News

Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 3.0 – Now in Beta Release!

Keep your virtualized environment more secure and compliant – while saving time and money.

https://connect.microsoft.com/continue.aspx?pageType=2&regType=2&cru=%2fInvitationUse.aspx%3fProgramID%3d2192%26InvitationID%3d%2520VMST-WHDG-FQ6G%26SiteID%3d14&cu=%2f

Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide for Dynamic Data Center

Delivering dynamically scalable IT resources can provide dramatic benefits to nearly all aspects of your organization’s IT environment. The design process in the Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide for Dynamic Data Center allows your organization to strategically plan a Dynamic Data Center infrastructure that is designed for ease of manageability.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/systemcenter/essentials/ff452469.aspx

Configuration Manager & SMS

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 - Configuration Manager

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

The Operations Manager Support Team Blog

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

Other

Steve Rachui's Manageability blog - ConfigMgr/OpsMgr

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

System Center WebLog by Russ Slaten

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

System Center Virtual Machine Manager

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

The App-V Blog

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

The Out of Band Management Support Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/oob/

Downloads

Cumulative Update 2 for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=61714687-668a-46e4-b127-ad8519594351

Events/Webcasts

System Center – General

TechNet Webcast: Planning and Deploying Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Management Technologies (Level 300)

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

In this webcast, we drill down into the architecture of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and determine what key questions need to be asked and answered around required components, networking, capacity, and end-user experience. We also discuss how this can also fit within a Remote Desktop Services deployment.

Presenter: Michael Kleef, Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032447901

Configuration Manager & SMS

TechNet Webcast: System Center Configuration Manager v.Next Overview (Level 300)

Wednesday, June 02, 2010 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

The next release of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager is coming. For more than a decade, Microsoft Systems Management Server and Configuration Manager have been used by thousands of customers and partners to deliver classic management capabilities to clients and servers. As we enter a new generation of IT technology, the System Center flagship product is evolving. In this webcast, we present the Microsoft vision for user-centric client management, and we demonstrate the changes since Configuration Manager 2007 using a functioning product to showcase some of these major improvements. This session promises to be very interesting, so you know you can't miss it.
Presenter: Jeff Wettlaufer, Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032453445

Service Manager

TechNet Webcast: Service Manager 2010: Automate and Simplify Compliance and Risk Management (Level 200)

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Regulatory compliance and risk management are costly and complex, and these efforts are typically managed through manual and disconnected processes within an organization. Organizations must work diligently to drive efficiency and increase confidence in meeting their compliance requirements for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), and hundreds of other standards and regulations.   In this webcast, we demonstrate how Microsoft System Center Service Manager 2010 can help you automate and simplify the process and activities related to compliance and risk management. During the last portion of the webcast, we have a panel discussion where you can ask experts more about compliance, risk management, and Microsoft solutions that help you address both.
Presenter: Clare Henry, Principal Product Manager – System Center Service Manager, Microsoft Corporation

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032453165

TechNet Webcast: First Look at Service Manager 2010: Using Service Manager to Drive IO Maturity (Level 200)

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Assessing Your Organization’s Maturity Level to Facilitate Service Manager Deployment Planning
This session will explain how Microsoft can assess the maturity of our customers prior to a Service Manager implementation. It is important to ensure a certain maturity level if the customers are to achieve value from Service Manager. The assessment will look at both process, tools and organizational readiness. From the technical point of view, Microsoft will assess the readiness of Operations Manager, Configuration Manager, and Active Directory.
From the process point of view we will assess:  (1) Incident, (2) Problem, (3) Change and (4) Configuration Management.  From an organizational point of view, roles and responsibilities will be addressed. Speakers will also discuss remediation for low maturity levels, and how we as Microsoft can address these issues prior to implementation.
Presenter: Anders Ravnholt, System Center Consultant, Microsoft Corporation

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032450481

On Demand 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

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42555

Microsoft System Center Overview On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42366

New KB's

Operations Manager & MOM

Sys Center Operation Mgr 2007 EN: How to use diagnostic tracing in System Center Operations Manager 2007 and in System Center Essentials (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942864/EN-US

Sys Center Operation Mgr 2007 EN: Microsoft Advisory Services Engagement Scenario - Monitoring agents in an untrusted domain or workgroup using Operations Manager 2007 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982910/EN-US

Other

Sys Center DataProtect Mgr 07 EN: After you use System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 to back up a SharePoint site, file recovery operations fail (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949783/EN-US

Sys Center DataProtect Mgr 07 EN: Microsoft Advisory Services Engagement Scenario - Installing System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (Updated)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982906/EN-US

News

Opalis Integration Server 6.2.2 SP1 Now Available
Following a successful MMS event a few weeks ago, where we demonstrated the process automation and integration capabilities of Opalis, we are pleased to announce the availability of Opalis Integration server 6.2.2 Service Pack 1 (SP1).  This latest service pack demonstrates our commitment to maintaining and delivering cross platform and cross vendor tool integration and includes an enhanced Integration Pack for Unix, improvements to ease of use with out of the box best practices, and a comprehensive library of pre-built workflows that plug into Opalis Integration Server 6.2.2 SP1.

http://blogs.technet.com/b/systemcenter/archive/2010/05/18/opalis-integration-server-6-2-2-sp1-now-available.aspx

Citrix Connector for System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Release

Citrix XenApp 6 introduces integration with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 giving organizations a single, integrated view and management of all applications across the enterprise including on-demand apps by XenApp. The Citrix XenApp Connector leverages the Configuration Manager console to deploy and publish applications and updates to XenApp servers with zero disruption to users and extends the reach of Configuration Manager applications to a broader set of users, devices and access scenarios. 

More information, including links to a demo, whitepaper and other marketing materials can be found at the Citrix XenApp Website.

Service Manager 2010 Dashboard – Now Available

The Service Manager Dashboard gives IT Managers a consolidated, near-real-time view of key IT Service Management processes—like incident and problem resolution, change control, and configuration management.  Using the Dashboard’s built-in charts, gauges, and tables, customers can track any Service Manager dataset, even without access to the Service Manager console application.   The Dashboard can be installed in minutes, and it’s easy to customize to meet the unique needs of each organization.

The Dashboard is now available!  Click here to learn more.

Configuration Manager & SMS

Steve Rachui’s Manageability blog – ConfigMgr/OpsMgr

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

System Center WebLog by Russ Slaten

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

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 - Configuration Manager

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

The Operations Manager Support Team Blog

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

Other

System Center Virtual Machine Manager

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

The App-V Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/b/appv/

The Out of Band Management Support Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/oob/

Downloads

OpsMgr Management Packs

Windows Server AppFabric Management Pack

The Windows Server AppFabric Management Pack discovers and comprehensively monitors the system components of the AppFabric. Primarily using the event log, the MP will monitor the health of the Event Collection Service, the Workflow Management Service, the Caching Service, and the system databases. The MP will also provide basic monitoring of the WCF and WF services that the AppFabric manages.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7e870c9a-0b5b-4cca-8d8c-42a66b8c9741

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

BizTalk Server 2010 Beta

BizTalk Server 2010 Beta is an integration server that provides connectivity, Business Process Management (BPM), and SOA/ESB capabilities. It also includes Business to Business (B2B) integration capabilities, Adapters, Accelerators, and an RFID platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=0f852e77-f792-4784-b2d4-95113d40db64

Events/Webcasts

System Center – General

TechNet Webcast: Planning and Deploying Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Management Technologies (Level 300)

Tuesday, July 06, 2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

In this webcast, we drill down into the architecture of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and determine what key questions need to be asked and answered around required components, networking, capacity, and end-user experience. We also discuss how this can also fit within a Remote Desktop Services deployment

Presenter: Michael Kleef, Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032447901

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

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42555

Microsoft System Center Overview On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42366

News

SQL 2008 R2

SYSPREP in SQL Server 2008 R2

http://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2010/06/15/sysprep-in-sql-server-2008-r2.aspx

SQL Server 2008 R2 Offers Enhancements, New Management Capabilities

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Infrastructure/SQL-Server-2008-R2-Offers-Enhancements-New-Management-Capabilities-518969/

With the late April release of its SQL Server 2008 R2, Microsoft has extended its popular database server product with core platform enhancements, new management capabilities and a raft of features focused on enabling self-service business intelligence scenarios.

Seven Reasons To Care About SQL Server 2008 R2

http://news.yahoo.com/s/infoworld/20100609/tc_infoworld/126631

"With Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, Microsoft begins to fully realize its vision of SQL Server as an information platform and not "just" a database."

Other

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

Downloads

SQL 2008

BizTalk Server 2010 Beta

BizTalk Server 2010 Beta is an integration server that provides connectivity, Business Process Management (BPM), and SOA/ESB capabilities. It also includes Business to Business (B2B) integration capabilities, Adapters, Accelerators, and an RFID platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=0f852e77-f792-4784-b2d4-95113d40db64

Microsoft SQL Server Protocol Documentation

The Microsoft SQL Server protocol documentation provides technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols that are implemented and used in Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=91ef5106-944a-41e1-b3a0-5bd3f2356f32

SQL 2008 R2

SQL Server 2008 R2 Best Practices Analyzer

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0fd439d7-4bff-4df7-a52f-9a1be8725591

Events/Webcasts

TechNet Webcast: SQL Server 2008 R2: Upgrading SQL Server Business Intelligence Components (Level 300)

Thursday, July 15, 2010 8:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Unless you are dealing with a totally new Microsoft SQL Server installation, the upgrade process is clearly an important part of the installation story. In this webcast, we explain what you need to consider when upgrading to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 with a focus on the business intelligence components, Reporting Services and Integration Services. Topics we cover include:

Using automated tools and using manual processes for the upgrade.

Upgrading Reporting Services to SQL Server 2008 R2 and moving report servers.

Moving legacy SQL Server ETL packages.

Automating much of the upgrade with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages.

Upgrading from the earlier Data Transformation Services (DTS).

Verifying upgrade attempts.

Presenter: Andrew Fryer, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation

View other sessions from SQL Server 2008: Access Your Data Any Place, Any Time

If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032455446&culture=en-US

New KB's

2005

SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 Cumulative Update 10 Released

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983329.

2008 R2

Cumulative Update package 2 for SQL Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2072493/en-us

News

Antigen & Forefront

http://blogs.technet.com/forefront

http://blogs.technet.com/fssnerds

Exchange

You Had Me At EHLO...

http://msexchangeteam.com/default.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/msukucc

Hosted Messaging Collaboration

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

http://communicationsserverteam.com/

http://communicationsserverteam.com

Office Communicator Team Blog

http://communicatorteam.com

Outlook

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

Other

Next Hop Technical Resources - Office Communications Server | TechNet

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ocs/ee465814.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/themasterblog

Documents

Antigen & Forefront

Exchange

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

Hosted Messaging Collaboration

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

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

Outlook

Other

Downloads

Antigen & Forefront

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/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=b3c592b4-e78f-4d2c-860b-a001b9e6d26c

Microsoft® Forefront™ Client Security Best Practices Analyzer

Best Practices Analyzer for FCS v1.0

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=0cefac3f-91ed-40c3-a684-603f149a4e32

Exchange

Exchange Server 2010 SP1 Beta UM Language Packs

These downloads contain pre-recorded prompts, grammar files, text to speech data, Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) files, and Voice Mail Preview capabilities for a specific language that is supported by Exchange 2010 SP1 Beta Unified Messaging. Warning: This UM language pack must only be installed as an add-in to Exchange Server 2010 SP1 Beta Unified Messaging.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=ee7d3f0e-81bd-46ce-8f23-a38199e2c6ee

Exchange Load Generator 2010 (64 bit)

Exchange Load Generator is a simulation tool to measure the impact of MAPI, OWA, ActiveSync, IMAP, POP and SMTP clients on Exchange servers.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=cf464be7-7e52-48cd-b852-ccfc915b29ef

Exchange Load Generator 2010 (32 bit)

Exchange Load Generator is a simulation tool to measure the impact of MAPI, OWA, ActiveSync, IMAP, POP and SMTP clients on Exchange servers.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=1aaa3f65-bab0-42e6-861b-a25adf258ef3

Microsoft Exchange Server Jetstress 2010 (64 bit)

Simulate disk I/O load on a test server running Exchange to verify the performance and stability of your disk subsystem before putting your server into a production environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=13267027-8120-48ed-931b-29eb0aa52aa6

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP3 Unified Messaging Language Packs

This download contains pre-recorded prompts and text to speech data for languages supported by Exchange unified messaging.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=40a17a5f-7ff1-4475-99c9-96479c4ebd9f

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP3 Unified Messaging Language Packs

This download contains pre-recorded prompts and text to speech data for languages supported by Exchange unified messaging.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=bea907c6-bc6c-4124-b639-a2aa13ed64cf

Exchange Server 2007 - Management Tools (32-Bit)

Exchange Server 2007 is a native 64-bit application that includes 64-bit management tools. You can use the management tools to administer your Exchange Server environment remotely. If the remote computer is running a 32-bit operating system, you will need to download the 32-bit management tools.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=6be38633-7248-4532-929b-76e9c677e802

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

Microsoft Exchange Online Standard

Microsoft® Exchange Online is a hosted enterprise messaging solution based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Exchange Online services include advanced e-mail features as well as calendaring, contact, and task management capabilities. This white paper describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of Exchange Online.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=6bef06c7-3ae6-40a7-a78e-eea670b4f605

Microsoft Office SharePoint Online Standard

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

Outlook

Microsoft Office Outlook Tool: Time Zone Data Update Tool for Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 64-bit

This tool adjusts Microsoft Office Outlook calendar items when there has been a change in time zone definitions (saved in Microsoft Windows) or if the user is making a permanent move to another time zone.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=4bf28882-789e-4a66-a56f-a3c3ef23e5a7

Events/Webcasts

ICS Solutions presents Start your Cloud journey with Microsoft online - 2 Hour Interactive Workshop

Wednesday 14 July 2010 10:00 - 14 July 2010 13:00 GMT, London

Welcome Time: 09:30

ICS Solutions Ltd

.NET Solutions Campus

Skippetts House Skippetts Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3HP

United Kingdom

14 July 2010 10:00 - 14 July 2010 13:00 GMT, London

Welcome Time: 09:30

ICS Solutions Ltd

.NET Solutions Campus

Skippetts House Skippetts Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3HP

United Kingdom

Product(s): Microsoft Business Productivity Online Standard Suite, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office Live Meeting and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server.

Audience(s): Academic, IT Decision Maker, IT Implementer, Non-Tech Influencing BDM and Tech Influencing BDM.

Event Overview

Please book at http://www.ics.net/microsoft-online-services-seminars.aspx

email events@ics.net

or call (01256) 403800 and speak to our events team to book.

Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) delivers hosted communication and collaboration tools designed to give your business streamlined communications with high availability, comprehensive security and simplified IT management.

At these free interactive workshops you will hear speakers from ICS Solutions demonstrate the business benefits of BPOS for your organisation; discussing the overwhelming cost savings, increased productivity, and security assurance that Microsoft BPOS provides.

These new interactive workshops will ensure you have a clear understanding of the BPOS and Cloud Computing revolution. The workshop is a starting point to offering guidance and support to progress your experience within BPOS. By attending the interactive workshop, you will be guided through each component of the Microsoft BPOS Platform and led towards implementation where you gain first-hand insight into its business value.

Positioned as small and interactive events, the workshops are 2 hour sessions which include:

Introduction to Microsoft and ICS Solutions Cloud investments

Why wouldn't you move from the fog to the Cloud?

Dispelling the myths and risks around Cloud computing

Real world scenarios for Cloud Computing and associated costs

Live demonstrations for each BPOS component

How to quickly move from a free Trial to a functional Cloud Platform - ICS Solutions Quickstart

ICS Solutions’ reputation as ‘The Microsoft Gurus’ has evolved over more than 12 years of working exclusively in the application of Microsoft technologies. ICS is one of the most highly accredited Microsoft Gold Partners in the UK, providing Information Worker, SOA and Business Process and Custom Development Solutions.

ICS has proven capability in almost every Microsoft technology area, plus a long history of successful project delivery on major Microsoft products such as SharePoint, BizTalk, .Net, Azure and BPOS development.

ICS collaborative client and partner services including business and technology consultancy, solution development, project management and implementation, solution support, managed and outsourced services.

ICS Solutions has deployed Microsoft based solutions with a high client ROI across sectors including finance, retail, services, energy, chemical and pharmaceutical, manufacturing and construction, technology, legal, communications, public sector and not for profit. Our major projects include work for clients such as Zurich, Clarks and HMV.

Our DreamTeam agile resourcing service provides a rapid and cost effective supplement for client and partner development and infrastructure project teams from a pool of over 1,000 Microsoft experts. The DreamTeam pool includes highly skilled Microsoft developers, technical architects, infrastructure specialists and business consultants.

ICS Solutions presents Start your Cloud journey with Microsoft online - 2 Hour Interactive Workshop

Thursday 29 July 2010 14:00 - 29 July 2010 17:00 GMT, London

Welcome Time: 09:30

ICS Solutions Ltd

.NET Solutions Campus

Skippetts House Skippetts Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3HP

United Kingdom

29 July 2010 14:00 - 29 July 2010 17:00 GMT, London

Welcome Time: 13:30

ICS Solutions Ltd

.NET Solutions Campus

Skippetts House Skippetts Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3HP

United Kingdom

Product(s): Microsoft Business Productivity Online Standard Suite, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office Live Meeting and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server.

Audience(s): Academic, IT Decision Maker, IT Implementer, Non-Tech Influencing BDM and Tech Influencing BDM.

Event Overview

Please book at http://www.ics.net/microsoft-online-services-seminars.aspx

email events@ics.net

or call (01256) 403800 and speak to our events team to book.

Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) delivers hosted communication and collaboration tools designed to give your business streamlined communications with high availability, comprehensive security and simplified IT management.

At these free interactive workshops you will hear speakers from ICS Solutions demonstrate the business benefits of BPOS for your organisation; discussing the overwhelming cost savings, increased productivity, and security assurance that Microsoft BPOS provides.

These new interactive workshops will ensure you have a clear understanding of the BPOS and Cloud Computing revolution. The workshop is a starting point to offering guidance and support to progress your experience within BPOS. By attending the interactive workshop, you will be guided through each component of the Microsoft BPOS Platform and led towards implementation where you gain first-hand insight into its business value.

Positioned as small and interactive events, the workshops are 2 hour sessions which include:

Introduction to Microsoft and ICS Solutions Cloud investments

Why wouldn't you move from the fog to the Cloud?

Dispelling the myths and risks around Cloud computing

Real world scenarios for Cloud Computing and associated costs

Live demonstrations for each BPOS component

How to quickly move from a free Trial to a functional Cloud Platform - ICS Solutions Quickstart

ICS Solutions’ reputation as ‘The Microsoft Gurus’ has evolved over more than 12 years of working exclusively in the application of Microsoft technologies. ICS is one of the most highly accredited Microsoft Gold Partners in the UK, providing Information Worker, SOA and Business Process and Custom Development Solutions.

ICS has proven capability in almost every Microsoft technology area, plus a long history of successful project delivery on major Microsoft products such as SharePoint, BizTalk, .Net, Azure and BPOS development.

ICS collaborative client and partner services including business and technology consultancy, solution development, project management and implementation, solution support, managed and outsourced services.

ICS Solutions has deployed Microsoft based solutions with a high client ROI across sectors including finance, retail, services, energy, chemical and pharmaceutical, manufacturing and construction, technology, legal, communications, public sector and not for profit. Our major projects include work for clients such as Zurich, Clarks and HMV.

Our DreamTeam agile resourcing service provides a rapid and cost effective supplement for client and partner development and infrastructure project teams from a pool of over 1,000 Microsoft experts. The DreamTeam pool includes highly skilled Microsoft developers, technical architects, infrastructure specialists and business consultants.

News

Windows 7 XP Mode now supports PCs without virtualisation-enabled processors

Windows XP Mode helps ease operating system migrations by allowing you to run many Windows XP productivity applications on Windows 7. The virtualisation-enabled processor requirement for Windows XP Mode on Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate has now been removed meaning you no longer require a PC with the Intel Virtualisation Technology (Intel VT) or the AMD-V chipset to run XP mode.

http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=13418930&s1=0fff8a30-7b25-67dc-c0b4-0bda456fd9b4

PoC Jumpstart

The PoC Jumpstart provides resources to deploy a desktop PoC with Windows 7, Office 2010, Internet Explorer 8, and Application Virtualization with Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack technology.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=26301cd1-cc72-4dd8-819e-12ef48322743

Windows Virtualization Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/virtualization

The World Simplified is a Virtual World

http://blogs.technet.com/virtualworld

The App-V Product Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/appv

The Official MDOP Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/mdop

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

Ntdebugging Blog

http://blogs.msdn.com/ntdebugging

The Hot Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/hot

Downloads

Microsoft Application Request Routing Version 2 for IIS 7 (x86)

Microsoft Application Request Routing (ARR) for IIS7 is a proxy based routing module that forwards HTTP requests to application servers based on HTTP headers and server variables, and load balance algorithms. ARR Version 2 adds support for disk based cache.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=85fc3a02-5b38-4271-b590-ad91bb9a446b

Microsoft Office File Formats Documentation

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

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=33071438-110d-4845-9430-92775eacbee7

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

MED-V Architecture Guide v1 SP1

MED-V enables deployment and management of Microsoft virtual PC Windows desktops

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ae87a1a7-1172-4c50-bd1a-96f15c8e8a45

MED-V Trial Guide

This Trial Guide provides instructions for the installation and configuration of a Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) environment

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=3f5fc11f-b6ed-4221-a64b-dae6b1989d28

Architecting the Virtual Application Infrastructure at Microsoft

Microsoft IT is evaluating Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 (App-V) as a method to lower application management life cycle costs and to enhance the end user experience.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c130c978-8cf2-4615-9da8-f1577195de80

Deploying Application Virtualization (App-v 4.6) at Microsoft

Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) version 4.6 and Microsoft Application Virtualization are helping to address these issues and provide a more efficient solution for managing the application life cycle.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d1bfcb8d-cd67-450e-8411-7151a01578cb

Microsoft Network Monitor 3.4

Tool to allow capturing and protocol analysis of network traffic.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=983b941d-06cb-4658-b7f6-3088333d062f

RD Virtualization Host Capacity Planning in Windows Server 2008 R2

This white paper is intended as a guide for capacity planning of RD Virtualization Host in Windows Server 2008 R2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=bd24503e-b8b7-4b5b-9a86-af03ac5332c8

Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.6 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7®, Windows Vista®, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer® in your environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=24da89e9-b581-47b0-b45e-492dd6da2971

Events/Webcasts

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

Desktop Virtualization Hour

Take a technical deep dive with resources, tools, and expert guidance for your Windows client infrastructure.What is the best migration path to Windows 7? What’s the best desktop management strategy for your company? Which virtualization solutions can save you time and money? Join us in this virtual event and learn how Microsoft can help you discover choices, preserve & extend your existing investments. Learn how Microsoft’s virtualization vision and technologies can help you.

http://www.desktopvirtualizationhour.com/

Business Insights Webcast: Simplifying Desktop Management with the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (Level 100)

Enterprise IT infrastructures are becoming increasingly complex to manage. The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is a dynamic desktop solution that is available as a subscription for Software Assurance customers. The solution suite enhances application deployment and compatibility, increases IT staff responsiveness and end user uptime, and helps reduce the total cost of ownership of desktop software and IT management. Attend this webcast to learn more. Presenter: Niamh Coleman, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation View other sessions from Grow Your Business With Microsoft If you have questions or feedback, contact us. In addition to Business Insights webcasts, Microsoft offers a complimentary e-newsletter with real-world examples of how to align IT with your business strategy. You get tips and techniques on using Microsoft technologies and straight talk about solutions that work for mid-sized businesses. If you would like to receive the Business Insights newsletter, click here. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab. Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net ...

