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stephen at melbpc.org.au
stephen at melbpc.org.au
Mon May 14 01:04:30 AEST 2007
Whilst on the topic of Microsoft, the initial Longhorn beta
is available. See <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770622>
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From: "Microsoft" <Microsoft at newsletters.microsoft.com>
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 5:05 PM
Subject: Longhorn "Beta 3" Touches Down
Friday 11th May, 2007
Longhorn "Beta 3" Touches Down
G'day folks,
In case you missed it Windows Server Codename "Longhorn" Beta 3 has been
made available for download and I have to say it's been a very popular
download. Beta 3 is a major milestone for us on the road to release and
this is the time to begin your evaluations. There are also many resources
available to help you with your evaluations. These include:
Longhorn TechCenter <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770666>
Reviewer's Guide <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770667>
Technical Overview Whitepaper <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770668>
Self-Paced E-Learning Clinics <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770669>
Events and Webcasts (RSS Feed)
<http://www.microsoft.com/communities/rss.aspx?&Title=Windows+Server+%
22Longhorn%22+Events+and+Webcasts&RssTitle=Windows+Server+%22Longhorn%
22+Events+and+Webcasts&CMTYSvcSource=MSCOMMedia&CMTYRawShape=list&Params=%
7eCMTYDataSvcParams%5e%0a++++++%7earg+Name%25>
Popular Downloads (RSS Feed)
<https://www.microsoft.com/communities/rss.aspx?&Title=Windows+Server+%
22Longhorn%22+Most+Popular+Downloads+&RssTitle=Windows+Server+%22Longhorn%
22+Most+Popular+Downloads+&CMTYSvcSource=MSCOMDownloads&CMTYRawShape=list&
Params=%7eCMTYDataSvcParams%5e%0a+++++>
TechNet Virtual Labs <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770670>
Also head over to TechTalk Blogs <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770671> and check out what some of our guest editors are saying
about Longhorn Server!
And finally Windows Live Hotmail <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770672> released this week and marks 2 years of beta testing and
the most significant update to our Web Mail service since 1996. Check out
the website <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770673> for details on how
to upgrade and about all the new features.
And don't forget to register for ReMix 07 <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770674> which is happening in Melbourne in June.
Jeffa <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770663>
Cheers, Jeffa
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Featured Articles
"You're in Control": Announcing the Worldwide Launch of Microsoft
Forefront and Microsoft System Center <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770617>
This is an important milestone in the delivery of a tightly integrated
security and IT management solution that will help business customers to
gain more control of their IT infrastructure and focus on driving
business success. See demonstrations and case studies, download the free
limited-time evaluation software and get technical guidance to help
deploy the products.
Make Your Mark on Mobility <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770618>
Turn "Doing Your Job" into "Making Your Mark" by bringing the value of
Windows Mobile 6 back to your organization. Attend Tech-Ed 2007 to learn
how the Windows Mobile platform can help increase worker productivity and
customer responsiveness, while extending your current infrastructure and
providing a familiar, flexible environment for messaging, line-of-
business applications, and development at a lower total cost of ownership.
Microsoft Releases Forefront Client Security to Manufacture
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770619>
Forefront Client Security simplifies administration through central
management and provides critical visibility into threats and
vulnerabilities to help IT administrators protect their businesses with
confidence and efficiency. Trial copies of the final version are now
available for download.
Windows Vista Beta 2, RC1, and RC2 Set to Expire
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770620>
On May 31, 2007, the pre-release versions of Windows Vista (Beta 2, RC1,
and RC2) will expire. If you are running one of these versions, learn how
to update your PC to prevent work disruption and loss of data.
New Windows Vista Hardware Assessment v2 Beta Program Opens
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770621>
The Beta Program for Windows Vista Hardware Assessment v2 is now open and
seeking participants. Windows Vista Hardware Assessment v1, a key
Solution Accelerator used in Windows Vista upgrade planning, is an
inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that uses one computer to
assess an organization's system network-wide for hardware and device
driver compatibility.
Windows Server Code Name "Longhorn" Beta 3 <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770622>
The next generation of the Windows Server operating system gives you more
control, greater flexibility, and increased protection for your server
infrastructure while reducing time and costs. And when you download or
order the beta software, you're automatically registered to access
valuable beta resources assembled in one convenient Beta Central location.
Office Project Professional 2007 and Office Project Server 2007
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770623>
Project Professional 2007 and Project Server 2007 are part of the
Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution, which is
an end-to-end collaborative project and portfolio environment. Register
to download the free 180-day trial software and you will receive
resources that address the challenges specific to each stage of
evaluation as you discover, assess, and deploy the software.
Forefront Client Security Trial Software <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770624>
Microsoft Forefront Client Security provides unified malware protection
for business desktops, laptops, and server operating systems that is
easier to manage and control. Register to download the free 120-day trial
software and you will receive resources that address the challenges
specific to each stage of evaluation as you discover, assess, and deploy
the software.
Get ready for MEDC ANZ 2007! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770625>
Just a reminder about MEDC ANZ 2007 - the Windows Mobile and Embedded
Developer Conference. This one-day event will be held on May 15, 2007, at
the Sheraton on the Park, Sydney. Register now <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770675>!
