE) 9.1 Product Documents

Product documents for FOSE 9.1 include the following: New Features Guide, Administration Center User Guide, Directory Synchronization Tool Administration Guide, Customer Quick Cards and Forefront Online Security for Exchange Filtering Service Launch and Best Practices

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9c34eba6-059b-455a-a44f-96b1b06b4b21

Microsoft Directory Synchronization Tool 9.1

May 2009

The Microsoft Directory Synchronization Tool 9.1 enables you to securely synchronize selected data between an on-premise Active Directory and the Forefront Online Security for Exchange (FOSE) and Exchange Hosted Archive (EHA) services.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=3cda6dcc-1124-4e0b-b991-de9d85ed12e1

Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [June 2009] (KB905866)

Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=aa029fde-f341-44fc-8b85-0c6f3d3c2d69

Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB970011)

This update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=df364c4f-eb47-4df1-b51b-dbe2b539b379

Security Features in Microsoft Online Services

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5736aaac-994c-4410-b7ce-bdea505a3413

Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (KB970012)

This update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c8d0f17b-bdcc-4378-b518-0023c03e4e70

June 2009 Security Release ISO Image

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on June 9th, 2009.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d81a8c5e-ca61-473f-bdf7-5bb3b3169d16

Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) x64

This tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=585d2bde-367f-495e-94e7-6349f4effc74

Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356

System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 SCW Roles and Security Hardening Guide for Windows Server 2008

The Operations Manager 2007 R2 SCW Roles and Hardening guide help protect and harden your Operations Manager 2007 R2 environment

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c22c81eb-c6dc-4190-a4c9-2edbf5b528f1

SQL Server 2008 Security DataSheet

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=65c2a014-5cbc-424e-ad5d-8d1da0bf6f58

Extended Security Update Inventory Tool

The Extended Security Update Inventory Tool is used to detect security bulletins not covered by MBSA including MS04-028, February 2005 bulletins, and future security bulletins that are exceptions to MBSA.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2c93da1d-48a0-4e5c-991f-87e08954f61b

Forefront Threat Management Gateway Beta 3

Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) is a comprehensive Secure Web Gateway solution that helps protect employees from Web-based threats. It also delivers simple, unified perimeter security with integrated firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, malware inspection and URL filtering. Forefront TMG Beta3 is available for download in both Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e05aecbc-d0eb-4e0f-a5db-8f236995bccd

IT Infrastructure Threat Modeling Guide

This Solution Accelerator provides you with a method to develop IT infrastructure threat modeling processes for your environment and prioritize your IT infrastructure security investments. The guide describes and considers the existing Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) threat modeling process and uses it to establish a threat modeling process for IT infrastructure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e1d53e3f-a512-4668-85b3-169a777fc58f

Microsoft Forefront Codename "Stirling" Beta Privacy Statement

This document describes the privacy policy for Microsoft® Forefront Client Security

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d34c6d9c-a555-4432-bb32-af21f5a6feab

Hotfix and Security Update List: Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Vista SP2

Hotfixes and Security Updates in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Vista SP2

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d8b2cf4b-a2df-4664-8dd8-e840001e33f3

Events/WebCasts

Security Webcast Calendar http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=37910

Find security webcasts listed in an easy-to-use calendar format.

Upcoming Security Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/security/upcoming.mspx

Register for the following Webcasts on the link above

TechNet Webcast: Information About Microsoft July Security Bulletins (Level 200)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Pacific Time

TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Enhanced Security and Control (Level 300)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Pacific Time

TechNet Webcast: Protecting Your Data with Windows 7 BitLocker and BitLocker To Go (Level 300)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Pacific Time

On-Demand Security Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/security/ondemand.mspx

Security Awareness Materials http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=11524381&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Guidance, samples, and templates for creating a security-awareness program in your organization.

Learn Security On the Job http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=11524382&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Learning Paths for Security - Microsoft Training References and Resources http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=11524383&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Visit TechNet Spotlight: www.microsoft.com/technetspotlight

Video on Demand, Video Downloads, PowerPoint Presentations, Audio and more

A.O.B

MVP Article of the Month: Securing the Client Infrastructure http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=12078962&s1=68628015-2ccc-cbc7-31b9-0e76c3415474

Learn about some of the keys to keeping clients safe in this article by Microsoft Enterprise Security MVP Deb Shinder—proper configuration settings, secure application development, and the deployment of the appropriate security mechanisms based on how and where the client computer is used.

July 2009 – Technical Rollup Mail – Internet

conuktrm — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:01:00 GMT

News

BizTalk Server

Case Studies

Vail Resorts - Resort Streamlines Skier Check-In, Improves Data Collection with RF Technology

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000004666

Tallard Technologies - International Distributor Sees ROI, Customer Satisfaction Soar with SOA-Based Solution

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000004448

Superbuild - Building Estimator Speeds Time-to-Market, Gains Flexibility, from Software + Services

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000004388

Microsoft Internet Information Server

FastCGI Extension 1.5 for IIS 6.0 and IIS 5.1 – RC

Today IIS team has released the FastCGI Extension 1.5 for IIS 6.0 and IIS 5.1 – Release Candidate. This version is based on FastCGI Extension 1.0 and it adds several important improvements and features. The release is believed to have a quality...

http://blogs.iis.net/ruslany/archive/2009/06/24/fastcgi-extension-1-5-for-iis-6-0-and-iis-5-1-rc.aspx

Patch for Dynamic IP Restrictions for IIS 7 - Beta

Dynamic IP Restrictions (DIPR) was created to give users a tool to help mitigate the effects of DOS attacks and certain brute-force password breaking attempts. The Out-Of-Band (OOB) feature description is (perhaps more elegantly) outlined on this page...

http://blogs.iis.net/krolson/archive/2009/06/08/patch-for-dynamic-ip-restrictions-for-iis-7-beta.aspx

Announcing: IIS Search Engine Optimization Toolkit Beta 1

Today we are releasing the IIS Search Engine Optimization Toolkit . The IIS SEO Toolkit is a set of features that aim to help you keep your Web site and its content in good shape for both Users and Search Engines. The features that are included in this...

http://blogs.iis.net/carlosag/archive/2009/06/03/announcing-iis-search-engine-optimization-toolkit-beta-1.aspx

Download the New IIS SEO Toolkit Beta

Jun 03, 2009

Download the New IIS SEO Toolkit Beta Do you ever wonder what it would be like to tirelessly explore the Internet as a search engine crawler? What would you find? Would the sites you meet help you or are you on your own? Would the sites tell you where...

http://blogs.iis.net/windowsserver/archive/2009/06/03/download-the-new-iis-seo-toolkit-beta.aspx

SharePoint Technologies

Service Pack 2 Update

The public update for SharePoint Service Pack 2 expiration issue is now available for download.

June 26, 2009: Microsoft

http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/archive/2009/06/25/service-pack-2-update.aspx

Enterprise 2.0: Spotlighting SharePoint's Wide Reach

Social networking applications in the enterprise span industries as diverse as education, the military, and software development.

June 24, 2009: Information Week

http://www.informationweek.com/news/internet/social_network/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=218101161&subSection=News

Explore the mini-site that spotlights SharePoint Social Computing

June 22, 2009: Microsoft

http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/social/Pages/Default.aspx

Social Computing Meets Product Development

Social computing gives information workers new ways to create value together. Blogs, podcasts, and other social media help them capture and share knowledge, enhancing innovation and teamwork.

June 12, 2009: Product Design & Development

http://www.pddnet.com/news-maa-computing-meets-product-development-061209

The Votes are in: SharePoint a clear winner for Web Content Management for ASP.NET Pro Readers

More than 8,000 aspnetpro.com visitors voted on approximately 300 products in 25 product categories.

June 1, 2009: ASP.NET Pro

http://www.aspnetpro.com/articles/2009/05/asp200905rca_f/asp200905rca_f.asp

SharePoint 2010: Preliminary System Requirements Announced

May 10, 2009: Microsoft

We've heard loud and clear that you want system requirements information as early as possible to assist in your budgeting and planning, so we're happy to announce (and confirm) some preliminary system requirements for SharePoint Server 2010.

http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/archive/2009/05/07/announcing-sharepoint-server-2010-preliminary-system-requirements.aspx

SP2 for Office SharePoint Server and Windows SharePoint Services Now Available
April 28, 2009: Microsoft
Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server and Windows SharePoint Services is now available for download.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sharepointserver/bb735839.aspx#SP2

SharePoint Steers Companies Through Economic Downturn
April 23, 2009: Fresh Business Thinking
Leading IT experts have claimed that companies across the UK will be making a 'smart investment' by adopting Microsoft SharePoint during the credit crunch.

http://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/business_advice.php?AID=2375&Title=SharePoint+Steers+Companies+Through+Economic+Downturn

SP2 for Office 2007 and MOSS Arrives April 28
April 16, 2009: Redmond Developer News
On April 28, Microsoft plans to release Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Microsoft Office 2007, along with SP2 releases for some of its server products. Two of the servers that will get SP2 updates are Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/7-0&fd=R&url=http://reddevnews.com/news/article.aspx%3Feditorialsid%3D10777&cid=1333065667&ei=O-LnSbL7BYOSggP5semDBw&usg=AFQjCNHeHuoXy3mr1gAHTLhIfSjQjw4r4w

Announcing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010
April 15, 2009: Microsoft
PressPass spoke with Chris Capossela, Senior Vice President of Microsoft's Information Worker Product Management Group to find out more about how the next version of Office related product will deliver a synchronized experience across devices and provide greater choice and flexibility for customers.

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/Apr09/04-15Office2010.mspx

Microsoft Offering SharePoint Designer for Free
April 2, 2009: ChannelWeb
Microsoft has decided to give away Office SharePoint Designer 2007 for free in order to get more organizations thinking creatively and building customized applications on the SharePoint platform.

http://www.crn.com/software/216402552

Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer is now a free download!
April 2, 2009: Microsoft
SharePoint Designer 2007 now available as a free download.

http://www.microsoft.com/video/en/us/details/b259df52-9b96-4f3a-9e70-78429c129858

Downloads

Microsoft Internet Information Server

Bing API Web Page Error Toolkit

Re-architected to maximize deployment ease and minimize impact on your server

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=deca3e03-4f93-46d1-affc-493c0e02eb63

IIS DownloadCENTER

This is your single source for finding Microsoft Internet Information Services tools, samples, extensions, filters and modules created by Microsoft and the IIS community. Read more about the Microsoft Extensions.

http://www.iis.net/downloads

SharePoint Technologies

Microsoft Office Protocol Documentation

The Office protocol documentation provides technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols that are implemented and used in the Microsoft Office system.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e7a23d42-0835-440f-9400-badfe9672b21

Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Protocol Documentation

The Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies protocol documentation provides technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols that are implemented and used in SharePoint Products and Technologies.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5e94ad07-902c-422f-aadd-ff2bba9e540a

Microsoft Office Protocol Documentation

The Office protocol documentation provides technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols that are implemented and used in the Microsoft Office system.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e7a23d42-0835-440f-9400-badfe9672b21

Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Protocol Documentation

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5e94ad07-902c-422f-aadd-ff2bba9e540a

Security Update for Excel Services for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (KB969737), 64-bit Edition

A security vulnerability exists in Excel Services in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, 64-bit Edition, that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened on the server. This update resolves that vulnerability.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=b7b6e611-2c5d-4639-add9-972055789ecd

Security Update for Excel Services for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (KB969737), 32-bit Edition

A security vulnerability exists in Excel Services in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened on the server. This update resolves that vulnerability.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=862e6ad1-8124-4060-93b1-2b882ef5ce3d

SharePoint IT Pro and Developer Training

A printable sheet of Training Resources for Developers and IT Pros for Learning SharePoint

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=d41140ab-0ea3-47c7-be56-f42424166608

Office SharePoint Server IT Pro content CHM

Downloadable CHM version of SharePoint Server content on TechNet.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=ba006584-711d-4ce7-9e1f-181aedf6434a

Microsoft Office Protocol Documentation

The Office protocol documentation provides technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols that are implemented and used in the Microsoft Office system.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e7a23d42-0835-440f-9400-badfe9672b21

Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Protocol Documentation

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5e94ad07-902c-422f-aadd-ff2bba9e540a

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 IT Pro content CHM

Downloadable CHM version of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 content on TechNet.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=c9d6c8c5-8a62-4961-8c1b-df08b667b1c4

Microsoft Office Protocol Documentation

The Office protocol documentation provides technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols that are implemented and used in the Microsoft Office system.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e7a23d42-0835-440f-9400-badfe9672b21

Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Protocol Documentation

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5e94ad07-902c-422f-aadd-ff2bba9e540a

UrlScan 3.1

UrlScan 3.1 screens all incoming requests to the server by filtering the requests based on rules that are set by the administrator. Filtering requests helps secure the server by ensuring that only valid requests are processed.

http://www.iis.net/extensions/UrlScan Example use: http://blogs.msdn.com/rakkimk/archive/2009/06/12/urlscan-rejecting-the-request-depending-on-the-user-agent-string.aspx

Migration Manager for SharePoint

Migration Manager 2.0 provides a solid migration project management framework on top of Microsoft Content Migration API and the stsadm utility that automates and streamlines content migration for SharePoint 2007 (both MOSS and WSS 3.0) deployments.

http://sharepointforall.com/blogs/team/archive/2009/06/11/sneak-preview-of-migration-manager-for-sharepoint-2-0-part-i.aspx

SharePoint Diagnostics (SPDiag) Tool v1.0 for SharePoint Products and TechnologiesWhat does this tool do?

The SharePoint Diagnostics (SPDiag) tool v1.0 greatly simplifies the process of gathering and analyzing troubleshooting data, and can significantly reduce the time needed to diagnose issues. SPDiag v1.0 provides administrators with a unified interface for troubleshooting SharePoint performance issues, and saves collected data and reports to a SQL Server database.

Microsoft SharePoint Administration Toolkit v3.0 x86: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=141504

Microsoft SharePoint Administration Toolkit v3.0 x64: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=142035

SharePoint Diagnostics Tool (SPDiag) User Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?familyid=1C222804-51C7-4BB5-AE3D-89C68AD27A78&displaylang=en

SQLDiag and PSSDiag

PSSDIAG is also a diagnostics utility used to collect profiler trace, perfmon data for SQL Server. PSSDAIG was created to troubleshoot SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 issues. It evolved into SQL Server 2005 sqldiag.

http://sqlnexus.codeplex.com/Wiki/View.aspx?title=PSSDiag

Pre-upgrade scanning and reporting for future releases (Windows SharePoint Services)

The Upgrade Checker will scan your SharePoint Server 2007 deployment for many issues that could affect a future upgrade to SharePoint 2010, ships with SP2.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd793607.aspx

Best Practices Resource Center for SharePoint Server 2007

To avoid common pitfalls and keep your Office SharePoint Server 2007 environment available and performing well, follow these best practices based on real-world experience from Microsoft Consulting Services and the product team.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sharepointserver/bb736746.aspx

SharePoint Disaster Recovery Advisor Tool Now Available as Freeware!

What does this tool do?

Reads your farm configuration from the database backup or from the live config database, Lists all the servers, databases and services in the farm. Verifies availability of all these components in real time, Verifies and re-creates appropriate SQL Server logins to enable SharePoint services access to the databases, In a DR situation, advises on the psconfig.exe commands needed to provision SharePoint front end, Central Administration, and application servers

http://sharepointforall.com/blogs/team/archive/2009/03/06/sharepoint-disaster-recovery-advisor-tool-now-available-as-freeware.aspx#143

Site Administrator Repository Query Tool

This tool allows you to run simple and quick queries from the Site Administrator repository, which includes information gathered about systems, as well as configuration information on Recovery Manager for SharePoint and Migration tools.

http://sharepointforall.com/media/p/8.aspx

SharePoint PowerShell PowerPack v1 Feb 2009

This download includes 4 PowerPacks.

SharePoint PowerPack - List the SharePoint Webs, folders, and List, and monitor the SharePoint usage.

SharePoint Farm PowerPack - Monitor your SharePoint farm servers, services, web services and web applications

SharePoint Remove Access PowerPack - PowerPack which connects to SharePoint over its webservices

SharePoint Navigator PowerPack - allows you to display the properties of the local farm, get a list of servers running in your farm, list SharePoint services and monitor the status and which services needs upgrade, and list the web services and web applications.

http://sharepointforall.com/media/p/38.aspx

SmartTools for SharePoint

The SmartTools for SharePoint project is a collection of SharePoint extensions to make your life as a SharePoint user, developer or administrator a little bit easier!

http://smarttools.codeplex.com/

Dive in with our latest free training

Download our new training right to your desktop or have your team download it to your SharePoint Server.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepointserver/HA102488011033.aspx

Events/Webcasts

SharePoint Technologies

TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Designs and Creates Enterprise Publishing Portals Using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (Level 300)

Tuesday, July 07, 2009 9:30 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Join this session to learn valuable lessons and strategies from the implementation of MOSS 2007 publishing portals at Microsoft. Learn planning and development approaches for rich publishing portals. See customizations and lessons learned in the process of building these flexible, extensible platforms across the Microsoft enterprise. Walk away knowing how to more deeply leverage, customize, and extend native MOSS 2007 functionality.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032417603&culture=en-US

MSDN Webcast: Knee-Jerk Reactions to Proactive Solutions: Improved SharePoint Performance (Level 300)

Friday, July 10, 2009 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Attend this webcast to learn one dozen easy-to-implement performance tips for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. We discuss a wide range of topics from adjusting out-of-the-box settings to identifying memory leaks in custom code. We also describe several ways to proactively improve the user experience and squeeze more performance out of a SharePoint Server farm. Anyone currently designing a SharePoint Server implementation can benefit from this webcast.