7/29/2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/29/2010 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: Tech Influencing BDM

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453284&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Disaster Recovery for Hyper-V with the New Citrix StorageLink Site Recovery (Level 200)

Disaster recovery is one of the top initiatives for customers who are virtualizing. But traditional disaster recovery is complex, expensive, and operationally intensive. Citrix has added new features to its StorageLink Site Recovery solution, included with Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V, that surpass the capabilities of VMware at a fraction of the cost. In this Webcast, we explain how Site Recovery works and detail the new features. Learn how Citrix StorageLink Site Recovery workflow integrates with storage array-based remote replication services to protect and recover Hyper-V workloads. We demonstrate the one-click wizard-based workflow, show how to setup recovery plans, describe how to stage and test remote virtual machines, and explain how to implement single-click failover and single-click failback. Presenters: Biki Malik, Product Manager, Citrix Systems, Inc. and Partha Ramachandran, Presenter, Citrix Systems, Inc. If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

7/19/2010 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/19/2010 11:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Decision Maker

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453358&culture=en-US

Business Insights Webcast: Breakthroughs in Social Networking, Search and Collaboration with SharePoint 2010, Exchange 2010, Office 2010 and Visio 2010 (Level 100)

In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of business, enterprise collaboration is no longer just an afterthought it is a fundamental business capability that forms a foundational part of any company's IT strategy. Collaborative processes play a part in almost every part of a business—from research and marketing to development and customer service. A robust collaboration platform should be able to support connections across the business. In this webcast, we explain how Microsoft SharePoint 2010 can help connect people to each other, the best ideas, the best information, and the right people—all at the right time. Discover how SharePoint 2010 also connect organizations to their customers and other organizations, helping to ensure profitability through closer collaborative partnerships. Presenter: Gloria Joo, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation If you have questions or feedback, contact us. In addition to Business Insights webcasts, Microsoft offers a complimentary e-newsletter with real-world examples of how to align IT with your business strategy. You get tips and techniques on using Microsoft technologies and straight talk about solutions that work for mid-sized businesses. If you would like to receive the Business Insights newsletter, click here. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab. Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net ...

7/15/2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/15/2010 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: Tech Influencing BDM

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453281&culture=en-US

Business Insights Webcast: Simplifying Desktop Management with the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (Level 100)

Enterprise IT infrastructures are becoming increasingly complex to manage. The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is a dynamic desktop solution that is available as a subscription for Software Assurance customers. The solution suite enhances application deployment and compatibility, increases IT staff responsiveness and end user uptime, and helps reduce the total cost of ownership of desktop software and IT management. Attend this webcast to learn more. Presenter: Niamh Coleman, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation View other sessions from Grow Your Business With Microsoft If you have questions or feedback, contact us. In addition to Business Insights webcasts, Microsoft offers a complimentary e-newsletter with real-world examples of how to align IT with your business strategy. You get tips and techniques on using Microsoft technologies and straight talk about solutions that work for mid-sized businesses. If you would like to receive the Business Insights newsletter, click here. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab. Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net ...

7/29/2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/29/2010 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: Tech Influencing BDM

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453284&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Disaster Recovery for Hyper-V with the New Citrix StorageLink Site Recovery (Level 200)

Disaster recovery is one of the top initiatives for customers who are virtualizing. But traditional disaster recovery is complex, expensive, and operationally intensive. Citrix has added new features to its StorageLink Site Recovery solution, included with Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V, that surpass the capabilities of VMware at a fraction of the cost. In this Webcast, we explain how Site Recovery works and detail the new features. Learn how Citrix StorageLink Site Recovery workflow integrates with storage array-based remote replication services to protect and recover Hyper-V workloads. We demonstrate the one-click wizard-based workflow, show how to setup recovery plans, describe how to stage and test remote virtual machines, and explain how to implement single-click failover and single-click failback. Presenters: Biki Malik, Product Manager, Citrix Systems, Inc. and Partha Ramachandran, Presenter, Citrix Systems, Inc. If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

7/19/2010 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/19/2010 11:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Decision Maker

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453358&culture=en-US

Business Insights Webcast: Breakthroughs in Social Networking, Search and Collaboration with SharePoint 2010, Exchange 2010, Office 2010 and Visio 2010 (Level 100)

In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of business, enterprise collaboration is no longer just an afterthought it is a fundamental business capability that forms a foundational part of any company's IT strategy. Collaborative processes play a part in almost every part of a business—from research and marketing to development and customer service. A robust collaboration platform should be able to support connections across the business. In this webcast, we explain how Microsoft SharePoint 2010 can help connect people to each other, the best ideas, the best information, and the right people—all at the right time. Discover how SharePoint 2010 also connect organizations to their customers and other organizations, helping to ensure profitability through closer collaborative partnerships. Presenter: Gloria Joo, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation If you have questions or feedback, contact us. In addition to Business Insights webcasts, Microsoft offers a complimentary e-newsletter with real-world examples of how to align IT with your business strategy. You get tips and techniques on using Microsoft technologies and straight talk about solutions that work for mid-sized businesses. If you would like to receive the Business Insights newsletter, click here. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab. Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net ...

7/15/2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/15/2010 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: Tech Influencing BDM

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453281&culture=en-US

Windows 7 End User Adoption Resources

Microsoft® has developed resources to help support your organization’s deployment and adoption of Windows® 7. Ranging from promotional merchandise to customizable posters and email templates, these materials are available for order and download today from the online Windows 7 Customer Shop. Join us in this informational webcast to learn how you can take advantage of the wide array of resources to: Host internal Windows 7 learning sessions with the Windows 7 Tips & Tricks PPT Presentation Send Windows 7 tips & tricks email templates Drive awareness with engaging posters Order Windows 7 merchandise Use the Productivity Hub Leverage the Productivity Blog And more… ...

7/7/2010 9:30 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/7/2010 10:30 AM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Decision Maker

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453940&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Planning and Deploying Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Management Technologies (Level 300)

In this webcast, we drill down into the architecture of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and determine what key questions need to be asked and answered around required components, networking, capacity, and end-user experience. We also discuss how this can also fit within a Remote Desktop Services deployment. Presenter: Michael Kleef, Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

7/6/2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/6/2010 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Decision Maker

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032447901&culture=en-US

Microsoft® has developed resources to help support your organization’s deployment and adoption of Windows® 7. Ranging from promotional merchandise to customizable posters and email templates, these materials are available for order and download today from the online Windows 7 Customer Shop. Join us in this informational webcast to learn how you can take advantage of the wide array of resources to: Host internal Windows 7 learning sessions with the Windows 7 Tips & Tricks PPT Presentation Send Windows 7 tips & tricks email templates Drive awareness with engaging posters Order Windows 7 merchandise Use the Productivity Hub Leverage the Productivity Blog And more… ...

7/7/2010 9:30 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/7/2010 10:30 AM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Decision Maker

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453940&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Planning and Deploying Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Management Technologies (Level 300)

In this webcast, we drill down into the architecture of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and determine what key questions need to be asked and answered around required components, networking, capacity, and end-user experience. We also discuss how this can also fit within a Remote Desktop Services deployment. Presenter: Michael Kleef, Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

7/6/2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/6/2010 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Decision Maker

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032447901&culture=en-US

New KB's

You experience low performance when you access many small files on an SMB version 1 protocol-enabled remote server from a Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008-based client computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981964

Interactive user logon over external trust fails or encounters delays

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/200803

The redirected printer does not print a document in Windows Server 2008 if the TS Easy Print feature is used in a terminal server session

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/202845

CryptGenKey or CryptAcquireContext API may stop responding when you are logging on with Smart Card.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221335

"0x00000050" Stop error message occurs when you use multiple volume managers in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/202881

How to force an authoritative and non-authoritative synchronization for DFSR-replicated SYSVOL (like "D4/D2" for FRS)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221855

You may be unable to log on a terminal server that has the DisableWindowsUpdateAccess user policy set

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982010

Stop error 0x7B and installation may fail when you try to upgrade to a Windows Server 2008-based or a Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer that has SAN drives that are managed by EMC's PowerPath Device Specific Module (DSM)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/213436

Description of a reliability update for the TCP Chimney Offload feature in Windows Server 2008 and in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979614

Terminal Services performance counters report an incorrect number of sessions when a heavy load situation occurs in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982303

The TCP receive window autotuning feature does not work correctly in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983528

Downloaded Offline Address Book or NSPI query response not sorted with expected sort locale

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/202034

You are prompted for credentials when you access a resource in a Windows Server 2008 SP2-based domain if you use a smart card

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/202905

The "Previous Versions" list of a DFS share is empty if you access the share from a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983437

Stop error in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008 when you try to print a document: "0x0000003B" or "0x0000007f"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979762

Lots of the Event ID 476 events are logged when you use the Ntdsutil.exe tool to create an RODC installation media in Windows Server 2008 R2 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981936

A domain controller returns the "NO_SUCH_USER (0xc0000064)" status code or the "KDC_ERR_C_PRINCIPAL_UNKNOWN" error in response to authentication requests in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982801

You cannot bind clients to a NIS server or cannot mount NFS shares in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983574

Microsoft Advisory Services Engagement Scenario - Remote Desktop Gateway Installation And Public Configuration

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/225319

"Type Mismatch" error message when you run a VBA macro in a 64-bit version of an Office 2010 application

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983246

Group Policy preferences client-side extension hotfix rollup: May 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982051

In Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 environment, if the network environment is set to enable Delay ACK and storage is connected with iSCSI, an iScsiPrt error is output to the System Event Log when a general operation is executed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981482

Active Route removed on Windows Server Failover Cluster

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216134

A smartcard application cannot read information from some smartcards on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982334

Fix: You are not prompted to supply new credentials when you try to log on to a WebDav folder by using incorrect saved credentials in Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981879

A SQL Server Agent resource cannot be brought online in a Windows Server 2008-based failover cluster

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983229

Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 stops responding if SMB v1 protocol is used to access shared files

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980380

The Cluster service stops responding in Windows Server 2008 if you run some backup applications in parallel

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980253

You receive an incorrect Stop error message when you send a WHEA handler NMI in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982488

Authentication requests between nodes in the same cluster may be unable to use the Kerberos protocol if the Negotiate SSP is specified

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982549

Scheduled tasks are delayed in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982341

"0x0000007E" Stop error in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981751

A "WBEM_E_INCOMPLETE_CLASS" WMI error occurs or Wmiprvse.exe crashes when concurrent WMI queries are sent to the cluster resources in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982354

Failback does not occur within the set time period in a Windows Server 2008-based failover cluster

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982636

"Stop 0xB8 ATTEMPTED_SWITCH_FROM_DPC" Error Message When Resuming SAN Booted Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/219401

You cannot save documents to a folder or change the permission settings of folders on a SMB 1.0-based remote server from a Windows-based computer that has security update 980232 (MS10-020) installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983458

"STOP: 0X000000D5" error message on a computer that is running Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980226

A Svchost.exe handle leak occurs in Windows Server 2008 when Group Policy preference settings are applied

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958089

"0x000000BE" Stop error message when you use the Storport.sys driver to manage some storage devices in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983554

Event ID 17 is logged in the System log on a TS Licensing server or on a RD Licensing server in Windows Server 2003 SP2, in Windows Server 2008, or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983385

Data corruption occurs when you use an IPsec NAT-T connection in Windows Vista SP2 or in Windows Server 2008 SP2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982922

The pop-up windows are hidden and the TS RemoteApp application stops responding in Windows Vista, in Windows 7, in Windows Server 2008, and in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983533

The SNMP service does not respond to any SNMP requests after a Group Policy refresh in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980259

You can still export the private key of a certificate after you clear the "Make private key exportable" option in the Certificate Enrollment wizard in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982516

IP Helper service memory leak in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983457

An application that uses Crypt32.dll crashes on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982416

An application that invokes the configuration page for a scheduled task crashes after you change some task settings in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983477

The value of the "State" registry item is changed after a Group Policy preferences setting is applied in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982606

Some characters are rotated incorrectly in the print output when you use Microsoft XPS Document Writer to print a document in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983237

"Found duplicate physical address" cluster validation wizard error occurs when multiple virtual network adapters are configured to share one MAC address in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983174

"0x0000000A" Stop error message when you connect or disconnect iSCSI storage in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/202898

A Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) driver hotfix rollup package is available for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981889

A website that is hosted by IIS 7.0 on a Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008-based server stops responding (hangs) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981500

The SetPixel function fails in specific x-coordinates if Windows Aero is not running on a computer that is running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983184

"Windows cannot connect to the printer??? error message when you try to add a printer that uses IPP to a client computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982643

EapHost configuration APIs from a managed application built with AnyCPU option would fail with error 0x80420011 when run on 64-bit OS. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/212681

MS10-033: Description of the security update for Asycfilt.dll (COM component): June 8, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979482

The System State backup operation fails together with the "0x800423f3" error in Windows Server 2008 and in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983425

MS10-033: Description of the security update for Windows Media Encoder 9: June 8, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979332

MS10-037: Vulnerability in the OpenType Compact Font Format (CFF) driver could allow elevation of privilege

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980218

MS10-033: Vulnerabilities in Media Decompression could allow remote code execution

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979902

News

Security Intelligence Report (SIR) v8 Now Available! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731018

Volume 8 of the SIR provides a comprehensive and unique perspective on malware and potentially unwanted software activity around the world. The report analysis is based on data from over 500 million computers and from some of the Internet's busiest online services in the second half of 2009, and offers information about developing secure software and securing Internet-facing systems from attack.

Security Tip of the Month: Application Privacy Assessments Find out how to easily evaluate how well an application and its operating environment stack up against industry privacy and data security best practices and how well they comply with your organization's privacy and data security policies.

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731022

Download Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731019

Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint prevents malware and out-of-policy content from entering SharePoint libraries using multiple scanning engines from industry-leading partners combined with file and keyword filtering. Download and try it today.

Download Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services 2.0 http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731020

Active Directory Federation Services 2.0 helps IT efficiently deploy and manage new applications, facilitating seamless secure collaboration between organizations with automated federation tools. Download now and receive resources from the experts.

Internet Explorer 8 and the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) Explore how the Windows Internet Explorer team has applied the SDL to every stage of the software engineering process for Internet Explorer 8.

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731021

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May, 2010

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-May.mspx

Microsoft Product Lifecycle Information

Find information about your particular products on the Microsoft Product Lifecycle Web site http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9669804

See a List of Supported Service Packs http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9669805

Microsoft provides free software updates for security and nonsecurity issues for all supported service packs.

Security Bulletin Overview for May 2010 http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683067

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) Blog Post http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683068

Windows Media Video (WMV) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683069

Windows Media Audio (WMA) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683070

iPod Video (MP4) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683071

MP3 Audio http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683072

High Quality WMV (2.5 Mbps) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683073

Zune Video (WMV) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9726920

Video Summary: Out-of-Band Security Bulletin Release March 2010 Learn more about MS10-018 http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9726921, released out-of-band on March 30th due to increases in attacks against Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7 using the vulnerability discussed in http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9726922

Forefront TMG and ISA Server

Forefront Security TechCenter

http://technet.microsoft.com/forefront/default.aspx

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

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:

Network Inspection System (NIS) adds signatures to help in SQL injection and Cross-site scripting prevention

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/02/network-inspection-system-nis-adds-signatures-to-help-in-sql-injection-and-cross-site-scripting-prevention.aspx

Using Getting Start Wizard to Join TMG to a Windows Domain

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/03/using-getting-start-wizard-to-join-tmg-to-a-windows-domain.aspx

Unable to Install Forefront TMG – “A computer restart is required” warning message

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/05/unable-to-install-forefront-tmg-a-computer-restart-is-required-warning-message.aspx

Check Point replaced by a Forefront TMG 2010 appliance - solution by a Forefront TMG business partner

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/09/check-point-replaced-by-a-forefront-tmg-2010-appliance-solution-by-a-forefront-tmg-business-partner.aspx

Forefront Edge Content Newsletter – Issue 2

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/10/forefront-edge-content-newsletter-issue-2.aspx

How Disk Bottleneck can affect TMG Performance?

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/10/how-disk-bottleneck-can-affect-tmg-performance.aspx

Unable to Send and Receive emails through ISA server

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/15/unable-to-send-and-receive-emails-through-isa-server.aspx

Tuning the ISP link availability testing

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/16/tuning-the-isp-link-availability-testing.aspx

Error “502 proxy error, the request is not supported (50)” while trying to access websites from web proxy clients behind ISA Server 2006

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/24/error-502-proxy-error-the-request-is-not-supported-50-while-trying-to-access-websites-from-web-proxy-clients-behind-isa-server-2006.aspx

Announcing the availability of the new MRS (V1.1) release

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/05/25/announcing-the-availability-of-the-new-mrs-v1-1-release.aspx

Forefront Unified Access Gateway & Intelligent Application Gateway 2007

Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010 Technical Resources

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/forefront/edgesecurity/ee907407.aspx

For comments, feedback, and requests, contact the Forefront UAG User Assistance team at uagdocs@microsoft.com.

Forefront Unified Access Gateway Product Team Blog

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

DirectAccess, Mobile connections, DNS records, and more

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/04/30/directaccess-mobile-connections-dns-records-and-more.aspx

How to configure UAG to send Request Headers to published Web Applications

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/05/09/how-to-configure-uag-to-send-request-headers-to-published-web-applications.aspx

The Mystery of the IP-HTTPS Listener, an Outlook Client and an IPv4 Only Network

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/05/09/the-mystery-of-the-ip-https-listener-an-outlook-client-and-an-ipv4-only-network.aspx

Forefront Edge Content Newsletter – Issue 2

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/05/10/forefront-edge-content-newsletter-issue-2.aspx

Split-Brain DNS: Configuring DirectAccess for Office Communications Server (OCS)

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/05/12/split-brain-dns-configuring-directaccess-for-office-communications-server-ocs.aspx

Forefront UAG tracing is available

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/05/16/forefront-uag-tracing-is-available.aspx

Configuring an External Load Balanced UAG DirectAccess Array for an IPv4 Only Network

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/05/17/configuring-an-external-load-balanced-uag-directaccess-array-for-an-ipv4-only-network.aspx

Introduction to “The Edge Man”

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/05/18/introduction-to-the-edge-man.aspx

UAG DirectAccess Test Lab Guide CRL Check Update

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/05/20/uag-directaccess-test-lab-guide-crl-check-update.aspx

DirectAccess and Teredo Adapter Behavior

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/05/21/directaccess-and-teredo-adapter-behavior.aspx

Forefront Edge on the Wiki

The home of community-generated content about Microsoft technologies — that anyone can edit! Read the latest wiki articles about TMG and UAG.

TMG - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/tags/tmg/default.aspx

UAG - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/tags/UAG/default.aspx

Documents

BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide for Windows 7 http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731023

Get a step-by-step guide to deploying BitLocker Drive Encryption on computers running Windows 7 Enterprise or Windows 7 Ultimate in a test environment then move to full-scale deployment with the BitLocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731024

BitLocker Drive Encryption in Windows 7: Frequently Asked Questions Get answers to frequently asked questions about system requirements, upgrading, deployment, administration, and many other common topics.

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731025

Data Encryption Toolkit for Mobile PCs http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731026

Find tested guidance and powerful tools to help you protect your data using technologies like the Encrypting File System (EFS) and BitLocker Drive Encryption.

How to Perform a Remote Wipe on a Mobile Phone http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998614.aspx

Learn how to send a command to a mobile phone that will perform a wipe of that phone. This process, known as a remote device wipe, clears all Exchange information that's stored on the mobile phone. You can use the EMC or the Shell to perform a remote wipe on a mobile phone.

Using Identity Federation with Active Directory Rights Management Services http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731028

Access a step-by-step guide with instructions on how to configure a federated trust to consume rights-protected content across organizations.

System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 and Microsoft Exchange http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731028

Learn what's new in the next version of System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM), due out in the spring of 2010, including new capabilities for protecting Exchange.

TechNet Wiki: Hyper-V Protection with DPM 2010 How to Automatically Protect New Virtual Machines http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731030

Get community advice on how to automate the task of adding new virtual machines, and protecting them, using Windows PowerShell scripts.

Configure Data Protection (Quick Mode) Settings on Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731031

Walk through the process of configuring the data protection (quick mode) settings for connection security rules in an isolated domain or a standalone isolated server zone.

Internet Explorer 8 Security Tips http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9731032

Get some tips for Web surfers, as well as a few tips for developers, on some of the things that can help prevent security threats. Learn about the three security topics that every developer should know about: cross-site scripting defenses, HTML sanitization, and JSON sanitization.

What’s new on Forefront Edge Security TechNet?

Forefront TMG 2010 troubleshooting Web access protection —This series of troubleshooting topics help you determine the cause and resolution of problems you might experience while using Forefront TMG Web access protection.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff358613.aspx

What’s new in Forefront UAG Update 1?

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607435.aspx

Step-by-step guide for setting up Forefront UAG DirectAccess in a test lab

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee861167.aspx

Troubleshooting Forefront UAG installation

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607358.aspx

Troubleshooting IP address changes

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607458.aspx

Forefront UAG operations guide

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607375.aspx

Forefront UAG event messages

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607362.aspx

Downloads

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 8 Key Findings Summary Graphics (July - December 2009)

Graphics for the eighth volume of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Key Findings Summary

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=97f7a960-1036-457a-9491-baa95bd465fc

Security Update for Windows Media Services 4.1 for Windows 2000 (KB980858)

A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=73b3d681-26bb-49c1-849e-1f72484cb978

April 2010 Security Release ISO Image

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on April 13th, 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=33922ddd-7db1-49df-8ddb-ad3d0854c07d

Monitoring Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint White Paper

Tools for isolating and investigating operational issues in Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2542324b-94d3-400a-b8a5-929e2ed0bd02

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 8 (July - December 2009)

This is the eighth volume of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2c4938a0-4d64-4c65-b951-754f4d1af0b5

Rethinking the Cyber Threat

Rethinking the Cyber Threat - A Framework and Path Forward

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=062754cc-be0e-4bab-a181-077447f66877

Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (KB981726)

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=83dfc0ed-e616-4df3-b11a-fe83c7869be9

Security Update for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB976321)

A security vulnerability exists in the 2007 Microsoft Office System that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=160ad53e-6475-4550-90c2-444e4abea730

Security Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB976382)

A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=f8eac9bc-8389-4ac8-8b29-9a8180d9fd34

Security Update for Microsoft Office XP (KB976380)

A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office XP that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=72c23b0f-4e24-4334-bc8a-334adc8bc42b

May 2010 Security Release ISO Image

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on May 11th, 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=98215276-302f-4566-a65c-697b71e69891

Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB981725)

Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003. This update provides the latest fixes to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003. Additionally, this update contains stability and performance improvements.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=6721f6da-105a-463e-b12d-64e8f50b13ea

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Group Chat Hotfix KB 980042

This download contains updates for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Group Chat.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e5924bf9-b042-4c53-b4a6-79c7e5c9749b

Visual Basic for Applications Runtime Security Update

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system with Visual Basic for Applications Runtime.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=436a8a66-352e-44d1-a610-c825083ad24a

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)

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=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356

Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [May 2010] (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 Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [May 2010] (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=749e10cd-f40c-4f94-8e38-d4221ded7652

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 8 (July - December 2009)

This is the eighth volume of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2c4938a0-4d64-4c65-b951-754f4d1af0b5

Microsoft Business Ready Security Trial Environment (3.0b)

The Microsoft Business Ready Security trial environment provides an end to end trial experience across all of the Business Ready Security solutions. The environment provides an opportunity to evaluate protection, access, management and identity technologies as a pre-configured set of VHDs.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=726f943e-d107-4b4d-a86e-dfb605e30ce5

Microsoft Software License Dependency Reference Guide

A comprehensive list of Microsoft software licenses and dependent licenses that are required under the terms of Volume Licensing programs.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=32005432-fd2c-4c67-bc51-b7cc1818730d

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 Unified Access Gateway (UAG) Update 1

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a862c57f-5c27-4cd0-8528-91b3cc5cd758&displaylang=en

Forefront UAG Update 1 provides:

· Remote Desktop access from Windows Vista and Windows XP—Client endpoints running Windows Vista and Windows XP can now access RemoteApps and Remote Desktops published through Forefront UAG.

· Support for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010—Forefront UAG now supports SharePoint Server 2010.

· Support for MSOFBA—Forefront UAG now supports the Office Forms Based Authentication protocol to allow rich clients to directly access applications published through Forefront UAG.

· Support for site cookies—Forefront UAG now supports the use of site cookies for non-alternate access mapping applications, in addition to domain cookies.

· Support for large CustomUpdate files—Forefront UAG now supports CustomUpdate files up to 1.5 GB in size.

· Changes in Group Policy Object (GPO) provisioning for DirectAccess clients—Update 1 fixes an issue that caused the export script that creates GPO objects to fail, and an issue that caused the GPO to be applied to all authenticated users in the domain (including computer accounts), instead of to DirectAccess clients only.

