You can now download Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7, which enable IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on remote computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 (and, for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003) from a remote computer that is running Windows 7. It includes support for remote management of computers that are running either the Server Core or full installation options of Windows Server 2008 R2, and for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008.

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Of the 35 anti-malware products tested in Virus Bulletin’s latest test, 23 products-- including Microsoft ForeFront Client Security--passed for detecting all of the 3,000 samples of malware while not detecting false positives. Twelve products failed the test. The products tested last month were anti-malware products for the 32-bit version of Windows Vista SP2 Business Edition. Here’s the list of products that passed the test:

·        AhnLab V3 Internet Security

·        Alwil avast! Professional

·        AVG Internet Security

·        Avira AntiVir Professional

·        CA eTrust ITM

·        eEye Blink Professional

·        ESET NOD32 Antivirus

·        Fortinet FortiClient

·        Frisk F-PROT antivirus

·        F-Secure Client Security

·        F-Secure PSB Workstation Security

·        G DATA AntiVirus 2010

·        Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009

·        Kingsoft Internet Security 2009 Advanced

·        McAfee Total Security

·        McAfee VirusScan Enterprise

·        Microsoft Forefront Client Security

·        MWTI eScan Internet Security Suite
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·        Norman Security Suite

·        Quick Heal AntiVirus Lite 2009

·        Sophos Anti-Virus

·        Trustport Antivirus 2009

And here are the products that failed:

·        Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Pro

·        CA Internet Security Suite

·        Filseclab Twister AntiTrojanVirus

·        Finport Simple Anti-Virus

·        K7 Total Security Desktop

·        Kingsoft Internet Security 2009 Standard

·        PC Tools AntiVirus 2009

·        PC Tools Internet Security 2009

·        PC Tools Spyware Doctor

·        Rising Internet Security 2009

·        Symantec Endpoint Protection

·        VirusBuster Professional

Virus Bulletin’s next test will be for anti-malware products for Windows Server 2008.

The operations team is happy to announce that Windows Server 2008 R2 eval bits are now available. The evaluation is good for 180 days and you’ll have a 10-day grace period once you install before you’ll be required to activate. That said, while this package requires activation, the key is built-in, so all you’ll need to do is click “Activate Now” and enjoy the software.

There are other options for trying out Windows Server 2008 R2. You can test drive it in a virtual environment which walks you through specific scenarios around running applications from anywhere, high availability, server management, and security and policy enforcement. And you can take part in a Windows Server 2008 Virtual Lab on TechNet

Full Windows Server 2008 R2 eval bits are also available today for both TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Just head over to your respective download pages, (TechNet and MSDN), enter your account credentials and the bits are yours for the downloading.

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Mitch

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Hey, if you’re a fan of the TechNet Script Center (and who isn’t), check out the new Script Gallery, which contains more than 4,000 scripts for Windows and Windows Server.  And now, for the first time, you can upload your own scripts directly to TechNet.

The new gallery also features a dedicated script search; easy filtering by category, product or scripting language; and sorting by date, activity, and more.

If you are new to scripting, check out the Getting Started page to learn more about how these scripts work and how to write your own scripts.

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Recently launched, the new MakeOfficeBetter.com site is the place to go if you’ve got a great idea for Microsoft Office. You can also vote on the ideas that others have submitted. Take a look. There are already plenty of ideas, displayed by Office product type, in order of voter preference.

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