Presenter: Dennis Bottjer, Solution Architect/MVP, SpringPoint Technologies

Dennis Bottjer is a solution architect at SpringPoint Technologies (www.myspringpoint.com), a Microsoft Gold Partner. He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for ASP and ASP.NET and an International .NET Association (INETA) membership mentor. Before joining SpringPoint, Dennis worked for the Bank of America and was the president of the Jacksonville, Florida, Developers User Group (www.jaxdug.com). He is the current president of the Tulsa SharePoint Interest Group and vice president of the Developer Round Table (www.developerroundtable.com). Dennis routinely presents at user groups, community events, and technical conferences, and he regularly blogs at www.dennisbottjer.com and actively tweats (www.Twitter.com/dbottjer).

View other sessions from: SharePoint Server: Connect People, Processes, and Information

If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032417629&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Scaled Enterprise Services by Standardizing Business Processes and Integrating a Global Tools Platform (Level 300)

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:30 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

When the Enterprise Services group committed to more than doubling its business, it realized that its existing processes and tools could not support the projected growth. Join this session to see how Microsoft IT (MSIT) provided a standard set of robust business processes and an integrated global tools platform, using Microsoft Office applications as the interface. The solution reduced core transaction costs and incorporated compliant policies, such as SOX, directly into processes. Tools and processes are integrated, reporting integrity is high, and engagement management is streamlined.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032417612&culture=en-US

TSG presents TSG Microsoft SharePoint Express Workshop
Free of charge
Date: 7&8 July 2009, 09:30
Location: Multiple UK Locations
Event Category: Kettering\Solihull
Audience: IT Professional
Products: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

http://www.tsg.com/page.aspx?id=81

System Center Technologies with Exchange Server 2007 & SharePoint Server 2007
Free of charge
Date: 9 July 2009, 16:00
Location:
Event Category: Live Meeting
Audience: Partners
Products: Other

https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-GB&eventid=1032419014

BSG Ltd presents Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Masterclass - an introduction to SharePoint 2007
Free of charge
Date: 23 July 2009, 09:15
Location: London
Event Category: Onsite Event
Audience: Architect, Business Decision Maker, Business Professional, Partners, Technology Decision Maker
Products: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-GB&eventid=1032408109

All upcoming Events\Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/sharepoint/learning/events.mspx

BizTalk Server

BizTalk Server 2009 Virtual Labs

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/msdnbpi.aspx?tab=virtuallabs

New KB's

BizTalk Server

BizTalk Server Ent 2006 R2 EN: FIX: The number of concurrently running orchestrations in BizTalk Server reaches 250, and you experience poor performance after you install the .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 or a later version of the .Net Framework

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961810/EN-US

BizTalk Server Ent 2006 R2 EN: FIX: Error message when you try to deploy BAM update when partitioning is enabled for an existing activity: “All queries combined using a UNION, INTERSECT or EXCEPT operator must have an equal number of expressions in their target lists”

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=969558

BizTalk Server Ent 2006 R2 EN: FIX: A Message Disposition Notification (MDN) is not received when the compression feature is enabled for the AS2 adapter in Microsoft BizTalk Server

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=970075

BizTalk Server Ent 2006 R2 EN: FIX: Event ID 14014 is logged in the BizTalk Server Application log and BAM Alerts are not sent as expected

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=969217

BizTalk Server Ent 2006 R2 EN: FIX: Arithmetic overflow exception after you run a BAM activity for a long time in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2: "Arithmetic overflow error converting expression to data type int"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/963690/EN-US

BizTalk Server LOB Adapters 2006: FIX: Slow performance when you use the BizTalk Adapter for Oracle Database as a receive adapter in Microsoft BizTalk Server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971274/EN-US

BizTalk Server Std 2006 R2 EN: FIX: Binding configurations for some binding types are not saved in the WCF-Custom adapter or in the WCF-CustomIsolated adapter in BizTalk Server Administration Console

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967036/EN-US

BizTalk Server Std 2006 R2 EN: FIX: You receive a NullReferenceException error message after you rehydrate an XLANG orchestration that was running for a long time in BizTalk Server 2006 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967939/EN-US

BizTalk Server Std 2006 R2 EN: FIX: The BizTalk Server 2006 R2 FTP adapter randomly stops retrieving files from an FTP server until you restart the BizTalk host instance

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968016/EN-US

BizTalk Server Std 2006 R2 EN: FIX: Messages of the System.Xml.Xmldocument type that are sent from orchestrations are suspended with a routing failure report when you specify the Direct Binding type for the ports in the orchestrations in BizTalk Server 2006 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968654/EN-US

BizTalk Server Std 2006 R2 EN: FIX: Error message when you view the EDI Batching Report in BizTalk Server 2006 R2: "This operation failed while accessing at least one of the Message Box databases"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970292/EN-US

BizTalk Server Std 2006 R2 EN: Error message when you use the HTTP.NET SDK Sample Adapter to send messages in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2: "The adapter failed to transmit message going to send port "httpnet" with URL "http://<URL>""

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972175/EN-US

Microsoft Internet Information Server

Internet Info Services 7.0 EN: FIX: The FastCGI module does not process requests after you enable the CPU Limit feature for an application pool in Internet Information Service (IIS) 7.0

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970208/EN-US

Internet Info Services 7.0 EN: FIX: IIS Manager does not display the user interface in the language of the remote server when you connect to a remote Internet Information Service (IIS) 7.0 server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970772/EN-US

Internet Info Services 7.0 EN: A server certificate renewal request that is created in Internet Information Services 7.0 is invalid

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971832/EN-US

SharePoint Technologies

Office SharePoint Server 2007 ML: No item exists at http://SERVER/SITE/mypage.aspx?ID=1. It may have been deleted or renamed by another user

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972225/EN-US

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0: Description of the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 hotfix package (Sts.msp): May 22, 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971262/EN-US

July 2009 – Technical Rollup Mail – SQL Server

conuktrm — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:01:00 GMT

News

Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1

Microsoft has released SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 with enhancements meant to ease deployment but no brand new features.

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Database/Microsoft-Releases-SQL-Server-2008-Service-Pack-1-687774/

SQL Server to Get Real-Time Boost

The next release of Microsoft's SQL Server database, code-named "Kilimanjaro," will offer master data management (MDM) and support real-time data feeds for business intelligence (BI), reporting and analytics, the company revealed today.

http://reddevnews.com/news/article.aspx?editorialsid=10836%20

Microsoft Announces SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse

New reference architectures from Bull, Dell and HP make it faster, easier, and more affordable for companies to deploy enterprise-class data warehousing projects.

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/feb09/02-23SQLFastTrackPR.mspx

Dave Campbell on SQL Server 2008, Cloud Services, and More

What he thinks about the latest SQL Server release, Kilimanjaro, Madison, and Azure.

http://www.sqlmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/101093/101093.html?Ad=1

Reduce IT Spending While Still Upgrading to SQL Server 2008

The latest features and functionality included out-of-the-box with SQL Server 2008 will allow IT managers to save a tremendous amount of money and at the same time reduce management costs, hence it is worth the investment and you should upgrade to SQL Server 2008.

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/37293

Other

Technical RollUp

http://blogs.technet.com/trm/default.aspx

Downloads

SQL 2005

Partial Database Availability

SQL Server 2005 features that enable appropriately designed solutions to achieve partial availability and remain online even after a disk subsystem hardware failure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=11a7ae65-c792-47ea-8b4e-fb87d0ece9b6

SQL 2008

Partial Database Availability

SQL Server 2005 features that enable appropriately designed solutions to achieve partial availability and remain online even after a disk subsystem hardware failure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=11a7ae65-c792-47ea-8b4e-fb87d0ece9b6

Events/Webcasts

TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Manages Vendor Development Projects (Level 300)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 9:30 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

When managing vendor development projects, lack of metrics, or the dependence on a single metric, can lead to surprises by the project’s end. Learn about the tracking system that Microsoft IT uses to manage software development projects from a client perspective. Agile Cross IT Engineering (AXE) generates telling project metrics from a small amount of provided data. The system provides immediate project feedback, and supports overall project and vendor analysis.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032417615&culture=en-US

New KB's

Other

SQL Svr Compact Edtn 3.5 AL: FIX: Access violations occur when you run an application under heavy load conditions after you install the 64-bit version SQL Server Compact 3.5 Service Pack 1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970269/EN-US

SQL Svr Compact Edtn 3.5 AL: FIX: Initial synchronization of a replication to SQL Server Compact 3.5 subscribers takes significant time to finish

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970414/EN-US

SQL 2000

SQL Svr 64-bit 2000 EN: FIX: An access violation occurs when you run a DELETE statement or an UPDATE statement in the Itanium-based versions of SQL Server 2000 after you install security update MS09-004

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971524/EN-US

SQL 2005

SQL Svr 2005 Analysis Svcs EN: FIX: Measures, measure groups, and dimensions that are not part of a perspective are exposed incorrectly when you create a grouping on the perspective in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services or in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968900/EN-US

SQL Svr 2005 Analysis Svcs EN: FIX: Error message when you run an MDX query that requests a dimension property on a parent-child hierarchy in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970551/EN-US

SQL Svr 2005 Analysis Svcs EN: FIX: An MDX query that uses the NON EMPTY clause and the DrillDownLevel function returns null values in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970966/EN-US

SQL Svr 2005 Reporting Svcs EN: How to install a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services on a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934162/EN-US

SQL Svr 2005 Reporting Svcs EN: How to install and how to configure SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938245/EN-US

SQL Svr 2005 Reporting Svcs EN: FIX: Error message when you open a report by specifying multiple values for a multivalued parameter in a URL in SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services: "Default value or value provided for the report parameter '<Parameter>' is not a valid value" (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970058/EN-US

SQL Svr 2005 Reporting Svcs EN: Error message when you view a report from Report Manager, ReportViewer, or a SharePoint site: "Execution '<SessionID>' cannot be found (rsExecutionNotFound)"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972328/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: The SQL Server 2005 builds that were released after SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 was released (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937137/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: When you run a query against a table that contains Traditional Chinese characters, the incorrect result is returned in SQL Server 2005 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948567/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: Data results are inconsistent when you run a search query that uses the NEAR operator against an XML type data that contains the xml:lang attribute (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956574/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: The SQL Server 2005 builds that were released after SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 was released (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960598/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: When you run a query that has a parallel execution plan in parallel under the READ COMMITTED isolation level on a database that is set the READ COMMITTED SNAPSHOT option in SQL Server 2005, the query that you may obtain may return uncommitted data (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961050/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: The SQL Server service stops responding, and you receive error 1450 when you create database snapshot or run a DBCC CHECK statement on a database in SQL Server 2005 and in SQL Server 2008 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967164/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: Cumulative update package 3 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967909/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: Error message when you send an e-mail by using Database Mail in SQL Server 2005 or in SQL Server 2008: "The operation has timed out" (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968834/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: An assertion failure occurs when you switch the schedule of a report subscription between a shared schedule and a custom schedule in SQL Server 2005 Report Services

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969528/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: You receive inconsistent results when you run index-related DMVs to return statistical information about missing indexes in SQL Server 2005 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969844/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: Error message when you run a SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008 Integration Services package (SSIS) after you install the .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 or the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1: "ADO NET Source [1424]"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969845/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: Cumulative update package 14 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970278/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: The SQL Server service consumes lots of memory when you run a query that uses the sys.dm_exec_sql_text dynamic management function in the APPLY operator in SQL Server 2005

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970648/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: Error message in the Errorlog file when you run a query in SQL Server 2005: "A time-out occurred while waiting for buffer latch" (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970672/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: CPU usage increases when you run a query that uses a string comparison function on a computer that has many processors after you upgrade to SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970823/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: Error message when you run a report in SQL Server 2005 SP2 Reporting Services by using a URL from a subscription: "Object reference not set to an instance of an object."

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971114/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: Error message when you send an e-mail by using a private Database Mail profile in SQL Server 2005: "profile name is not valid"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971402/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: Error message when you run a query that contains duplicate join conditions in SQL Server 2005: "Internal Query Processor Error: The query processor could not produce a query plan"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971409/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: An UPDATE or a DELETE statement that uses a join on a remote table in a linked server runs very slowly in Microsoft SQL Server 2005

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971529/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard Edtn 2005 EN: FIX: The synchronization operation fails when you run the Merge Agent to synchronize a merge publication that uses Web synchronization in SQL Server 2005

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971607/EN-US

SQL Svr Std Edtn 2005 64Bit EN: The "SQL Server:SSIS Pipeline" performance object does not appear in the "Performance object" list after you install Integration Services from a 64-bit version of SQL Server 2005 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941154/EN-US

SQL 2008

SQL Svr Enterprise 2008 EN: How to update or slipstream an installation of SQL Server 2008 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955392/EN-US

SQL Svr Enterprise 2008 EN: List of known issues when you install SQL Server on Windows 7 RC or on Windows Server 2008 R2 RC (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955725/EN-US

SQL Svr Enterprise 2008 EN: Error message when you try to batch insert data on a publisher of a merge replication in SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2005: "Msg 548, Level 16, State 2, Line 1. The insert failed"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972006/EN-US

SQL Svr Enterprise 2008 EN: SQL Server Failover Cluster Instance is taken offline when you change the password for the service account on the non-owner node

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972387/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard 2008 EN: The ActiveX Script task in an Integration Services package does not run after you uninstall SQL Server 2005 from a computer that has SQL Server 2008 installed (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955713/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard 2008 EN: FIX: A time-out occurs when you use SQL Server Management Studio to try to restore a large database from a backup on a tape in SQL Server 2008 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967205/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard 2008 EN: FIX: Error message when you perform an update or a delete operation on a table that does not have a clustered index created in SQL Server 2005 and in SQL Server 2008: "The operating system returned error 1450" (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967470/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard 2008 EN: FIX: Error message when you run a job whose owner is a Windows user account after SQL Server 2005 Agent or SQL Server 2008 Agent is restarted: "The job failed. The owner () of job <Job Name> does not have server access" (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969611/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard 2008 EN: Stop error message when you install SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 or SQL Server 2008 on a Windows XP-based computer that is earlier than Windows XP SP3: "CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION" (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969936/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard 2008 EN: FIX: You receive an incorrect result when you query data from a linked server that is created by using an index OLE DB provider in SQL Server 2005 or in SQL Server 2008 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969997/EN-US

SQL Svr Standard 2008 EN: FIX: Queries from a query notification that has a lot of subscriptions run slowly when you change the Auto Close option to False in SQL Server 2005 or in SQL Server 2008 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970349/EN-US

July 2009 – Technical Rollup Mail – Unified Communications

conuktrm — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:01:00 GMT

News

Antigen & Forefront

Exchange

You Had Me At EHLO...

http://msexchangeteam.com/default.aspx

Hosted Messaging Collaboration

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

Office Communications Server Team Blog

http://communicationsserverteam.com

Outlook

Microsoft Office Outlook Team Blog

http://blogs.msdn.com/outlook/default.aspx

Downloads

Antigen & Forefront

Privacy statement for Forefront Codename "Stirling"

This document describes the privacy policy for Microsoft® Forefront Client Security.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=d34c6d9c-a555-4432-bb32-af21f5a6feab

Exchange

Microsoft Directory Synchronization Tool 9.1

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=3cda6dcc-1124-4e0b-b991-de9d85ed12e1

MFCMapi

Download the Microsoft Exchange Server MAPI Editor (MFCMAPI) from CodePlex.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=55fdffd7-1878-4637-9808-1e21abb3ae37

Infrastructure Planning and Design

The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. The guides in this series help clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies, with each guide addressing a unique infrastructure technology or scenario.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=ad3921fb-8224-4681-9064-075fdf042b0c

Microsoft Exchange Server User Monitor

Enables system administrators to view and evaluate individual users' usage and experience with Microsoft Exchange Server.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9a49c22e-e0c7-4b7c-acef-729d48af7bc9

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Protocol Documentation

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5e94ad07-902c-422f-aadd-ff2bba9e540a

Microsoft Office Protocol Documentation

The Office protocol documentation provides technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols that are implemented and used in the Microsoft Office system.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e7a23d42-0835-440f-9400-badfe9672b21

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Hotfix KB 972041

This download contains an update for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=b3b02475-150c-41fa-844a-c10a517040f4

Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 Hotfix KB 972042

This download contains an update for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=515d6dba-4c6a-48bb-a06a-d99c5742676d

Outlook

Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2003 (KB969681)

A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Excel 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves the vulnerability so that Microsoft Office Excel 2003 documents are handled appropriately.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=10156044-a5a4-4312-98a7-1b1ced625ddb

Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (KB969907)

Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. This update provides the latest fixes to Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. Additionally, this update contains stability and performance improvements.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=f50ea92b-571a-4d61-8d06-c0e3b9370bcf

Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB970011)

This update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=df364c4f-eb47-4df1-b51b-dbe2b539b379

Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (KB970012)

This update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=c8d0f17b-bdcc-4378-b518-0023c03e4e70

Events/Webcasts

ForeFront

TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway - Hands on with Beta 2! (Level 300)

Friday, July 17^th, 2009

Spend an hour walking through the Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) Beta 2. We’ll discuss the core scenarios and changes in this release and walk through the configuration for the common environments.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032414066

Exchange

TechNet Webcast: Exchange 2010 Transition and Deployment (Level 300)

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

In this session we will cover the migration planning and deployment path to move an organization from Exchange 2003 or Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416708&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Storage in Exchange 2010 (Level 300)

Monday, July 13, 2009

Exchange 2010 carries on the tradition that began in Exchange Server 2007 of dramatically reducing mailbox storage costs. Attend this webcast and learn how we’ve enabled new levels of storage flexibility in Exchange 2010 and find out the technical details that will help you select the right storage for your Exchange 2010 environment.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418920&culture=en-US