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: Windows Azure Security: A Peek Under the Hood (Level 100)

Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. Pacific Time

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

Wednesday, June 09, 2010 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Pacific Time

MSDN Webcast: Security Talk: File Fuzzing for Fun and Profit (Level 300)

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. Pacific Time

TechNet Webcast: Forefront Online Protection for Exchange Deployment Best Practices (Level 200)

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Pacific Time

TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Security Talk (Part 3 of 3): Data Protection & Security Guidance (Level 200)

Friday, June 18, 2010 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Pacific Time

Business Insights Webcast: Identity and Access with Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager (Level 100)

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Pacific Time

TechNet Webcast: Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 and System Center Configuration Manager (Level 200)

Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Pacific Time

TechNet Webcast: Deploying a Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solution (Level 300)

Monday, June 28, 2010 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Pacific Time

TechNet Webcast: Best Practices for Deploying a Microsoft Secure Collaboration Solution (Level 300)

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 8:00 A.M.-9:30 A.M. Pacific Time

On-Demand Security Webcasts

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

Visit TechNet Spotlight: www.microsoft.com/technetspotlight

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

New or updated KB’s

Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway,  Medium Business Edition & Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Standard, ISA Server 2006

Description of the ISA Server 2006 hotfix package: April 13, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982182

FIX: "0x800706fc" error when you try to view the policy rule properties in the ISA Server Management console in ISA Server 2006

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982179

FIX: ISA Server 2006 does not recognize a Subject Alternative Name certificate on a non-English Windows operating system

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982181

FIX: A repeated content download job runs only one time every day after the first day in ISA Server 2006

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982026

FIX: An expired user certificate can log on to OWA in ISA Server 2006

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981189

FIX: There is a long delay when you try to view another policy rule in ISA Server 2006 if the array contains multiple ISA servers

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982173

FIX: All Intranet sites that are accessed by using a NetBIOS name can be accessed directly in ISA Server 2006

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980045

"NLB Stopped - Configuration Failure" error when you try to enable NLB on an array that has multiple Forefront TMG 2010 members

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980310

FIX: You cannot create a report in Forefront TMG 2010 after you publish an SMTP server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980309

FIX: You cannot add an e-mail address that contains special characters to the list of block senders in Forefront TMG 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979250

The IP address filter conditions of the filter do not work in Forefront TMG 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977062

Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010

Description of Update 1 for Unified Access Gateway 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981323

Description of the Rollup 1 hotfix package for Unified Access Gateway 2010 Update 1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981932

News

BizTalk Server

Biscay County Authority - Biscay Government Enhances Quality of Life for Citizens Through Innovative Leadership

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000007634

Leicester City Council - Council Streamlines Financial Operations with Scalable, Integrated Environment

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000007599

Epicor Software Corporation - Epicor Creates Compelling Portal Solution Using Products in ISV Royalty Program

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000007472

Hungarian National Police Department - Police Agency Improves Enforcement, Cuts Costs With Data Processing Solution

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000007533

KAS Bank - Bank Builds a Service-Oriented Architecture to Enhance Agility and Reduce Costs

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000007539

Microsoft Internet Information Server

SharePoint Technologies

SharePoint Server 2010 Advanced IT Professional Training

This advanced training is a deep technical learning series for current SharePoint Server 2007 professionals who are looking to upgrade their skills to SharePoint Server 2010.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/sharepoint/ff420396.aspx

Managing Your Unstructured AdHoc Processes in Outlook, Office and SharePoint

2010-06-24:CMSWire

What if you could combine the process and task management activities of a BPM system, a CRM system and a Knowledge Worker system into a single solution that integrates with the tools you use daily?

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-cms/managing-your-unstructured-adhoc-processes-in-outlook-office-and-sharepoint-007872.php

Metalogix StoragePoint 3.0: Intelligent Archiving, Support for SharePoint 2010

2010-06-1:CMSWire

A couple of months ago, Metalogix (news, site) acquired StoragePoint, a provider of external storage options for SharePoint. Now we see the first official release of that acquisition.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-cms/metalogix-storagepoint-30-intelligent-archiving-support-for-sharepoint-2010--007826.php

HP TRIM Provides Information Governance Via Digital Reef

2010-06-17:CMSWire

In February this year HP (news, site) released v7 of its records management suite TRIM, which focused on SharePoint 2010 records management. Now, e-Discovery vendor Digital Reef (news, site) has integrated its Virtual Governance Warehouse (VGW) with TRIM.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-cms/hp-trim-provides-information-governance-via-digital-reef--007831.php

Does Your Web CMS Integrate With SharePoint 2010?

2010-06-16:CMSWire

Sure SharePoint 2010 (news, site) has built in web content management capabilities. But that doesn't stop of number of WCM vendors from integrating their own solutions with the collaboration platform. After all, we all need options.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/web-cms/does-your-web-cms-integrate-with-sharepoint-2010-007808.php

SharePoint 2010: Third Party Add-On Round Up

2010-06-14:CMSWire

SharePoint news from the big players has bloomed since the launch of Microsoft's (news, site) 2010 version. But what of the smaller devs offering those practical point solutions that could be so useful? Let's take a look.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-20/sharepoint-2010-third-party-addon-round-up-007759.php

Extend SharePoint 2010 With Product Lifecycle Management Tools

2010-06-11:CMSWire

With everyone looking for a piece of the SharePoint 2010 action, Massachusetts-based PTC (news, site) has just extended its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software by building four new solutions on the business collaboration platform.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-cms/extend-sharepoint-2010-with-product-lifecycle-management-tools-007782.php

SharePoint 2010: Experts Dish on the Good and Not So Good

2010-06-09:CMSWire

Like a dish detergent spun through the rebranding cycle, SharePoint 2010 (news, site) is all new and improved. The enhancements though to the World’s most popular and prevalent web development platform -- nee portal platform; nee enterprise content management platform; nee Microsoft’s answer to Lotus Notes / WebSphere -- are far more impressive than your standard “new and improved” detergent in a bigger box. SharePoint’s box is bigger, but there is substance to the improvements above and beyond the style.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-20/sharepoint-2010-experts-dish-on-the-good-and-not-so-good-007773.php

The Groovier Side of SharePoint Workspace 2010

2010-06-09:CMSWire

There's more than one way to collaborate and work with SharePoint 2010 (news, site), and Microsoft has SharePoint Workspace 2010 to prove it. Not sure what this Workspace thing is? Let's have a closer look.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/document-management/the-groovier-side-of-sharepoint-workspace-2010-007766.php

New SharePoint Web Part Aggregates Twitter, RSS

2010-06-07:CMSWire

A new web part from Virto Software (news, site) has just been released that will enable users to aggregate posts from Twitter and RSS feeds and place them on SharePoint pages all in a single view with a display that can be easily customized.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-20/new-sharepoint-web-part-aggregates-twitter-rss-007748.php

Vamosa Takes MetaVis SharePoint Migration Tools to Europe

2010-06-04:CMSWire

Vamosa (news,site) has some additional SharePoint capabilities in its portfolio through a new partnership with MetaVis Technologies.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-cms/vamosa-takes-metavis-sharepoint-migration-tools-to-europe-007738.php

Extending SharePoint 2010's Enterprise 2.0 Capabilities

2010-06-02:CMSWire

In my last article “Evaluating SharePoint 2010 as an Enterprise 2.0 platform” I did a quick and dirty evaluation of SharePoint 2010 against Prof. McAfee’s SLATE framework. The average score for SP2010 was 7 out of 10 which I characterised as “pretty good”. But the article noted some obvious gaps in the lower scores in some areas. I was contacted by NewsGator (news, site) to discuss how their Social Sites product helps fill those gaps in the SharePoint 2010 “out of the box” Enterprise 2.0 experience.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-20/extending-sharepoint-2010s-enterprise-20-capabilities-007696.php

What is SharePoint 2010? Vision and Reality

2010-06-02:CMSWire

Most of our readers have a pretty clear idea of what SharePoint (news, site) is. However, many people misperceive its core functions. And Microsoft's product websites -- with their broad ambitions -- aren't always clear enough for new-comers. So for the confused amongst us, here's a concise response to the simple question: What is SharePoint?

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-20/what-is-sharepoint-2010-vision-and-reality-007513.php

#advintranets10 Architecting Participation with Enterprise Social Media

2010-05-28:CMSWire

Employee engagement can't be forced and in most cases, the experts say, it just can't be expected. Here are a few lessons learned by the intranet managers of British Telecom, KPN and MARS. Each company is seeking to raise engagement levels of between 40,000 and 140,000 employees -- it's no simple task.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/enterprise-20/advintranets10-architecting-participation-with-enterprise-social-media-007671.php

5 Reasons Why SharePoint 2010 Will Revolutionize Your Organization

2010-05-25:CMSWire

What if you can reduce cost and still provide the necessary tools to meet organizational needs? SharePoint 2010 (news, site) can do exactly that.

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/document-management/5-reasons-why-sharepoint-2010-will-revolutionize-your-organization-007629.php

Documents

BizTalk Server

Whitepaper - BizTalk + AppFabric, Better Together

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/biztalk-appfabric-better-together.aspx

Microsoft Internet Information Server

SharePoint Technologies

Audience and content targeting planning (SharePoint Server 2010)

Describes the architecture of audiences and content targeting, and key decisions to make when planning the use of audiences for an organization.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc261958.aspx

Business Connectivity Services cmdlets (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Lists the Business Connectivity Service Windows PowerShell cmdlets for SharePoint Server 2010.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793361.aspx

Farm cmdlets (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Lists farm-level Windows PowerShell cmdlets for SharePoint Server 2010.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793362.aspx

Site collection cmdlets (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Lists site collection-level Windows PowerShell cmdlets for SharePoint Server 2010

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793359.aspx

Web application cmdlets (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Lists Web application-level Windows PowerShell cmdlets for SharePoint Server 2010

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793360.aspx

End-to-end content deployment walkthrough (white paper)  

Provides an overview of the content deployment feature in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 for the IT Pro audience, and describes an end-to-end scenario for how to create and successfully perform a content deployment between two site collections.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc627268.aspx

Understanding planning solutions and scenarios (white paper)  

Provides direction and samples for developing a Business Intelligence solution with planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities numerous departments inside an organization.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff795778.aspx

Book excerpt: SharePoint Development and Governance Using COBIT 4.1: A Practical Approach  

The articles provide guidance to the IT administrator. The book encourages you to follow an industry standard framework, COBIT 4.1, which is published by ISACA.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff758651.aspx

Configure object cache user accounts  

Explains why object cache user accounts must be used, and describes how to configure the accounts.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff758656.aspx

Create and configure a KPI by using Dashboard Designer  

Describes how to create a key performance indicator (KPI), a scorecard element that shows at a glance whether performance is on or off target for a particular metric.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff758653.aspx

Move all databases (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Describes how to move all of the databases associated with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 from one database server to another database server. If your databases are hosted on different servers, this procedure applies to the database server that hosts the configuration database.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc512725.aspx

Plan for host-named site collections (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Discusses planning of host-named site collections in a SharePoint farm.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc424952.aspx

Plan incoming e-mail (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Describes what server and farm administrators should consider when they plan the deployment of the incoming e-mail feature for their organization.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc263260.aspx

Create and manage a My Site host location (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Describes how to create and manage a My Site host location. Before provisioning My Site Web sites, an administrator of a User Profile service application must first create a My Site host location, or ensure that one has already been created.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff729456.aspx

Enterprise content storage planning (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Describes how to plan an enterprise content storage solution that uses Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc263028.aspx

Excel Services Capacity Planning  

Points to the SharePoint Server 2010 performance and capacity test results and recommendations site that includes a specific article for the test data for Excel Services in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. The article also links to the Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 site that includes information about using Microsoft Excel in an HPC Server environment.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff729455.aspx

Configure Excel and Excel Services with SQL Server Analysis Services  

Explains how to connect Microsoft Excel 2010 to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (SSAS) and then publish cubes or tables in an Excel workbook by using Excel Services in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff729457.aspx

Metadata-based routing and storage planning (SharePoint Server 2010)  

Contains information to help IT pros plan how to route and store content based on metadata by using the Content Organizer feature in SharePoint Server 2010SharePoint Server 2010.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff730258.aspx

Post-migration tasks for the PerformancePoint dashboard author  

Describes the post-migration tasks that a dashboard author has to perform, and links to articles that help with these tasks.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff735567.aspx

Track or block SharePoint Server 2010 installations  

Describes how to lock down, track, and even block random installations of SharePoint Server 2010.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff730261.aspx

Upgrade from other versions or other products  

Discusses how to upgrade to SharePoint Server 2010 from other SharePoint products.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff730260.aspx

Upgrade from SharePoint Foundation 2010 to SharePoint Server 2010  

Discusses how to upgrade from SharePoint Foundation to SharePoint Server, and it includes details on pushing new features down to upgraded sites.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262342.aspx

Complete List of recently published MOSS 2007 & SharePoint 2010 articles

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262043(office.12).aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262043(office.14).aspx

Downloads

BizTalk Server

Cumulative update package 2 for BizTalk Server 2006 R2 Service Pack 1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2211420

Microsoft Internet Information Server

SharePoint Technologies

Virtual Migration Environment for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010

The Virtual Migration Environment provides Office SharePoint Server 2007 environments, sample content, and scripts designed to assist customers with upgrade and migration from Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 to SharePoint Server 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c2049eb8-2131-47d0-85ed-c24548f7f27b&displaylang=en

SharePoint Server 2010 Advanced IT Professional Training

This advanced training is a deep technical learning series for current SharePoint Server 2007 professionals who are looking to upgrade their skills to SharePoint Server 2010.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/sharepoint/ff420396.aspx

Download Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Trial

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 is the business collaboration platform for the Enterprise and the Web that enables you to connect and empower people through an integrated set of rich features.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/ee388573.aspx

Update for GroupBoard Workspace 2007 (KB2161226)

On Schedule and Reservation list in GroupBoard Workspace site, if the date format is DD/MM/YYYY, the Begin date field and the End date filed on “New” or “Edit” appointment page do not work well. This update resolves that issue.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a2a263b0-1611-47d5-a57d-7f71d7642f6d

Update for GroupBoard Workspace 2007 x64 (KB2161226)

On Schedule and Reservation list in GroupBoard Workspace site, if the date format is DD/MM/YYYY, the Begin date field and the End date filed on “New” or “Edit” appointment page do not work well. This update resolves that issue.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ed0bc1d5-b0c1-4d00-ba16-9810510fbea9

Office 2010: Product Guides

The Office 2010 product guides provide an overview of what’s new in your favorite Microsoft Office programs and a deeper look at benefits across all Office 2010 programs, as well as Office Web Apps and Office Mobile 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e690baf0-9b9a-4c47-88da-3a84f3e9b247

BizTalk Server 2010 Beta

BizTalk Server 2010 Beta is an integration server that provides connectivity, Business Process Management (BPM), and SOA/ESB capabilities. It also includes Business to Business (B2B) integration capabilities, Adapters, Accelerators, and an RFID platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0f852e77-f792-4784-b2d4-95113d40db64

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

Security Update for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (KB979445), 32-bit Edition

A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 that could allow elevation of privileges. This update resolves that vulnerability.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=52a55423-f33b-4cd1-919d-806972a553df

Security Update for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (KB979445), 64-bit Edition

A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 that could allow elevation of privileges. This update resolves that vulnerability.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4d84a25b-532f-4319-9ab2-90e5b82ebd90

Microsoft Outlook Live Connected Campus using Exchange Web Services API

This whitepaper describes how live@edu Outlook Live customers can connect their school systems with Exchange Web Services (EWS).

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=80a02d11-e540-40f4-8703-6929cdc6517e

Office SharePoint Server 2007 VHD

This download comes as a pre-configured VHD. This download enables you evaluate Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=67f93dcb-ada8-4db5-a47b-df17e14b2c74

Events/Webcasts

Microsoft Internet Information Server

SharePoint Technologies

BSG Ltd presents Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and BI Masterclass – maximise your business intelligence capabilities with SharePoint 2010

Free of charge

Date: 21 July 2010, 09:15

Location: London

Event Category: Onsite Event

Audience: Architect, IT Decision Maker, Sales - Partners, Tech Influencing BDM

Products: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-GB&eventid=1032453687

BSG Ltd presents Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Evaluation Masterclass - The Key Facts and Capabilities which make SharePoint 2010 unmissable

Free of charge

Date: 21 July 2010, 09:15

Location: London

Event Category: Onsite Event

Audience: Architect, IT Decision Maker, Non-Tech Influencing BDM, Sales - Partners, Tech Influencing BDM

Products: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-GB&eventid=1032453686

ICS Solutions presents Internet Development with SharePoint 2010
Free of charge
Date: 5 August 2010, 10:00
Location: Basingstoke
Event Category: Onsite Event
Audience: Academic, IT Decision Maker, IT Implementer, IT Manager, Non-Tech Influencing BDM, Tech Influencing BDM
Products: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Windows Server

https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-GB&eventid=1032455346

ICS Solutions presents Start your Cloud journey with Microsoft online - 2 Hour Interactive Workshop
Free of charge
Date: 10 August 2010, 14:00
Location: Basingstoke
Event Category: Onsite Event
Audience: Academic, IT Decision Maker, IT Implementer, Non-Tech Influencing BDM, Tech Influencing BDM
Products: Microsoft Business Productivity Online Standard Suite, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office Live Meeting, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Microsoft technologies

https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-GB&eventid=1032455339

ICS Solutions presents SharePoint 2010 - Overview and Introduction - THE seminar you need to attend
Free of charge
Date: 18 August 2010, 10:00
Location: London
Event Category: Onsite Event
Audience: Academic, IT Decision Maker, IT Implementer, IT Manager, Non-Tech Influencing BDM, Tech Influencing BDM
Products: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Windows Server

https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-GB&eventid=1032455349

ICS Solutions presents SharePoint 2010 – Social Computing and Collaboration - What you need to know about Collaboration and Social Computing with SharePoint 2010
Free of charge
Date: 18 August 2010, 14:00
Location: London
Event Category: Onsite Event
Audience: Academic, Architect, IT Decision Maker, IT Manager, Non-Tech Influencing BDM, Tech Influencing BDM
Products: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Windows Server

https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-GB&eventid=1032455325

All upcoming Events\Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/events/default.aspx

New KB's

BizTalk Server

BizTalk Server Ent 2006 EN FIX: BTARN 3.3 intermittently writes incorrect values to the GlobalBusinessActionCode element when you use BTARN 3.3 to process RNIF messages

http://kbalertz.com/kbNamed_982858/982858.aspx

Microsoft Internet Information Server

SharePoint Technologies

SharePoint Server 2010

Error message when view or edit in browser for Word or PowerPoint Web Apps

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028346/EN-US

RevertToSelf or BDC identity authentication is not enabled by default on a BDC Service application on a SharePoint farm

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982586/EN-US

Cannot use cmdlets to configure session state on a new database when SharePoint accounts do not have database create permission

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2122152/EN-US

Timer Service cannot load job dll until timer service recycle

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2027455/EN-US

"The process cannot access the file <Path\FileName>" error message when you repair SharePoint Foundation 2010 or SharePoint Server 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2207648/EN-US

Using either a Line of Business or Custom Connector content source with a Custom Security Trimmer using the 'checkaccess' method fails to return search results after upgrade from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2244595/EN-US

You cannot deploy a solution if you are logged on to a SharePoint 2010 server as a different user

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983088/EN-US

FIX: An Excel workbook that contains a PowerPivot table is corrupted after you upload the Excel workbook to a SharePoint PowerPivot gallery

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028769/EN-US

Description of the numbering scheme for product code GUIDs in Office 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2186281/EN-US

Cannot use cmdlets to configure session state on a new database when SharePoint accounts do not have database create permission

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/212215/EN-US

SharePoint Server 2007

Refreshing External Data, using SSO, from an Oracle Database

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2022736/EN-US

Description of the Office SharePoint Server 2007 Cumulative Update server hotfix package (coreserver-x-none.msp): June 7, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2079101/EN-US

Using either a Line of Business or Custom Connector content source with a Custom Security Trimmer using the 'checkaccess' method fails to return search results after upgrade from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2244595/EN-US

Colleague tracker web part does not show any colleagues if one of the colleagues has an upcoming birthday

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2122049/EN-US

Icons in Datasheet view for lists in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 are not displayed correctly when you have Microsoft Office 2003 Client installed.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2161806/EN-US

MS10-039: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint could allow elevation of privilege

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028554/EN-US

Description of the Office updates: June 8, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/22352048/EN-US

MOSS 2007 - Refreshing External Data, using SSO, from an Oracle Database.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/202273/EN-US

MS10-039: Description of the security update for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: June 8, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979445/EN-US

Description of the Office Outlook 2007 hotfix package (Outlook-x-none.msp): June 7, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/207910/EN-US

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

MS10-039: Description of the security update for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0: June 8, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983444/EN-US

Description of the Office Outlook 2007 hotfix package (Outlook-x-none.msp): June 7, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/207910/EN-US

Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint could cause elevation of privilege

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983438/EN-US

News

Management Pack Authoring Guide Complete!

The final section of the Operations Manager Management Pack Authoring Guide just went live!

http://blogs.technet.com/b/mpauthor/archive/2010/07/14/management-pack-authoring-guide-complete.aspx

Configuration Manager & SMS

Steve Rachui’s Manageability blog – ConfigMgr/OpsMgr

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

System Center WebLog by Russ Slaten

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

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 - Configuration Manager

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

The Operations Manager Support Team Blog

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

Kevin Holman’s OpsMgr Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/b/kevinholman/

Jonathan Almquist on Operations Manager

http://blogs.technet.com/b/jonathanalmquist/

Jimmy Harper’s Operations Manager Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/b/jimmyharper/

Other

System Center Virtual Machine Manager

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

The App-V Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/b/appv/

The Out of Band Management Support Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/oob/

Documents

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

Windows Server DHCP Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007

This management pack monitors DHCP infrastructure health, availability, and performance.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e5b48bef-4b21-4743-b562-580ec7984b24&displaylang=en

Operations Manager 2007 R2 Management Pack

The Operations Manager 2007 R2 management pack helps you manage your System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 infrastructure by monitoring the health of the Operations Manager components and services.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=61365290-3c38-4004-b717-e90bb0f6c148&displaylang=en

Configuration Manager & SMS

Download Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 Beta

Forefront Endpoint Protection simplifies and improves endpoint protection while greatly reducing infrastructure costs. It builds on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2, allowing customers to use their existing client management infrastructure to deploy and manage endpoint protection.  This shared infrastructure lowers ownership costs while providing improved visibility and control over endpoint management and security.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/ff182914.aspx

BDD and MDT Archive

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Update 1 is the recommended process and toolset to automate desktop and server deployment. The support status of earlier versions is outlined here.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=02a2605d-51e8-469f-be4a-1dd2af580502

System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 VHD

This download comes as a pre-configured VHD. This download enables you evaluate Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e0fadab7-0620-481d-a8b6-070001727c56

Events/Webcasts

Other

TechNet Webcast: How to Deploy Microsoft Office and Manage Windows Clients in Midsized Organizations (Level 200)

Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 brings unified physical and virtual management to midsized organizations that have up to 500 client workstations and 50 servers. Attend this webcast to learn how easy it can be to deploy Microsoft Office 2010 and maintain client workstations running Windows operating systems for updates. We also look at backing up client computers running Windows with Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2010.