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Training
Sharepoint 2007 Bootcamps coming to your city! <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770626>
These fun yet intense four-day training bootcamps are designed for IT
Professionals and Developers needing effective skills transfer for the
new products and technologies delivered with the next version of
Microsoft Office 2007. You will have the opportunity for 'hands-on'
experience to Develop, Customise and Integrate solutions on the Office
2007 Platform.
Register NOW <http://www.ddls.com.au/VendCourseDet/MS+/5/DEEPDIVE.htm>
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Boot Camp
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Featured User Group
Brisbane Infrastructure Group <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770627>
Based in sunny Brisbane BIG is a community focused on Microsoft centric
technologies with the goal of empowering it's members to manage their
infrastructure more efficiently. The group is run by our Virtualization
MVP; Andrew Dugdell and they meet every month at the Microsoft Brisbane
office.
This month, we are running a special breakfast session on Infrastructure
Management with ITIL and the Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF).
Gary Roos, is a Senior Operations Consultant with Microsoft. He has
kindly agreed to come in early especially to present a session on
ITIL/MOF for us.
Microsoft has been actively involved with the ITIL community since 1999,
both by using ITIL content and by contributing to new, updated, and
expanded documentation. ITIL provides a broad spectrum of guidance
documents that cover IT service delivery, management, and support, as
well as elements of IT infrastructure, security, and application
management. ITIL promotes the practice of applying descriptive guidance
to achieve focused improvement in various areas of service management on
a continuing basis.
can find more on MOF on the Microsoft Website: www.microsoft.com/mof
<www.microsoft.com/mof>
There is no cost to attend. Please note the day and time change :)
Venue: Microsoft Level 9, 1 Eagle Street, Waterfront Place
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Downloads
System Center Virtual Machine Manager Beta 2 Is Now Available
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770628>
Virtual Machine Manager Beta 2 represents a major step forward in
providing IT administrators with a fully featured, easy-to-use, and
integrated suite of management tools to tackle even the most distributed
and complex virtualization migrations. Download Beta 2 and you will
automatically be enrolled in a weekly sweepstakes for an Xbox 360 system.
Download the Free ISA Server 2006 Virtual Hard Disk
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770629>
Use the power of virtual machines to evaluate ISA Server 2006, without
the need for dedicated servers or complex installations.
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Security for IT Pros
New Forefront Security TechCenters available now!
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770630>
Get the latest version of the Microsoft solution for client security,
read the Forefront Client Security Troubleshooting Guide, Access the
Forefront Technical Library and more at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/clientsecurity/default.mspx
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770676>
Forefront Security for Exchange Server TechCenter
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770631>
Forefront Security for Exchange Server includes multiple scan engines
from industry-leading security firms integrated in a single solution to
help businesses protect their Exchange messaging environments from
viruses, worms, and spam.
Forefront Security for SharePoint TechCenter <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770632>
Forefront Security for SharePoint helps businesses protect their Office
SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
environments against viruses, worms, spam, and inappropriate content.
SAS Extends SharePoint Collaboration Environment to Include an Extranet
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770633>
With the help of Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint, SAS
protects its extranet with up to five simultaneous engines and maintains
that protection without needing additional staff.
Vienna International Airport Keeps Its E-mail Flying Smoothly
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770634>
With Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server throughout the
enterprise, the airport expects the same high level of protection and
simplified management that it had with the Forefront Security predecessor
Microsoft Antigen.
Cable&Wireless Helps Its Customers Secure Their IT Environments
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770635>
After upgrading its managed services infrastructure to the new Microsoft
Forefront Security for Exchange Server, Cable&Wireless has a security
product that integrates well with its existing IT infrastructure as the
company migrates its managed services from Exchange Server 2003 to
Exchange Server 2007.
Perot Systems Safeguards Messaging Systems <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770636>
Microsoft Antigen for Exchange and Microsoft Antigen Spam Manager -- the
predecessors to Forefront Security for Exchange Server -- make it easier
for Perot Systems and its customers to block the approximately 8.5
million spam and virus-infected e-mails they receive each month.
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How-to-Articles
· How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows
Vista <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770637>
· How to troubleshoot a service that crashes in Windows XP
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770638>
· How to run a SQL Server 2005 Integration Services package as a SQL
Server Agent job step <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770639>
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Hotfixes
· FIX: A gradual increase in memory consumption for the
USERSTORE_TOKENPERM cache store occurs in SQL Server 2005
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770640>
· FIX: The Check Database Integrity task and the Execute T-SQL Statement
task in a maintenance plan may lose database context in certain
circumstances in SQL Server 2005 builds 3042 through 3053
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770641>
· FIX: Error message when you connect a scanner or a digital camera to a
computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2: "BAD_POOL_HEADER
STOP" <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770642>
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Knowledge Base Articles
· March 2007 Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770643>
· You receive an access violation when you try to install an update from
Windows Update after you apply hotfix package 916089
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770644>
· Applications that have earned the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo
or the "Works with Windows Vista" logo <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770645>
See a selection of new Knowledge Base articles <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770664> on the TechNet Web site. KB articles feature an Article
Translations box in the right column. You can select a language from the
drop-down list and read the article in the selected language.
Also available via RSS <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770665>
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Top ten blog links
· Full-Featured GPS Device <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770646>
· Tool Tip: XML Diff <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770647>
· End of Early Bird <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770648>
· TechEd Earlybird has sold out! <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770649>
· REMIX 07 Sessions <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770650>
· I'm a Big Fan of this Idea <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770651>
· Viridian loses Live Migration and Hot Add Hardware
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770652>
· Speedlinking - 11 May 2007 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770653>
· Remix Australia missing agenda content <http://go.microsoft.com/?
linkid=6770654>
· Roundup : Tweetr, FeedBlitz Twitter Direct to You, ThinkFree Docs,
fidg't, telepark.contact <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6770655>
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