Other

TechNet Webcast: Configuration and Management of the Response Group Service in Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 (Level 300)

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Office Communications Server 2007 R2 extends the power of software and presence driven communications to departmental call teams with the new Response Group Service. The Response Group Service enables cost effective deployment of call treatment, intelligent call queuing and presence-enabled routing in departments across an organization while simultaneously lowering the setup and support burden for administrators. This webcast covers the features, configuration, and management of Response Groups, including overall setup, workflow templates, built-in speech technology, and options for business owner management.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418327&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Dial-in Audio Conferencing in OCS 2007 R2 (Level 300)

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Are you excited about the ROI of Office Communications Server 2007 R2 dial-in conferencing, but don't feel confident with the technical details behind it? Register for this webcast and learn about deployment considerations, server configuration, call flows and end user options.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418750&culture=en-US

New KB's

Antigen & Forefront

Forefront Sec Off Comm Svr EN: You cannot send an instant message that contains a clickable hyperlink when the Office Communications Server 2007 server is running Forefront Security for Office Communications Server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971480/EN-US

Exchange

Exchange Svr Ent 2003 EN: After you migrate from Lotus Notes to Exchange Server 2003, junk characters are displayed for the e-mail address in Outlook (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951292/EN-US

Exchange Svr Ent 2007 AL: How to obtain the latest service pack or update rollup for Exchange 2007 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937052/EN-US

Exchange Svr Ent 2007 AL: Error message when you run the "clean-mailboxdatabase" cmdlet on an Exchange Server 2007 computer by using an account that is lacking Exchange Organization Administrator permissions: "Exchange is unable to clean the database that you specified"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960147/EN-US

Exchange Svr Std 2003 EN: HTML messages that contain many font tags or span tags are not forwarded by Exchange Server 2003 after you configure an e-mail forwarding rule in Outlook (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917683/EN-US

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

Office Comm Svr Ent 2007 EN: You cannot schedule an anonymous Live Meeting session by using the Live Meeting Add-in for Outlook on Communications Server 2007 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938292/EN-US

Office Comm Svr Ent 2007 R2 AL: Description of the Update for the Evaluation versions of Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Office Communicator 2007 R2: June 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972405/EN-US

Office Comm Svr Std 2007 R2 AL: Description of the update package for Communications Server 2007 R2, Unified Communications Managed API 2.0 Core Redist 64-bit: April 2009 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967674/EN-US

Office Comm Svr Std 2007 R2 AL: List of available updates for Communications Server 2007 R2: April 2, 2009 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968802/EN-US

Office Comm Svr Std 2007 R2 AL: Description of the update package for Office Communications Server 2007 R2: June, 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972041/EN-US

Office Comm Svr Std 2007 R2 AL: Description of the Communicator 2007 R2 hotfix rollup package: June 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972042/EN-US

Office Communicator 2007 EN: The "Share Information Using Live Meeting" option is unavailable in Office Communicator 2007 and in Office Communicator 2007 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971719/EN-US

Outlook

Outlook 2003 Win32 AL: An e-mail message may not be delivered at the scheduled time when you enable the "Do not deliver before" option in an Outlook message (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918824/EN-US

Outlook 2003 Win32 AL: Description of the Outlook 2003 Junk E-mail Filter update: June 09, 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970011/EN-US

Outlook 2003 Win32 EN: An e-mail message does not appear in a user's mailbox if the e-mail message was sent on behalf of the user by a delegate in Outlook 2003 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953804/EN-US

Outlook 2003 Win32 EN: Error message when you try to use a keyboard shortcut in an Outlook 2003 custom form that has an embedded Web Browser control: "The operation failed" (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958700/EN-US

Outlook 2003 Win32 EN: Description of the Outlook 2003 hotfix package (Engmui.msp, Olkintl.msp): April 28, 2009 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968688/EN-US

Outlook 2003 Win32 EN: Description of the Outlook 2003 hotfix package (Outlook.msp): April 28, 2009 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968689/EN-US

Outlook 2003 Win32 EN: Description of the Outlook 2003 hotfix package (Outlook.msp, Winword.msp): April 30, 2009 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969300/EN-US

Outlook 2007 Win32 ML: How to obtain the latest Outlook Junk E-mail Filter update (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/872976/EN-US

Outlook 2007 Win32 ML: If you change the Appointments font setting for the calendar in Outlook 2007, the new font setting is not used when you print the calendar (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956648/EN-US

Outlook 2007 Win32 ML: When you use Outlook 2007 to send an e-mail message, the recipient of the message sees an attachment that is called Winmail.dat (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958012/EN-US

Outlook 2007 Win32 ML: Description of updates for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Help: June 9, 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/963677/EN-US

Outlook 2007 Win32 ML: Error message when you click the "Edit this Task" button on an e-mail message in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: "An error occurred while retrieving the workflow task details" (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968469/EN-US

Outlook 2007 Win32 ML: Description of the Outlook 2007 hotfix package (Outlook.msp): April 30, 2009 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968858/EN-US

Outlook 2007 Win32 ML: Description of the update for Outlook 2007: June 9, 2009 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969907/EN-US

Outlook 2007 Win32 ML: How to hide columns in the Address Book in Outlook 2007 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970144/EN-US

July 2009 – Technical Rollup Mail – Manageability

conuktrm — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:01:00 GMT

News

HP releases Insight Control suite for Microsoft System Center

HP Insight Control suite for Microsoft System Center enables Microsoft System Center customers to deploy, monitor, control, and optimize their HP ProLiant and HP BladeSystem platforms directly from Microsoft System Center products. This enhanced visibility into the health of HP servers and server blades enables faster response to server failures, reducing the risk of downtime for both physical and virtual environments. It also reduces deployment and update times and delivers greater control of server power to help IT organizations increase staff productivity and optimize use of power and cooling capacity.

http://blogs.technet.com/systemcenter/archive/2009/06/02/guest-blog-post-hp-delivers-industry-first-management-capabilities-for-microsoft-system-center.aspx

Steve Rachui's Manageability blog - ConfigMgr/OpsMgr

http://blogs.msdn.com/steverac/

System Center WebLog by Russ Slaten

http://blogs.msdn.com/rslaten/

Configuration Manager & SMS

Configuration Manager Documentation Library Update for June 2009

The Configuration Manager documentation library has been updated.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb680651.aspx

Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2 public beta now available

Yesterday the Configuration Manager product team announced the release of the public beta for Configuration Manager Service Pack 2 and it’s available for download for all customers. Service Pack 2 for Configuration Manager 2007 delivers new platform support for Windows 7 client, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2. In addition, Service Pack 2 delivers continued innovation with Intel vPro technology, support for Branch Cache enabled environments, and continued development for 64 bit architectures.

http://blogs.technet.com/configmgrteam/archive/2009/06/17/announcement-configuration-manager-2007-service-pack-2-public-beta.aspx

Updates to Supported Platforms for SMS 2003 and ConfigMgr 2007

SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 is now supported on Configuration Manager 2007 (SP1 and/or R2)

System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 and/or R2 now supports the use of SQL Server 2008 SP1.

No hotfixes are required.

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 are now supported on Systems Management Server 2003 SP3

Systems Management Server 2003 SP3 now supports Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 as clients. Administrator consoles or site server roles will not be supported on these platforms.

No hotfixes are required.

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 are now supported on Configuration Manager 2007 RTM

System Center Configuration 2007 SP1 now supports Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 as clients. Administrator consoles or site server roles will not be supported on these platforms.

The following hotfixes are required:

KB969991- When you use System Center Configuration Manager 2007 RTM to capture an image of Windows Vista SP2 or of Windows Server 2008 SP2, the image capture process fails during the "Prepare Windows for Capture" stage

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 are now supported on Configuration Manager 2007 SP1

System Center Configuration 2007 SP1 now supports Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 as clients, for administrator console installations, and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for site-server roles.

The following hotfixes are required:

KB970093- When you use System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 to capture an image of Windows Vista SP2 or of Windows Server 2008 SP2, the image capture process fails during the "Prepare Windows for Capture" stage

The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/configurationmgr/

The Deployment Guys

http://blogs.technet.com/deploymentguys

System Center Configuration Manager Solutions

http://blogs.technet.com/mwiles/

Carlos Santiago's Manageability Blog - SCCM/Softgrid

http://blogs.technet.com/carlossantiago/

Michael Niehaus' Windows and Office deployment ramblings

http://blogs.technet.com/mniehaus/

Paul Thomsen at myITforum.com

http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/pthomsen/default.aspx

Jeff Gilbert's Web blog at myITforum.com

http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/jgilbert/default.aspx

Operations Manager & MOM

Windows Server Hyper-V Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007 now available

This management pack supports monitoring of Windows Server Hyper-V systems. This includes monitoring coverage of Hyper-V host servers, including critical services and disks, and Hyper-V virtual machines, including virtual components and virtual hardware.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c22c81eb-c6dc-4190-a4c9-2edbf5b528f1

OpsMgr 2007 R2 intros two new complex deployment scenarios not previously supported

The System Center Operations Manager 2007 product team just announced the introduction of two new complex deployment scenarios we did not support in OpsMgr 2007 SP1:

Clustering the RMS:

Upgrading to SQL 2008:

http://blogs.technet.com/momteam/archive/2009/06/09/new-r2-deployment-complex-scenarios-adding-clustered-rms-and-upgrading-to-sql-2008.aspx

What’s new in OpsMgr 2007 R2 Deployment and Upgrade

The Operations Manager product team blog just posted some great information on what you need to know about upgrading and deploying System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2.

http://blogs.technet.com/operationsmgr/archive/2009/06/01/what-s-new-in-opsmgr-2007-r2-deployment-and-upgrade.aspx

The Operations Manager Support Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/operationsmgr/

Other

SCVMM 2008 R2 RC Public Release Available Now!

Since releasing VMM R2 Beta, we’ve been working on an update to R2 and we’re readying a RC version that will ship in early June (VMM TAP customers will get an early preview later this month). In this context, I just wanted to give a heads-up on some new features that we’ve added since Beta that’ll show up in the RC release. Most of these features are a result of feedback we got from customers and partners, we do listen to your feedback, so please keep it coming.

http://blogs.technet.com/scvmm/archive/2009/06/06/scvmm-2008-r2-rc-public-release-available-now.aspx

System Center Virtual Machine Manager

http://blogs.technet.com/scvmm/

The App-V Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/Softgrid/

Documents

Operations Manager & MOM

System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 SDK Documentation

The System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 SDK documentation includes information that explains how to programmatically automate and extend Operations Manager 2007 R2 features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=a16bd9c0-55a4-4a65-ba7f-f876158be0c3

Other

Microsoft Operations Framework

MOF 4.0 is practical guidance for IT organizations. With the release of version 4.0, MOF now reflects a single, comprehensive IT service lifecycle—it helps IT professionals connect service management principles to everyday IT tasks and activities and ensures alignment between IT and the business.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=457ed61d-27b8-49d1-baca-b175e8f54c0c

Downloads

Operations Manager & MOM

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2

This Management Pack includes an extensive set of monitoring including synthetic transactions to effectively monitor Exchange 2007 and report on performance, availability, and reliability of its server roles.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e9f3cd3f-9bc0-45cd-b10f-120e937ee4c4&displaylang=en&displaylang=en

Events/Webcasts

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42364#42364

Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42363

Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42365

Other

TechNet Webcast: Cheaper, Better Backups with Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (Level 300)

Thursday, July 16, 2009 8:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

In today’s economy, more than ever, IT Pro’s are looking for ways to reduce costs while still improving existing processes or fixing things that aren’t meeting expectations – including backup. In this session, we’ll discuss legacy protection solutions for backup, disk-to-disk replication, and long-distance disaster recovery -- and how you can cut costs while gaining better backups and more reliable recoveries with System Center Data Protection Manager 2007.

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032412440&culture=en-US

New KB's

Configuration Manager & SMS

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: When you create a configuration baseline rule that includes more than 300 software updates in System Center Configuration Manager 2007, the configuration baseline is not evaluated correctly (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937532/EN-US

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: You experience issues in the original release of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 after you upgrade some site databases to SQL Server 2008 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955229/EN-US

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: The SMS_EXECUTIVE service process (Smsexec.exe) crashes on a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 site server that allows SQL server authentication

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969620/EN-US

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: When you use System Center Configuration Manager 2007 RTM to capture an image of Windows Vista SP2 or of Windows Server 2008 SP2, the image capture process fails during the "Prepare Windows for Capture" stage (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969991/EN-US

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: When you use System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 to capture an image of Windows Vista SP2 or of Windows Server 2008 SP2, the image capture process fails during the "Prepare Windows for Capture" stage (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970093/EN-US

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: You encounter problems after you apply hotfix 955229 on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 site servers (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970170/EN-US

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: The System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 Administration console crashes when you repeatedly click the “Find Now” button to filter the view on a collection

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970739/EN-US

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 are not listed as supported platforms in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971223/EN-US

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 are not listed as supported platforms in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 RTM

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971224/EN-US

Sys Center Config Mnger 2007 AL: A package that is several gigabytes is not updated on a branch distribution point (BDP) in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971506/EN-US

Operations Manager & MOM

Sys Center Operation Mgr 2007 EN: Operations Manager 2007 Support Tools requirements (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938997/EN-US

Sys Center Operation Mgr 2007 EN: The DBCreateWizard tool of System Center Operations Manager 2007 fails on a Windows Server 2008-based computer that has the Windows Internal Database feature installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972051/EN-US

Sys Center Operation Mgr 2007 EN: Installation of an agent fails if you have System Center Operations Manager 2007 management server installed on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003, and you try to push the installation of an agent to a computer that is running IPv6 only

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972052/EN-US

Sys Center Ops Mgr 2007 SP1: Description of the hotfix rollup package for System Center Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 and for System Center Essentials 2007 Service Pack 1: July 25, 2008 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/954049/EN-US

Sys Center Ops Mgr 2007 SP1: Issues that are resolved by the Operations Manager Module rollup update for System Center Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1: June 10, 2009 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/959865/EN-US

Sys Center Ops Mgr 2007 SP1: The Product Knowledge tab is displayed as the Company Knowledge tab after you import a Language Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970533/EN-US

Other

Sys Center DataProtect Mgr 07 EN: Recommended hotfixes for Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2007 systems (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961659/EN-US

Sys Center DataProtect Mgr 07 EN: Error 0x800700D8 occurs when you use Data Protection Manager 2007 to protect Exchange storage groups (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970640/EN-US

July 2009 – Technical Rollup Mail – Platforms

conuktrm — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:01:00 GMT

News

Accelerate Your Migration to the Latest Microsoft Products and Infrastructure

Download the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 4.0 Beta and get an integrated tool for conducting network-wide readiness assessments for migration to Microsoft technologies. The MAP toolkit provides adaptable guidance and proposals to help simplify the planning and deployment of your IT projects for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Hyper-V and more.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/solutionaccelerators/dd537566.aspx?SA_CE=NOT-MAPBETA-NWSLR-TNETUK-20090624

Windows Optimised Desktop Scenarios

Plan the right desktop infrastructure technology for your business needs. Windows Optimised Desktop Scenarios simplify requirements-gathering tasks and automate desktop technology selection so you get the IT manageability you require and users enjoy the various levels of power and flexibility they need. This new version (v1.1) includes Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 features such as BranchCache, DirectAccess, BitLockerToGo, and AppBlocker

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/dd334417.aspx?SA_CE=NOT-WODS-NWSLR-TNETFLASHUK-2009-06-25

VirtualboyTV: Hyper-V R2 on NetApp Storage

In this four-part series, Partner Technology Specialist Matt McSpirit and NetApp's Steve Winfield and Pete Mason give a detailed overview of the NetApp storage for Hyper-V 'value add', and the importance of storage efficiency in a virtual environment. The first video in the series is an overview; the remaining three demonstrate configuring and implementing a small-scale infrastructure using the technologies.

http://virtualboytv.com/servers.aspx

Other

Windows Virtualization Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/virtualization

The World Simplified is a Virtual World

http://blogs.technet.com/virtualworld

The App-V Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/softgrid

The Official MDOP Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/mdop

Ask the Directory Services Team

http://blogs.technet.com/askds

http://blogs.technet.com/askperf/

http://blogs.technet.com/askperf

Microsoft Enterprise Networking Team

http://blogs.technet.com/networking

Ask the Core Team

http://blogs.technet.com/askcore

Ntdebugging Blog

http://blogs.msdn.com/ntdebugging

Terminal Server Blog

http://blogs.msdn.com/ts

The Hot Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/hot

Downloads

Windows Client

Works with Microsoft HealthVault Device Logo Program v1.20

This kit contains the requirements, test instructions, and tools used to verify a device is compatible with HealthVault and eligible for the Works with Microsoft HealthVault logo.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=c5ae6daf-a071-4c8e-8cb5-fa6eb75cf4dd

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 Release Candidate for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [May 2009]

This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=3302a865-b32e-42cb-b198-238a9939823a

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate for Itanium-based Systems (KB947821) [May 2009]

This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=493a10e0-f9b7-49cb-bb50-bf94c44c848d

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 Release Candidate (KB947821) [May 2009]

This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=eee94693-9aa6-4278-ace6-f2f9b7732bf1

Update for Root Certificates [May 2009] (KB931125)

This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=f814ec0e-ee7e-435e-99f8-20b44d4531b0

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate for x64 Edition (KB947821) [May 2009]

This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5801adea-e6a1-4f66-badb-63a030062a9e

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone for ia64-based Systems (KB948465)

Service Pack 2, the latest service pack for both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, supports new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards, includes all of the updates that have been delivered since SP1, and simplifies deployment, for consumers, developers, and IT professionals.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e890b3cf-972b-483f-a2ff-03f6aefac6f8