Presenter: Jason Buffington, Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation

View other sessions from Managing a Microsoft Infrastructure: Improve Reliability and Performance

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

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42555

Microsoft System Center Overview On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42366

If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032454027&culture=en-US

New KB's

News

Antigen & Forefront

http://blogs.technet.com/forefront

http://blogs.technet.com/fssnerds

Exchange

http://msexchangeteam.com/default.aspx

http://msexchangeteam.com/default.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/msukucc

Hosted Messaging Collaboration

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

http://communicationsserverteam.com/

http://communicationsserverteam.com

Office Communicator Team Blog

http://communicatorteam.com

Outlook

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

Other

Next Hop Technical Resources - Office Communications Server | TechNet

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ocs/ee465814.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/themasterblog

Documents

Antigen & Forefront

Microsoft Antigen SP2 Documentation

Microsoft Antigen SP2 Documentation

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=7d00160e-4d15-4459-98a3-89f393ac008e

Exchange

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 2007 SP3 Help

This download contains a standalone version of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP3 Help.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e10e7561-e480-46da-88a8-9e246f7bcdb8

Hosted Messaging Collaboration

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

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

Outlook

Office 2010: Product Guides

The Office 2010 product guides provide an overview of what’s new in your favourite Microsoft Office programs and a deeper look at benefits across all Office 2010 programs, as well as Office Web Apps and Office Mobile 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e690baf0-9b9a-4c47-88da-3a84f3e9b247

Office 2010 User Resources - XPS

Documents related Office 2010, including an overview, product guide, getting started, and new features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=08bbd8ec-5378-41ac-937a-cc532e116e6c

Office 2010 User Resources - PDF

Documents related Office 2010, including an overview, product guide, getting started, and new features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=689351f3-6d82-4e5c-b3ee-af33008d68fa

Office 2010 User Resources - DOCX

Documents related Office 2010, including an overview, product guide, getting started, and new features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9c45bba7-c08e-416c-8dcf-3a1b14bf1750

Office 2010 IT Professional User Readiness Resources

Help get users in your company excited about Office 2010. Use these posters, flyers, and weekly e-mail templates to get people excited.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=730978c2-432e-4496-a40e-59bd6ab1a37d

Downloads

Antigen & Forefront

Microsoft® Forefront™ Client Security Best Practices Analyzer

Best Practices Analyzer for FCS v1.0

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=0cefac3f-91ed-40c3-a684-603f149a4e32

Exchange

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

Microsoft Exchange Online Standard

Microsoft® Exchange Online is a hosted enterprise messaging solution based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Exchange Online services include advanced e-mail features as well as calendaring, contact, and task management capabilities. This white paper describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of Exchange Online.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=6bef06c7-3ae6-40a7-a78e-eea670b4f605

Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 Hotfix KB 2028888

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

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Hotfix KB 968802

This download includes all available updates for Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

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

Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 Hotfix KB 2028885

This download contains an update for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=1ad57f8f-78f7-45f6-a8c0-805936f46645

Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile 2007 R2

Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile is a unified communications client for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Communicator Mobile runs on Microsoft Windows mobile 6.0 (or higher) software for Pocket PC and smartphone devices.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=bc08cdb7-98e9-47e5-aa63-eb17c2ce4592

Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile 2007 R2

Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile is a unified communications client for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Communicator Mobile runs on Microsoft Windows mobile 6.0 (or higher) software for Pocket PC and smartphone devices.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=93062936-f216-4d97-aa13-105a20454322

Unified Messaging Troubleshooting Tool

The Exchange 2010 UM Troubleshooting Tool is used to diagnose configuration errors specific to call answering scenarios and to test whether voice mail is functioning correctly in Exchange 2010 SP1 Unified Messaging deployments.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=10d2e48f-0846-40b6-b08f-d282309811a2

Outlook

Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook (On-Premise and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Service Provider Editions)

Install Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 for Outlook and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 for Outlook with Offline Access. For on-premise and Service Provider editions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 only.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=60c4a6cc-59d7-416e-9f44-0ae8ff249768

Calendar Printing Assistant for Outlook

The Calendar Printing Assistant for Microsoft Outlook is a program that provides an easy way to print and customize Outlook calendar information.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e7bab4eb-d032-46cd-908e-a7a6af2ef404

Events/Webcasts

Exchange

Hosting Partner Community Webcast: Google Compete Resources & Partner Solution: Groupspark

Tuesday, August 03, 2010 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Please attend the next Hosting Partner Community Webcast and learn about Google compete by

giving you the guides, resources, tools and presentations you need to show and win your customers

back! Discover the industry leading enterprise class email solution at a small business price – with

guaranteed uptime from GroupSPARK, the #1 provider of Private Label Exchange Hosting.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032456421&culture=en-US

News

SQL 2008 R2

Leading Research Firm Gartner, Inc. Publishes Two Important Notes on Microsoft PowerPivot

http://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2010/07/27/leading-research-firm-gartner-inc-publishes-two-important-notes-on-microsoft-powerpivot.aspx

If you haven’t already tried out PowerPivot, or if you need a little help educating your IT department on SQL Server 2008 R2, Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010, check out these two reports from leading research firm, Gartner, Inc. These important notes highlight the value of PowerPivot and how IT should prepare for and position PowerPivot. They also offer best practices based on real-world customer scenarios and feedback for building business intelligence (BI) and performance management architecture.

PivotViewer extension for SQL Server Reporting Services

http://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2010/07/19/pivotviewer-extension-for-sql-server-reporting-services.aspx

Microsoft has recently released a new Silverlight control called PivotViewer. This new control helps us to make better use of the growing amounts of information around us by visualizing thousands of things at once in a way that reveals the relationships which connect them. At the heart of the PivotViewer control are "Collections." They combine large groups of similar items, so we can begin viewing the relationships between individual pieces of information in a new way. By visualizing hidden patterns, PivotViewer enables users to discover and act on new insights.

PowerPivot & Analysis Services – The Value of Both

http://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2010/07/19/powerpivot-amp-analysis-services-the-value-of-both.aspx

As Microsoft PowerPivot is gaining more popularity and exposure, BI professionals ask more and more questions about PowerPivot’s role in the organization in trying to understand what value the new in-memory BI solution from Microsoft brings, along with the benefits and the limitations of it. Is PowerPivot going to replace SQL Server Analysis Services? If so, how soon? What should be done with the existing BI solution? Or maybe both can coexist and serve different needs?

Other

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

Documents

SQL 2008

Microsoft SQL Server Protocol Documentation

The Microsoft SQL Server protocol documentation provides technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols that are implemented and used in Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=91ef5106-944a-41e1-b3a0-5bd3f2356f32

Events/Webcasts

Business Insights Webcast: The Value of Business Intelligence with SQL 2008 R2, Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 (Level 100)

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032453378&EventCategory=4&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US

In a challenging economic environment, businesses must be even more agile and responsive to changes in the marketplace. From the chief executive to the marketing analyst, users need relevant information at their fingertips.ta from disparate sources and make informed business decisions that position the company for success. Users also want to use the same tools to support BI, communications, content management, collaboration, and search and want all these tools be accessible via their PC, phone, browser, or whatever device they choose. During this session, we explain how you can use Microsoft business intelligence (BI) solutions—specifically SQL Server 2008 R2, Office 2010, and SharePoint 2010—to empower your users, improve organization effectiveness, and increase IT efficiency.  Presenter: Mike Thomsen, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation Mike Thomsen has worked for Microsoft since 2006 and is responsible for driving Business Intelligence (BI) marketing in the U.S.  His primary focus is on driving awareness of Microsoft’s BI stack and the understanding among customers that they often already own the software necessary for exceptional BI analysis, reporting & collaboration.  Prior to this role, Mike drove Microsoft Visual Studio partner marketing in the US and provided guidance on global partner strategy.  Mike has an MBA in Marketing and Bachelors in Journalism. Prior to working at Microsoft, he spent 7 years at CA (Computer Associates) as a Partner Account Manager and Sales Executive.   If you have questions or feedback, contact us. In addition to Business Insights webcasts, Microsoft offers a complimentary e-newsletter with real-world examples of how to align IT with your business strategy. You get tips and techniques on using Microsoft technologies and straight talk about solutions that work for mid-sized businesses. If you would like to receive the Business Insights newsletter, click here.           Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net            

8/12/2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 8/12/2010 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

News

Biztalk Server

HCL Technologies - IT Company Speeds Time-to-Market, Designs Applications up to 40 Percent Faster

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Microsoft-.NET-Framework-3.5/HCL-Technologies/IT-Company-Speeds-Time-to-Market-Designs-Applications-up-to-40-Percent-Faster/4000007768

GCommerce - Service Provider Transforms Special-Order Process with Cloud-Based Inventory Solution

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Windows-Azure/GCommerce/Service-Provider-Transforms-Special-Order-Process-with-Cloud-Based-Inventory-Solution/4000007733

Peet's Coffee & Tea - Premium Specialty Coffee Roaster and Distributor Manages Growth with Outstanding Quality

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Microsoft-Dynamics-AX/Peet-s-Coffee-Tea/Premium-Specialty-Coffee-Roaster-and-Distributor-Manages-Growth-with-Outstanding-Quality/4000007910

spectrum|K - IT Firm Helps Health Insurers Adapt to Reform, Reduce Costs with Integrated Solution

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Microsoft-Dynamics-CRM-4.0/spectrum-K/IT-Firm-Helps-Health-Insurers-Adapt-to-Reform-Reduce-Costs-with-Integrated-Solution/4000007794

Microsoft Internet Information Server

Web Farm Framework 2.0 Beta Release

The multi-step and repetitive process for provisioning, deployment and scale is a simplified one step task with the release of Web Farm Framework 2.0 Beta. Web Farm Framework 2.0 Beta was published today (download x86 / x64 ) addressing some of the top...

http://blogs.iis.net/yaftab/archive/2010/07/21/web-farm-framework-2-0-beta-tech-preview-release.aspx

How to Install IIS7 on Windows XP

Ever since IIS7 shipped in Vista I’ve been asked the question: how can I install it on Windows XP? Until now, that hasn’t been possible. With the recent release of WebMatrix , you can now install IIS Developer Express – which is based on the...

http://blogs.iis.net/bills/archive/2010/07/12/how-to-install-iis7-on-windows-xp.aspx

WebMatrix Beta - Tips and Tricks

Here’s a short list of really cool features to try out in the new WebMatrix : Use Web Platform Installer v3.0 Beta to install Apps to both WebMatrix and IIS Manage and Maintain Other Databases from WebMatrix Perform SEO Analysis and Review Reports on...

http://blogs.iis.net/rlucero/archive/2010/07/09/webmatrix-tips-and-tricks.aspx

Announcing WebMatrix – a small, simple and seamless stack for Web developers

Today my team launched an exciting new project called WebMatrix . Seamless, small and best of all free, WebMatrix includes a complete Web development stack that installs in minutes and elegantly integrates a Web server, database and programming...

http://blogs.iis.net/bills/archive/2010/07/06/announcing-webmatrix-a-small-simple-and-seamless-stack-for-web-developers.aspx

WinCache Extension 1.1 for PHP – Release to Web

Today IIS team has published the final release of WinCache Extension 1.1 for PHP . This is the latest stable and production ready version of the extension. The v1.1 has all the features available in version 1.0 plus the following features. User Cache...

http://blogs.iis.net/ruslany/archive/2010/06/30/wincache-extension-1-1-for-php-release-to-web.aspx

SharePoint Technologies

SharePoint Deployment Arise in An Ad-Hoc manner

AIIM found that only 12% of the 600 respondents to the group’s survey have no plans to implement Sharepoint. In face, seventy two percent of firms have already rolled out the software and another six percent plan to make that move in the next 12-18 months. In some cases, the deployments have become quite widespread: in 22% of the companies, literally every employee uses the Microsoft collaboration tool

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2010/07/sharepoint_depl.html;jsessionid=E5UWE1RB2FPYXQE1GHPCKH4ATMY32JVN

Microsoft to open online CRM App Store

Microsoft plans to take a cue from rival CRM (customer relationship management) vendor Salesforce.com with the upcoming release of CRM 2011, by adding a marketplace site where partners can sell complementary applications. CRM 2011 will be available in beta form in September, starting with the Online edition.

http://www.computerworlduk.com/management/it-business/sme/news/index.cfm?newsid=21098

SharePoint Conference Date Announced: October 2011

The SharePoint Conference for year 2011 will be conducted at Anaheim California between 3rd to 7th October 2011.

http://www.mssharepointconference.com/Pages/default.aspx

Documents

Biztalk Server

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

Service Bus technologies Whitepaper

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=48c32b9f-461c-493f-a1af-05df3f8d3758

BizTalk Server 2010 Technical Overview

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=53786af8-4fbe-4f0f-bfec-9b3be56abc72

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

Office 2010: Product Guides

The Office 2010 product guides provide an overview of what’s new in your favorite Microsoft Office programs and a deeper look at benefits across all Office 2010 programs, as well as Office Web Apps and Office Mobile 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e690baf0-9b9a-4c47-88da-3a84f3e9b247

Office 2010 User Resources - XPS

Documents related Office 2010, including an overview, product guide, getting started, and new features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=08bbd8ec-5378-41ac-937a-cc532e116e6c

Office 2010 User Resources - PDF

Documents related Office 2010, including an overview, product guide, getting started, and new features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=689351f3-6d82-4e5c-b3ee-af33008d68fa

Office 2010 User Resources - DOCX

Documents related Office 2010, including an overview, product guide, getting started, and new features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9c45bba7-c08e-416c-8dcf-3a1b14bf1750

Office 2010 IT Professional User Readiness Resources

Help get users in your company excited about Office 2010. Use these posters, flyers, and weekly e-mail templates to get people excited.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=730978c2-432e-4496-a40e-59bd6ab1a37d

White paper: Configuring Kerberos authentication for SharePoint 2010 and SQL Server 2008 R2 products

July 15^th 2010

The new white paper provides instructions on configuring Kerberos authentication in a multi-server environment for SharePoint servers and SQL server business intelligence scenarios.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=196600

Downloads

Microsoft Internet Information Server

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.

http://www.iis.net/downloads

SharePoint Technologies

Update for GroupBoard Workspace 2007 x64 (KB2161226)

On Schedule and Reservation list in GroupBoard Workspace site, if the date format is DD/MM/YYYY, the Begin date field and the End date filed on “New” or “Edit” appointment page do not work well. This update resolves that issue.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=ed0bc1d5-b0c1-4d00-ba16-9810510fbea9

Update for GroupBoard Workspace 2007 (KB2161226)

On Schedule and Reservation list in GroupBoard Workspace site, if the date format is DD/MM/YYYY, the Begin date field and the End date filed on “New” or “Edit” appointment page do not work well. This update resolves that issue.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=a2a263b0-1611-47d5-a57d-7f71d7642f6d

SharePoint 2010 Administration Toolkit v1.0

The Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010 Administration Toolkit contains functionality to help administer and manage Microsoft® SharePoint® Foundation 2010 and Microsoft® SharePoint® Server 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=718447d8-0814-427a-81c3-c9c3d84c456e

PivotViewer Extension for Reporting Services – CTP1

The PivotViewer Extension for Reporting Services provides an application generator that enables users to effortlessly build dynamic PivotViewer Collections on top of Business Intelligence data, inside SharePoint 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=d31f609d-a353-41ad-a1a4-f81456e3a6c4

Events/Webcasts

SharePoint Technologies

Update for GroupBoard Workspace 2007 x64 (KB2161226)

On Schedule and Reservation list in GroupBoard Workspace site, if the date format is DD/MM/YYYY, the Begin date field and the End date filed on “New” or “Edit” appointment page do not work well. This update resolves that issue.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=ed0bc1d5-b0c1-4d00-ba16-9810510fbea9

Business Insights Webcast: Microsoft Online Services: The New Wave of Cloud Services (Level 100)

Location – Live Web Cast

Audience(s):      Non-Tech Influencing BDM,Tech Influencing BDM.

Duration:             60 Minutes

Start Date:          29 September 2010 11:00 Pacific Time (US & Canada)

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032453442&EventCategory=4&culture=en-GB&CountryCode=GB

Core presents Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Seminar

15 September 2010 09:30 - 15 September 2010 12:45 GMT, London
Location:     Microsoft Ltd, Cardinal Place, 100 Victoria Street, London – SW1E 5JL, UK.

Audience:   IT Decision Maker, IT Implementer, IT Manager, Tech & Non-Tech Influencing BDM.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032455856&culture=en-GB

ICS Solutions presents Start your Cloud journey with Microsoft online - 2 Hour Interactive Workshop

Date:  16 September 2010 (10:00 - 13:00 GMT, London).
Location:     Microsoft Ltd, Cardinal Place, 100 Victoria Street, London – SW1E 5JL, UK.

Audience:   IT Decision Maker, IT Implementer, IT Manager, Tech & Non-Tech Influencing BDM.

Registration Fee: No

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032455340&culture=en-GB

ICS Solutions presents SharePoint 2010 – ECM and Records Management - How to get control of your content and manage compliance risks with SharePoint 2010

Start Date:  23 September 2010 (10:00 - 13:00 GMT, London).
Location:     ICS Solutions Ltd, Skippetts House, Skippetts Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3HP

Audience:   IT Decision Maker, IT Implementer, IT Manager, Tech & Non-Tech Influencing BDM.

Registration Fee: No

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032455345&culture=en-GB

ICS Solutions presents Internet Development with SharePoint 2010

Start Date:  8 September 2010 (14:00 - 17:00 GMT, London).
Location:     ICS Solutions Ltd, Skippetts House, Skippetts Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3HP

Audience:   IT Decision Maker, IT Implementer, IT Manager, Tech & Non-Tech Influencing BDM.

Registration Fee: No

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032455347&culture=en-GB

New KB's

Biztalk Server

FIX: A valid EDIFACT message that contains a "+" character in the data element is suspended when you use the EDI receive pipeline in BizTalk Server 2006 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2065966

BizTalk Server sends back an incorrect EDIFACT CONTRL acknowledgement to a trading partner

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2029078

FIX: Orphaned DTA service instances are generated by the backup transport in BizTalk Server 2006 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2153742

FIX: You cannot use a dynamic port to process some untyped XmlDocument messages in BizTalk Server 2006 R2 SP1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2224213

FIX: "An error was encountered when attempting to generate an AS2 status report. Error: The specified content type is invalid" error message when you receive an AS2 message in BizTalk Server 2006 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2219019

FIX: An HIPAA 837 document is suspended unexpectedly in BizTalk Server 2006 R2 if the "REF*G1" data element and the "REF*9F" data element are not adjacent

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2191569

Cumulative update package 2 for BizTalk Server 2006 R2 Service Pack 1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2211420

FIX: Error message when you use the "XMLReceive" pipeline in BizTalk Server 2006 R2 SP1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981967

The BizTalk EDI/AS2 Runtime configuration may fail with error: DTS package BAM_DM_InterchangeStatusActivity already exists

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2269514

FIX:BizTalk Server Log Shipping fails when the "DaysToKeep" parameter is set to 1 on a BizTalk Server 2006 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028622

FIX: Error message when you validate a BizTalk map in BizTalk Server 2006 R2 if the map and its schemas are in a separate project

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2148970

SharePoint Technologies

Update for GroupBoard Workspace 2007 x64 (KB2161226)

On Schedule and Reservation list in GroupBoard Workspace site, if the date format is DD/MM/YYYY, the Begin date field and the End date filed on “New” or “Edit” appointment page do not work well. This update resolves that issue.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=ed0bc1d5-b0c1-4d00-ba16-9810510fbea9

SharePoint Server 2010

You are prompted for your user credentials when a custom application or webpage uses LINQ to query a list on a server that is running SharePoint Foundation 2010 or SharePoint Server 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983083

You receive the error "An unexpected error has occurred" when you try to create a Profile page for a managed BDC tenant site in SharePoint 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983091

You are not prompted to enter a bar code or label when you use an Office Web App to save or print a browser-enabled document on a SharePoint 2010 server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983060

If PowerPivot exists in both the beta version of a product and in the release version of another product, PowerPivot does not work

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983037

Description of the SharePoint Server 2010 hotfix package (Osrchwfe-x-none.msp;Pplwfe-x-none.msp;Spswfe-x-none.msp): June 29, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983497

Description of the SharePoint Server 2010 hotfix package (wasrvwfe-x-none.msp): June 29, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2204024

Internet Explorer 7 uses high CPU while browsing large SharePoint 2010 list views

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2270545/es

"Could not load file or assembly" error after you delete a web part from a customized page on a server that is running SharePoint Foundation 2010 or SharePoint Server 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983075

A 503 error is logged in the ULS log when you turn off a Reporting Services instance in SharePoint Server 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982779

When Installing Office Web Apps You Get a Message "Windows Server Features or Role Services required by this product are not enabled"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276219

SharePoint 2010 Theme customization does not change font style, size, color

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2215935

SharePoint Upgrade Rules

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276163

A user who has correct permission levels cannot start a client application on a server that is running SharePoint Foundation 2010 or SharePoint Server 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983073

Microsoft Advisory Services Engagement Scenario - SharePoint Upgrade and Migration

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276961

Microsoft Advisory Services Engagement Scenario - SharePoint Installation and Deployment

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2281661

Microsoft Advisory Services Engagement Scenario - SharePoint Security and Authentication

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2281756

MOSS 2007 and WSS 3

Description of the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Hotfix Package (sts-x-none.msp): July 6, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2266435

Error when activating Microsoft Office SharePoint Services for Information Rights Management

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2164324

User permission assigned through Active Directory Group may fail to access Reporting services reports in SharePoint

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276625

You receive an "An error has occurred on the server" error message when you click Alert Me to add an alert in a child portal site of a SharePoint Portal Server 2003 server farm that uses shared services

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888809

Unable to Edit List in Datasheet View in Microsoft SharePoint with Content Approval turned on

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2274841

Description of the SharePoint Server 2007 hotfix package (sts-x-none.msp): June 29, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983307

Description of the Office SharePoint Server 2007 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (MOSS server-package): June 29, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983310

Description of the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (WSS server-package): June 29, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983311

Description of the Office SharePoint Server 2007 hotfix package (Coreserver-x-none.msp): June 29, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983305

You cannot view a list in Datasheet view after you install the 64-bit version of Office 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2266203

MOSS 2007 Explorer view does not work when farm is on Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2171959

Installing KB 938444 issue –

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sharepoint/archive/2010/06/22/installing-kb938444.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2010/06/18/companyweb-and-sharepoint-central-admin-not-accessible-after-installing-kb983444.aspx

SharePoint Designer 2007

When opening a SharePoint Dashboard that contains multi Excel Web Access Web Parts the message Excel Services Failed to Download Chart will appear.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2004029

SharePoint Designer 2010

Microsoft Advisory Services Engagement Scenario – Design and implement workflows in SharePoint Designer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2283286/en-gb

User Profile properties are displayed by their programmatic names in External Content Type Designer in SharePoint Designer 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983104

You receive the error "An unexpected error has occurred" when you try to create a Profile page for a managed BDC tenant site in SharePoint 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983091

Page filter queries that are generated by the External Content Type designer in SharePoint Designer 2010 produce duplicate row entries on the last page

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983099

Data source elements that have a data type that is supported by Outlook are mapped to a native Office property or to a custom property when you create an External Content Type in SharePoint Designer 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983116

Error message in SharePoint Designer 2010 when you edit external content types that are created in Visual Studio 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982269

The default value for a DateTime field in External Content Type Designer in SharePoint Designer 2010 is not converted to UTC

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983117

"System.ServiceModel.ServiceActivationException" error message when you open a SharePoint website on a server that is running WCF in SharePoint Designer 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983057

SharePoint Designer 2010 does not support Return Parameter annotations for Out or InOut parameters

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983205

Forefront and Antigen for SharePoint

How to enable the Kaspersky 8 engine for Forefront Protection for Exchange hotfix rollup 1 and Forefront Protection for SharePoint

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2284024

Description of Hotfix Rollup 2 for Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2270645

News

Introducing Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739347

Forefront Endpoint Protection (FEP) 2010 Beta is now available for download. FEP, the next generation release of Forefront Client Security, will simplify and improve endpoint protection while greatly reducing infrastructure costs. It builds on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2, enabling you to use the existing client management infrastructure to deploy and manage endpoint protection.

Learn more on the Forefront Endpoint Security Blog then download the Beta to try the new release.

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739348

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739349

Download Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739350

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta helps keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level, provides ongoing improvements to the Windows Operating System (OS), by including previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platforms based on customer and partner feedback

Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 5.0 Available http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739351

Start securing your desktop infrastructure by utilizing the MAP Toolkit for PC Security. Assess the virus and spyware vulnerability of your client infrastructure and evaluate its readiness for Forefront Client Security and NAP migration. MAP 5.0 also includes software usage tracking to simplify license management and compliance assessment, and a Windows 2000 Server Migration Assessment.

Get Started with Threat Modeling: Play the Elevation of Privilege (EoP) Card Game http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739352

Threat modeling is a core component of the design phase in the Microsoft SDL. The EoP Card Game can help you better understand threat modeling and examine possible threats to software and computer systems such as spoofing, tampering, repudiation, information disclosure, denial of service, and elevation of privilege. Test your knowledge and challenge other developers.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July, 2010

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-jul.mspx

Security Bulletin Overview for July 2010

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) Blog Post http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683067

Windows Media Video (WMV) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683068

Windows Media Audio (WMA) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683069

iPod Video (MP4) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683070

MP3 Audio http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683071

High Quality WMV (2.5 Mbps) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683072

Zune Video (WMV) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683073

Microsoft Product Lifecycle Information

Find information about your particular products on the Microsoft Product Lifecycle Web site http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9669804

See a List of Supported Service Packs http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9669805

Microsoft provides free software updates for security and nonsecurity issues for all supported service packs.

Follow the Microsoft Security Response team on Twitter http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739346 @MSFTSecResponse for the latest information on the threat landscape.

Forefront TMG and ISA Server

Forefront Security TechCenter

http://technet.microsoft.com/forefront/default.aspx

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

Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 homepage

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/forefront/ee807302.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:

Localized Forefront TMG 2010 Service Pack 1 Available

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/07/07/localized-forefront-tmg-2010-service-pack-1-available.aspx

Troubleshooting ERROR: Setup failed to install ADAM.\r\n (0x80074e46) and 0x80070643 while trying to install TMG 2010

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/07/07/troubleshooting-error-setup-failed-to-install-adam-r-n-0x80074e46-and-0x80070643-while-trying-to-install-tmg-2010.aspx

TMG Enterprise Level URL Category Overrides

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/07/08/tmg-enterprise-level-url-category-overrides.aspx

User Override for Blocked URL Categories

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/07/13/user-override-for-blocked-url-categories.aspx

Another TMG 2010 Installation failure with error 0x80070643

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/07/13/another-tmg-2010-installation-failure-with-error-0x80070643.aspx

Am I protected against this malware?

