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  • Microsoft Office 2010 Beta FAQ

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    About Microsoft Office 2010

    What are some of the major updates to the Microsoft Office 2010 suites from previous versions?

    What products are included in the Office 2010 suites?

    What are the Office Web Apps?

    Why should I use Office 2010?

    What is the Microsoft Office Backstage™ view?

    What is the Ribbon?

    Can I customize Office 2010 based on how I use the product?

    What does co-authoring mean in Office 2010?

    Will Office 2010 products be available in 64-bit versions?

    What other related products does Office 2010 work with?

    Microsoft Office 2010 Beta

    When will the Office 2010 Beta be available?

    What languages are available for Office 2010 Beta?

    What is the approximate download time?

    Does the Beta version of Office 2010 expire after certain time?

    What is a product key and how do I retrieve it if I lose it?

    What happens to my Office Beta applications after the final release?

    What happens to my current version of Microsoft Office when I download the Office 2010 Beta?

    How do I Download?

    What if the download stops or is interrupted before it is complete?

    What is activation and how do I get started?

    What is Click to Run?

    My beta download file size is only 3MB? Is the Office 2010 Beta file size that small?

    Does Click to Run install software on my machine?

    Can previous versions of Microsoft Office co-exist with the Office 2010 Beta?

    How do I uninstall Office 2010 Beta?

    Why didn’t I have to enter my Product Key when I installed the Office 2010 Beta?

    What should I do if I lose my internet connection while I am downloading the Microsoft Office 2010 Beta?

    Why does Microsoft PowerPoint launch once I download the Office 14 Beta?

     

    Microsoft Office 2010 System Requirements & Compatibility

    Are there special system requirements for running Office 2010?

    Which browsers are supported for the new Office Web Apps?

    Can I open previous versions of Microsoft Office files in Office 2010?

    Can I open Office 2010 files using previous versions of Microsoft Office?

     

    Using Microsoft Office 2010 Beta

    Are there Office 2010 resources and trainings available from Microsoft?

    Can I access my files when I am away from my primary computer?

    How do I access Office 2010 files from the browser?

    How do I access Office 2010 from my phone?

    Does Office 2010 have add-ins?

     

    Buying Microsoft Office 2010

    When will Office 2010 be available for purchase?

    How much will Office 2010 cost?

    Is there a Macintosh version of Office 2010?

    Are Office Web Apps free? What are the different ways people can get them?

     

    For answers visit http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/en/faqs/default.aspx

  • Download Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Trial Version with Service pack 2 included

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    This is the x86 version of SharePoint Server 2007 Trial for Standard and Enterprise editions. The download on this page has been updated to include Service Pack 2.
    Note: In order to install Sharepoint Server 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2, you must use this download. Previously available trial versions will not install.  MOSS-Logo
    Standard edition functionality includes:

    • Collaboration 
    • Enterprise Content Management
    • Workflow
    • My Sites
    • Profiles and Personalization
    • Enterprise Search
    Enterprise edition functionality includes:
    • Business Data Catalog
    • Excel Services
    • Report Center
    • InfoPath Forms Services
    • KPI and Filter Web Parts

    The trial period is 180 days. You can convert to a licensed installation at any time during the trial or after the trial has expired by entering the appropriate product key.

    System Requirements
    • Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition (32-Bit x86); Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (32-Bit x86); Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (32-bit x86); Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86); Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86); Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86); Windows Server 2003, Web Edition; Windows Server 2008 Datacenter; Windows Server 2008 Enterprise; Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter; Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise; Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard; Windows Server 2008 Standard
    • The following is also required:
      • Microsoft .Net Framework 3.0.

    Instructions

    To install this download:
    Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Standard: XJMKW-8T7PR-76XT6-RTC8G-VVWCQ
    Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Enterprise: F2JBW-4PDJC-HKXTJ-YCKRP-T2J9D

    1. Download the file by clicking the Download button and save the file to your hard disk.
    2. Refer to the following documentation for installation guidance:
    3. Complete the installation by following the documentation.
    To remove this download:
    1. On the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Control Panel.
    2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
    3. In the list of currently installed programs, select Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Trial Version (x86) and then click Remove or Add/Remove. If a dialog box appears, follow the instructions to remove the program.
    4. Click Yes or OK to confirm that you want to remove the program.