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=a4dd31d5-f907-4406-9012-a5c3199ea2b3

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone for x64-based systems (KB948465)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=656c9d4a-55ec-4972-a0d7-b1a6fedf51a7

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone DVD ISO (KB948465)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9f073285-b6ef-4297-85ce-f4463d06d6cb

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Internet Facing Deployment Scenarios

This document covers how to set up the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Web site to make it available from the Internet.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=3861e56d-b5ed-4f7f-b2fd-5a53bc71dafc

Step-by-Step Guide: Deploy VPN Reconnect

Step-by-step instructions for setting up VPN Reconnect in a test lab with three computers.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=7e973087-3d2d-4cac-abdf-cc7bde298847

Publishing PerformancePoint Server in Extranet Scenarios

PerformancePoint Server 2007 Monitoring and Analytics for extranet scenarios

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=4ecf351d-1827-4aee-b28a-a491e8e52cf3

WSRProfile

The Windows Speech Recognition Profile Tool allows Windows Vista speech users to backup and restore their speech profiles.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=1d60a5a6-85d4-4db2-a581-a41f66561a7d

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 (KB971180)

This update helps make websites designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. To take advantage of this update, you must have “Include updated website lists from Microsoft” selected in Internet Explorer’s Compatibility View Settings.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=232a6412-88b7-4ff4-847e-d9c49a0c4dfe

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate R2 Release Candidate x64 Edition (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=441ea07c-0542-455c-a06e-cafafa1a7a13

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=0f9b1df9-69ab-4d63-b9ff-b6671e20348e

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=32087459-6381-4ffd-b663-169437fc4299

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=2fefec4b-f50b-4de8-83e6-0355644bf842

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate for Itanium-based Systems (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=04ae89a1-7a63-4219-9da2-e9b4bb437ce6

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 Release Candidate (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=473aa3d7-aedc-4560-b9dd-51e9a7aa0a9c

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 Edition (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e45cf867-9b22-450f-a0ae-0fcdf1495984

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=cb6def39-c5ba-41ff-a458-dcbcb9e88b10

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9aa56aea-d757-406f-ad13-47e5319d0459

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 Release Candidate for x64-based Systems (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=19ffafe4-10a3-4512-a269-3adf182c71fa

Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista (KB971180)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=45eaff77-595d-44b8-be84-681749ff9742

Microsoft "Oslo" - May 2009 CTP

"Oslo" is the code name for Microsoft’s next generation modeling platform. It consists of a modeling language, codename "M", a modeling tool, codename "Quadrant", a repository and a set of models that target specific domains.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=827122a5-3ca0-4389-a79e-87af37cbf60d

DMI_Sign_StepByStep_6.0

This guide describes how to digitally sign driver packages and stage them on a computer in a manner that allows a user to install the package without administrative privileges.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=d4a5e2df-3efd-405a-a528-9d5b54d6743f

DMI_SxS_SignStage_6.1

This guide describes how to digitally sign driver packages and stage them on a computer running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 in a manner that allows a user to install the package without administrative privileges.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e9927142-9873-4cb9-a051-acb287e8caa3

Windows Ribbon: Samples

Downloadable code sample(s) that demonstrate the Windows Ribbon API, markup, and features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=141e13e8-b10b-4356-aaa5-609b2981574a

Internet Information Services (IIS) 7 Manager

Manage your IIS 7.0 and IIS 7.5 servers remotely.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=32c54c37-7530-4fc0-bd20-177a3e5330b7

Game Downloads

Download trailers and more from Xbox.com.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=b7698db2-28e6-43e6-b0ee-4965d3a1af18

ProClarity Desktop Professional 6.3 SP2

ProClarity is the foundation for the analytic capabilities in Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=a03b97df-6dee-489c-82b9-ee44dfe2dfdf

PlayReady PC Runtime v1.3 (x64)

Download the latest version of the PlayReady PC Runtime.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=8198be69-7109-4308-8ad6-369897b923d1

PlayReady PC Runtime v1.3 (x86)

Download the latest version of the PlayReady PC Runtime.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=bf43a3e0-b54b-4c73-9b11-dc1003a3b369

Microsoft Office SharePoint Online

Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Online is a collection of Web-based tools and technologies built on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 that help you store, share, and manage digital information within your company. This white paper describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of SharePoint Online.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=1bef6a35-9785-4a0b-b227-387c0ee85a36

DirectAccess Technical Overview

Covers the functional and architectural aspects of DirectAccess, a technology introduced in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to enable mobile workers to seamlessly connect to enterprise network resources when connected to the Internet.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=64966e88-1377-4d1a-be86-ab77014495f4

Windows Vista Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals

The Window Vista Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals is a Microsoft Office Excel-based spreadsheet containing software applications which have support statements from the application manufacturer or which have earned the status of “Certified for Windows Vista” or “Works with Windows Vista”.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9df23606-7276-4ce2-8993-143e101ddbcd

Case Study on how MINDS reaps benefits from better Collaboration and Virtualisation

Case Study on how MINDS reaps benefits from better Collaboration and Virtualisation

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=08b59403-3e6d-48a0-bebb-31a1ab8a0428

Windows Azure SDK

The Windows® Azure™ SDK provides developers with the APIs, tools, documentation, and samples needed to develop Internet-scale applications that run on Windows Azure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=22703881-1197-49e5-8231-f49095cfd0bb

Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Release Notes

These documents contain important information that you should know before you deploy and use Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and clients.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=60a6d84a-29c5-472b-bb3e-6caa39b745ed

BizTalk Server Clustering

Describes how to implement high availability for BizTalk Server components and dependencies using Windows Server Clustering technology

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=eb437722-2828-4cbb-84c3-17556b4df26b

Installing UDDI Services 3.0

Guidance for installing and configuring UDDI Services 3.0

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9d1831cc-8146-486b-b489-a06a1aa2fb5b

White Paper: Customer and Partner Experience

The Microsoft Customer and Partner Experience (CPE) strategy is a unified framework designed to help improve the satisfaction and overall experience of Microsoft customers and partners.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=569f3ac4-653a-4af6-af37-f9d5a40f6527

Increasing Your Organization’s Security and Privacy with Internet Explorer 8

Learn about the emerging threat types on the web today and how Internet Explorer 8’s new security features help protect against them.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=198d40a4-6896-49b3-b8f2-c151e9797634

SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Evaluation VHD

This download comes as a pre-configured VHD. This download enables you evaluate the SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Evaluation Edition VHD for 60 days.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5cf93946-02ef-4783-b173-c59407ed5ccb

EMEA case study

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=3bdb0e93-b786-4e19-ab1a-d578ee1d3295

Events/Webcasts

TechNet Webcast: Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server

2008 R2 Technical Overview (Level 300)

Discover the Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory features that enhance identity management and simplified management capabilities that provide more control of management resources. In this webcast, we examine the improved management capabilities that automate Active Directory tasks using Windows PowerShell and improved administrative tasks using Administrative Center for Active Directory. We discuss the Best Practice Analyzers to help manage Active Directory deployments and an Active Directory Recycle Bin to help you recover deleted objects. We also explore the improved management of user accounts and offline domain join, which enables computers to join a domain without being connected to the domain during the deployment process, and we explore the new feature known as authentication assurance.

Presenter: Matthew Hester, Senior IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation According to Matt Hester, being an IT professional means working with computers right where the magic begins. Matt loves reaching out to users and customers in the local community, and he gets a thrill from installing a server that can send e-mail or provide other valuable services. Matt is a seasoned TechNet presenter, a Microsoft Exchange Server insider, and he worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer for more than eight years before joining Microsoft. A movie buff with a massive DVD collection, Matt also runs marathons and dreams of being a professional football player or joining the PGA tour. Matt cites his father as his role model: "The older I get, the smarter he gets." It is funny how that works. View other sessions from Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation for Your Business Workloads If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

7/2/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/2/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Professional

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416406&culture=en-US

Hosted Services Overview

Want to learn more about hosted services with Microsoft? Register for this informational webinar to learn about opportunities for partners to create a recurring revenue stream. This Live Meeting session will cover the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA), reselling a Private Label solution and Microsoft’s Online Services .Who Should Register? Partners NOT enrolled in SPLA. For Audio:Bridge: 1.866.500.6738Passcode: 9889742 ...

7/7/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/7/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418460&culture=en-US

Orientation for New Service Providers in SPLA

Please join us for a 60 minute Live Meeting session for new service providers who have recently enrolled in the Services Provider Licensing Agreement (SPLA). Agenda: Microsoft Partner Program (MSPP) benefits Microsoft’s Hosting Community Support Options Media Request Process Private Label Providers Licensing & Reporting Best Practices Q&A Audio Information:Dial: 1.888.264.2845Pass code: 4902 ...

7/8/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/8/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418459&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services Technical Overview (Level 300)

In this session, we will examine Remote Desktop Services for Windows Server 2008 R2.We will begin by discussing user experience improvements in RemoteApp and Remote Desktop. Then we will discuss remote application improvements by integrating Applications in start menu. Next, we will explore Remote Desktop Services manageability improvements. The topics will include TS Powershell support, improved application installs, single management console for both RemoteApp & Desktop connections and RemoteApp and Desktop Web Access, Single sign-on experience within a workspace, and connection broker install & profile management. Finally, we will explore how Remote Desktop Services improves presentation services by providing a single broker to connect users to virtual machines. The topics will include enhanced solution for VDI scenarios with Hyper-V. Presenter: Yung Chou, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation Yung Chou is an IT Evangelist in the Microsoft Across America TechNet team. His previous roles and responsibilities within Microsoft include support account management, service deliveries, and as a Technology Specialist. His professional interests include Microsoft secure and dynamic collaboration solutions, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), Groove networks and security, and Windows Server 2008 virtualization solutions. View other sessions from Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation for Your Business WorkloadsIf you have questions or feedback, contact us ...

7/9/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/9/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Professional

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416489&culture=en-US

Hosted Services Overview

Want to learn more about hosted services with Microsoft? Register for this informational webinar to learn about opportunities for partners to create a recurring revenue stream. This Live Meeting session will cover the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA), reselling a Private Label solution and Microsoft’s Online Services. Who Should Register? Partners NOT enrolled in SPLA. For Audio:Bridge: 1.866.500.6738Passcode: 9889742 ...

7/14/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/14/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418793&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Group Policy Changes (Level 300)

This session will explore Group Policy enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. We will show you how Administrative template improvements make it easier to configure and Group Policy preference improvements to configure defaults for non-Group Policy-aware Windows components. Then we will discuss Starter GPO improvements and scripting Group Policy Objects using Windows Powershell Group Policy cmdlets. Presenter: John Baker, Senior IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation John Baker started in Microsoft Consulting Services as an infrastructure consultant. He has logged more than 100 TechNet Events and given presentations for the launch of the Microsoft Office System. John has also delivered a variety of webcasts and live events that tackle Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Group Policy, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, and Microsoft SQL Server 2005. As an IT professional, John loves how new products and technologies are always lurking around the corner. That is also a major challenge, which is why he recently completed the Windows Server 2003 MCSE upgrade certification and two security exams. View other sessions from Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation for Your Business Workloads If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

7/14/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/14/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Professional

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416714&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: New Server Migration and Server Manager functionality in Windows Server 2008 R2 (Level 300)

This session will explore Server Migration capabilities and new server administration improvements with the Initial Configuration Tasks (ICT) and Server Manager. We will first discuss the supported Migration Scenarios. Then we will explain how Technet Migration Guides can be used to speed up server migration. Next, we will review how to initially configure a server to install Windows Server 2008 R2. Then, we will cover how Windows Server 2008 R2 consolidates many of these tasks into a single screen called the Initial Configuration Tasks (ICT). Then we will go over the Windows PowerShell command-line tool to discuss the new Migration cmdlets. Finally, we will explore Server Manager Improvements for remote management, Best Practice Analyzer (BPA) that helps administrators reduce best practice violations by scanning roles and reporting best practice violations to the administrator, and enhanced integration with many roles services management consoles. The topics will include installing Branch Cache role and remote managing servers in the network infrastructure.

Presenter: Matthew Hester, Senior IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation According to Matt Hester, being an IT professional means working with computers right where the magic begins. Matt loves reaching out to users and customers in the local community, and he gets a thrill from installing a server that can send e-mail or provide other valuable services. Matt is a seasoned TechNet presenter, a Microsoft Exchange Server insider, and he worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer for more than eight years before joining Microsoft. A movie buff with a massive DVD collection, Matt also runs marathons and dreams of being a professional football player or joining the PGA tour. Matt cites his father as his role model: "The older I get, the smarter he gets." It is funny how that works. View other sessions from Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation for Your Business Workloads. If you have questions or feedback, contact us ...

7/16/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/16/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Professional

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416722&culture=en-US

Hosted Services Overview

Want to learn more about hosted services with Microsoft? Register for this informational webinar to learn about opportunities for partners to create a recurring revenue stream. This Live Meeting session will cover the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA), reselling a Private Label solution and Microsoft’s Online Services. Who Should Register? Partners NOT enrolled in SPLA. For Audio:Bridge: 1.866.500.6738Passcode: 9889742 ...

7/21/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/21/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418796&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Infrastructure Optimization with the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Solution Accelerator (Level 300)

This session will explore how Microsoft® Assessment and Planning Solution Accelerator (MAP) tool can make it easier for you to assess your current IT infrastructure and determine the right Microsoft technologies for your IT needs. It is a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely inventory computer hardware, software, and operating systems in small or large IT environments—without installing any agent software on the target computers. We will begin by discussing MAP capabilities and features for determining software and hardware needs throughout your IT infrastructure. The topics will include how MAP works to assess computers throughout the organization and operating systems that it supports. Then we will explore how MAP can simplify the planning process for migrating to Windows 7 and Office 2007. Next, we will examine how MAP can be used for Application Virtualization. Then, we will cover migration to Windows Server 2008 R2. Finally we explore how MAP can be used to consolidate Servers to Hyper-V. Presenter: Shawn Travers, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation Shawn Travers has presented more than 500 live events to more than 25,000 IT professionals, partners, and resellers. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Shawn enjoys playing with new technologies; however, he finds helping other IT professionals solve problems and tackle unfamiliar products the most rewarding part of his job. View other sessions from: Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation for Your Business Workloads If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

7/21/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/21/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Professional

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418752&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Saving IT Costs with Windows Server 2008 R2 and Virtualization Technologies (Level 300)

The session will explore how Windows Server 2008 R2 saves IT costs by using Virtualization technologies to consolidate servers, improve availability, improve manageability of Hyper-V servers, and simplified deployment methods for virtual machines and physical machine deployments. First we will discuss Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V features that consolidate servers. The topics include simplified deployment features and hardware support. Then we will discuss Failover Clustering Live Migration feature that fails over share cluster vm’s to ensure servers are available 24/7. Then we will discuss reducing deployment costs using Microsoft Assessment and Planning Accelerator, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 to provision Hyper-V on physical and vm machines. Finally, we will discuss manageability enhancements in Hyper-V Manager, Server Manager, Windows Powershell cmdlets, and System Center suite that provides seamless management experience Presenter: Chris Avis, Senior IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation Chris Avis began his career at Microsoft in 1994 working on Microsoft Windows NT networking and later moving to the Microsoft BackOffice Server and Windows Small Business Server support team. Chris is an enthusiastic TechNet presenter who enjoys it when audience members realize, "I did not know I could do that!" If you are lucky enough to see Chris in action, prepare to be entertained. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Chris shares his broad knowledge of the installation, networking configuration, and management of Microsoft products while doing his best to make your introduction to new technologies fast-paced and engaging. View other sessions from Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation for Your Business Workloads. If you have questions or feedback, contact us ...

7/23/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/23/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Professional

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416769&culture=en-US

Hosted Services Overview

Want to learn more about hosted services with Microsoft? Register for this informational webinar to learn about opportunities for partners to create a recurring revenue stream. This Live Meeting session will cover the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA), reselling a Private Label solution and Microsoft’s Online Services. Who Should Register? Partners NOT enrolled in SPLA. For Audio:Bridge: 1.866.500.6738Passcode: 9889742 ...

7/28/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/28/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

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TechNet Webcast: NAP and NPS in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 (Level 300)

This session will explore NPS and NAP enhancements to show how Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 are better together. We will first discuss NPS deployment improvements in Windows Server 2008 R2. The topics will include configuration templates, Automated NPS SQL logging setup, accounting improvements, multiple SHV policy, and IAS migration. Then we will discuss Windows 7 user interface improvements in the action center. Next, we will discuss the quality improvements and new capabilities to the NAP compliance exchange. Then, we will discuss how NPS and NAP can be integrated with Microsoft technologies including Direct Access and Terminal Server Gateway. Finally, we will discuss how to configure Windows 7 clients for NAP and configure NPS server health policies. Presenter: John Baker, Senior IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation John Baker started in Microsoft Consulting Services as an infrastructure consultant. He has logged more than 100 TechNet Events and given presentations for the launch of the Microsoft Office System. John has also delivered a variety of webcasts and live events that tackle Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Group Policy, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, and Microsoft SQL Server 2005. As an IT professional, John loves how new products and technologies are always lurking around the corner. That is also a major challenge, which is why he recently completed the Windows Server 2003 MCSE upgrade certification and two security exams. View other sessions from Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation for Your Business Workloads If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

7/28/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/28/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Professional

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416858&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: How Windows Server 2008 R2 Affects Your IT Infrastructure (Level 300)

This session is about some of the technologies that will make a real difference to IT professionals. We will be covering many new features included in Windows Server 2008 R2 that improve the cost of ownership. We will be taking a closer look at specific technologies that will improve Administration, Data Center, and Branch office deployments. The features in this session will include: Branch Cache, Server Core new features, file system improvements for branch office deployments, and Windows Powershell. Presenter: Kevin Remde, Senior IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation A prolific blogger, Kevin Remde shares his thoughts, ideas, and tips on the TechNet Events Bloggers Web site and the IT Professional Community Web site. As a webcast presenter, he has landed on the Microsoft top 10 webcast list several times. Kevin has worked as both a developer and an IT professional, so he loves sharing helpful new solutions and technologies with his IT peers. At Microsoft, Kevin relishes the opportunity to generate fresh ideas and run with them. He received his bachelor’s degree in computer science at the University of Minnesota (go Gophers!), where he also studied music theory and composition. View other sessions from Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation for Your Business Workloads If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

7/30/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/30/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Professional

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416864&culture=en-US

Hosted Services Overview

Want to learn more about hosted services with Microsoft? Register for this informational webinar to learn about opportunities for partners to create a recurring revenue stream. This Live Meeting session will cover the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA), reselling a Private Label solution and Microsoft’s Online Services. Who Should Register? Partners NOT enrolled in SPLA. For Audio:Bridge: 1.866.500.6738Passcode: 9889742 ...