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/07/16/am-i-protected-against-this-malware.aspx

Synchronous Configuration Changes

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/07/18/synchronous-configuration-changes.aspx

External users receive 500 internal Server Error with the URL denied by an ISA 2006 Server when you try to publish OWA using CAC and Client Certificate Authentication

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/07/21/external-users-receive-500-internal-server-error-with-the-url-denied-by-an-isa-2006-server-when-you-try-to-publish-owa-using-cac-and-client-certificate-authentication.aspx

Forefront Unified Access Gateway & Intelligent Application Gateway 2007

Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010 Technical Resources

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/forefront/edgesecurity/ee907407.aspx

For comments, feedback, and requests, contact the Forefront UAG User Assistance team at uagdocs@microsoft.com.

Forefront Unified Access Gateway Product Team Blog

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

Support Ending for e-Gap 3.6

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/07/07/support-ending-for-e-gap-3-6.aspx

Forefront Edge on the Wiki

The home of community-generated content about Microsoft technologies — that anyone can edit! Read the latest wiki articles about TMG and UAG.

TMG - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/tags/tmg/default.aspx

UAG - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/tags/UAG/default.aspx

Documents

Security Tip of the Month: Network Diagnostics and Tracing in Windows 7 http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739353

Explore the reasons why home (non-domain) users and those who use enterprise (domain-joined) computers face different vulnerabilities then find a selection of best practices and solutions that should be considered to help protect your users.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta: Frequently Asked Questions http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739354

Quickly find answers to common questions about SP1 Beta such as language availability, installation, and expiration.

Security Best Practices for Developing Windows Azure Applications http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739355

Are you a software designer, architect, developer, or tester interested in secure cloud computing solutions? Download this paper to learn about the challenges and recommended approaches to design and develop more secure applications for Microsoft's Windows Azure platform. Get an overview of Windows Azure security-related platform services as well as best practices for secure design, development, and deployment.

Understanding Security Threats and Countermeasures for Microsoft Office 2010 http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739356

Get information to help you plan for a secure desktop configuration for Office 2010, including insight into which security risks and threats are relevant to Office 2010, and which might pose a risk to an organization's business assets or processes.

Windows PowerShell Owner's Manual http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739357

From a complete introduction to specific tips on customization, shortcut keys, and running Windows PowerShell scripts, this guide will help you get familiar with Windows PowerShell and use it like a pro in no time.

Downloads

Microsoft Anti-Cross Site Scripting Library V3.1

AntiXSS 3.1 helps you to protect your current applications from cross-site scripting attacks, at the same time helping you to protect your legacy application with its Security Runtime Engine

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=051ee83c-5ccf-48ed-8463-02f56a6bfc09

AD FS 2.0 Federation with CA Federation Manager Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guidance for setting up a lab deployment of AD FS 2.0 and CA Federation Manager

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=fef76ca4-5677-4356-afb1-196d8f92dc79

Using Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager Get Started

Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 provides an integrated and comprehensive self-service group management and password reset solution. FIM 2010 simplifies the identity management landscape and enables group management through a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 portal and a Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 add-in.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=acb01d7b-5ae7-43d6-aa3c-a4bc0c6fc458

Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 Capacity Planning Tool

The Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) 2010 Capacity Planning Tool helps customers understand what hardware they need in order to support the number of users, wide area network bandwidth, features and protections enabled in their Forefront TMG 2010 deployment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=01b2f7a5-8165-4ead-9693-994504f66449

Essential Software Security Training for the Microsoft SDL

This paper discusses why a commitment to software security training is a key tenet of the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) and vital to ensuring that secure software can take its place as a top priority along with software features and delivery timelines.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=be75efec-07bb-4f48-893a-63c306d3e8d8

Applying the Security Development Lifecycle at Windows Live

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e79ffef8-5d6b-486c-8960-50a01e730efe

SDL and HIPAA - Aligning Microsoft SDL Security Practices with the HIPAA Security Rule

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a471da91-dcbb-4e9a-8b6c-778a79038758

Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e1605e70-9649-4a87-8532-33d813687a7f

Project Server Cumulative Update (CU) information

Slide shows about Project Server cumulative updates

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ee3e22b8-fa76-4314-8982-d98217161759

Configuring Kerberos Authentication for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Products

Describes concepts of identity in SharePoint 2010 Products, Kerberos authentication, and how to use it in various scenarios

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1a794fb5-77d0-475c-8738-ea04d3de1147

Publishing Exchange Server 2010 with Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010 and Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010

This white paper provides information about publishing Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 using Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010 and Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010, including how to choose between them for different scenarios, and provides specific steps you can take to configure Forefront TMG and Forefront UAG to publish Exchange 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=894bab3e-c910-4c97-ab22-59e91421e022

Cumulative Update 1 for System Center Service Manager 2010 (KB 983572)

This update contains a number of fixes for the Service Manager 2010 release.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1f864b54-fd95-4bb7-98c5-e66183875714

Platform Update Supplement Beta for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2117917)

This update provides fixes and improvements to graphics, media foundation and print for Windows Vista platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=67499c18-43e0-499b-8378-1911e11ee7b1

Platform Update Supplement Beta for Windows Vista (KB2117917)

This update provides fixes and improvements to graphics, media foundation and print for Windows Vista platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=04450d16-ea73-4e50-91f4-55f899921c7b

Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [July 2010] (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=749e10cd-f40c-4f94-8e38-d4221ded7652

Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [July 2010] (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

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)

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=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356

Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB982300)

Install this update to resolve an issue in which a computer that has Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 crashes on restart with certain LSI 1394 host controllers.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c08e2369-504a-473f-ab01-b76115a35bdc

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB982300)

Install this update to resolve an issue in which a computer that has Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 crashes on restart with certain LSI 1394 host controllers.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=50965630-2a6e-4f90-a653-c0b1c1cbe2ba

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2229593)

A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7c2122bb-0ecf-4467-a3ba-6fb862f603c5

Update for Windows 7 (KB982300)

Install this update to resolve an issue in which a computer that has Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 crashes on restart with certain LSI 1394 host controllers.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=dc06bb48-6134-4a5d-b8fb-be6d7004036b

Office Sample: Antivirus API for Office 2010 Header File: msoav.h

The Antivirus API for Office 2010 msoav.h header file supports development for the Antivirus API.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=109686f9-1809-40f2-b5d0-e8e2530f5503

Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE) 10.1 Product Documents

Product documents for FOPE 10.1 include the following: New Features Guide, Administration Center User Guide

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=be5963ee-917f-4677-94c5-02985d7e077e

Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint Documentation

Documentation about Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=bd917b26-bd06-4a93-8858-a0ea7e893992

Microsoft Antigen SP2 Documentation

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7d00160e-4d15-4459-98a3-89f393ac008e

AD FS 2.0 Federation with Oracle Identity Federation Step-by-Step Guide

Information about setup of a basic lab deployment of Active Directory Federation Services 2.0 (AD FS 2.0) and Oracle Identity Federation that provides claims-based, cross-domain, Web single sign-on (SSO) interoperability.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=46bd1cc0-cbe1-4426-875d-428b25b65f1a

Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 beta

Forefront Endpoint Protection simplifies and improves endpoint protection while greatly reducing infrastructure costs

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=8b46c3ff-d9a0-4741-8ba5-458c1b3d2257

Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 Privacy Statement

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=fb36caa4-858d-4fb7-907a-eb5527806061

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 August Security Bulletins (Level 200)

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Pacific Time

On-Demand Security Webcasts

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

Visit TechNet Spotlight: www.microsoft.com/technetspotlight

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

News

Download Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta

IT professionals can now download Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta through the TechNet Evaluation Center. This combined service pack includes changes to both Windows platforms. The beta release is not available to home users.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/ff183870.aspx

Download System Center Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal (SSP) 2.0

System Center Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal (SSP) 2.0 lets you build the foundation for an on-premises cloud infrastructure, enabling you to deliver IT as a service for your organization. Using SSP, you can respond more effectively - and at lower cost - to the rapidly changing needs of your organization. SSP is freely available, and fully supported by Microsoft.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=fef38539-ae5a-462b-b1c9-9a02238bb8a7&displaylang=en

Download the Hyper-V Architecture Poster

Similar to the Windows Server 2008 R2 component poster, the Hyper-V poster is a great visual tool to help in the understanding of the key features and components.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5567b22a-8c47-4840-a88d-23146fd93151

New: Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 5.0

Save valuable IT infrastructure planning time and expense with new MAP 5.0 features including Office 2010 readiness assessment, Windows 2000 Server migration assessment, and inventory of Linux-powered LAMP stacks.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb977556.aspx

Download the Latest MOF Reliability Workbooks: Application Virtualization and User State Virtualization

The latest workbooks provide knowledge, specific tasks, and schedules needed to keep Microsoft Application Virtualization and User State Virtualization running smoothly.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee923724.aspx

Windows Virtualization Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/virtualization

The World Simplified is a Virtual World

http://blogs.technet.com/virtualworld

The App-V Product Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/appv

The Official MDOP Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/mdop

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

Ntdebugging Blog

http://blogs.msdn.com/ntdebugging

The Hot Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/hot

Downloads

Word 2010: Interactive menu to ribbon guide

A visual, interactive reference guide to help you find commands in Word 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0bf2a197-6336-4d51-9eeb-9d460ccaaff3

Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate DirectAccess with Network Access Protection (NAP)

This step-by-step guide shows you how to configure NAP enforcement for access to the intranet in the DirectAccess test lab.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=8d21a4ee-6b60-4d6a-b789-e47139a43a3c

VMM 2008 R2 Documentation

This download provides technical documentation for VMM 2008 R2

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e547b676-112f-419e-8d8f-6920beca0845

Windows Server AppFabric

Windows Server AppFabric is a set of integrated technologies that make it easier to build, scale and manage Web and composite applications that run on IIS.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=467e5aa5-c25b-4c80-a6d2-9f8fb0f337d2

Microsoft Assessment and Planning

The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit makes it easy to assess your current IT infrastructure for a variety of technology migration projects. This Solution Accelerator provides a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool to simplify the migration planning process.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=67240b76-3148-4e49-943d-4d9ea7f77730

Deploying USB Redirection with RemoteFX Step-by-Step Guide

Walks you through the process of setting up USB redirection with RemoteFX in a test environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4b290885-2da1-4432-baab-87346c96b63c

Deploying a Single RemoteFX Server Step-by-Step Guide

Walks you through the process of setting up a working virtual desktop that uses RemoteFX and is accessible by using Remote Desktop Connection in a test environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=dab3196b-97ec-4fbf-86b4-cc8023d8c111

Deploying RemoteFX on a Remote Desktop Session Host Server Step-by-Step Guide

Walks you through the process of setting up a working Remote Desktop Session Host that uses RemoteFX and is accessible by using Remote Desktop Connection in a test environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d90e841f-d84c-4746-b0f3-3c16e71d1ed1

Deploying RemoteFX for Virtual Desktop Pools Step-by-Step Guide

Walks you through the process of setting up a working virtual desktop pool that uses RemoteFX in a test environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c031b617-1c9b-4ccf-bc13-df6199003e9e

Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal 2.0 Release Candidate

The Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal 2.0 (VMMSSP) is a fully supported, partner-extensible solution that can be used by customers to pool, allocate, and manage their compute, network and storage resources to deliver the foundation for a private cloud platform in their datacenter.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=fef38539-ae5a-462b-b1c9-9a02238bb8a7

Bing Travel Planner Beta for Outlook

Bing travel helps you Know When To Buy™, When To Fly™, and Where To Stay™ - all based on a huge volume of airfare and hotel rate data that we process every day. The Bing Travel add-in makes finding the lowest fare faster and easier because it’s available anytime in Outlook.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=64ca7137-d8d8-49f1-ae42-00e9fcbf775f

BDD and MDT Archive

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Update 1 is the recommended process and toolset to automate desktop and server deployment. The support status of earlier versions is outlined here.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=02a2605d-51e8-469f-be4a-1dd2af580502

Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.6 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7®, Windows Vista®, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer® in your environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=24da89e9-b581-47b0-b45e-492dd6da2971

Events/Webcasts

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

Desktop Virtualization Hour

Take a technical deep dive with resources, tools, and expert guidance for your Windows client infrastructure.What is the best migration path to Windows 7? What’s the best desktop management strategy for your company? Which virtualization solutions can save you time and money? Join us in this virtual event and learn how Microsoft can help you discover choices, preserve & extend your existing investments. Learn how Microsoft’s virtualization vision and technologies can help you.

http://www.desktopvirtualizationhour.com/

Windows 7 End User Adoption Resources

Microsoft® has developed resources to help support your organization’s deployment and adoption of Windows® 7. Ranging from promotional merchandise to customizable posters and email templates, these materials are available for order and download today from the online Windows 7 Customer Shop. Join us in this informational webcast to learn how you can take advantage of the wide array of resources to: Host internal Windows 7 learning sessions with the Windows 7 Tips & Tricks PPT Presentation Send Windows 7 tips & tricks email templates Drive awareness with engaging posters Order Windows 7 merchandise Use the Productivity Hub Leverage the Productivity Blog And more… ...

7/7/2010 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/7/2012 11:59 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Decision Maker

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453941&culture=en-US

Business Insights Webcast: Simplifying Desktop Management with the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (Level 100)

Enterprise IT infrastructures are becoming increasingly complex to manage. The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is a dynamic desktop solution that is available as a subscription for Software Assurance customers. The solution suite enhances application deployment and compatibility, increases IT staff responsiveness and end user uptime, and helps reduce the total cost of ownership of desktop software and IT management. Attend this webcast to learn more. Presenter: Niamh Coleman, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation View other sessions from Grow Your Business With Microsoft If you have questions or feedback, contact us. In addition to Business Insights webcasts, Microsoft offers a complimentary e-newsletter with real-world examples of how to align IT with your business strategy. You get tips and techniques on using Microsoft technologies and straight talk about solutions that work for mid-sized businesses. If you would like to receive the Business Insights newsletter, click here.

Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab. Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net ...

7/29/2010 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/28/2012 12:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: Tech Influencing BDM

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453285&culture=en-US

Business Insights Webcast: Microsoft App-V: Saving Time, Improving Quality, and Reducing Costs (Level 100)

As the complexity of delivering and managing an increasingly large portfolio of applications continues to grow, IT departments need to deliver and manage applications at reduced cost while providing flexibility and agility. Attend this webcast to learn how Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) can help your organization manage applications simply, easily and more cost effectively. App-V, part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), represents a revolutionary shift in the way desktop applications are prepared, delivered, managed, and supported. Join us to discover how App-V helps you to transform applications into centrally managed virtual services to reduce the cost of application deployment, eliminate application conflicts and reboots, and increase user productivity. Presenter: Karri Alexion-Tiernan, Director, Windows Client Product Mgmt. - Commercial, Microsoft Corporation If you have questions or feedback, contact us. In addition to Business Insights webcasts, Microsoft offers a complimentary e-newsletter with real-world examples of how to align IT with your business strategy. You get tips and techniques on using Microsoft technologies and straight talk about solutions that work for mid-sized businesses. If you would like to receive the Business Insights newsletter, click here. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab. Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net ...

8/24/2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 8/24/2010 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: Tech Influencing BDM

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453433&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: Part l: SPLA Agreement Benefits Services Provider Use Rights (SPUR) Media Requests, License Keys, & Activation Support Requirement Part ll: Licensing Overview Windows Server and Virtualization, Exchange Server SQL Server and Virtualization, SharePoint 2010 Part lll: Usage Reporting Reseller Contacts Part lV: Training and readiness resources Other options for revenue Q&A Audio Information: Dial: 1.866.500.6738 Pass code: 9889742 Leader code: 845605 ...

10/6/2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 10/6/2010 12:00 PM | Duration:60 Minutes

Presenter Name: Arti Bhatia, Nicole Palko

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032454306&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Automating and Managing Windows Server Failover Clusters with PowerShell (Level 300)

Learn how the new failover clustering PowerShell cmdlets introduced in the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system simplify server management. Coupled with other PowerShell cmdlets included in Windows Server that provide a variety of features and server roles, these new failover clustering tools provide both a powerful command-line interface and scripting capabilities for automation of failover clusters. Attend this webcast to see how easy managing clusters running on Server Core or Microsoft Hyper-V Server can be. Presenter: Ahmed Bisht, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation View other sessions from Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

5/24/2010 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 5/23/2012 12:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Decision Maker

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032448852&culture=en-US

TechNet Webcast: Improving the Availability of Virtualization Deployments with CSV and Hyper-V (Level 300)

Learn about the various factors to consider when deploying Hyper-V on Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV). In this session, we review basic CSV deployment requirements and provide current suggested best practices for configuration of CSV networking and storage. Other topics we cover include CSV backup and restore considerations, redirected I/O, CSV Maintenance Mode, and CSV troubleshooting tips and techniques. Presenter: Jeff Mastro, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation View other sessions from Windows Server 2008: Web, Virtualization, Security, and a Solid Foundation If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

5/10/2010 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 5/9/2012 12:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: IT Generalist

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032448856&culture=en-US

Microsoft Webcast: The Total Economic Impact of Windows Server 2008 R2 (Level 100)

Forrester Consulting conducted a commissioned study on behalf of Microsoft titled, "The Total Economic Impact of Windows Server 2008 R2" that examined the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying Windows Server 2008 R2. After conducting interviews with nine Microsoft customers, Forrester Consulting found that these companies were able to achieve: management savings for their IT team; benefits from virtualization such as hardware, real estate, and power cost savings; user productivity savings; and other cost savings through DirectAccess and BranchCache technologies. In this webcast, we describe the TEI methodology, explaining the model's assumptions and risk adjustments, and review findings regarding the economic impact of Window Server 2008 R2. Presenter: Michelle Bishop, Consultant, Forrester Consulting Michelle Bishop is a consultant with Forrester's Total Economic Impact (TEI) consulting practice. The TEI methodology focuses on measuring and communicating the value of IT and business decisions and solutions and providing a return-on-investment (ROI) business case based on the costs, benefits, risks, and flexibility of investments. Prior to joining Forrester, Michelle held leadership roles in operations, technology, and marketing in such large organizations as Shell and Avaya. At Shell, she was a product manager for LPG retail distribution initiatives and project lead for quality and information security at Shell Philippines. While working at Avaya, she led the inventory reduction program and consulted on various after-market operations projects. Michelle also came to Forrester with process improvement and account management experience in high-growth startups in media and digital services. Michelle holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of the Philippines. View other sessions from Momentum: Drive Your Midsize Business Forward If you have questions or feedback, contact us. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab. Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net ...

3/31/2010 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 3/30/2012 12:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes

Primary Language: English

Primary Target Audience: Non-Tech Influencing BDM

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032444002&culture=en-US

New KB's

How to disable the keyboard Windows key

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216893

Some unexpected characters may be generated when you use the tcsh shell in Windows Server 2003 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981801

Information about event ID 51

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/244780

"Application has failed to start because framedyn.dll was not found" error message when you open the System Properties dialog box

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319114

How to Clear the Windows Paging File at Shutdown

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314834

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Windows Shell could allow remote code execution

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2286198

"Your network connection must have IPv6 enabled to create or join a homegroup" error message when you try to create a homegroup in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983276

MS09-056: Vulnerabilities in CryptoAPI could allow spoofing

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974571

Demonstration of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit with Question and Answer time

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979129

On all supported versions of Microsoft Windows, uninstalling a driver through device manager may not remove associated files or applications with that driver

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2278714

Microsoft Agent-enabled programs may not work in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969168

Description of the update for Windows Activation Technologies

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971033

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Application Compatibility Update

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974332

The October 2009 stability and reliability update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is available.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974431

The April 2010 stability and reliability update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is available

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980408

"UNSUPPORTED FILE TYPE" error when you try to use Windows Media Center to burn a video DVD from recorded TV on a Windows 7-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2162671

On Windows 7, you cannot stop music playback from a Bluetooth headset with a stop button when you are in the “Add a device” menu

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2282994

Windows Backup does not perform an incremental backup of media files when the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service is enabled in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981470

On a Windows 7 laptop with hybrid graphics, when you connect an external DVI or Display port monitor, the primary display switches from the laptop screen to the external monitor

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2284283

The Welcome screen may be displayed for 30 seconds during the logon process after you set a solid color as the desktop background in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977346

"STOP: 0x0000001a" error message on a computer that has an Intel Westmere processor together with the Hyper-V role installed on Windows Server 2008 SP2 or on Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981791

The systemstatebackup subcommand fails when an invalid ImagePath property is specified for services in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2289925

An application or service that calls the InitializeSecurityContext function together with the ISC_REQ_EXTENDED_ERROR flag may encounter a TLS/SSL negotiation failure on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975858

Microsoft product compatibility with Single Label Domains, Disjointed Namespaces, and Discontiguous Namespaces

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2269838

Microsoft Advisory Services Engagement Scenario -TS Web Access And Remoteapp Configuration

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2275811

ADMT 3.2 installation incomplete, MMC console error "cannot open database 'ADMT' requested by the login"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2266373

Known issues that may occur when you use ADMT 3.1 to migrate to a domain that contains Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controllers

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976659

MS10-024: Description of the security update for Windows SMTP Service: April 13, 2010 and July 13, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976323

Update to add the source server health scanner feature to the Migration Preparation Tool for Windows SBS 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981802

Configure Internet Mail' wizard crashes on SBS 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2020759

You cannot configure Windows Mail to use a Web-based (HTTP) e-mail account on a computer that is running Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926374

Detection and deployment guidance for the July 8, 2008 security release

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955133

The "Previous Versions" list of a DFS share is empty if you access the share from a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983437

It takes a long time to complete a batch of print jobs on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2188792

"E_ OUTOFMEMORY" error code when a COM client tries to subscribe to type change notifications on a 64-bit version of Windows Vista or of Windows Server 2008 that has sufficient memory

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981333

Description of the Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 client update for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) for Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows Vista SP2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969084

Stop error message on a Windows Vista-based or Windows Server 2008-based computer when you resume the system from sleep: Stop 0x000000FE

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967102

How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935791

A Windows computer may not wake from hybrid sleep

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/944977

News

Antigen & Forefront

http://blogs.technet.com/forefront

http://blogs.technet.com/fssnerds

Exchange

You Had Me At EHLO...

http://msexchangeteam.com/default.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/msukucc

Hosted Messaging Collaboration

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

Office Communications Server Team Blog

http://communicationsserverteam.com

Office Communicator Team Blog

http://communicatorteam.com

Outlook

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

Other

Next Hop Technical Resources - Office Communications Server | TechNet

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ocs/ee465814.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/themasterblog

Documents

Microsoft Antigen SP2 Documentation

Microsoft Antigen SP2 Documentation

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=7d00160e-4d15-4459-98a3-89f393ac008e

Exchange

Exchange Server 2010 and Outlook 2010 Standards Documentation

The Exchange Server 2010 and Outlook 2010 Standards Documents describe Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and Outlook 2010 support for industry messaging standards and Requests for Comments (RFCs) related to iCalendar, IMAP4, and POP3.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=6fa94dc9-d4b6-402b-8c22-8a52acea2284

Exchange Server 2010 SP1 RTM Protocol Documentation Set

The Microsoft Exchange Server Protocols documentation provides detailed technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols (including extensions to industry-standard or other published protocols) used by Microsoft Exchange Server to communicate with other Microsoft products.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=a9aae935-ad23-4117-a3d9-9ed6093d6d7f

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP3 Help

This download contains a standalone version of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP3 Help.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e10e7561-e480-46da-88a8-9e246f7bcdb8

Hosted Messaging Collaboration

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

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

Outlook

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

Office 2010 User Resources - PDF

Documents related Office 2010, including an overview, product guide, getting started, and new features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=689351f3-6d82-4e5c-b3ee-af33008d68fa

Office 2010 User Resources - DOCX

Documents related Office 2010, including an overview, product guide, getting started, and new features.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9c45bba7-c08e-416c-8dcf-3a1b14bf1750

Office 2010 IT Professional User Readiness Resources

Help get users in your company excited about Office 2010. Use these posters, flyers, and weekly e-mail templates to get people excited.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=730978c2-432e-4496-a40e-59bd6ab1a37d

Other

Fact Sheets

Quick overview of the accessibility features of major Microsoft products.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9f347d12-1d8c-4336-a5b5-0e4a08ba1e67

Downloads

Exchange

Exchange Server 2010 SP1 UM Language Packs

These downloads contain pre-recorded prompts, grammar files, text to speech data, Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) files, and Voice Mail Preview capabilities for a specific language that is supported by Exchange 2010 SP1 Unified Messaging (UM). Warning: This UM language pack must only be installed as an add-in to Exchange Server 2010 SP1 Unified Messaging.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=ee7d3f0e-81bd-46ce-8f23-a38199e2c6ee

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

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

Outlook

Events/Webcasts

Hosting Community Call, September 16th - Quarterly Licensing Brief

Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Be sure to attend the Hosting Partner Community Call on September 16th for a Quarterly Licensing Brief Update.