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  • Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) 2010 Evaluation Version

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    Forefront UAG provides secure remote access to corporate resources from a diverse range of managed and unmanaged client endpoints. The Forefront UAG Evaluation Version provided in this download is appropriate for IT professionals who want to deploy and evaluate Forefront UAG in a corporate environment. image

    Note the following when deploying this Evaluation Version:
    • Except for the limited trial period, functionality of the Evaluation Version is the same as the full version
    • Forefront UAG updates and fixes can be installed on the Evaluation Version
    • To verify whether you are using an evaluation version of Forefront UAG, click About Forefront UAG in the Help menu of the Forefront UAG Management console, and verify whether the word Evaluation appears in the version information.
    • The trial period for the evaluation version is approximately 120 days. To check how much time remains until the Evaluation Version expires, run the Uagver.exe command line tool. This tool is provided in the evaluation .iso, and is located in the root installation folder.
    • The Evaluation Version is installed in the same manner as the full version. For more information, see the Installation and migration guide (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee428841.aspx) in the TechNet library.
    For more information about Forefront UAG, do the following:
    • To read the Forefront UAG documentation, visit the Forefront UAG TechCenter library (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd861463.aspx)
    • To read about up-to-date issues, visit the Forefront UAG Product Team blog (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=156512)
    • For support issues, visit the Forefront UAG forum (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=156513)

    Quick Details
    File Name:
    UAG2010_ENU_EVAL.ISO
    Version: 4.0.1101.000
    Date Published: 12/17/2009
    Language: English
    Download Size: 1255.4 MB

    System Requirements

    Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008 R2

    Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit Standard Edition
    Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit Enterprise Edition
    Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit DataCenter Edition
    • A computer with a 64-bit processor
    • Minimum 4 gigabytes (GB) of memory
    • 2.5 GB of available hard disk space (in addition to Windows requirements)
    • Two network adapters.

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  • Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2.1

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    This Solution Accelerator provides automated tools and guidance that IT professionals can use to update offline virtual Solution Acceleratorsmachines efficiently and without exposing them to security risks.

    The Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2.1 helps organizations maintain virtual machines that are stored offline in a Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager library. While stored, virtual machines do not receive operating system updates. The tool provides a way to keep offline virtual machines up-to-date so that bringing a virtual machine online does not introduce vulnerabilities into the organization’s IT infrastructure.
    The Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool combines the Windows Workflow programming model with the Windows PowerShell™ interface to bring groups of virtual machines online just long enough for them to receive updates from either System Center Configuration Manager 2007 or Windows Server Update Services. As soon as the virtual machines are up-to-date, the tool returns them to the offline state in the Virtual Machine Manager library.SCVMM R2
    This Solution Accelerator includes the following components:

    • Brief Overview. Available online only on Microsoft TechNet. Summary for business and technical managers that briefly explains how this Solution Accelerator can fit into an organization’s IT infrastructure management strategy.
    • OfflineVMServicing_x64 and OfflineVMServicing_x86. Setup files for the tool, for 64 bit and 32 bit versions of Windows with Microsoft® System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2008 or 2008 R2.
    • Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool Getting Started Guide. Provides information about how the tool works, explains prerequisites for the tool, and describes how to install and configure the tool.
    • Offline_VM_Servicing_Tool_2.1_Release_Notes.rtf. Notes provide information about this release, describe known issues in the tool, and include feedback instructions.
    • Offline_Virtual_Machine_Servicing_Tool_Help. Help file for the tool. Provides instructions for using the tool.
    Instructions
    1. Click the Download button at the top of the page to start the download.
    2. Uninstall any previous installation of the Office Virtual Machine Servicing Tool before proceeding with the installation instructions below.
    3. Do one of the following:
      • To start the .zip file extraction immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location. Then extract the files to your preferred location on your computer. Note Release Notes and Getting Started Guide are available in the .zip package outside the .msi files for optional viewing before tool installation.
      • To save the download to your preferred location on your computer for .zip file extraction at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.
    4. To install the .msi package (OfflineVMServicing_X86.msi or OfflineVMServicing_X64.msi)
      1. Navigate to where you extracted the .zip file content on your hard drive.
      2. Double-click the .msi file you want to install.
      3. Accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.
      4. Follow the steps in the installation process to complete the installation.
      5. Find the installed files in C:\Program Files on your computer in the folder Microsoft Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.
    Additional Information

    Solution Accelerators are free, scenario-based guides and automations designed to help IT Professionals who are proactively planning, deploying, and operating IT systems using Microsoft products and technologies. Solution Accelerator scenarios focus on security and compliance, management and infrastructure, and communication and collaboration.
    Get the Solution Accelerator Notifications Newsletter
    Subscribe to the Solution Accelerator Notifications newsletter so that you can stay informed about new Solution Accelerator releases and updates. The newsletter covers such areas of interest as

    • Communication & Collaboration
    • Security, Data Protection, & Recovery
    • Deployment
    • Operations & Management

    You may also receive invitations to participate in accelerator development via beta programs and customer surveys. Solution Accelerator Notifications is currently available in English only.
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