8/4/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 8/4/2009 11:15 AM | Duration:15 Minutes

Primary Language: English

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Orientation for New Service Providers in SPLA

8/5/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 8/5/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418856&culture=en-US

Hosted Services Overview

Want to learn more about hosted services with Microsoft? Register for this informational webinar to learn about opportunities for partners to create a recurring revenue stream. This Live Meeting session will cover the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA), reselling a Private Label solution and Microsoft’s Online Services. Who Should Register? Partners NOT enrolled in SPLA. For Audio:Bridge: 1.866.500.6738Passcode: 9889742 ...

8/11/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 8/11/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418801&culture=en-US

Hosted Services Overview

Want to learn more about hosted services with Microsoft? Register for this informational webinar to learn about opportunities for partners to create a recurring revenue stream. This Live Meeting session will cover the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA), reselling a Private Label solution and Microsoft’s Online Services. Who Should Register? Partners NOT enrolled in SPLA. For Audio:Bridge: 1.866.500.6738Passcode: 9889742 ...

8/25/2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 8/25/2009 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

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Live Webcasts:
Full list can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/events/default.mspx

Interactive Webcast Calendar
The interactive calendar will help you quickly find live webcasts that fit your schedule as well as on-demand webcasts to view at your convenience. You can choose your time zone and filter this list by audience, webcast series, product or topic, and presenter.
http://www.microsoft.com/events/webcasts/calendar/monthview.aspx

Monthly Archived Webcasts:
http://www.microsoft.com/events/webcasts/library/default.mspx

New KB's

Windows Client

Win Vista Business 32bit AL: USB devices may stop functioning on a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server Vista SP1-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968551/EN-US

Win Vista Enterprise 32bit AL: Windows Remote Management (WinRM) does not accept HTTP authorization requests that are larger than 16 KB on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971244/EN-US

Win Vista Home Basic 32bit AL: An optional update is available to update the Daylight Saving Time for Bangladesh for the year 2009 for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 based computers

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972423/EN-US

Win Vista Home Prem 32bit AL: Stop error when you plug two infrared (IR) receivers into a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008: "STOP: 0x000000CA"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957176/EN-US

Win Vista Home Prem 32bit AL: Restricted registry access in Internet Explorer when using Windows SteadyState

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960874/EN-US

Win Vista Home Prem 32bit AL: Some base values are not updated when you use the Win32_PerfRawData_PerfDisk_LogicalDisk WMI class to calculate performance data in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961435/EN-US

Win Vista Home Prem 32bit AL: Printer Cartridge Metric (PCM) fonts are not listed on a computer that is running a 32-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961980/EN-US

Win Vista Home Prem 32bit AL: Your mini-DVD based camcorder is not recognized on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971035/EN-US

Win Vista Home Prem 32bit AL: The first attempt to eject a removable cartridge disk drive fails on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971279/EN-US

Win Vista Home Prem 32bit AL: A minor delay occurs when Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 resumes from sleep if the hard disk is attached to a secondary ATA port

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971390/EN-US

Win Vista SP2 AL: Netsh.exe does not treat the string ”Netshxxx ” the same as the string "Netsh xxx" when the quotation marks are not the correct character code

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971750/EN-US

Win Vista SP2 AL: Presentation Mode may be turned off when connecting an external display on a Windows Vista SP2-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971754/EN-US

Win Vista SP2 AL: Support for Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and for Windows Server 2008 is not included in Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 Update 1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971943/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: June 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/966315/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: The DNS Client service and the NLA service crash intermittently in Windows Vista SP1 and in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967089/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: June 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967632/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: Error message when you try to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2: "An internal error occurred while installing the service pack"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967818/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: Error message when you try to start a network projector on a Windows Vista-based client computer: "Unable to change Windows Firewall settings"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968400/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: The storport.sys driver leaks nonpaged pool memory when volumes are scanned, mounted, or dismounted in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968675/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: The output is formatted incorrectly when you use the fax functionality in Excel to print a worksheet on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969241/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: Stop error message in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista after you uninstall or reinstall a wireless network adapter driver: "0x00000019 BAD_POOL_HEADER"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970693/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: The seek slider sticks at the beginning of the seek-bar on the Windows Media Player control panel when you play a media file that is encoded with GSM codec on a computer that is running Windows Media Player 11

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970775/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: You cannot enter the FQDN of all printer servers into the "Point and Print Restrictions" policy in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971059/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: Stop error when multiple third-party network drivers are installed on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista: "0x0000007F" or "0x0000008E"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971128/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: A computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 restarts automatically and generates a Stop error after you repeatedly plug and hot-unplug a USB device: "0x000000FE"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971171/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: After you run the Sysprep.exe tool in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008, the ACLs for a folder in C:\users\public\documents\data are out of order

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971271/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: You cannot access an administrative share on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, after you set the SrvsvcDefaultShareInfo registry entry to configure the default share permissions for a network share

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971277/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 32bit AL: Windows Cardspace cards created on a Windows Vista SP2-based computer disappear after uninstalling Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971744/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 64bit AL: Windows Metafile format is rendered to Enhanced Meta File format on a computer that is running 64-bit version of Windows Vista or of Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971156/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 64bit AL: Incorrect data received via Isochronous transfer from IEEE 1394 device on a computer with 4GB or more memory

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972038/EN-US

Win Vista Ultimate 64bit AL: Sleep is not labeled correctly under the Power Options on Microsoft Windows Vista with the Swedish Language Pack installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972760/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: The Last Name field is blank in the Mail Merge Recipients dialog box when you use the Mail Merge feature on a computer that has a non-English version of 2007 Microsoft Office system installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940159/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: If you reconnect a removable storage device to a computer that is running Windows XP, the operating system cannot find the removable storage device

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961187/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: FIX: Windows Movie Maker crashes when you install more than 100 video transitions or video effects on a computer that is running Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969395/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: When you use the Windows Key+L keyboard sequence to lock a Windows XP-based computer shortly after you log on to the system, the operating system may be automatically unlocked and the desktop can be accessed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969557/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: Slow printing performance when you print to an LPR printer from a Windows XP-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970048/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: When you save a RTF document that contains nested tables in WordPad 5.1 in Windows XP, you may notice that the file is blank when you reopen the RTF document

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970063/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: Error message when you try to access an SD card on a Windows XP-based computer that has a particular combination of SD host controller and SD card: "The disk in drive <X> is not formatted"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970685/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: How to fix MSI software update registration corruption issues

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971187/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: When you use a webcam to capture video in Windows XP, the video capture freezes intermittently when the webcam streams the MPEG data

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971323/EN-US

Windows XP Professional EN: You cannot access a network share by using a client-side redirector that uses the server message block (SMB) protocol on a computer that is running Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971421/EN-US

Windows XP SP3 AL: The CLIENTNAME environment variable returns the value "Console" instead of the actual client name when users first log on to a Windows XP SP3-based computer by using Remote Desktop Connection

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971165/EN-US

Windows XP SP3 AL: While resuming Windows XP Service Pack 3 from hibernation, you may see a blank screen instead of the splash screen

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972817/EN-US

Windows Server

Win Svr Std 2003 R2 EN: Map data still exists in the MapCache file after you run the "nismap del" command on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 R2 and has Server for Network Information Service (NIS) installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969839/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Dtcntr wo HV AL: Post-installation behavior on client computers after you install the DNS update

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957579/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Dtcntr wo HV AL: Microsoft Security Advisory: Update for DNS devolution

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971888/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: Error message when you remove a third-party disk resource from a Cluster group by using the Failover Cluster Management Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in: "Failure removing storage resource. Could not move the resource to available storage."

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953402/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: A warning event is logged repeatedly on a member computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003 R2 when you configure read-only replicated folders on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/959542/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: Terminal Session Broker Service does not start on a Windows Server 2008-based computer that is running Cluster Service

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967932/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: The version number of some WINS database records are truncated on a Windows Server 2008 WINS server when you use the "netsh wins server show database servers={}" command to output WINS records

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967937/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: Error message on a Windows Server 2008-based computer when you run the High Availability wizard to add a new virtual machine to a Windows cluster:"That storage resource is already being used by another virtual machine"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967985/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: The kpasswd protocol fails with a KDC_ERR_S_PRINCIPAL_UNKNOWN error after you perform an authoritative restore on the krbtgt account in a Windows Server 2008 domain

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968140/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968849/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: File copying from down-level systems to Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 is significantly slower if Intel I/OAT is enabled

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968991/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: A hotfix is available that addresses a Stop error problem in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969290/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: A crash dump file is not generated as expected when you use certain iSCSI network adapters on a Windows Server 2008-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970312/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: An incorrect value is returned for the ifSpeed object in MIB2 on a Windows Vista-based or Windows Server 2008-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970663/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: Error message when you try to open a file that is associated with a file name extension that has uppercase letters:"The RDP file has settings that cannot be overridden by command line. The remote connection cannot be started"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971508/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: You receive an error message in Windows Server 2008 if you click Roles under the Server Manager console

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971509/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: The report generation process may stop responding when you run Perfmon.exe with the Active Directory Diagnostics template to generate a report on a Windows Server 2008-based domain controller

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971714/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: Support for an adjustable PathRecoveryInterval in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972324/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Ent AL: The logoff screen is displayed when you close a Citrix Metaframe application on a Windows Server 2008-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972386/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Itanium AL: Error message when you try to input Korean characters in any search box on a 64-bit Itanium-based computer that runs Windows Server 2008 SP2: "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close."

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971101/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: Dynamic disks are marked as Invalid on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista when you bring the disks online, take the disks offline, or restart the computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/962975/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: Per-machine printer connections that are removed are still displayed in the GPO report about a print client computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967113/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: You cannot use a mouse to select combo box items in a RemoteApp program that you connect to through Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 6.1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968358/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: IPsec connections cannot be established between a computer that is running IBM Z/OS and a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968485/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: The Active Directory Management Gateway Service is now available

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969041/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: Many 5159 events are logged in the Security event log after you disable Windows Firewall and enable the "Filtering Platform Connection" auditing policy

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969257/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: Performance is slow on a multiprocessor computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969468/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: You encounter a slow application startup or a slow logon on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista after you apply software restriction policies

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969972/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: iSCSI Initiator dialog box displays a reconnecting session status after you disconnect and then reconnect the physical connection to the iSCSI target on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970658/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: The handle count and the memory usage of an application keep increasing if the application calls PDH APIs to add and delete V2 performance counters on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970838/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: Error message when you try to offer Remote Assistance from an expert computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista: "Windows Remote Assistance is closing"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970907/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: WMI performance counter classes that are based on the Performance Monitoring Provider do not work or return incorrect data in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970967/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: You encounter slow performance when you render .jpg files on a computer that is running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2008 or of Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970987/EN-US

Windows Svr 2008 Std AL: The Ipconfig.exe utility crashes when you run the ipconfig command together with the /displaydns switch on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971129/EN-US

Windows Svr Ent 2003 EN: MS09-018: Description of the security update for Active Directory: June 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969805/EN-US

Windows Svr Ent 2003 EN: MS09-018: Description of the security update for Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM): June 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970437/EN-US

Windows Svr Ent 2003 EN: Data Protection Manager 2007 jobs to protect a SQL Server may remain in synchronizing state

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971807/EN-US

Windows Svr Ent 2003 X64 EN: Exchange Server 2007 Setup on Server 2003 Cluster Node Fails Intermittently

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972263/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: Windows Server 2003 returns incorrect registry values about error checking and reporting in Performance Monitor to an application, and this causes various exceptions or deadlock situations

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955858/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: Stop error when you log off from a Terminal Services session on a terminal server that is running Windows Server 2003 SP1 or Windows Server 2003 SP2: "Stop 0x000000ba"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961974/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: Rollup update for the volsnap.sys driver in Windows Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967551/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: Audit event 567 is not recorded as expected when a file is created or modified by using a network share on a Windows Server 2003 SP2-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968355/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: Time stamps of files on an NFS share are displayed incorrectly on a Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969274/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: Stop code 0x0000000A (IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL) when multiple legacy SMB clients manage shared files on a Windows Server 2003-based file server at the same time

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969432/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: The memory usage of the Svchost.exe process keeps increasing when other users remotely collect performance data about the Windows Server 2003-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969701/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: Many events with ID 333 are added to the System log on a Windows Server 2003-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970054/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: A Windows Server 2003-based computer stops responding when you use a debug application to suspend a thread

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970107/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: MS09-020: Vulnerabilities in Internet Information Services (IIS) could allow elevation of privilege

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970483/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: A computer that is running Windows Server 2003 SP2 that supports the IPMI standard stops responding when the computer is writing a memory dump file

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970810/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: On a Windows Server 2003-based terminal server, terminal service-related settings may not be effective if the "Process even if the group policy objects have not changed" option is enabled for Registry Policy Processing

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970870/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: When you use the Win32_NTLogEvent WMI class together with a time range to query event log information in Windows Server 2003, the query result misses some events

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970904/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: A computer that is running Windows Server 2003 stops responding after you press CTRL+ALT+DEL while the screen saver is running

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971080/EN-US

Windows Svr Std 2003 EN: A terminal server that is running Windows Server 2003 stops responding during the shutdown process if a remote console session is established on the server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971310/EN-US

July 2008 - Technical Rollup Mail - Security

Justin Zarb — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

News

Security Compliance Management Toolkit Now Available http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069633

This toolkit provides you with best practices for planning, deploying, monitoring, and remediating a security baseline for your organization. The toolkit offers a proven method that you can use to effectively monitor the compliance state of a security baseline for the Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 operating systems.

Introducing the Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069634

Microsoft Forefront Client Security and Network Access Protection together provide an additional defense-in-depth layer against malicious attacks and give administrators a significant degree of control over the security and health of networked computers. This kit includes a Forefront Client Security system health agent (SHA) and system health validator (SHV) Deployment Guide, SHV and SHA components for 32-bit and 64-bit platforms, and supplementary materials.

Try System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 Today http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069635

Download the 120-day trial software to see firsthand how Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 with the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system can help to improve mobile device security, simplify management, and lower costs.

Beta Opportunity: Forefront Security for Office Communications Server http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069636

Microsoft Forefront Security for Office Communications Server provides fast and effective protection against IM-based malware by including multiple scanning engines from industry-leading security partners and helps reduce corporate liability by blocking IM messages containing inappropriate content. Download the beta and try it for yourself.

MS08-030 Re-released for Windows XP SP2 and SP3 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-030.mspx

This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack in Windows that could allow remote code execution. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. This security update is rated Critical for all supported editions of Windows XP and Windows Vista.

Security Advisory 954474: Deployment Issue affecting System Center Configuration Manager 2007 servers with SMS 2003 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/954474.mspx

Microsoft has completed the investigation into public reports of a non-security issue that affects environments with all supported versions of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 that deploy updates to Systems Management Services (SMS) 2003 clients. Microsoft has confirmed those reports and has released an update to correct this issue under Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 954474. Microsoft encourages customers affected by this issue to review and install this update.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June, 2008

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-jun.mspx

Search for previous security bulletins http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=3992478

Security Bulletin Feed http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=3992479 RSS http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=3992480

Documents

Explore the Security Development Lifcycle (SDL) http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/cc448177.aspx

The Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) is the industry-leading software security assurance process. A Microsoft-wide initiative and a mandatory policy since 2004, SDL has played a critical role in embedding security and privacy into Microsoft software and culture. Combining a holistic and practical approach, SDL introduces security and privacy early and throughout the development process. It has led Microsoft to measurable and widely recognized security improvements in flagship products such as Windows Vista and SQL Server. As part of its commitment to supporting a more secure and trustworthy computing ecosystem, Microsoft is making SDL process guidance, tools and training available for every developer.

Windows Server 2008 in an Organization’s Defense-in-Depth Strategy http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069637

Get an overview of the different security features and enhancements in Windows Server 2008 and learn how you can use them in your organization's defense-in-depth strategy.

Application Lockdown with Software Restriction Policies http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069638

When you want to reduce the total cost of ownership of the workstations in your organization, application lockdown can be a great help, helping you to limit IT issues related to unsupported applications. See how you can use software restriction policies and Group Policy to control the applications that are run throughout your IT infrastructure.

Windows Vista Security Policy Settings http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069639

Security policy settings are among the settings that are contained in Group Policy objects (GPOs) in Windows Vista. Learn about the new security policy settings for Windows Vista and about those that have changed from Windows XP.

Why Physical Security Is Important http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069640

The physical security of your server computers is an important but often overlooked part of the entire security checklist. Read this article for reminders on how to help prevent unauthorized personnel from gaining access to the physical computers, as well as for tips and tricks.

Plan Security Hardening for Extranet Environments http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069641

Learn about the hardening requirements for an extranet environment in which a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 server farm is placed inside a perimeter network and content is available from the Internet or from the corporate network.