We will cover SPLA Partners and Resellers most frequently asked questions, and give you the opportunity to

ask Microsoft about licensing challenges you are facing.

Lance Spratt from the Hosting Communications Sector team will be presenting from Microsoft. For attending this session,

you will have an opportunity to win a Zune HD! Details to be announced at the beginning of our Hosting Community Call on

September 16th, so don’t miss it!

The Quarterly Licensing Brief will cover:

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032459160&culture=en-US

Hosting Community Call, September 16th - Quarterly Licensing Brief

Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Please attend next month’s Hosting Partner Community Call for a Quarterly Licensing Brief Update.

The Quarterly Licensing Brief will cover:

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032459162&culture=en-US

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

Business Insights Webcast: The New Unified Communications with OCS 2007 R2, Exchange 2010, and Office 2010 (Level 100)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Technology has brought us a very long way in terms of how we communicate in the business world. E-mail, telephones, instant messaging, and conference calling make it possible for us to do things today that were unthinkable twenty years ago. But as these technologies have evolved, they have done so independently, creating communications silos. Attend this webcast to learn how Unified Communications (UC) technologies in Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007, Microsoft Exchange 2010, and Microsoft Office 2010 integrate all of the ways we contact each other in a single environment, using a single identity and presence that spans phones, workstations, and other devices. We showcase the Microsoft UC innovations you can take advantage of to provide more effective and streamlined communications for end users.

Presenter: David Alexander, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation

If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032453435&culture=en-US

New KB's

Antigen & Forefront

Microsoft Antigen 9.0 for Exchange Service Pack 2: Description of Hotfix Rollup 3 for Microsoft Antigen 9 for Exchange Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2302001/en-US

Microsoft Antigen Spam Manager: How to submit licensing questions for Sybari legacy contracts for the Antigen 8 and Antigen 9 products

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950954/en-US

Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server: Description of Hotfix Rollup 2 for Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2270641/en-US

Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server Service Pack 2: Description of Hotfix Rollup 1 for Service Pack 2 for Forefront Security for Exchange Server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978297/en-US

Exchange

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition: Error messages when you try to synchronize a Windows Mobile device to Exchange Server 2003 on a Windows SBS 2003-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937635/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2: Configuring Certificate Based Authentication OWA

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2317648/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition: How to disable the Options panel in Outlook Web Access in Exchange Server 2007

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2299129/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition: How to optimize memory usage in Exchange Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/815372/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition: How to remove Exchange Server 2003 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833396/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition: The Microsoft Exchange System Attendant service may not come online if the RootVer registry value is invalid on a server that is running Exchange Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906154/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise Edition: Microsoft Exchange Server Cluster Failover Root Cause Analysis

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2274342/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise Edition: Implementing the Change Password feature with Outlook Web Access

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297121/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise Edition: The RecipientResolutionTimeoutInSeconds property is available to modify the time limit of a cross-forest AutoDiscover operation in Exchange 2007

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928812/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise Edition: Exchange Migration

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974347/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise Edition: Exchange Client Access Server Setup & Autodiscover

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974610/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1: The W3wp.exe process crashes when you use the Italian version of the spelling checker on a message in Outlook Web Access in Exchange 2007

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968352/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1: Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 crashes when the Extensible Storage Engine (ESE) version store is out of memory on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970086/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 2: A Computer that is running the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Client Access Server role becomes slow when a user tries to open a folder that contains many items

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969948/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: Error message when you try to start Exchange Management Shell (EMS) or Exchange Management Console (EMC): "HTTP server error status (500)"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2027063/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: Error message when you try to start Exchange Management Shell (EMS) or Exchange Management Console (EMC): "The connection to the specified remote host was refused"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2027064/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: Error message when you try to start Exchange Management Shell (EMS) or Exchange Management Console (EMC): "The WinRM client... cannot determine the content type of the HTTP response from the destination computer"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028305/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: Configuring Exchange Server 2010 DAG

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2274305/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: "HTTP status code of 403" error when you start Exchange Management Shell on an Exchange Server 2010 Client Access server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276957/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: WinRM times out and you receive an error message when you try to add a Mailbox server to an existing DAG

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2294243/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: Outlook does not show Organization tab if Exchange is installed on a member server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2352730/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: Event ID 1006 is logged and you cannot move a mailbox from an Exchange Server 2003 server to an Exchange Server 2010 server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979848/en-US

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: RPC clients or MAPI on the Middle Tier clients may not receive responses from the mailbox server role on an Exchange 2010 server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981664/en-US

Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Enterprise Edition: You cannot install Office Communications Server 2007 R2, Unified Communications Managed API 2.0 Core Redist or Office Communications Server 2007, Unified Communications Managed API v1.0 Redist

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2224981/en-US

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Enterprise Edition: When you try to prepare the Active Directory schema for the installation of Live Communications Server or of Communications Server, you receive an "Action failed with error code 0x80070035" error message

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/898152/en-US

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Enterprise Edition: Error message when you try to activate Communications Server: "8007202F"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937303/en-US

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Enterprise Edition: Description of the cumulative update for Office Communications Server 2007 R2, Unified Communications Managed API 2.0 Core Runtime: August 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2282949/en-US

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Enterprise Edition: An Office Communicator call to Response Group cannot be forwarded to a PSTN number when no member in the group answers the call

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2284311/en-US

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Enterprise Edition: Description of cumulative update for Office Communications Server 2007 R2: July, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983472/en-US

Microsoft Office Communicator 2007: You cannot log on to Communicator when the additional authentication dialog box appears

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937314/en-US

Microsoft Office Communicator 2007: A conversation window opens unexpectedly when you press ENTER in the Search box in Office Communicator 2007 or in Office Communicator 2007 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978164/en-US

Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2: Description of the cumulative update package for Communicator 2007 R2: July 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028888/en-US

Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2: “Call was terminated on media connectivity failure.” error message when you make an audio call or a video call that includes a remote Office Communicator user

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2294484/en-US

Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2: Communicator 2007 cannot provide administrator credentials for a remote computer when it is prompted for them during a desktop-sharing session

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2386676/en-US

Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2: You cannot see features in Office 2010 builds if you are running Communicator 2007 R2 RTM or earlier versions

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968629/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: Live Meeting service reports display different date and time information among administrators from the same organization

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2020857/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: Description of the update package for the Windows-based Live Meeting 2007 client: July 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2029026/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: Live Meeting 2007 client cannot share a document when it is installed on an x64-based Windows client

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2158507/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: You cannot prevent an Office Live Meeting 2007 user from using some modalities which store content to the server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2254818/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: You must type your email address and company name every time when you join a "Request e-mail address and company name" enabled meeting by using an Office Live Meeting 2007 client

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2254819/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: The JAWS screen reader cannot read the “Your question has been answered. Click to see presenter's response.” message that you receive from Office Live Meeting 2007

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2254821/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: The “Meeting Expiration” option in Office Live Meeting is still selectable after all the modalities which enable content to be stored on the server are disabled on the Live Meeting service

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2254837/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: Live Meeting 2007 clients do not support DSCP markings on Windows 7 and Windows Vista clients

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2295900/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: The "By Email" option is not available on the Invite menu in the Live Meeting 2007 client

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2304236/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: Network connectivity requirements for the Microsoft Live Meeting service

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2312151/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: You cannot upload a PowerPoint presentation by using an Office Live Meeting 2007 client after you install the update that is described in KB article 980926

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2316205/en-US

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007: Description of the update package for the Windows-based Live Meeting 2007 client: April 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980926/en-US

Outlook

Microsoft Office Outlook 2003: Description of the Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter update: July 13, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2202122/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook 2003: Description of the Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter update: August 10, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2279246/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook 2003: Outlook 2007 Troubleshooting Methodology: Crashes

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2317686/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook 2003: How to troubleshoot missing and duplicate appointments in Outlook

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890436/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: Outlook connection issues with Exchange 2010 mailboxes because of the RPC encryption requirement

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2006508/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: Description of the Office Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter update: August 10, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2279264/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: You receive a "Could not find a contact with this e-mail address" error message when you use the "Look Up Contact" feature in Outlook

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813607/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: An Outlook 2007 e-mail message remains in the Outbox after you move it to a personal folder

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948984/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: Description of the Office Outlook 2007 hotfix package (Outlook-x-none.msp): October 27, 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974994/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: Description of the Office Outlook 2007 hotfix package (Outlook-x-none.msp): June 29, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983316/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook Connector: How to enable logging for the Outlook Hotmail Connector

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983055/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2002 Standard Edition: How to manage.pst files in Outlook 2007, in Outlook 2003, and in Outlook 2002

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/287070/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: [SDP 2][1B692AE2-46CE-4E54-BB67-B162DB6C2000] Outlook - PEDump, RegDump, AppLog

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2020371/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Error 0x80070057 occurs when you create an Outlook 2010 profile by using the Auto Account Setup process for an Exchange 2003 mailbox

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028193/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: When synchronizing an Outlook Hotmail Connector account in Microsoft Outlook 2010 you may receive Send/Receive Errors

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2230602/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Error when you try to send or to receive email by using Outlook 2010: "0x8004010F: Outlook data file cannot be accessed"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2289904/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Performance problems when you try to access folders in a secondary mailbox in Outlook 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2297543/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Outlook crashes when you try to send email messages because of a nonexistent delivery location setting in your profile

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2298962/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: The Meeting Workspace button does not appear on the ribbon in Outlook 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2312523/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Photos are still downloaded after you enable the “Do not download photos from Active Directory” policy for Outlook 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2313002/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Outlook custom forms behave unexpectedly because characters are missing in the form's VBScript code

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2320789/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: You may receive an error message and Outlook does not start when you try to start Outlook on a computer that is running Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/252304/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: How to turn off e-mail matching for certificates in Outlook

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/276597/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you try to send and receive e-mail in Outlook and Outlook Express

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Errors when you start Outlook, and your Windows user account contains Unicode characters

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961100/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Windows search error "Search cannot return results for this view" in the People Pane

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976786/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Description of the Calendar Printing Assistant for Outlook update: July 1, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979449/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: How to export email messages from Windows Live Mail into Outlook

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980534/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: By default, shared mail folders are downloaded in Cached mode in Outlook 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982697/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Description of the Outlook 2010 Junk Email Filter update: August 10, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982726/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Time zones that do not observe daylight saving time and Outlook 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982987/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: The Scanost.exe tool has been removed from Outlook 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983036/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: You receive the error "This file cannot be previewed because of an error with the following previewer" when you try to preview an Office document in Outlook 2010 during a Remote Desktop session

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983064/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: Public folder read/unread status is lost after a public folder on a second Exchange Server 2007 server is added as a replica folder

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983115/en-US

Microsoft Outlook 2010: You receive the error "The attempted operation failed" in Outlook 2010 when you try to retrieve the DisplayType property of an email recipient

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983265/en-US

News

Microsoft announces SQL Server Migration Assistant for MySQL

http://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2010/08/12/microsoft-announces-sql-server-migration-assistant-for-mysql.aspx

Migrate from MySQL to SQL Azure or SQL Server with ease!

Microsoft Services Launches New Offerings for Mission Critical Customers

http://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2010/08/10/microsoft-services-launches-new-offerings-for-mission-critical-customers.aspx

Customers running mission critical solutions have asked Microsoft to provide higher levels of service and support for their environments, given the potential negative impact to their business if an incident or outage occurs to their mission critical solution. With that in mind, Microsoft Services today announced an enhanced Premier Mission Critical add-on for customers running business critical solutions on the Microsoft platform.

Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server 2.0 released!!

http://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2010/08/05/microsoft-drivers-for-php-for-sql-server-2-0-released.aspx

Microsoft is announcing an important interoperability milestone: the release of the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server 2.0!!

Other

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

Downloads

SQL 2005

SSMA for Sybase v4.2

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) is a toolkit that dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating from Sybase ASE to SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=f39d6150-e611-46e1-84c5-0808010711c8

SSMA for MySQL v1.0

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) is a toolkit that dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating from MySQL to SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2 and SQL Azure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=69739c8c-ac82-41de-b9e6-8fa5ae2594d9

SSMA for Access v4.2

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) is a toolkit that dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating from Access to SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2 and SQL Azure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5abe098d-c7e1-46c6-994a-09a2856eef0b

SSMA for Oracle v4.2

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) is a toolkit that dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating from Oracle to SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9dfb1773-5594-44a9-869f-a891629f80a5

SQL 2008

SSMA for Sybase v4.2

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) is a toolkit that dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating from Sybase ASE to SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=f39d6150-e611-46e1-84c5-0808010711c8

SSMA for MySQL v1.0

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) is a toolkit that dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating from MySQL to SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2 and SQL Azure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=69739c8c-ac82-41de-b9e6-8fa5ae2594d9

SSMA for Access v4.2

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) is a toolkit that dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating from Access to SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2 and SQL Azure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5abe098d-c7e1-46c6-994a-09a2856eef0b

SSMA for Oracle v4.2

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) is a toolkit that dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating from Oracle to SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9dfb1773-5594-44a9-869f-a891629f80a5

New KB's

Other

Azure SQL Service: Database Migration To Sql Azure

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2212855/en-US

Azure SQL Service: Database Migration To Sql Azure

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2212990/en-US

Azure SQL Service: Developing Applications For Sql Azure

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2213496/en-US

SQL 2005

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services: FIX: A calculated member that uses filtered dimension members returns an incorrect result in SSAS 2005, SSAS 2008 R2 or SSAS 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981867/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition: FIX: Various issues occur when a database is involved in a database mirroring session and in a transactional replication if trace flag 1448 is enabled

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983480/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services: User permission assigned through Active Directory Group may fail to access Reporting services reports in SharePoint

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276625/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3: FIX: An error occurs when you update the schema of objects that are in a published database in SQL Server 2005 SP3 or SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981811/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3: FIX: SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008 may require a long time to complete an ALTER TABLE statement that alters an XML data type column from "NOT NULL" to "NULL" in a table

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982363/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3: FIX: A deadlock occurs when you run a query or a stored procedure that contains an XML column in SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983429/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3: FIX: The role synchronization process is delayed when a mirroring automatic failover occurs in SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983500/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3: FIX: Error message when you use database mirroring in SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008, and an assertion failure occurs intermittently

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983564/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: All records in the query log table are truncated when you synchronize a database in SQL Server Analysis Services

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968381/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: 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

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: FIX: A DateTime value is replaced by a NULL value when a conflict is resolved by using a custom resolver in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or Microsoft SQL Server 2005 merge replication

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979212/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: FIX: You receive a "Provider Load Failure" error message or the Wmiprvse.exe process stops responding when you use a SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008 WMI provider to obtain information about SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008 services

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980142/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: FIX: You experience high latency for peer-to-peer distribution agents in SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980849/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: FIX: Proactive caching starts unexpectedly when you insert data in SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980883/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: FIX: Metadata is corrupted when you move SSAS 2005, SSAS 2008 R2 or SSAS 2008 data folders from one computer to another computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980948/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: FIX: A query that uses a parallel query plan returns different results every time that you run the query in SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981502/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: FIX: A query returns an incorrect result if it uses an index that is being rebuilt online in SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981713/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: FIX: "Deadlock monitor failed to resolve this deadlock. Server may require restart to recover from this condition" error message when a database is being recovered in SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981888/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition: FIX: A non-yielding scheduler error or an error 8623 occurs when you run a query that contains a large IN clause in SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982376/en-US

SQL 2008

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: FIX: "Internal error: An unexpected exception occurred" error message when you run a Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) query by using time intelligence in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2152148/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: FIX: MDX query triggers a "#Error CellPermission (1, 5) The MDX function CURRENTMEMBER failed" error in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2184384/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: FIX: Error message when you run a MDX query in SSAS 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2200755/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: A SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services ROLAP query returns incorrect results

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2216472/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: FIX: Complex calculations in a query in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services return incorrect results

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2222267/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: FIX: MDX queries experience slow performance when a new SSAS role user connects to the SSAS database in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2253635/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: A query returns inconsistent results before the data cache is warmed up in SSAS 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2255410/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: The SQL Server 2008 builds that were released after SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 was released

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970365/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: FIX: The translation feature does not work when you perform a grouping action in an Excel PivotTable that uses SSAS 2008 as the data source

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982034/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer: FIX: An incorrect result is returned when you run a Transaction-SQL query against a database in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028755/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer: FIX: An index corruption occurs when you update a view in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2248999/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer: FIX: Polish word breaker causes a Full-Text query to return an incomplete result in SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980350/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer: FIX: "A system assertion check has failed" error message when you run a Transaction-SQL query in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980832/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer: Microsoft JDBC Driver 2.0 cannot connect to SQL Server 2008 from a FIPS-enabled IBM WebSphere application

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982512/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer: FIX: Error message when you configure a transactional replication for a database in SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982857/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise: SQL Server 2008 setup fails to install on a Windows Server 2008-based cluster mount point

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2216461/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise: The SQL Dumper utility cannot generate error dump files on a SQL Server 2008 failover cluster on an Advanced/Enterprise Failover Cluster install

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2216491/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise: FIX: Multiserver jobs are not downloaded from SQL Server 2000 in the MSX role to SQL Server 2008 in the TSX role

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2216501/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise: FIX: An incorrect cardinality estimate is returned When you run a query in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2222998/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise: How to troubleshoot SQL Server 2008 Setup issues

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955396/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise: FIX: "Fulltext index error during compression or decompression" error message when you rebuild the full-text search index in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980570/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise: FIX: "There is insufficient system memory in resource pool 'internal' to run this query" error message when you run a full-text query that uses compound words in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982854/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise: FIX: The export process never finishes when you export a report that has nested tablix items in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 to the extensions that are supported by the hard page-break renderers

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983577/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services: FIX: Blank spaces between some items are generated incorrectly in a SQL Server 2008 report

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028406/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services: FIX: A SQL Server 2005 report that uses the visibility toggles feature runs incorrectly in SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2220252/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services: FIX: The Reporting Services service stops unexpectedly after you apply SQL Server 2008 SP1 CU 7 or CU8

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2231277/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services: A SSRS 2008 report shows duplicate first row for each group of a subreport when you export the report to CSV format

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983446/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1: FIX: Error message when you enable TDE on a database that has the snapshot isolation enabled in SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981120/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1: FIX: You cannot run Data Profile Viewer to open a data profile in SQL Server 2008 when the server does not have the Integration Services component installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982564/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard: SQL Server may report an 18272 error during restore operations

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2022254/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard: Cumulative update package 9 for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2083921/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard: SQL Server is not supported on Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 Terminal Server application server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/327270/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard: Support policy for Microsoft SQL Server products that are running in a hardware virtualization environment

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956893/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard: List of the bugs that are fixed in SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979450/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Workgroup: Diagnosing and Troubleshooting SQL Server Performance Problems

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982870/en-US

SQL 2008 R2

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Analysis Services: Error message when you install SQL Server 2008 R2 before you run the PreRequisiteInstaller.exe tool

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2261507/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Datacenter: FIX: A full-text query that uses CONTAINS or FREETEXT predicate together with the "OR" operator takes a long time to run in SQL Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264562/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Datacenter: The SQL Server 2008 R2 builds that were released after SQL Server 2008 R2 was released

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981356/en-US

News

Microsoft Security Response Center Progress Report http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9954af26-046b-48e9-bb40-b3612665fb51&displaylang=en
Get the latest information from the Microsoft Security Response Centre on the progress of three initiatives that share information to foster deeper industry collaboration, increase community-based defences, and better protect customers.

Join the Security Compliance Manager Beta 2 Program https://connect.microsoft.com/site715

Preview this new security baseline, and gain knowledge to help you more effectively deploy and monitor your security baseline for Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange 2007, Office 2010, SQL Server 2008, and SQL Server 2008 R2 as well as setting packs for Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August, 2010

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-aug.mspx

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) Blog Post http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683067

Windows Media Video (WMV) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683068

Windows Media Audio (WMA) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683069

iPod Video (MP4) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683070

MP3 Audio http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683071

High Quality WMV (2.5 Mbps) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683072

Zune Video (WMV) http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683073

Microsoft Product Lifecycle Information

Find information about your particular products on the Microsoft Product Lifecycle Web site http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9669804

See a List of Supported Service Packs http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9669805

Microsoft provides free software updates for security and non-security issues for all supported service packs.

Follow the Microsoft Security Response team on Twitter http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9739346 @MSFTSecResponse for the latest information on the threat landscape.

Forefront TMG and ISA Server

Forefront Security TechCenter

http://technet.microsoft.com/forefront/default.aspx

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

Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 homepage

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/forefront/ee807302.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:

Announcement: Updates to “How to Configure ISA SSL Bridging for System Center Configuration Manager Internet-Based Client Management”

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/08/01/announcement-updates-to-how-to-configure-isa-ssl-bridging-for-system-center-configuration-manager-internet-based-client-management.aspx

New in Forefront TMG SP1: Redirect on Deny with dynamic parameters

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/08/02/new-in-forefront-tmg-sp1-redirect-on-deny-with-dynamic-parameters.aspx

TMG URL Filtering category precedence

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/08/03/tmg-url-filtering-category-precedence.aspx

Different HTTPS exclusion mechanisms

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/08/04/different-https-exclusion-mechanisms.aspx

More than one L2TP VPN connection from behind a NAT device fails with error 809 when TMG 2010 has been configured as a VPN Server

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/08/04/more-than-one-l2tp-vpn-connection-from-behind-a-nat-device-fails-with-error-809-when-tmg-2010-has-been-configured-as-a-vpn-server.aspx

Unable to authenticate using FBA with LDAP on ISA Server 2006

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/08/06/unable-to-authenticate-using-fba-with-ldap-on-isa-server-2006.aspx

TMG 2010 SP1: Cannot publish a website through TMG server when using any port except port 80

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/08/13/tmg-2010-sp1-cannot-publish-a-website-through-tmg-server-when-using-any-port-except-port-80.aspx

Reporting improvements in Forefront TMG SP1

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/08/15/reporting-improvements-in-forefront-tmg-sp1.aspx

Understanding a scenario where TMG drops the packet as spoofed even when the source IP doesn’t belong to the internal network

http://blogs.technet.com/b/isablog/archive/2010/08/18/understanding-a-scenario-where-tmg-drops-the-packet-as-spoofed-even-when-the-source-ip-doesn-t-belong-to-the-internal-network.aspx

Forefront Unified Access Gateway & Intelligent Application Gateway 2007

Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010 Technical Resources

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/forefront/edgesecurity/ee907407.aspx

For comments, feedback, and requests, contact the Forefront UAG User Assistance team at uagdocs@microsoft.com.

Forefront Unified Access Gateway Product Team Blog

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

UAG is certified for Windows Server 2008 R2

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/08/01/uag-is-certified-for-windows-server-2008-r2.aspx

Microsoft Forefront UAG 2010 Administrator's Handbook

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/08/04/microsoft-forefront-uag-2010-administrator-s-handbook.aspx

Free Willy!

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/08/11/free-willy.aspx

How to set per user inactivity and forced timeout in UAG

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/08/15/how-to-set-per-user-inactivity-and-forced-timeout-in-uag.aspx

Exchange Offline Address Book is not being updated

http://blogs.technet.com/b/edgeaccessblog/archive/2010/08/16/exchange-offline-address-book-is-not-being-updated.aspx

Forefront Edge on the Wiki

The home of community-generated content about Microsoft technologies — that anyone can edit! Read the latest wiki articles about TMG and UAG.

TMG - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/tags/tmg/default.aspx

UAG - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/tags/UAG/default.aspx

Documents

Security Tip of the Month: Using the MSRC Exploitability Index http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/ff943560.aspx
Explore the reasons why home (non-domain) users and those who use enterprise (domain-joined) computers face different vulnerabilities then find a selection of best practices and solutions that should be considered to help protect your users.

Understanding Security Threats and Countermeasures for Office 2010 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/cc179135.aspx
Get the information you need to plan for a secure desktop configuration for Office 2010, including which security risks and threats are relevant to Office 2010, and which might pose a risk to the organization's business assets or processes.

Configuring Security for Office 2010 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/ff400327.aspx
Learn how to configure security settings for Office 2010 by using the Office Customization Tool (OCT) and Group Policy.

Planning for Security and Protection in Outlook 2010 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/cc179213.aspx
Access guidance on how to choose security and protection settings, determine attachment settings, limit junk mail, and utilize email messaging cryptography in Outlook 2010.

Planning for Privacy in Office 2010 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/cc179123.aspx
Learn how to configure privacy options in Office 2010 to meet your organization's security requirements.