Network Access Protection in Configuration Manager 2007 http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069642

The Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Network Access Protection (NAP) feature provides a set of tools and resources that can enforce compliance of software updates on client computers to help protect the integrity of your enterprise network. Get detailed information about planning, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting NAP.

Validating ASP.NET Query Strings http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069643

The query string is a potential vehicle for attack on pages that have security holes. The QueryString module presented in this article requires no coding in source pages and automatically checks the posted query string against a given schema that is saved in a separate XML file. This means there’s one more built-in barrier against attackers but with zero impact on existing code.

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance Planning Guide http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069644

Intended for merchants who accept payment cards, financial institutions that process payment card transactions, and service providers—third-party companies that provide payment card processing or data storage services—this guide is designed to help organizations meet Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements.

Read our Microsoft Security Intelligence Report - Volume 4 (July through December 2007): http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=116450

The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) provides an in-depth perspective on the changing threat landscape including software vulnerability disclosures and exploits, malicious software (malware), and potentially unwanted software. Each individual report focuses on data and trends observed in either the first or second half of each calendar year and uses historical data to provide context. The purpose of the SIR is to keep Microsoft’s customers informed of the major trends in the threat landscape and to provide valuable insights and security guidance designed to help customers improve their security posture in the face of these threats.

How Microsoft Deployed and Manages Microsoft Forefront Client Security http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4664e8b7-5eca-4ea1-ae69-898f9d6503bc

Microsoft IT details the planning, deployment, and ongoing management of the largest currently deployment of Forefront Client Security with a supported node population of 40,000.

WFAS Design Guide http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e4a6d0d6-c8c3-414a-ad61-abce6889449d

This guide helps you design Windows Firewall with Advanced Security settings and rules that meet your goals for network security.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Windows Vista Deployment Case Study http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=53c5f76e-bc26-46c0-8658-5da0dc2f988a

When the Danish Foreign Ministry selected Windows Vista® Enterprise as its new IT platform, the IT pros involved knew that deployment would present challenges—just as the deployment of other operating systems had in the past. This case study explores the problems encountered and the solutions created to ensure a successful deployment.

Downloads

Security Tools: Assess vulnerabilities and strengthen security with these tools and technologies http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/cc297183.aspx

Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 support for WLAN on Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1/ Windows Server 2008

Helps users configure the FIPS 140-2 cryptography mode for wireless client computers running Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 with manageability support on Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Extended Security Update Inventory Tool http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2c93da1d-48a0-4e5c-991f-87e08954f61b

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=585d2bde-367f-495e-94e7-6349f4effc74

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356

SCAP Conversion Tool for DCM http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=22e5b9a0-fa7b-4d43-bcea-7084ae6f40f5

The SCAP Conversion Tool for DCM converts Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) files into DCM Configuration Packs and indicates gaps in a log file that can result from the conversion process. Use the Configuration Packs in combination with the desired configuration management (DCM) feature in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to monitor compliance with the SCAP baseline.

Security Compliance Management http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5534bee1-3cad-4bf0-b92b-a8e545573a3e

The toolkit provides best practices from Microsoft about how to plan, deploy, monitor, and remediate a security baseline. The toolkit includes 12 Configuration Packs that you can use with the desired configuration management (DCM) feature in Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to monitor Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), and Windows Server® 2003 SP2.

Microsoft Security Assessment Tool http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6d79df9c-c6d1-4e8f-8000-0be72b430212

The Microsoft Security Assessment Tool (MSAT) is a risk-assessment application designed to provide information and recommendations about best practices for security within an information technology (IT) infrastructure.

Forefront-NAP Integration Kit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b3c592b4-e78f-4d2c-860b-a001b9e6d26c

This Solution Accelerator provides a way for two Microsoft technologies to work together: Forefront Client Security and Network Access Protection (NAP).

Win Server 2008 Security Configuration Wizard and SC Config Mgr 2007 SP1 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8a08a66b-ea5b-423f-9c5d-04205f5a25ef

Use the Configuration Manager Security Configuration Wizard template to add the Microsoft® Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 site systems to the Windows Server 2008 Security Configuration Wizard (SCW).

Forefront™ Codename "Stirling" VHDs http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d4c3410f-11f0-42b8-9da7-b826d243536b

This download comes as pre-configured VHDs. This download enables you to evaluate Microsoft Forefront Codename "Stirling".

June 2008 Security Releases ISO Image http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0b6c5f73-e661-4b2f-8aca-d90f4179f39f

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on June 10th, 2008.

Events/WebCasts

TechNet Webcast: Information About Microsoft July Security Bulletins (Level 200)

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032374629

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Pacific Time

TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft does IT: Structured Active Directory Schema Management at Microsoft (Level 300)

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032381511

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M. Pacific Time

Visit TechNet Spotlight: www.microsoft.com/technetspotlight

Video on Demand, Video Downloads, PowerPoint Presentations, Audio and more

Microsoft Security Webcast Series: Upcoming and On-Demand

Security Webcast Calendar http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=37910

Find security webcasts listed in an easy-to-use calendar format.

Upcoming Security Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/security/upcoming.mspx

Register for the following Webcasts on the link above

On-Demand Security Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/security/ondemand.mspx

A.O.B

Security MVP of the Month: Alberto Oliveira http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069645

Alberto Oliveira is an experienced information security consultant with more than 10 years in the industry. He holds numerous certifications including MCSA/MCSE Security 2000 and 2003, MCT, MCP in Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 and ISA Server 2004, CompTIA professional Security+, and Symantec SCTA. Alberto currently works for Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Lanlink and is an active member in the TechNet forums. He also participates in sessions related to security and ISA Server at numerous events.

MVP Article of the Month: Defense in Depth Using Microsoft Security Products and Solutions http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9069647

By Alberto Oliveira, Microsoft Forefront MVP and Yuri Diogenes, Security Support Engineer, Microsoft ISA and IAG Team Achieving security without sacrificing usability, flexibility, and connectivity from anywhere is one of the biggest challenges that companies face today. This article looks at in-depth defense strategy from the perspective of the most important layers of security and indicates which products Microsoft provides to help make networks, applications, and data more secure.

IT Pro Security Community http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8891864

Security Newsgroups http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8891865

Related Communities http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8891866

Visit the TechNet Security Centre http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8687613

July 2008 - Technical Rollup Mail - SQL

Justin Zarb — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

News

Technical RollUp

http://blogs.technet.com/trm/default.aspx

SQL Server 2008 RC0 Available for Everyone

http://blogs.technet.com/dataplatforminsider/archive/2008/06/10/sql-server-2008-rc0-available-for-everyone.aspx

Downloads

IDC Analysis Relational Database Systems

IDC Analysis of worldwide Database Systems

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=1&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc6920f99-8a64-4049-9798-f5b33ebbff72%26displaylang%3den

Source Code Analyzer for SQL Injection

Microsoft Source Code Analyzer for SQL Injection is a static code analysis tool for finding SQL Injection vulnerabilities in ASP code. Customers can run the tool on their ASP source code to help identify code paths that are vulnerable to SQL Injection attacks.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=2&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d58a7c46e-a599-4fcb-9ab4-a4334146b6ba%26displaylang%3den

SQL Server 2008 RC0 Release Notes

This Release Notes document contains information for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate 0 (RC0) that supplements the SQL Server 2008 RC0 Readme and Books Online documentation. This document describes behaviors that apply only to this release or that are not documented in this release of Books Onl

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=3&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3ddaf00920-7214-418a-a4b0-727f4ce08f81%26displaylang%3den

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack RC0, June 2008

Download the June 2008 Feature Pack RC0 for Microsoft SQL Server 2008, a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2008.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=4&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d089a9dad-e2df-43e9-9cd8-c06320520b40%26displaylang%3den

SQL Server Reporting Services Add-in for SharePoint Technologies

The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Add-in for Microsoft SharePoint Technologies is a Web download that provides features for running a report server within a larger deployment of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=5&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc67a9276-bc20-444c-b60d-8500f4b8d713%26displaylang%3den

SQL Server 2008 RC0

Download Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate 0 (RC0) and preview the latest features of SQL Server 2008! The SQL Server development team uses your feedback to help refine and enhance product features. Evaluate SQL Server 2008 RC0 today and send your feedback.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=6&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d35f53843-03f7-4ed5-8142-24a4c024ca05%26displaylang%3den

Visio Add-In for SQL Server

Visio Infrastructure for SQL Servers is a tool which is meant for IT administrators who require constant interactions with the users for the installations of the SQL server in any IT infrastructure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=7&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d779561de-c704-4584-80ac-7e4348c927c0%26displaylang%3den

SQL Server 2008 Books Online Release Candidate (RC0)

Download the release candiate (RC0) version of the documentation and tutorials for Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=8&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d19db0b42-a5b2-456f-9c5c-f295cdd58d7a%26displaylang%3den

TechNet Security Series Seminar IV (5 Jun 2008)

Presentation materials for the TechNet Security Series Seminar (29 Feb 2008)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=9&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3debd6aeda-2121-4cc5-99e8-601b966f6ec7%26displaylang%3den

.NET Rocks! - Pablo Castro on Astoria

Pablo Castro from the SQL Server Product Group at Microsoft talks about his work with Astoria, an infrastructure for bringing web technologies and data sources together. Astoria uses the Entity Framework, which Pablo is also involved with.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=10&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d38faf2b6-8a4c-4ba7-809d-caf887087e5f%26displaylang%3den

SQL Server 2008 RC0 Readme

The Readme document contains important information to read before installing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate 0 (RC0).

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=11&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d298c5443-cc7c-4c22-8d73-fb70c96b5b04%26displaylang%3den

Microsoft® Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR June CTP

Microsoft® Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR implements support for SQL Server 2008.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=12&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dbb3ad767-5f69-4db9-b1c9-8f55759846ed%26displaylang%3den

eConnect for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Article: eConnect Serialization Example Using Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and ADO.NET

This article demonstrates how to serialize data from a custom Microsoft SQL Server table and use eConnect objects to integrate the records into Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=13&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3deff1b504-8877-4e3f-9029-b215501c247d%26displaylang%3den

EPS English - Windows Server 2008 w/ SQL Server 2005

This download comes as a pre-configured VHD. This download enables testing of application designs on the Windows Server Platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=14&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d3c113d55-af83-4abf-a1ba-0e44b7cfc318%26displaylang%3den

SQL Server 2005 Driver for PHP CTP (May 2008)

Download the SQL Server 2005 Driver for PHP CTP for May 2008, a PHP 5 extension that allows for the reading and writing of SQL Server data from within PHP scripts.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=15&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d85f99a70-5df5-4558-991f-8aee8506833c%26displaylang%3den

Documents

SQL Server 2008 Product Overview

http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/wp-sql-2008-overview.aspx

For organizations to be successful and thrive in today’s world of data, they need a vision that addresses key data trends. The data platform vision of Microsoft helps organizations meet these data explosion needs and the next generation of data-driven applications. Microsoft will continue to invest in and evolve the following key areas to support the Data Platform Vision: mission-critical enterprise data platform, dynamic development, relational data, and business intelligence. Read this paper to learn about the Microsoft Data Platform Vision and how SQL Server 2008 meets the needs of the next generation of data-driven applications.

Accessing External Data Sources with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa964120.aspx

This white paper covers a variety of client object models supported by Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services when connecting to relational data sources. The example problems and solutions were gathered by members of the Analysis Services team while working with users of Analysis Services. (5 printed pages)

Events/Webcasts

Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Using the Microsoft Data Platform for Easy Data Access with SQL Server 2008 (Level 100)

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032370154&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US

Join this series as we look at Microsoft SQL Server 2008 as a productive data platform. Throughout this series, we use Contoso (Container Overseas Shipping Operation) LTD as our scenario customer while we explore the features that make SQL Server 2008 this platform. Contoso is a shipping company; they arrange the shipping of all kinds of items around the globe, from small individual items to large manufactured items. Contoso has seen growth in its business over the past years, especially in the movement of goods from China around the world. While Contoso is happy with their in-house applications and believe they provide significant business advantage over competitors, Contoso wants to ensure that these applications are running on the best productive platform to maintain this advantage, especially as their business grows worldwide. In this webcast, we look at how Contoso LTD can take advantage of the Microsoft data platform to extend their applications. We concentrate on Microsoft .NET Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) and the ADO.NET Entity Framework with examples of how Contoso can use these technologies to access their data. Join us as we go into detailed coverage of data platform features, LINQ, and ADO.NET Entity Framework

MSDN Webcast: Optimizing Online, Enabling Offline with SQL Server Compact and Sync Services for ADO.NET (Level 200)

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032364885&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US

With Microsoft SQL Server Compact, developers can now easily cache data on the client in a compact, yet capable, transactional, queryable document-like database format. To maintain the cache, Sync Services for ADO.NET enables developers to easily cache data directly or over services using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 delivers new integrated, developer-oriented sync designers making caching an easy task to increase user productivity, decrease the server workload, and simplify data access. Using Sync Services for ADO.NET, developers can enable full offline scenarios as well. Join this webcast to find out what SQL Server Compact and Sync Services for ADO.NET have to offer for the "edge of the network" clients.

MSDN Webcast: Introducing SQL Server Compact 3.5 (Level 200)

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032364883&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US

With Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, developers have an easy-to-deploy solution for local data. Ranging from caching reference data to full offline scenarios, developers can use a single engine for their Windows Mobile-powered devices, or their full desktop clients–benefiting from the power of SQL Server in a compact footprint. Using Visual Studio 2008, we show how SQL Server Compact can be transparently deployed with unique features including updatable result sets and a custom document format, and how to manage the creation and maintenance of your local data. This session is packed with demonstrations that can get you started today.

New KB's

A maintenance plan that contains an Update Statistics task runs slowly after you install SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953117

A CROSS JOIN clause is automatically inserted into an UPDATE statement that uses an INNER JOIN clause when you execute the statement in the SQL pane of SQL Server Management Studio

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953119

Changes to a SQL Server Agent job are lost when the job corresponds to a subplan in a maintenance plan that you created in SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953118

Error message when you run the bcp utility to copy a result set of a stored procedure that contains a dynamic query in SQL Server 2005: "BCP host-files must contain at least one column"

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952734

FIX: A time series prediction query takes a long time to run in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953547

FIX: Error message when you run an UPDATE CUBE statement against a write-enabled cube in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services: "Errors in the high-level relational engine"

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953552

FIX: An access violation occurs when you run an XMLA query in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953553

FIX: Error message when you run an MDX query by using the ADOMD.NET data provider in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services: "Input string was not in a correct format"

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933266

FIX: Error message when you run an MDX query that includes a CROSSJOIN operation in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services: "An unexpected exception occured"

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=950967

FIX: An access violation occurs when you run two DMX queries against the same time series mining model at the same time in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953548

FIX: Duplicate data is written to other flat files in an SSIS package that contains a Foreach Loop container

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953491

Query performance is slow when you run a query that contains an ORDER BY clause on a table column of an SQL tertiary collation

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951935

FIX: The Replication Log Reader Agent may fail intermittently when a transactional replication synchronizes data in SQL Server 2005

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952330

FIX: Error message when you restart the SQL Server service or the SQL Server Agent service in SQL Server 2005: "Unable to start mail session"

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953321

The DBCC CHECKDB statement does not raise exceptions in SQL Server when the DBCC CHECKDB statement detect a consistency error in the database

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953503

FIX: In SQL Server 2005, no databases are selected in the Database(s) list in the "Back Up Database Task" dialog box after you install critical update 933508

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953116

FIX: E-mail replies are sent to the sender address instead of to the address that is specified in the database mail profile in SQL Server 2005 after you install the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953841

Supported method for applying updates to SQL Server 7.0

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953743

FIX: You may receive the incorrect result when you query a calculated member that uses the Aggregate function or the Sum function and that uses another calculated member in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953676

SQL Server 2000 installers do not update disabled SQL Server instances

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953740

SQL Server 2005 installers do not update an instance of the SQL Server service that is in a disabled state

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953739

A tape device is not detected by SQL Server Management Studio in SQL Server 2005 or by SQL Server Enterprise Manager in SQL Server 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953122

FIX: You cannot register a 64-bit local instance by clicking "Update Local Server Registration" in SQL Server Management Studio in SQL Server 2005

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953852

FIX: Error message when you run a query that contains many OR clauses in SQL Server 2005: "There is insufficient system memory to run this query"

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952624

FIX: The performance of a query in SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 Cumulative Update 6 is slow

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953721

FIX: Error message when you run an INSERT statement in SQL Server 2005: "Cannot insert an explicit value into a timestamp column"

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953950

FIX: Error message when SQL Server 2005 synchronizes a mirrored database: "Expression: result == LCK_OK"

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953625

FIX: Error message when you call a table valued function that uses a common language runtime (CLR) assembly in SQL Server 2005: "AppDomain <ApplicationDomain> is marked for unload due to memory pressure"

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953497

FIX: The compilation time of some queries is very long in an x64-based version of SQL Server 2005

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953569

July 2008 - Technical Rollup Mail - Platforms

Justin Zarb — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

http://blogs.technet.com/virtualworld/
http://blogs.technet.com/virtualworld/

Ask the Directory Services Team
http://blogs.technet.com/askds/

Ask the Performance Team
http://blogs.technet.com/askperf/

Microsoft Enterprise Networking Team
http://blogs.technet.com/networking/

Ask the Core Team
http://blogs.technet.com/askcore/

Microsoft Advanced Windows Debugging and Troubleshooting
http://blogs.msdn.com/ntdebugging/

Terminal Services Team Blog
http://blogs.msdn.com/ts/

The Hot Blog
http://blogs.technet.com/hot/

Downloads
Windows Installer 4.5
The Microsoft® Windows® Installer (MSI) is the application installation and configuration service for Windows. These download packages will update the version of Windows Installer on your system to version 4.5.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=1&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d5a58b56f-60b6-4412-95b9-54d056d6f9f4%26displaylang%3den

Windows Installer 4.5 SDK
This Windows Installer SDK release contains updates to tools, utilities, samples, and documentation for Windows Installer 4.5.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=2&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6a35ac14-2626-4846-bb51-ddce49d6ffb6%26displaylang%3den

Windows PowerShell 1.0 English-Language Installation Package for Windows Server 2003 (KB926139)
Microsoft Windows® PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language designed for system administration and automation. Built on the .NET Framework, Windows PowerShell enables IT professionals and developers control and automate the administration of Windows and applications.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=3&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d10ee29af-7c3a-4057-8367-c9c1dab6e2bf%26displaylang%3den

Windows PowerShell 1.0 English-Language Installation Package for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB926139)
Microsoft Windows® PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language designed for system administration and automation. Built on the .NET Framework, Windows PowerShell enables IT professionals and developers control and automate the administration of Windows and applications.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=4&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d8913eec8-b8ad-4889-ad85-a113f13441c5%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB950050)
The update to the Hyper-V role provides improvements to security, stability, performance, user experience, forward compatibility of configurations, and the programming model.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=5&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3df3ab3d4b-63c8-4424-a738-baded34d24ed%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=6&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d2274ecb2-2802-47e2-84fd-6621fcb17758%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB950762)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=7&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d1e8e2faf-009f-403b-a5fe-a47cf014db3a%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB948745)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a local attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=8&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d08fc90d5-23aa-4327-8aef-16bc5170769d%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB949014)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=9&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3da4aed117-3c76-4d80-b50e-8e07e2ef2f7d%26displaylang%3den

TCP/IP Fundamentals for Microsoft Windows
This online book describes the fundamentals of TCP/IP in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=10&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc76296fd-61c9-4079-a0bb-582bca4a846f%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB951376)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=11&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d81ab56ca-933f-4974-a393-290a54c30a78%26displaylang%3den

Windows Server 2008 Step-by-Step Guides
These step-by-step guides help IT Professionals learn about and evaluate Windows Server 2008.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=12&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d518d870c-fa3e-4f6a-97f5-acaf31de6dce%26displaylang%3den

Infrastructure Planning and Design
The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. The guides in this series help clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies, with each guide addressing a unique infrastructure technology or scenario.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=13&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dad3921fb-8224-4681-9064-075fdf042b0c%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB949269)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=14&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d0a983ffb-4f5a-4b78-9bf5-813dcc5df8d3%26displaylang%3den

Deploying Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1
This paper describes how to deploy Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 1 (WSUS 3.0 SP1).
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=15&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d208e93d1-e1cd-4f38-ad1e-d993e05657c9%26displaylang%3den

Security Compliance Management
The toolkit provides best practices from Microsoft about how to plan, deploy, monitor, and remediate a security baseline. The toolkit includes 12 Configuration Packs that you can use with the desired configuration management (DCM) feature in Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to monitor Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), and Windows Server® 2003 SP2.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=16&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d5534bee1-3cad-4bf0-b92b-a8e545573a3e%26displaylang%3den

Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Server 2003 (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=17&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d070b6969-6205-4a03-82be-8af7320a663d%26displaylang%3den

Hyper-V Release Notes
Requirements and known issues for releases of Hyper-V
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=18&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d3ed582f0-f844-40ba-b692-230845af1149%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=19&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d5e8e7e9d-828d-442c-acac-8d91e80dfb36%26displaylang%3den

Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1 Operations Guide
This paper documents the major tasks involved in administering and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 1 (WSUS 3.0 SP1).
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=20&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d66d250fa-670f-4a49-95ec-2ffda7691f55%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB950762)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=21&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d9e9d24ee-8183-428c-8067-168a8d85eaa1%26displaylang%3den

Forefront-NAP Integration Kit
This Solution Accelerator provides a way for two Microsoft technologies to work together: Forefront Client Security and Network Access Protection (NAP).
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=22&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3db3c592b4-e78f-4d2c-860b-a001b9e6d26c%26displaylang%3den

Windows PowerShell 1.0 English-Language Installation Package for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB926139)
Microsoft Windows® PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language designed for system administration and automation. Built on the .NET Framework, Windows PowerShell enables IT professionals and developers control and automate the administration of Windows and applications.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=23&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3de9a90e13-c67c-42d7-b391-0e67dd67b83f%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB950762)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=24&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d78bf92d8-63c4-4596-8425-8fcfea7f5582%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=25&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d5ba63bb7-ed6d-4c59-88b3-456eda07e190%26displaylang%3den

Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=26&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d2720f870-f910-412a-8c41-d04bd93890f9%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB950050)
The update to the Hyper-V role provides improvements to security, stability, performance, user experience, forward compatibility of configurations, and the programming model.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=27&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6f69d661-5b91-4e5e-a6c0-210e629e1c42%26displaylang%3den

Windows Server 2008 Evaluation VHD Images (for VS2005)
Windows Server 2008 Evaluation Enterprise Edition and Server Core Virtual Hard Drive Images (for VS 2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=28&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d961db8ce-8473-47c2-92eb-b822ec5af0c9%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB948745)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a local attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=29&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d71675ae8-d60a-4834-b358-2d8e761e62fc%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB949014)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=30&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d8298a6e4-d3e2-48ea-ac29-aa4dc5a8ec77%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB950762)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=31&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d304898e6-21a7-476f-b9ed-7ac0d88a91e2%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB949269)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=32&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d334252db-4a7a-4161-bb71-2a20c0b5bd93%26displaylang%3den

WFAS Design Guide
This guide helps you design Windows Firewall with Advanced Security settings and rules that meet your goals for network security.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=33&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3de4a6d0d6-c8c3-414a-ad61-abce6889449d%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB949269)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=34&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3def2e0b48-1bde-4ccc-8f40-2918c2568b2b%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB950762)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=35&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d0466a6e7-fdca-4647-af62-449e5f20d1e4%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=36&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc0c495f8-2a35-4638-a635-1e55dd15e062%26displaylang%3den

Web Page Error Toolkit
Replaces the standard IIS error pages with an active page returning similar pages through Live Search
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=37&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3ddeca3e03-4f93-46d1-affc-493c0e02eb63%26displaylang%3den

GPMC Sample Scripts
This page provides the Group Policy Management Console Sample Scripts
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=38&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d38c1a89b-a6d2-4f2a-a944-9236999aee65%26displaylang%3den

Windows HPC Server 2008 Technical Overview
Read about benefits and features of Windows HPC Server 2008.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=39&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d7a4544f0-81f2-4778-8a59-35c43ba49875%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB949014)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=40&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d2981156e-2e2f-469e-91be-da127d50f3fc%26displaylang%3den

WS08_Power_Savings
Windows Server 2008 is introducing new features and technologies that will help to reduce the power consumption of servers.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=41&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d61d493fd-855d-4719-8662-3a40ba3a0a5c%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=42&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d0b70fc2e-4e80-4ae8-8682-41ea04c24e4e%26displaylang%3den

Windows Server 2008 Evaluation VHD Images (for Hyper-V)
Windows Server 2008 Evaluation Enterprise Edition and Server Core Virtual Hard Drive Images (for Hyper-V)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=43&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d060f0c51-339a-4c4e-bb6e-716bb7401fd4%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=44&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dbe71c002-2f64-49e9-9f4b-ba99c4f3caf6%26displaylang%3den

Active Directory Certificate Services Upgrade and Migration Guide
This document discusses the planning and implementation of a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) upgrade and migration from an existing Windows public key infrastructure (PKI), including scenarios and step-by-step instruction.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=45&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc70bd7cd-9f03-484b-8c4b-279bc29a3413%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB949014)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=46&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3db5cfe6f4-c5ba-4be9-a6b8-9381c40c85aa%26displaylang%3den

Release Notes for Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1
These release notes describe known issues affecting Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 1 (WSUS 3.0 SP1) and include recommendations and requirements for installing the application.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=47&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d8a283ea4-1545-47d5-a86c-5ca379bafb9c%26displaylang%3den

Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=48&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d206df1b0-05ad-4563-8eb9-b0620420471c%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems (KB950762)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=49&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d5b7e94fa-22ed-4f7c-b452-647b2e620113%26displaylang%3den

TechNet Security Series Seminar IV (5 Jun 2008)
Presentation materials for the TechNet Security Series Seminar (29 Feb 2008)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=50&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3debd6aeda-2121-4cc5-99e8-601b966f6ec7%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for DirectX 9 for Windows 2000 (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=1&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d4dc47e04-5e95-4636-a814-3f912d961461%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=2&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d65640123-a9e4-455c-a51a-9df28bd2d412%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB949014)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=3&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d53438880-9ea9-4975-9b85-2a1d3d232793%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB948745)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a local attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=4&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3daa8aa79f-c2cc-440c-9e5c-089143e6f814%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for DirectX 8 for Windows 2000 (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=5&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc6a28d45-13cf-48c4-8f89-3417d552e90b%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=1&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d980bb421-950f-4825-8039-44cc961a47b8%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=2&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d7aaa6427-1e22-4566-960c-836a3b9e5f36%26displaylang%3den

Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=3&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d55c18cb3-c916-4298-aba3-5b98904f7cda%26displaylang%3den

SteadyState
Whether you manage computers in a school computer lab or an Internet cafe, a library, or even in your home, Windows SteadyState helps make it easy for you to keep your computers running the way you want them to, no matter who uses them.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=4&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dd077a52d-93e9-4b02-bd95-9d770ccdb431%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=5&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d36b14a81-5979-4e38-9ba3-ed83dfc17adf%26displaylang%3den

Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=6&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dbc28ed7f-c51b-49cd-b505-95b91b453284%26displaylang%3den

Windows PowerShell 1.0 English-Language Installation Package for Windows XP (KB926139)
Microsoft Windows® PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language designed for system administration and automation. Built on the .NET Framework, Windows PowerShell enables IT professionals and developers control and automate the administration of Windows and applications.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=7&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6ccb7e0d-8f1d-4b97-a397-47bcc8ba3806%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows XP (KB953356)
Install this update before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 to prevent an issue in which your computer may restart continuously after you upgrade to SP3 on systems with non-Intel processors.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=8&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d230796a7-54d6-4c31-bda3-efd2f7e87a8c%26displaylang%3den

Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista x64 Edition (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=9&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dd45e9b5e-b52a-489c-a935-172f0002c492%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows XP (KB949269)
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=10&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d7d6aec31-cfb4-470c-983e-78c6a3ebabfe%26displaylang%3den

SteadyState 2.5 Handbook
The Windows SteadyState 2.5 Handbook is now available. The handbook includes information to help you install, set up, and use Windows SteadyState.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=11&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3df829bb8b-c7a9-426b-a7a4-2b504a6238d2%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows XP (KB951978)
Install this update to resolve an issue in VBScript/JScript scripts from CScript\WScript hosts, certain built-ins may not function correctly when “Standards and Formats” in “Regional Settings” is changed.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=12&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d705e21de-f7dc-4d19-aafc-f22d3fca772f%26displaylang%3den

Traditional Chinese ClearType fonts for Windows XP
Microsoft JhengHei Regular and Bold Version 5.00 for Windows XP to improve rendering of Traditional Chinese text in Windows Presentation Foundation.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=13&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d87e726a9-5c79-4a73-9347-78a557314d0b%26displaylang%3den

TCP/IP Fundamentals for Microsoft Windows
This online book describes the fundamentals of TCP/IP in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=14&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc76296fd-61c9-4079-a0bb-582bca4a846f%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows XP (KB953979)
After you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Device Manager may not show any devices, and Network Connections may not show any network connections.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=15&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6adaf000-e2aa-4eaf-81f4-6af385768280%26displaylang%3den

Windows SteadyState 2.5 Technical FAQ
Windows SteadyState 2.5 Technical FAQ provides answers to technical questions or issues that you may encounter when using Windows SteadyState 2.5.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=16&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6d130662-c084-4356-906f-426bc814582a%26displaylang%3den

Security Compliance Management
The toolkit provides best practices from Microsoft about how to plan, deploy, monitor, and remediate a security baseline. The toolkit includes 12 Configuration Packs that you can use with the desired configuration management (DCM) feature in Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to monitor Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), and Windows Server® 2003 SP2.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=17&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d5534bee1-3cad-4bf0-b92b-a8e545573a3e%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows XP (KB952155)
Install this update to use new Terminal Services features on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2 connecting to computers that are running either Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 operating systems.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=18&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6e1ec93d-bdbd-4983-92f7-479e088570ad%26displaylang%3den

Multilingual User Interface Pack for Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157)
Install this update to enable MUI support for Windows Search 4.0.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=19&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d595b4195-eb81-4f80-afa6-87e6765ca92c%26displaylang%3den

Forefront-NAP Integration Kit
This Solution Accelerator provides a way for two Microsoft technologies to work together: Forefront Client Security and Network Access Protection (NAP).
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=20&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3db3c592b4-e78f-4d2c-860b-a001b9e6d26c%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows XP (KB952230)
Install this update to display the Remote Desktop Connection 6.1 interface in multiple languages on systems using Windows XP Service Pack 2.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=21&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3de35296ed-fc0c-43e4-a99d-aec4505d7793%26displaylang%3den

Protecting Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data on Outlook Clients Running Windows XP or Windows Vista
This white paper describes how to use EFS and BitLocker to protect CRM data on clients running Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows XP.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=22&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d823fa114-5fb1-4fc2-9ea3-8282ff38964d%26displaylang%3den

SCAP Conversion Tool for DCM
The SCAP Conversion Tool for DCM converts Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) files into DCM Configuration Packs and indicates gaps in a log file that can result from the conversion process. Use the Configuration Packs in combination with the desired configuration management (DCM) feature in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to monitor compliance with the SCAP baseline.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=23&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d22e5b9a0-fa7b-4d43-bcea-7084ae6f40f5%26displaylang%3den

SteadyState
Whether you manage computers in a school computer lab or an Internet cafe, a library, or even in your home, Windows SteadyState helps make it easy for you to keep your computers running the way you want them to, no matter who uses them.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=2&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dd077a52d-93e9-4b02-bd95-9d770ccdb431%26displaylang%3den

Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=3&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dbc28ed7f-c51b-49cd-b505-95b91b453284%26displaylang%3den

Windows Installer 4.5 SDK
This Windows Installer SDK release contains updates to tools, utilities, samples, and documentation for Windows Installer 4.5.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=4&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6a35ac14-2626-4846-bb51-ddce49d6ffb6%26displaylang%3den

Microsoft Pro Photo Tools
Tools for editing metadata in photographs including latitude, longitude, and other location details.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=5&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d3acbe51c-9d63-48ff-9614-5f30d76061b4%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista (KB952709)
This is a reliability update. This update resolves some performance and reliability issues in Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=6&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3ddf72a9b0-564e-4326-894e-05cba709cb39%26displaylang%3den

Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista x64 Edition (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=7&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dd45e9b5e-b52a-489c-a935-172f0002c492%26displaylang%3den

Microsoft Origami Experience 2.0
Microsoft Origami Experience 2.0 combines four programs that make your ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) running Windows Vista even easier to use. Upgrade your UMPC to Windows Vista, and then install Origami Experience 2.0.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=8&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3db0edd346-75ba-4185-b6aa-0a49940afbde%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Vista (KB951376)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=9&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6524debe-be50-44d1-8543-af0bfaf086ad%26displaylang%3den

Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 2000 (KB950760)
This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-032. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Overview section of this page.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=10&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dcedfd988-232c-4cba-ac65-beb54b8946e0%26displaylang%3den

Microsoft Assessment and Planning
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Solution Accelerator is a tool that makes it easy for you to assess your current IT infrastructure for a variety of technology migration projects. It includes the features previously provided with the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Solution Accelerator.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=11&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d67240b76-3148-4e49-943d-4d9ea7f77730%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Vista (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=12&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d4d4b305b-57f8-448d-92fa-3dcdd1f42ed7%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Vista (KB950762)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=13&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3def2d2a4b-4831-41be-b5d0-8df5b01fd205%26displaylang%3den

Infrastructure Planning and Design
The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. The guides in this series help clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies, with each guide addressing a unique infrastructure technology or scenario.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=15&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dad3921fb-8224-4681-9064-075fdf042b0c%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB952709)
This is a reliability update. This update resolves some performance and reliability issues in Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=16&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc3536caa-7b71-4525-9d23-21a5b3d4507f%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [June 2008] (KB905866)
Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=17&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3daa029fde-f341-44fc-8b85-0c6f3d3c2d69%26displaylang%3den

Windows SteadyState 2.5 Technical FAQ
Windows SteadyState 2.5 Technical FAQ provides answers to technical questions or issues that you may encounter when using Windows SteadyState 2.5.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=18&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6d130662-c084-4356-906f-426bc814582a%26displaylang%3den

Security Compliance Management
The toolkit provides best practices from Microsoft about how to plan, deploy, monitor, and remediate a security baseline. The toolkit includes 12 Configuration Packs that you can use with the desired configuration management (DCM) feature in Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to monitor Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), and Windows Server® 2003 SP2.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=19&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d5534bee1-3cad-4bf0-b92b-a8e545573a3e%26displaylang%3den

Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile
Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile is an application for Windows Mobile 5 and 6 PocketPCs and Smartphones that allows you to use your Windows Mobile device as a Bluetooth SideShow device. Installation instructions are below. This is a beta release.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=20&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d79f19684-f862-4e02-a2b0-0003b4565f34%26displaylang%3den