Downloads

GrantPermissions PowerShell Script

GrantPermissions is a PowerShell script that you can use to help you configure core Web services.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=299f79d8-7022-4b81-ac38-75413a5f74f2

Cumulative Update 1 for System Center Operations Manager 2007 SP1 (KB 2028594)

Cumulative Update 1 contains a number of fixes for the Operations Manager 2007 SP1. A number of fixes require manual steps to install. See Knowledgebase article 2028594 for details of included fixes and

installation steps.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=62b6c324-38b9-47df-bd89-a62908f0b642

System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Connectors Cumulative Update 2 (KB2274165)

The Systems Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Connectors Cumulative Update 2 is the second update for the System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Connectors.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=87c27d91-4549-4169-a87a-ca88e4136e4f

Software Vulnerability Management at Microsoft

Vulnerabilities are weaknesses in software that enable an attacker to compromise the integrity, availability, or confidentiality of that software. This paper describes the process that Microsoft uses to

investigate and release security updates that address vulnerabilities in the software it produces.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=3c87d741-8427-456d-9bb3-2bdb2d0272e5

Enabling Strict KDC Validation in Windows Kerberos

Guidance to enable strict KDC Validation in Windows Kerberos.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=f23757c9-ac76-4f74-8738-3f9a8b7417f4

Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate Forefront UAG DirectAccess with Network Access Protection (NAP)

Create a Test Lab to demonstrate how UAG DirectAccess and NAP work together

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ceebff8d-cdf9-4afa-8daa-918cdc884dc0

Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate UAG DirectAccess Remote Management

Create a Test Lab that demonstrates how to remotely manage DirectAccess clients

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=385a3144-8e84-4335-896b-a2927e4d46cd

Test Lab Guide: Troubleshoot DirectAccess

This white paper describes DirectAccess troubleshooting tools, the results of the tools in a working DirectAccess test lab, and how to troubleshoot common problems in the DirectAccess test lab.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0f049be7-8842-4c9d-9929-e0493b599319

Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate Forefront UAG DirectAccess

Create a test lab that enables you to test Forefront UAG DirectAccess features and capabilities

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c243c30c-6476-4061-9520-124710dbdd27

Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate Forefront UAG DirectAccess Network Load Balancing and Array Configuration

Create a UAG DirectAccess Test Lab with Network Load Balancing and Array configuration

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7fb64cad-5dac-471a-9fbf-a6c9d03ffbad

Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate DirectAccess with Network Access Protection (NAP)

This step-by-step guide shows you how to configure NAP enforcement for access to the intranet in the DirectAccess test lab.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=8d21a4ee-6b60-4d6a-b789-e47139a43a3c

Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate DirectAccess

Create a test lab to demonstrate DirectAccess with a simulated Internet, intranet, and home network.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=8d47ed5f-d217-4d84-b698-f39360d82fac

Test Lab Guide: Troubleshoot DirectAccess with Network Access Protection (NAP)

Learn how to troubleshoot NAP problems in the DirectAccess with NAP test lab.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5e0c20e8-944b-4857-9a86-452bf4d919ed

Update Rollup 12 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 (KB 2028381)

Microsoft has released Update Rollup 12. This is a tested, cumulative set of updates for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. It includes performance enhancements that are packaged together for easy deployment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a11ec9bb-d7f8-408a-a811-66dcd1036b53

Microsoft Forefront Protection Server Script Kit

The Microsoft® Forefront® Protection Server Script Kit provides multi-server management for Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server and Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint®.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=70a3fb33-a4bf-4a08-aa3c-cc05c81e4ee3

FOPE & EHA Support Escalation Path and Service Level Objective

This 2-page PDF file includes U.S. and international Technical Support contact information for Forefront Online Protection for Exchange and Exchange Hosted Archive services, along with details about when you

can expect a response to your Technical Support request.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7fc18242-f3f7-4cd2-a668-e505a8e4662c

Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)

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=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356

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

Forefront UAG DirectAccess Proof of Concept Lab Guide

Step by step instructions for creating a UAG DirectAccess Proof of Concept lab

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2ba2e429-1385-4253-9667-63c2c85747e7

Microsoft Password Change Notification Service

The Password Change Notification Service synchronizes user passwords across multiple identity stores in an enterprise environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c0964f2e-fa9f-4fc7-ac13-c43928efee9d

Microsoft Security Compliance Manager

The Microsoft Security Compliance Manager provides centralized security baseline management features, a baseline portfolio, customization capabilities, and security baseline export flexibility to accelerate

your organization’s ability to efficiently manage the security and compliance process for the most widely used Microsoft technologies.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5534bee1-3cad-4bf0-b92b-a8e545573a3e

Forefront Identity Manager Certificate Management 2010 Backup and Restore

Backing up Forefront Identity Manager Certificate Management (FIM CM) 2010

This document describes the steps for backing up and restoring FIM CM 2010 installations.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2ad7d9d5-d9a2-4723-bc54-7a3fdb9b4cd4

Forefront Identity Manager 2010 Backup and Restore

Backing up and Restoring FIM 2010

This document describes the steps for backing up and restoring FIM 2010 installations.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d7a10e1c-0725-4f83-b714-c019fefa568b

FIM 2010 Configuration Migration Deployment Guide

Migrating to Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010

You can migrate the configuration settings that are stored in Microsoft® Forefront® Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 from one environment to another. This process enables end users to configure and validate FIM

2010 configuration in a pilot environment and then automatically apply this configuration to a production environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0a2af056-8ffd-4669-8aab-1129d5ffa18f

Test Lab Guide: Troubleshoot DirectAccess with Network Access Protection (NAP)

Learn how to troubleshoot NAP problems in the DirectAccess with NAP test lab.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=042c6865-dca9-4c08-b61e-e3fcaa92b760

Microsoft and Data Privacy

This paper examines trends in the evolving data management landscape and describes how Microsoft is providing leadership in protecting individuals’ personal information.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=297c2531-2621-446a-9efb-db87f76de02e

Configuring Kerberos Authentication for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Products

Describes concepts of identity in SharePoint 2010 Products, Kerberos authentication, and how to use it in various scenarios

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1a794fb5-77d0-475c-8738-ea04d3de1147

Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 Capacity Planning Guide

Determining capacity of your topology and hardware before deploying FIM to production

This document describes items to consider when planning the capacity of your 2010 FIM installation.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b991b665-a0fc-4e10-a498-49ddfa398577

Test Lab Guide: Troubleshoot Forefront UAG DirectAccess with Network Access Protection (NAP)

Learn to troubleshoot UAG DirectAccess in a Test Lab

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e4037e34-09e7-41ab-a6d9-029394eb2d3d

Hotfix for Microsoft Application Request Routing for IIS7 (KB2301898) (x64)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0451b8dd-711d-4b3d-9d83-bba033385b06

Kaspersky Engine Updates in Forefront & Antigen FAQ

Details on installing new rollups to enable the updated Kaspersky engine in Forefront and Antigen server protection products.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=811263a0-2218-4247-8358-68d345daf6a5

Hotfix for Microsoft Application Request Routing for IIS7 (KB2301898) (x86)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=392f4441-814e-4bb9-ad37-79fe525918f5

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2028560)

This update provides performance improvements for the graphics platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e04dd3bd-c34b-42ef-978b-10b73e7d5bba

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista (KB947821) [August 2010]

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=b4d90b06-c27d-4483-bc1f-04d43fa7b293

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (KB947821) [August 2010]

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=a16437bf-76d3-412f-82d6-8ab5a89d0304

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [August 2010]

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=f6f353c0-d00e-43e7-97ef-0feefc7ff064

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 (KB947821) [August 2010]

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=44e15787-66b0-4e9c-9c3b-1fc9ea40f69f

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB947821) [August 2010]

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=c4b0f52c-d0e4-4c18-aa4b-93a477456336

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 (KB947821) [August 2010]

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=acaf5146-0835-49a8-ae8c-e7962ca13edc

Platform Update Supplement Beta for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2117917)

This update provides fixes and improvements to graphics, media foundation and print for Windows Vista platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=67499c18-43e0-499b-8378-1911e11ee7b1

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB947821) [August 2010]

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=ba837d17-580f-410c-b6a9-1069d772a835

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB947821) [August 2010]

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=9ef502ae-1ab1-43df-983f-25b18115fe0a

Update for Windows 7 (KB2028560)

This update provides performance improvements for the graphics platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b607f3ee-61ef-4069-97c6-d8a8b90b40a5

Platform Update Supplement Beta for Windows Vista (KB2117917)

This update provides fixes and improvements to graphics, media foundation and print for Windows Vista platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=04450d16-ea73-4e50-91f4-55f899921c7b

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [August 2010]

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=914fbc5b-1fba-4bae-a7c3-d2c47c6fcffc

Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (KB982110)

Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4277dd94-15f8-4de0-93e0-562bbfbf629a

Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2264080)

Install this update to resolve a set of known issues with Hyper-V.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=892d0973-c445-4a08-a52a-30978bbd46f1

Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Beta for Itanium-based Systems (KB2259539)

Install this update to address an issue in which thumbnail controls are not displayed in the taskbar for some applications that use these controls.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ba6a2f8b-aee0-4e27-af3a-7bfa2f13729c

Update for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Beta (KB2259539)

Install this update to address an issue in which thumbnail controls are not displayed in the taskbar for some applications that use these controls.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=fb9087fe-55e7-4937-ae4e-09c66d533a4c

Update for Root Certificates [August 2010] (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=f5eff286-5412-4d7f-81b2-3a1418a4f8b9

Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (KB2272691)

Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4fa71cea-b2a0-4d7c-9a51-ae81de36b497

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2272691)

Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e005eefb-6032-469a-b952-c7df9d1367b0

Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB982110)

Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=dc6d407c-9607-4779-8c2d-1ad4b54aa5d3

Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2272691)

Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7d49c73c-3416-4c5a-a814-c6e7d4f95589

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB982110)

Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=95060d4d-7576-4e15-acda-2a402f5cbe22

Update for Windows 7 (KB2259539)

Install this update to address an issue in which thumbnail controls are not displayed in the taskbar for some applications that use these controls.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=f934593e-f7c9-4656-96ef-197f5bc02386

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2259539)

Install this update to address an issue in which thumbnail controls are not displayed in the taskbar for some applications that use these controls.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=cd8d36ef-e7c9-41ec-b58b-09a858f23d50

Update for Windows 7 (KB2272691)

Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b330b29d-1498-4e70-a9d4-b65e69548d4b

Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2259539)

Install this update to address an issue in which thumbnail controls are not displayed in the taskbar for some applications that use these controls.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4eaf707a-e042-483e-a9b6-c2777f18c431

Update for Windows 7 (KB982110)

Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5e66824b-4ed2-4ebc-8453-63dd63ac88a7

Unified Communications Managed API 2.0 Redist (64 Bit) Hotfix KB 2282949

This download includes all available updates for Unified Communications Managed API 2.0 Redist (64 Bit).

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1f565a42-71d2-4fbd-8ae0-4b179e8f02ab

Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB2264107)

This update helps protect against DLL preloading vulnerabilities in software applications on the Windows platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=913fe4b5-1ab2-4c15-a586-60ef2ccf0f99

Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB2264107)

This update helps protect against DLL preloading vulnerabilities in software applications on the Windows platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7adba01e-46fc-44e5-b36c-9bfdad5a1d00

Update for Windows 7 (KB2264107)

This update helps protect against DLL preloading vulnerabilities in software applications on the Windows platform.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=cc86a592-609e-4808-958f-7afba40073d3

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 September Security Bulletins (Level 200)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Pacific Time

TechNet Webcast: Data Governance for Privacy, Confidentiality, and Compliance: Moving to Cloud Computing (Part 4 of 4) (Level 100)

Thursday, September 16, 2010 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Pacific Time

On-Demand Security Webcasts

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

Visit TechNet Spotlight: www.microsoft.com/technetspotlight

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

A.O.B

News

Remote Desktop Services Component Architecture Poster

Provides a visual reference for understanding key Remote Desktop Services technologies in Windows Server 2008R2

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9bc943b7-07c5-4335-9df9-20e77ed5032e

An update rollup package for the Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264080

Windows Virtualization Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/virtualization

The World Simplified is a Virtual World

http://blogs.technet.com/virtualworld

The App-V Product Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/appv

The Official MDOP Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/mdop

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

Ntdebugging Blog

http://blogs.msdn.com/ntdebugging

The Hot Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/hot

Documents

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

WHDC White Papers and Documentation

WHDC white papers and documentation for driver and hardware developers

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9a138e5f-df06-467c-89fe-c463f1c8216f

Fact Sheets

Quick overview of the accessibility features of major Microsoft products.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9f347d12-1d8c-4336-a5b5-0e4a08ba1e67

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

Downloads

Windows Client

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.2 (for IT Professionals)

The Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer provides a streamlined method to identify missing security updates and common security misconfigurations. MBSA 2.2 is a minor upgrade correct minor issues and add optional catalog support.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=02be8aee-a3b6-4d94-b1c9-4b1989e0900c

Security Compliance Manager

The Microsoft Security Compliance Manager provides centralized security baseline management features, a baseline portfolio, customization capabilities, and security baseline export flexibility to accelerate your organization’s ability to efficiently manage the security and compliance process for the most widely used Microsoft technologies.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5534bee1-3cad-4bf0-b92b-a8e545573a3e

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Monthly Update July 2010

Download this set of updates for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 environment released during the period of July 1 - July 31, 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=6b422cf3-1f2c-4cad-9ada-82e9962eea18

Windows CE 5.0 Monthly Update July 2010

Download this set of updates for Windows CE 5.0 released during the period of July 1 - July 31, 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=53458456-a590-46e1-9d99-c3611cd0e0bf

Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.6 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7®, Windows Vista®, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer® in your environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=24da89e9-b581-47b0-b45e-492dd6da2971

Windows Server

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB947821)

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=c4b0f52c-d0e4-4c18-aa4b-93a477456336

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 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

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

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=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356

Security Compliance Manager

The Microsoft Security Compliance Manager provides centralized security baseline management features, a baseline portfolio, customization capabilities, and security baseline export flexibility to accelerate your organization’s ability to efficiently manage the security and compliance process for the most widely used Microsoft technologies.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5534bee1-3cad-4bf0-b92b-a8e545573a3e

Microsoft Password Change Notification Service

The Password Change Notification Service synchronizes user passwords across multiple identity stores in an enterprise environment.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=c0964f2e-fa9f-4fc7-ac13-c43928efee9d

Events/Webcasts

Windows Server

Orientation for New Service Providers in SPLA

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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).

Audio Information:

Dial: 1.866.500.6738

Pass code: 9889742

Leader code: 8456056

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032454304&culture=en-US

Hosted Services Overview

Tuesday, September 07, 2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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.

For Audio:

Bridge: 1.866.500.6738

Passcode: 9889742

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032454943&culture=en-US

Hosted Services Overview

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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.

For Audio:

Bridge: 1.866.500.6738

Passcode: 9889742

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032454944&culture=en-US

Hosting Community Call, September 16th - Quarterly Licensing Brief

Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Be sure to attend the Hosting Partner Community Call on September 16th for a Quarterly Licensing Brief Update.

We will cover SPLA Partners and Resellers most frequently asked questions, and give you the opportunity to

ask Microsoft about licensing challenges you are facing.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032459160&culture=en-US

Hosting Community Call, September 16th - Quarterly Licensing Brief

Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Please attend next month’s Hosting Partner Community Call for a Quarterly Licensing Brief Update.

The Quarterly Licensing Brief will cover:

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032459162&culture=en-US

MSDN Webcast: Creating Cross-Firewall Connections with Windows Azure AppFabric Service Bus (Level 300)

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Need to connect applications that are running inside different firewalls? Perhaps the applications are in different data centers within the same organization, or perhaps one of the applications is in your customer's data center. Maybe you want to write a massively multiplayer game like World of Warcraft but don't want to create your own server infrastructure to support it. You can solve these problems using cloud services, even if the application runs on your own machines.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032455841&culture=en-US

MSDN Webcast: BenkoTips Live and On Demand: An Overview of SQL Azure for Developers (Level 200)

Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Working with data is core to what we do as developers. With the release of the Microsoft SQL Azure Database cloud offering, developers have a new set of options and features that make it possible to take full advantage of the scalability and availability of this platform. In this webcast, we take a look at what SQL Azure means for developers and show how to create and manage a database in the cloud. We also explore the tools and the practices for using the tools.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032458619&culture=en-US

MSDN Webcast: Developing for Windows Azure AppFabric Service Bus (Level 300)

Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

In this webcast, we drill into some technical aspects of the Windows Azure AppFabric Service Bus, including direct connections, message security, and the service registry. Although the simplest way to use Service Bus is as a message relay, you can improve performance by directly connecting between the client and the service if the firewalls permit. We review the steps that allow Service Bus to automatically promote your connections to direct connections to improve efficiency, share techniques for encrypting and protecting messages passing through the service bus, and take a look at ways to use the Service Bus as a registry to make your services discoverable.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032455843&culture=en-US

MSDN Webcast: Windows Azure AppFabric: Soup to Nuts (Level 300)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

In this webcast, we demonstrate a web service that combines identity management via Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control with cross-firewall connectivity via Windows Azure AppFabric Service Bus. We also discuss several possible architectures for services and sites that run both on-premises and in Windows Azure and take advantage of the features of Windows Azure AppFabric. In each case, we explain how the pay-as-you-go pricing model affects each application, and we provide strategies for migrating from an on-premises service-oriented architecture (SOA) to a Service Bus architecture.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032455845&culture=en-US

New KB's

Windows Client

Windows 7 Enterprise:

AutoComplete functionality does not work in Internet Explorer 8

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2026295/en-US

Data corruption when multiple users perform read and write operations to a shared file in the SMB2 environment

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028965/en-US

"Windows Easy Transfer can't connect to your other computer" error message when you try to transfer data to a Windows 7-based computer that has a Winsock LSP installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2029072/en-US

The image is not drawn correctly when you run an application that calls the LineTo function together with the BS-PATTERN style to display an image in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2102850/en-US

A booklet layout setting does not work when you print a multiple-page document in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 if you use a printer driver that uses Unidrv.dll

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2121850/en-US

A write operation to a volume is slower than usual in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows 7 after you create a snapshot of the volume

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2155024/en-US

Poor performance occurs on a computer that has NUMA-based processors and that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 if a thread requests lots of memory that is within the first 4 GB of memory

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2155311/en-US

MS10-048: Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel-mode drivers could allow elevation of privilege

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2160329/en-US

You incorrectly receive an error message when you join a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 to a Samba 3-based domain

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2171571/en-US

The download or update process fails when you try to download firmware to an IEEE 1394 Firewire device or to update the firmware on an IEEE 1394 Firewire device on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2173749/en-US

You receive an incorrect error message when you experience name collision in a shared network folder in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2182005/en-US

Some USB 2.0 audio devices that have an MIDI out port do not work correctly in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2182039/en-US

An RDP connection that uses SSL authentication and CredSSP protocol fails in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2203302/en-US

"STOP: 0x00000001" error occurs in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2203330/en-US

Momentary audio glitch when installing or uninstalling an application on Microsoft Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2210833/en-US

Event ID 82 may be logged in the System log after you extend the protected dynamic volume on a Windows 7-based or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2223201/en-US

"Boot failed" error message when you start a UEFI-enabled computer from the installation DVD of a 64-bit version of Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 (Package 2)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2223832/en-US

The direction flag is set incorrectly after an APC during an alterable wait of an exception handler when you run a 32-bit application on a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows 7 or of Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2253063/en-US

A VSS writer cannot create a snapshot on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 if the snapshot set of the VSS writer has no disk volumes

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2253693/en-US

Error message when you use Outlook to try to forward an email message that contains a TIFF image on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2: "Cannot send this item"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2254157/en-US

You experience a GPO report-generation issue in the GPMC window when you try to generate the report in a localized version of Windows 7 or of Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2254754/en-US

You cannot mount shares from an NFS file server on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 when you use NFS version 2 on the file server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2257487/en-US

The stylus or the touchscreen does not work after you close and then open the lid on a Tablet PC that is running Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2257924/en-US

An update is available that enables the thumbnail controls of certain applications to be displayed correctly on the taskbar in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2259539/en-US

Microsoft Security Advisory: Elevation of privilege using Windows service isolation bypass

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264072/en-US

A new CWDIllegalInDllSearch registry entry is available to control the DLL search path algorithm

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264107/en-US

A computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 stops responding randomly

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2265716/en-US

The TunnelMTU registry entry does not work in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2266686/en-US

The "Search programs and files" box on the Start menu does not search files on network locations that are not indexed in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2268596/en-US

Application Compatibility Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: August 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2272691/en-US

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Application Compatibility Update through Dynamic Update: August 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2272717/en-US

An error occurs when you try to establish SSL connections to the nodes by using the alias name from an LDAPS client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2275950/en-US

Driver load times are much longer in Windows PE 3.0 than in Windows PE 2.1 on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276755/en-US

You see a black desktop background after the computer switches between graphics adapters in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2277956/en-US

A Windows 7 Media Center TV recording may not start automatically when you turn on the computer in the middle of the scheduled recording

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2278003/en-US

The print job fails when you try to print to a non-Windows-based IPP server on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2280758/en-US

Windows Explorer does not correctly recognize the DVD drive and the DVD disc after you use Windows DVD Maker to create a DVD disc in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2281456/en-US

The backup process requires significantly more time when you use the Windows Backup utility in Windows 7 if the size of the backup files increases

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2283445/en-US

"Apply once and do not reapply" Group Policy setting is never applied after the first GPO deployment fails on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2284538/en-US

WinPE may use system DMA instead of scatter-gather DMA

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2287639/en-US

The "DwmEnableBlurBehindWindow" function does not work correctly for a non-rectangular window in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2287812/en-US

The backup data is corrupted when you use the Windows Backup utility to back up some SQL Server databases or the AD LDS instance data in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2288055/en-US

MSTSC.EXE (Remote Desktop) from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows 7 client crashes

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2290154/en-US

The shared type icons do not appear when you use Windows Explorer to view the sharing status of some shared folders in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2291175/en-US

Use of hibernation may cause slower starts and resumes when BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2294019/en-US

On Windows 7, a WSD print job may not complete if the Windows client does not have a subscription to the printer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2308557/en-US

You may experience intermittent audio glitches when you play audio files or event sound on a computer that is running Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2353497/en-US

On Microsoft Windows 7, if the system sleeps during a recording through Sound Recorder, you may notice static in the recording after resume

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2362568/en-US

Long installation times or sluggish behavior in Windows 7 / 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2383674/en-US

"An item with the same key has already been added" error when you open a list in VAMT 2.0 on a Windows 7-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2383895/en-US

Secure loading of libraries to prevent DLL preloading attacks

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2389418/en-US

A compatibility problem exists between Weather Channel Toolbar and Internet Explorer 8

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969226/en-US

Internet Explorer 8 may stop responding or crash when a certain version of AVG Safe Search is installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970962/en-US

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Application Compatibility Update

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974332/en-US

Platform Application Compatibility

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974386/en-US

Error message during stress tests on a computer that is running Windows 7 if Driver Verifier is enabled: "Stop 0x00000050"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974560/en-US

Description of the Windows NT Backup Restore Utility for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974674/en-US

The DirectX Diagnostics Tool incorrectly reports DirectX 11 devices as DirectX 10.1 devices on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975243/en-US

MS10-013: Description of the security update for Quartz: February 9, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975560/en-US

Some function keys or keyboard shortcuts do not work correctly on a computer that is running Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975741/en-US

Black screen or error message when you watch ISDB-T television programs in Windows Media Center on a Windows 7-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975762/en-US

Computers that are running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 stop responding at a black screen if a screen saver is enabled

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976427/en-US

A program icon in the notification area may be lost after the corresponding program is updated in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976883/en-US

Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in TLS/SSL could allow spoofing

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977377/en-US

Windows 7 Deployment Question and Answer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978867/en-US

MS10-058: Vulnerabilities in TCP/IP could allow elevation of privilege

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978886/en-US

Demonstration of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit With Q&A

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979129/en-US

Windows 7 Deployment Activation Guidance

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979130/en-US

Files do not go into the Recycle Bin when you delete more than 1000 files at the same time in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979158/en-US

Gadgets intermittently do not start in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979164/en-US

Stop error message on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 and that has iSCSI storage: "0x0000000A"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979711/en-US

The legacy Vista-style green progress bar shows when you start or restart Chinese Traditional HK version of Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979745/en-US

The USB selective suspend feature may be disabled when you use DC/AC on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980078/en-US

The disconnected sessions are not deleted on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 after a time-out if the users log on by using the Fast User Switching feature

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980385/en-US

Bluetooth devices do not work correctly on a computer that is running Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980396/en-US