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 (KB950759)
This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-031. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Overview section of this page.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=21&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d88990b23-d37f-4d02-a5a3-2ee389ade53c%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista (KB951978)
Install this update to resolve an issue in VBScript/JScript scripts from CScript\WScript hosts, certain built-ins may not function correctly when “Standards and Formats” in “Regional Settings” is changed.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=22&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d84c6b8d8-4628-4e9a-8c9a-48c6fba83569%26displaylang%3den

Forefront-NAP Integration Kit
This Solution Accelerator provides a way for two Microsoft technologies to work together: Forefront Client Security and Network Access Protection (NAP).
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=23&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3db3c592b4-e78f-4d2c-860b-a001b9e6d26c%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB951376)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=24&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6adee8b9-3455-4f3b-8bdd-2585c8ff83b8%26displaylang%3den

Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista (KB950126)
Install this update to resolve issues with Media Center for Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=25&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d3046a2b2-a888-437a-ac2d-d9f9b9366738%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista (KB952714)
This update configures the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program to improve the quality of software information that is sent to Microsoft.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=26&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d75129e6b-e651-468d-b7ca-1b0e76dc9745%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista (KB950125)
Install this update to resolve issues with Xbox 360 Extenders used with Media Center for Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=27&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc8f5a727-a027-4d77-bc40-ce3985d5f3d6%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista (KB952093)
Install this update to resolve the issue in which Microsoft Windows Search Indexer stops working and closes.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=28&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d476f3996-15e0-467a-89de-10faeb3f574d%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB951698)
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=29&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3db040cfad-2290-44f4-8f5a-5d1ed98a7265%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista (KB952627)
Install this update to enable remote management of a Windows Server 2008 computer that is running the Hyper-V role.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=30&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dbf909242-2125-4d06-a968-c8a3d75ff2aa%26displaylang%3den

Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB950762)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=31&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d0839fcf4-85ca-445e-896b-f634b10b6700%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista (KB949545)
Install this update to show new error codes provided for WUSAS for update detection vendors.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=32&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d84ce38ad-094c-42af-98b5-93497ff0f4fa%26displaylang%3den

Windows Vista LIPs for Windows Vista English
Windows Vista Language Interface Pack (LIP) for English versions of Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Enterprise. Many Vista LIP languages are also available for Windows Vista Starter.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=33&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d94b6c536-e49c-4602-8d3c-37e8bdbe12db%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB952627)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=34&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d88208468-0ad6-47de-8580-085cba42c0c2%26displaylang%3den

Desktop Optimization Demo
Core IO Desktop Optimization Demo
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=35&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dff2ffb7f-b585-4b50-a287-7a966f5b4f49%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista (KB950124)
This update provides an updated IR Set Top Box database for Media Center for Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=36&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d5e7e21e6-1ad5-4761-8ed7-3e0c57ef1265%26displaylang%3den

GPMC Sample Scripts
This page provides the Group Policy Management Console Sample Scripts
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=37&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d38c1a89b-a6d2-4f2a-a944-9236999aee65%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [June 2008] (KB905866)
Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=38&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d749e10cd-f40c-4f94-8e38-d4221ded7652%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB951978)
Install this update to resolve an issue in VBScript/JScript scripts from CScript\WScript hosts, certain built-ins may not function correctly when “Standards and Formats” in “Regional Settings” is changed.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=39&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3db925a7b0-d129-45e5-8d85-9996260ab90d%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB950125)
Install this update to resolve issues with Xbox 360 Extenders used with Media Center for Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=40&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d05eace58-0921-4637-87ea-8b7ad01bab5a%26displaylang%3den

Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB950126)
Install this update to resolve issues with Media Center for Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=41&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dda05ad29-c206-441e-8c01-7f450cb30fe4%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB949545)
Install this update to show new error codes provided for WUSAS for update detection vendors.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=42&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d1071a865-f9b4-4c93-8088-81f06f2e14dc%26displaylang%3den

How to Gain Control of Your Desktop Infrastructure Using Windows Vista
Learn about one of the key reasons why organizations are deploying Windows Vista: configuration management.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=43&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6e7a23cb-02c3-4804-a324-c3033697dae5%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB952093)
Install this update to resolve the issue in which Microsoft Windows Search Indexer stops working and closes.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=44&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d00d93681-ec09-46d7-8b56-84948cf6e809%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB952714)
This update configures the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program to improve the quality of software information that is sent to Microsoft.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=45&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3db91bf68a-2a49-40dc-a21f-a139dd980b0c%26displaylang%3den

Protecting Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data on Outlook Clients Running Windows XP or Windows Vista
This white paper describes how to use EFS and BitLocker to protect CRM data on clients running Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows XP.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=46&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d823fa114-5fb1-4fc2-9ea3-8282ff38964d%26displaylang%3den

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB950124)
This update provides an updated IR Set Top Box database for Media Center for Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=47&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dce9ad220-e874-40a0-8216-a5f159d86628%26displaylang%3den

SCAP Conversion Tool for DCM
The SCAP Conversion Tool for DCM converts Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) files into DCM Configuration Packs and indicates gaps in a log file that can result from the conversion process. Use the Configuration Packs in combination with the desired configuration management (DCM) feature in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to monitor compliance with the SCAP baseline.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=48&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d22e5b9a0-fa7b-4d43-bcea-7084ae6f40f5%26displaylang%3den

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Windows Vista Deployment Case Study
When the Danish Foreign Ministry selected Windows Vista® Enterprise as its new IT platform, the IT pros involved knew that deployment would present challenges—just as the deployment of other operating systems had in the past. This case study explores the problems encountered and the solutions created to ensure a successful deployment.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=49&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d53c5f76e-bc26-46c0-8658-5da0dc2f988a%26displaylang%3den

Events/Webcasts
TechNet event in association with Gardsys Systems PLC: Windows Server 2008 – What’s new and exciting
Event ID: 1032380555
03 July 2008 09:45 - 03 July 2008 12:30 GMT, London
Welcome Time: 09:15
2nd Floor Babbage House
Liverpool Innovation Park Edge Lane Liverpool L7 9NJ
United Kingdom
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032380555&Culture=en-GB

TechNet Event: Microsoft Virtualisation and Management Technologies
13 August 2008 09:30 - 13 August 2008 16:30 GMT, London
Welcome Time: 09:00
Cardinal Place
Auditorium 1&2
100 Victoria Place
London SW1E 5JL
United Kingdom
This event will take you through our latest management and Virtualisation technologies. We’ll start the day with a keynote explaining how to use System Center to reduce the impact your business has on the environment. In common with other TechNet UK events we’re going to demonstrate the interesting parts of the technology as much as possible. We will build a Windows Server 2008 cluster and discuss how to manage it. There’s been a great deal of interest in System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 – we’ll fire it up and show you what is possible. (Note: We are not experts in VMware hence we will discuss SCVMM’s capabilities and demonstrate using Hyper-v and Virtual Server). In the afternoon we’ll take a close look at Vista Enterprise Centralised Desktop (VECD) and Microsoft Desktop Optimisation technologies including application virtualisation together with advanced group policy capabilities. The final formal session of the day will focus on Terminal Services showing how to quickly publish new applications to employees whether they are on premise or elsewhere.
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032382072&Culture=en-GB

Deep Dive into Windows Server 2008 File Services (Level 300)
July 17, 2008, 9:30 AM Pacific Time
This webcast will provide an overview of the changes in Distributed File System, Volume Shadow Copy Service, and storage management in Windows Server 2008.
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032381104&EventCategory=4&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US

On-Demand Microsoft IT Webcasts for IT Managers
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=7281008

On-Demand Microsoft IT Webcasts for IT Pros
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=7281009

Live Webcasts:
Full list can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/events/default.mspx

Interactive Webcast Calendar
The interactive calendar will help you quickly find live webcasts that fit your schedule as well as on-demand webcasts to view at your convenience. You can choose your time zone and filter this list by audience, webcast series, product or topic, and presenter.
http://www.microsoft.com/events/webcasts/calendar/monthview.aspx

Monthly Archived Webcasts:
http://www.microsoft.com/events/webcasts/library/default.mspx

New KB's
Incoming messages may be rejected by the queue manager on the cluster after you configure the clustered instance of Message Queuing to use HTTP messaging in Windows Server 2008
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=941754

The "Delete" permission entry for owner or group is intentionally set to "Deny" on the discretionary access control list (DACL) when you examine the security settings of the NTFS folder from a Windows Server 2003 R2-based NFS server
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951571

Only the built-in domain administrator or the built-in local administrator can perform certain privileged operations such as creating sockets and opening disk devices on a computer that is running Subsystem for SUA in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953698

The optical disc drive is intermittently not displayed on a ThinkPad X300 computer that is running Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953834

Stop error message when a Windows Vista-based computer that has a USB device attached resumes from standby or from hibernation: "Stop 0x000000FE ( 00000008 , 00000006 , 00000001 , parameter4 )"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=949201

The default audio playback device in Windows Vista does not automatically shift to the next available audio playback device when you swap HDMI cables
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953500

Windows Installer 4.5 is available
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=942288

How to upgrade Windows Server 2003 R2 to Windows Server 2008 on a computer that includes a Baseboard Management Controller and a root-enumerated IPMI device
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953224

You experience a nonpaged pool memory leak when you unmap and then remap an iSCSI logical unit number to a Windows Server 2008-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952263

A Windows Server 2008-based computer that has a single-processor stops responding if an MPIO-connected device is repeatedly connected and then disconnected
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952779

The DeviceType registry entry value is truncated when the Microsoft Storport driver is installed on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953390

You cannot investigate a Stop error that occurs on an x64-based version of Windows Server 2008
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952610

You may be unable to install a program that tries to register extensions under the IQueryForm registry entry in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953582

Error message when you try to call the "InitializeSecurityContext (Kerberos)" function in Windows Server 2003: "Decrypt call failed with error code: -2146893040 (The message supplied for verification is out of sequence)"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952617

The WebClient service stop responding when you try to map a network drive to a WebDAV shared folder from a Windows Server 2003-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951851

Error message when you add a group as a member of another group from a different domain in Windows Server 2003 Active Directory: "Directory Service is too busy"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951323

Third-party vendors may be unable to achieve IPv6 Ready Logo Phase-2 certification in Windows Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=950092

In an Active Directory forest that is running a Windows Server 2008 schema, the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC snap-in may crash when you open the Properties dialog box for a user object from a Windows Server 2003 member server
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=946459

A memory leak occurs when you use the IFaxIncomingMessageIterator interface to query incoming fax messages on a fax server that is running Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951347

A program that runs under the NT Authority\System account does not recognize environment variable changes on a Windows Server 2003-based computer until you restart the computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951859

Error message when many users log on to a Windows Server 2003-based terminal server through RDP connections: "Winlogon has encountered a problem and needs to close"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953675

You may experience unpredictable results in Windows Server 2003 when you start the operating system from iSCSI
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953528

Windows XP may display incorrect CPU name and CPU speed information in applications that use WMI to recognize processor information
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952978

Error message on a computer that is running the Windows operating system: "Stop 0x00000077 KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=950415

Error message when you try to start a console-based application, such as Cmd.exe, on a Windows XP-based computer: "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000142)"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=950312

Text that is set to a size of 9 pt in the Simsun-18030 font is displayed incorrectly on a computer that is running Windows XP or Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948765

When you try to print a document to a PostScript printer in an application, the application exits unexpectedly, or you find that an invalid PDF file is created from the incorrect data in the PostScript file
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952909

Custom settings in the Oobeinfo.ini file are lost after you upgrade a computer to Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953651

An incorrect time stamp is displayed on a Windows XP Service Pack 3-based computer that uses the Jerusalem time zone
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953917

The Confirm Your Subscription Wizard displays an expiration date of 12/30/2200 when the subscription computer enters Reduced Functionality Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953849

You experience problems when you try to mount VHD files by using the Vhdmount.exe tool after you apply update 948515 in Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953482

Error message when you compile an SUA application on a Windows Server 2003 R2-based computer that has multiple CPUs: "Windows NT Exception (core dumped)"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=944250

Error message when you try to configure a disabled audio playback device in Windows Vista: "Windows host process (Rundll32) has stopped working"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953916

When an SUA process forks a child process on a Windows Vista-based computer, the child process is unexpectedly marked as a zombie process
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953603

How to troubleshoot USB device problems that may occur after a portable computer that is running Windows Vista resumes from sleep or from hibernation
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953367

A computer that is running an x86 version of Windows Vista or of Windows Server 2008 on an IDE/ATA disk does not generate a valid dump file when PAE mode is enabled
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953533

MS08-030: Vulnerability in Bluetooth stack could allow remote code execution
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951376

A June 2008 update is available for the Windows Vista Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952714

June 2008 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=950126

MS08-032: Critical security update of ActiveX kill bits
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=950760

FIX: An application cannot read stream data from an encrypted file on a Windows Server 2008-based computer or on a Windows Vista-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952696

Detection and deployment guidance for the June 10, 2008 security release
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953588

A dump file may not be generated on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista if the dump file and the paging file reside on the same volume
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953341

MS08-035: Vulnerability in Active Directory could allow denial of service
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953235

MS08-035: Description of the security update for Active Directory in Windows Server 2008, in Windows Server 2003, and in Windows 2000 Server (server-side): June 10, 2008
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=949014

The Terminal Services Configuration tool crashes when you use keyboard shortcuts to open the Properties dialog box on a Windows Server 2008-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953460

The Event Log service may stop responding because of a deadlock on a Windows Server 2008-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952664

MS08-034: Vulnerability in WINS could allow elevation of privilege
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948745

MS08-033: Vulnerabilities in DirectX could allow remote code execution
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951698

MS08-036: Vulnerabilities in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) could allow denial of service
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=950762

MS08-035: Description of the security update for Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP (client-side): June 10, 2008
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=949269

The MNS cluster service may not start after you install the update in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 921181 on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952886

You cannot move cluster resources back to the original node on a Windows Server 2003 cluster node that has UMPD driver from Unisys installed
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=950448

The ntdsutil.exe utility in Windows Server 2003 writes out too many links to .ldf files during an authoritative restore process
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951320

Stop error when Windows Server 2003-based server restarts unexpectedly: "Stop 0x00000050"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951880

The "clean all" command in the diskpart.exe utility does not delete all the data on a disk on a Windows Server 2003-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952630

A printer-driver upgrade operation fails on printer clients that are running Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP when multiple printer queues are upgraded at the same time
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952206

Error message when you run a Windows Media Services 9 Series-based application on a Windows Server 2003-based computer: "The process is terminated"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951310

Device Manager may not show any devices and Network Connections may not show any network connections after you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953979

Error message after you upgrade a computer that uses a processor other than an Intel processor to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or to Windows XP Service Pack 3: "STOP: 0x0000007E"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953356

On a Windows XP-based computer, an access violation occurs when you type a URL on the Internet Explorer 6 address bar to access a Web site that has an embedded Windows Media Player ActiveX control
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953166

Event ID 56013 with an error code of 80070005 is logged in Event Viewer when you change the password for Office Communications Server 2007 service accounts
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953112

Communicator Web Access briefly displays your status as "online" even though it is set to the "Appear Offline" status when you log on to Office communications Server 2005 SP1
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953115

When you try to copy files from a UNIX-based client to an NFS share on a Windows Server 2003 R2-based server, the copied files are truncated
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952875

A Windows Vista-based or Windows Server 2008-based computer needs at least the Read permission for Group Policy Objects in Active Directory Domain Services if the computer is configured for loopback processing
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953768

The logon screen may be clipped on a Windows Vista-based computer after you reset the screen font size to the "Larger scale (120 DPI)" setting, and then you restart the computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953826

A Windows Vista-based computer does not resume from hibernation (S4) or from standby (S3) if you run an application to set an RTC wake-up time
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953689

After a Windows Vista-based computer resumes from hibernation, the computer waits 30 seconds before it starts connecting to a new wireless network
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953270

When you run a WMI query against the CIM_DataFile class by using the "Run as administrator" option in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008, the query returns incomplete results
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=954061

The TCP/IP Registry Compatibility service may stop responding when a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 is under high stress
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952876

How to block the automatic delivery of Windows Search 4.0 to Windows Vista SP1-based computers that have the Automatic Updates feature enabled
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953959

A pop-up window that indicates that a duplicate file name has been selected may not appear as the foreground window when you install the HP System Management Homepage software in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=951946

Applications that perform KCD delegation may not finish the S4U process on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=949015

An application is unable to obtain an exclusive lock to a volume after the system runs for several hours in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista Service Pack 1
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952790

After you install Windows 2000 on a virtual machine that is running on a Windows Server 2008-based computer that uses Hyper-V technology, you can only create a maximum startup disk that is 127 GB
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=954281

Error message when you try to export a virtual machine on a Windows Server 2008-based computer that uses Hyper-V: "An error occurred while attempting to export the virtual machine"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=954280

A Windows Server 2008 system or a Windows Vista Service Pack 1 system cannot start after you increase or reduce the size of the boot volume on a GPT disk
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=954207

A "0x0000007E" Stop error occurs in Windows Server 2008 after you unmount and delete a persistent VSS snapshot
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953531

The Certificate Web Enrollment Pages in Windows Server 2008 or the updated Certificate Web Enrollment Pages in Windows Server 2003 do not support Windows Mobile devices
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953461

You receive a "STOP: 0x00000050" error message when you start a Windows Server 2003-based computer by using the iSCSI Boot Initiator
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952844

Error message when you try to enable the Volume Shadow Copy Service for a shared folder on a Windows Server 2003-based computer: "STOP: 0x0000007E"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=950141

You cannot connect to the Internet after you install Internet Explorer 7 on some Sony computers that run Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=954646

You cannot connect to an 802.1X wired network after you upgrade to Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953650

Some DHCP Options are not recognized on a Windows XP SP3-based client computer when the DHCP server offer includes option 43
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953761

Guest operating systems that are supported on a Hyper-V virtual machine host
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/954958/en-us