MS10-049: Vulnerabilities in SChannel could allow remote code execution

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980436/en-US

A hotfix is available to enable the Content Directory Service to publish version numbers for all the containers

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980730/en-US

Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 enters sleep mode automatically when you use a scanner to scan a document

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980985/en-US

An update to the TV tuner functionality in Windows Media Center is available for Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981129/en-US

You can still unpin a program from the taskbar unexpectedly when you enable the "Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar" Group Policy on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981177/en-US

There is high CPU usage when using an USB audio device on a computer that is running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981214/en-US

An optical drive that supports DIPM does not enter a low power state when it is installed on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981761/en-US

"STOP: 0x0000006B" Stop error message during startup on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981833/en-US

MS10-047: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981852/en-US

A Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) driver hotfix rollup package is available for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981889/en-US

A hotfix rollup that improves the reliability and the performance of an Advanced Format disk with a 4KB physical sector size on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 is available

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982018/en-US

The QueryPathOfRegTypeLib function does not return the correct path for a 32-bit version of an application in a 64-bit edition of Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982110/en-US

MS10-054: Vulnerabilities in SMB Server could allow remote code execution

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982214/en-US

An update is available for the Windows Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982316/en-US

A hotfix is available to update the Daylight Saving Time for the "(UTC) Casablanca" time zone for Windows Operating Systems

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982615/en-US

The computer screen dims after you log on to resume a computer from hibernation in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982635/en-US

MS10-055: Vulnerability in Cinepak codec could allow remote code execution

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982665/en-US

Windows intermittently does not detect the optical disk drive when you start a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982667/en-US

MS10-059: Vulnerabilities in the Tracing Feature for Services could allow an elevation of privilege

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982799/en-US

"Boot failed" error when you start a UEFI-enabled computer from a 64-bit version of Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 installation DVD (Package 1)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982929/en-US

"STOP 0x000000D1" error message when you try to access a device that is not a PCI device in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983543/en-US

Stop error when you add RAM by using the Hot Add Memory feature in a virtual machine that is running Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983545/en-US

Windows 7 Home Basic:

A computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 crashes when an application sends an I/O request to a USB-connected CD drive

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2121148/en-US

Winsock name resolution APIs use separate cache entries for AF_UNSPEC and AF_INET/AF_INET6 queries

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2299432/en-US

Low performance when you transfer a large file between an external IEEE 1394 device and a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975500/en-US

Windows 7 Home Premium:

Windows timezone UTC +02:00 Cairo Daylight Saving Time updates for August and September 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2297272/en-US

On Windows 7 machines, the Windows key + P hotkey will show all the options available even if it cannot perform the action requested

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2298961/en-US

Windows Media Center crashes in windowed mode on a computer that is running Windows 7 when you start certain Web applications while you are playing an ISDB-T TV program

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974912/en-US

You cannot print a Web page by using an IPP printer in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981620/en-US

A Bluetooth device stops working, and you receive error code 43 together with event 17 after you resume a computer that is running Windows 7 from sleep

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982046/en-US

Windows 7 Professional:

A Web Services for Devices (WSD)-based scanner does not work after the device is restarted on a computer that is running in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2249684/en-US

Windows 7 Starter:

On Windows 7, when you install a network WSD printer, and you click the "Next" button while the printer is installing, you get an error message

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2300338/en-US

The capacity of a Secure Digital (SD) card that is larger than 32 GB is reported incorrectly in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976422/en-US

Windows 7 Starter N:

On a computer running Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 an incorrect shutdown reason code written to SEL on user initiated shutdown

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2001061/en-US

Windows 7 Ultimate:

The Image.Save method in GDI+ does not save JPEG images correctly on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028610/en-US

IEEE 1394 asynchronous requests are completed, but they have incorrect data or status under high transfer rates in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2261116/en-US

You cannot read the GPO in the SYSVOL directory in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 if you enable the "Deny write" permission of the GPO

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2275315/en-US

"LDAP_AUTH_UNKNOWN (0x56)" error code occurs when you call the "ldap_set_option" function in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 if you use the "LDAP_OPT_SASL_METHOD" session option

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276597/en-US

You cannot run the BCDBoot.exe tool to repair the BCD store of a Windows 7-based or Windows Server 2008 R2-based system partition by using a computer that is running Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2277998/en-US

The desktop background appears as a blank, black screen when the Bubbles screen saver runs in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935265/en-US

A computer stops responding during shutdown if BitLocker is enabled on the system drive on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975496/en-US

Windows Server

Windows Server 2008 Datacenter:

Active Directory Rights Management Services Deployment

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2249169/en-US

Duplicated data may be in the Performance log when you use the Performance Logs and Alerts service to collect performance data in Windows Server 2008, in Windows Vista, in Windows 7, or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2268318/en-US

Outbound firewall rule with "Allow only secure connections" drops IKE/AuthIP packets

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2273643/en-US

Windows Server 2008 R2 - Microsoft VDI Configuration

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276905/en-US

Error message when you create some snapshots on a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows Vista or of Windows Server 2008 and then try to restart the computer: “STOP: 0x0000006B”

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2280117/en-US

Controlling or "Shadowing" RemoteApp sessions is not supported

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2334841/en-US

RemoteApp sessions are disconnected when all RemoteApp windows and user-launched notification area icons are closed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2345390/en-US

File system navigation cannot be restricted by RemoteApp configuration

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2348692/en-US

Windows Server 2008 System State Backup fails when an invalid ImagePath is specified for services

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968247/en-US

You cannot use the "runas" command to print from different user accounts in a single session from a 32-bit program on a computer that is running 64-bit version of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972616/en-US

The Routing and Remote Access service may crash when there are several connections established concurrently on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973572/en-US

Operating system deployment over a network by using WDS fails in Windows Server 2008 and in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975710/en-US

"STOP: 0x0000001a" error message on a computer that has an Intel Westmere processor together with the Hyper-V role installed on Windows Server 2008 SP2 or on Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981791/en-US

The value of the "State" registry item is changed after a Group Policy preferences setting is applied in Windows Server 2008, in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982606/en-US

Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V:

"0x00000050" Stop error message occurs when you use multiple volume managers in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028815/en-US

TerminalServices-Licensing 4105 – The Terminal Services license server cannot update the license attributes for user “<UserName>” in Active Directory Domain “<DomainName>”

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2030310/en-US

Recommended Updates for the Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2312539/en-US

A Windows Server 2008 domain controller or a Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controller cannot allocate new ports when Server for NIS is running

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980027/en-US

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise:

Windows Server 2008 computers hang during startup while "applying computer settings" and services configured to start automatically fail to start

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2004121/en-US

You cannot print to multiple trays in a terminal server session in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2059743/en-US

You receive a "Copy Error" error message on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 when you try to remotely install a printer driver on to a computer that is running Windows Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2213578/en-US

You cannot access shared files or shared printers from a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2251177/en-US

You cannot access shared files or shared printers that are hosted on a remote server in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2251180/en-US

"0x0000007F" Stop error occurs when the connection to some shared files is lost on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2254637/en-US

Event 1588 may be logged on a failover cluster in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276768/en-US

: There is about a 20- to 30-second delay in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista when you open a network drive, and its target folder is a DFS share

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2281477/en-US

A SYSVOL share migration from FRS to the DFS Replication service stops responding at the Start state in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2286715/en-US

Error message when you use the Wbadmin.exe command-line tool to recover an EFI volume on a Windows Server 2008-based computer: "Online recovery of EFI System Partition is not supported. Please try recovering from Windows Recovery Environment"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951038/en-US

You cannot deploy a shared printer in Windows Server 2008 if the owner is not the SYSTEM account or a member of the Administrators group

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974825/en-US

Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems:

You cannot access the Internet through a proxy server when you use a 32-bit version of Internet Explorer on a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952031/en-US

Instead of the specified startup program, the whole desktop is started on a remote desktop connection when you change the "Terminal Services Profile" setting for the user account

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969851/en-US

Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter:

Unable to access ClusterStorage folder on a passive node in a server 2008 R2 cluster

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2008795/en-US

The Remote Desktop Services or Terminal Services Role fails to install when FireWall Service is set to disabled on a machine running Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2027551/en-US

The "Active Directory Users and Computers" MMC snap-in does not list all the accounts that have passwords cached on the RODC in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028962/en-US

Virtual machines in a VDI environment are not rolled back as expected if the disconnected Remote Desktop connections on the virtual machines are stopped by Group Policy

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2096902/en-US

The "HBA_SendCTPassThruV2" function fails in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2154088/en-US

"705" error code when you try to use a demand-dial interface to create a site-to-site VPN connection in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2200118/en-US

Degraded overall performance on Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2207548/en-US

Active Directory Federation Service (AD FS) v1.1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2252967/en-US

Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Installation

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2253250/en-US

Windows Server 2008 R2 RD Connection Broker

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2253278/en-US

The "500" error code is returned when you send an HTTP SOAP request to the "/adfs/services/trust/mex" endpoint on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2254265/en-US

You cannot publish IRM-protected content in Microsoft Office 2010 on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2255746/en-US

Error message when you restart Windows Server 2008 R2 after you perform a full OS recovery: “Windows failed to start. Status: 0xc000000e”

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2261423/en-US

Microsoft support for Single Label Domains

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2269810/en-US

Microsoft Exchange compatibility with Single Label Domains, Disjointed Namespaces, and Discontiguous Namespaces

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2269838/en-US

TS Web Access And Remoteapp Configuration

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2275811/en-US

Windows Server 2008 R2 RD Web Single Sign On

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276874/en-US

Windows 2008 Session Broker Load Balancing

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276880/en-US

Windows Server 2008 R2 - RDWeb Access and RemoteApp Configuration

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276908/en-US

32-bit application cannot query performance "Server Work Queues" counters on Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer that has more than 32 processors

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2279566/en-US

All remote PowerShell operations fail together with the "E_ACCESSDENIED" error message when you use the CredSSP in a remote PowerShell session in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2280699/en-US

An outgoing replication backlog occurs after you convert a read/write replicated folder to a read-only replicated folder in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2285835/en-US

The Point and Print User configuration policy is ignored by Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Service Pack 2 release of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2307161/en-US

The CD or DVD device is not fully removed after you perform a surprise removal of a device on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 if the device is used on a hosted virtual machine

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2307198/en-US

Event ID 4107 or 11 is logged in the Application Log in Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 and later

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2328240/en-US

Microsoft Biztalk Server compatibility with Single Label Domains, Disjointed Namespaces, and Discontiguous Namespaces

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2379064/en-US

Microsoft Forefront compatibility with Single Label Domains, Disjointed Namespaces, and Discontiguous Namespaces

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2379367/en-US

Microsoft Office Communications Server compatibility with Single Label Domains, Disjointed Namespaces, and Discontiguous Namespaces

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2379369/en-US

Microsoft Office Outlook compatibility with Single Label Domains, Disjointed Namespaces, and Discontiguous Namespaces

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2379371/en-US

Microsoft Office SharePoint compatibility with Single Label Domains, Disjointed Namespaces, and Discontiguous Namespaces

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2379373/en-US

Microsoft SQL Server compatibility with Single Label Domains, Disjointed Namespaces, and Discontiguous Namespaces

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2379375/en-US

System Center product compatibility with Single Label Domains, Disjointed Namespaces, and Discontiguous Namespaces

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2379380/en-US

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, doing a virtual machine configuration refresh will fail when a Highly Available Virtual Machine (HAVM) has a dedicated pass-through disk presented to it.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2383884/en-US

Remote Path Variables are not expanded in File Server Resource Manager

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2385754/en-US

On Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, the Scan and Fix dialog may be presented when adding pass-through disk to highly available virtual machine

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2386589/en-US

Stop error message on a Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer that has the Hyper-V role installed and that uses one or more Intel CPUs that are code-named Nehalem: "0x00000101 - CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975530/en-US

After you change the SATA mode of disk devices to use the AHCI specification, the computer or certain applications randomly stop responding for 60 seconds or for longer in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976418/en-US

A computer may enter sleep or hibernation before the CD or DVD burning process is complete in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976781/en-US

You cannot migrate or import the Hyper-V role and the RRAS role service by using the Windows Server Migration Tools feature in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977336/en-US

A computer that is running VMware cannot create a TCP connection to a NFS server that is running Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977517/en-US

You cannot log off the session for a disk or take a disk offline from the Cluster Shared Volumes list in Windows Server 2008 R2 if the disk is an iSCSI disk or a fiber channel disk

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979710/en-US

The computer stops responding or restarts during the Hyper-V Live Migration process in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981618/en-US

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise:

The Active Directory validation test fails in a failover cluster in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2109222/en-US

The computer stops responding at startup in Windows Server 2008 R2 if you enable the Hyper-V role and if you have more than 512 GB of RAM

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2133637/en-US

“2155347997 (0x8078001D)” error code when you perform a system state backup operation in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2182466/en-US

The ClusterRegEnumValue function returns an incorrect return code in a Windows Server 2008 R2 failover cluster

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2213729/en-US

The "FaxEnumJobs" function does not enumerate all fax jobs in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2217044/en-US

The network connection is lost for a Windows Server 2003-based or Windows XP-based virtual machine that is hosted on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2223005/en-US

One or more volumes are corrupted on a hard disk when a dump file is saved on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 if the hard disk space is larger than 2 terabytes

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2249857/en-US

An update rollup package for the Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2008 R2: August 24, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264080/en-US

Errors when you run winrm commands to check local functionality in a Windows Server 2008 environment

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2269634/en-US

You experience delays of up to 60 seconds when you use a multiprocessor computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 to read or write lots of data to a storage device that is connected by using a 1394 port

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2275019/en-US

The Cluster service stops responding if you run backup applications in parallel in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2277439/en-US

A Wmiprvse.exe process crashes in Windows Server 2008 R2 when you use the WMI interface to query the hardware status on a computer that supports the IPMI standard

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2280777/en-US

The DNS server entry for a WAN miniport adapter is removed on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979346/en-US

You cannot print to multiple trays in a Remote Desktop session in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981871/en-US

Poor performance occurs when you try to view print jobs in a queue on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 if the print queue has many print jobs

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983476/en-US

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard:

You cannot access a remote server that shares files and printers by using the SMB protocol from a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2194664/en-US

You cannot find the "Find Now," "Stop," and "Clear All" buttons in the GPMC snap-in on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2258620/en-US

An application that uses DES encryption for Kerberos authentication cannot run on a Windows XP-based client computer in a Windows Server 2008 domain

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2274102/en-US

Access Violation of BEX or APPCRASH occurrs on Windows Server 2008 R2 with Terminal Service.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2279689/en-US

The DFS Namespace service becomes inaccessible if the domain controller that plays the Inter-Site Topology Generator (ISTG) role is down on a Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2285823/en-US

The RemoteApp program is not terminated after the idle session time limit expires on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2287493/en-US

The “x2APIC” mode is not supported in x64-based version of Windows Server 2008 R2 systems

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2303458/en-US

Information about configuring Active Directory domains by using single-label DNS names

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300684/en-US

How to configure an authoritative time server in Windows Server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042/en-US

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:

The memory of a virtual machine does not increase when Dynamic Memory is enabled for a virtual machine system that is running Windows Server 2008 SP2 or Windows Web Server 2008 SP2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2230887/en-US

You cannot find a network drive in the "Browse For Folder" dialog box in the GPMC MMC snap-in on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2261826/en-US

The PSXSS.EXE process may stop unexpectedly on a computer that has Utilities and SDK for Subsystem for SUA installed in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2300085/en-US

MS10-041: Description of the security update for the Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 in Windows 2000, in Windows XP, in Windows Server 2003, in Windows Vista, and in Windows Server 2008: June 8, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979906/en-US

The computer stops responding when you rename a folder in Windows Server 2008 SP2, in Windows Vista SP2, in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980382/en-US

You cannot bind clients to a NIS server or cannot mount NFS shares in Windows Server 2008 and in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983574/en-US

Windows Server 2008 Standard:

File permissions are incorrectly set when you share a folder on a Windows Server 2008-based or Windows Storage Server 2008-based NFS server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2222746/en-US

Large USB transfers may not be completed on Windows Server systems with 4GB of memory or more

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2346699/en-US

You cannot import a virtual machine by using Hyper-v Manager or System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) on a Hyper-V server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968968/en-US

SYSVOL migration to DFSR unnecessarily replicates or conflicts files in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972105/en-US

Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 2:

Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199/en-US

News

Systems Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Connectors Cumulative Update 2 now Available!

This updated release includes all features that were in the previous update release (KB975774) plus the following updates/fixes:

· Added Support for Remedy 7.5

· Added Support for HP Operations Manager for UNIX v9

· Incorrect dates are passed to the remote system by the connector

· Product Knowledge is not forwarded when the locale is Canadian English

Release Candidate for ConfigMgr 2007 R3 was signed off.

This update is now available through the Connect Beta Program.  RC is pretty much the last stage before RTM (Release to Manufacture).

What’s new in R3 Release Candidate? Below are the key improvements we made in R3 based on Beta feedback from the different groups:

· Changes in Power Computer Activity Report flow which helps admin to better understand trends between computer and user activity and associated drilldowns

· New report Power Insomnia Report which reports most common insomnia reasons based on number of machines impacted for Vista/Win7 machines not sleeping

· New report Power Computer Details Report to view all power data for a specific machine (plans applied, capability, inventory..)

· Continued quality improvement through Beta issue submissions

· Addressed customer feedback with Delta AD Discovery, OSD and made Admin Console improvements.

· You can access the download here.  Here are some other resources as well:

· Recent blog post on Power Management

· Windows 7 Power Management Overview

· Power Management for Network Devices in Windows 7

· Intel vPro Expert Zone

· System Center Configuration Manager evaluation and beta programs

· Blog post on How New Efficiencies in Software Can Help Businesses Go Green

·

· Configuration Manager & SMS

· Steve Rachui’s Manageability blog – ConfigMgr/OpsMgr

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

System Center WebLog by Russ Slaten

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

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 - Configuration Manager

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

The Operations Manager Support Team Blog

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

Kevin Holman's OpsMgr Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

http://blogs.technet.com/b/kevinholman/

Jonathan Almquist on Operations Manager - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

http://blogs.technet.com/b/jonathanalmquist/

JIMMY HARPER'S OPERATIONS MANAGER BLOG - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

http://blogs.technet.com/b/jimmyharper/

Other

System Center Virtual Machine Manager

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

The App-V Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/b/appv/

The Out of Band Management Support Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/oob/

Documents

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

Configuration Manager & SMS

Exchange 2007 SP1 VHD

This download comes as a pre-configured VHD. This download enables you evaluate Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=e99f2a96-ffbc-4323-9676-9657607c4a52

System Center Configuration Manager v.Next Beta 1

This download comes as a pre-configured Virtual Hard Disk (VHD). It enables you to evaluate System Center Configuration Manager v.Next Beta 1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 VHD.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=1b23c540-9b9f-4d41-a05d-d4b216061957

Security Compliance Manager

The Microsoft Security Compliance Manager provides centralized security baseline management features, a baseline portfolio, customization capabilities, and security baseline export flexibility to accelerate your organization’s ability to efficiently manage the security and compliance process for the most widely used Microsoft technologies.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5534bee1-3cad-4bf0-b92b-a8e545573a3e

Operations Manager & MOM

SQL Server Monitoring Management Pack

The Microsoft SQL Server Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 provides discovery and monitoring of SQL Server 2005, 2008, and 2008 R2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=8c0f970e-c653-4c15-9e51-6a6cadfca363

Active Directory Certificate Services Monitoring Management Pack

The Active Directory Certificate Services Monitoring Management Pack monitors service availability for Certification Authority (CA) servers running on a Windows Server 2008 SP2 or Windows Server 2008 R2 managed machines, including server core installations, and provides alerts for critical events.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c486307a-e136-434b-9748-6f6c8f44216b

Other

Security Compliance Manager

The Microsoft Security Compliance Manager provides centralized security baseline management features, a baseline portfolio, customization capabilities, and security baseline export flexibility to accelerate your organization’s ability to efficiently manage the security and compliance process for the most widely used Microsoft technologies.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=5534bee1-3cad-4bf0-b92b-a8e545573a3e

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

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42555

Microsoft System Center Overview On-Demand Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42366

If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032454027&culture=en-US

New KB's

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 Service Pack 1: Switiching Protection Between Servers With Dpm 2007

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2275786

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2: Hotfix for the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 client to improve the functionality for VMs that are managed by Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007: Configuring Operating System Deployment in Configuration

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2274398

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007: Some clients may be assigned to the wrong sitecode in System Center Configuration Manager 2007

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2002059

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2: The memory usage of a Wmiprvse.exe process keeps increasing on a computer that has System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2176220

Microsoft System Center Service Manager 2010: Description of Cumulative Update 2 for System Center Service Manager 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2193861

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2: The computer associations are not created by the import computer information wizard in SCCM 2007 Service pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980270

Microsoft System Center Service Manager 2010: Description of Cumulative Update 1 for System Center Service Manager 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983572

Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010: The Web recorder bar does not display in Internet Explorer when attempting to record a browser session as part of creating a Web Application monitor in System Center Essentials 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2379524

News

Biztalk Server

Egyptian Ministry of Health Manages Hospital Performance to Improve Healthcare

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Microsoft-Office-Infopath-2007/Egyptian-Ministry-of-Health/Egyptian-Ministry-of-Health-Manages-Hospital-Performance-to-Improve-Healthcare/4000008118

Netherlands-Based Ornamental Plant Industry Creates Supply Chain Monitoring System

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Microsoft-Biztalk-Server-2009/Florilog-Foundation/Netherlands-Based-Ornamental-Plant-Industry-Creates-Supply-Chain-Monitoring-System/4000008100

Heavy-Equipment Dealership Uses ERP Solution to Drive Growth and Boost Profitability

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Microsoft-Dynamics-AX-2009/Kelly-Tractor/Heavy-Equipment-Dealership-Uses-ERP-Solution-to-Drive-Growth-and-Boost-Profitability/4000008006

Case Studies

http://www.microsoft.com/biztalk/en/us/case-studies.aspx

Microsoft Internet Information Server

Web Farm Framework 2.0 beta released!

Last week my team released a super powerful update to our Web Farm Framework project aimed at dramatically simplifying the complexity of managing a Web farm (many computers running one or more Web sites). Web Farm Framework 2.0 (WFF) allows users...

http://blogs.iis.net/bills/archive/2010/08/05/web-farm-framework-2-0-beta-released.aspx

SharePoint Technologies

SharePoint 2010 Products: Upgrade and the Fabulous 40 Application Templates

Microsoft is not releasing new versions of the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 application templates for SharePoint 2010 Products. In addition, .stp files are deprecated and can't be used to create new sites when you upgrade to SharePoint Server 2010 or SharePoint Foundation 2010. Read this blog post for more information.

http://blogs.technet.com/b/tothesharepoint/archive/2010/08/18/sharepoint-2010-products-upgrade-and-the-fabulous-40-application-templates.aspx

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administration Toolkit v1.0

The Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010 Administration Toolkit contains functionality to help administer and manage Microsoft® SharePoint® Foundation 2010 and Microsoft® SharePoint® Server 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=718447d8-0814-427a-81c3-c9c3d84c456e&displaylang=en

Virtual Migration Environment (VME) for Microsoft Project 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint 2010

Virtual Environment which enables Microsoft Office Project Server 2003 and Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 customers to migrate to 2010 versions of the respective products.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c2049eb8-2131-47d0-85ed-c24548f7f27b&displaylang=en

SharePoint 2010 Advanced IT Professional Training

For IT professionals, SharePoint 2010 offers enhancements to drive productivity, a scalable unified infrastructure, and flexible deployment. SharePoint 2010 Advanced IT Professional Training is a deep technical learning series for current SharePoint professionals who are looking to upgrade their skills to SharePoint 2010. If you have taken the SharePoint Ignite training, this will look VERY familiar!

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/sharepoint/ff420396.aspx

Developing Applications for SharePoint 2010

The Patterns and Practices Team have published their new guidance around developing custom applications for SharePoint 2010.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sharepoint/archive/2010/06/30/developing-applications-for-sharepoint-2010.aspx

Installing KB938444

The Product Groups have been tracking a small number of customers that have experienced issues after installing KB938444 through Windows Update. After the reboot at the end of installation there has been reports of Windows SharePoint Services sites and Central Administration being inaccessible with the error, “HTTP 404”, “Server Error: …” or “Cannot connect to the configuration database”.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sharepoint/archive/2010/06/22/installing-kb938444.aspx

Downloads

Microsoft Internet Information Server

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.

http://www.iis.net/downloads

SharePoint Technologies

Reports and Subscriptions Solution - 27th August 2010

Sample files that show a scenario that uses Report Builder 3.0, SharePoint Server 2010, and Microsoft Excel 2010 together to create a reporting solution. The scenario features data analysis, rich report design, and flexible delivery of content.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5edb8b55-6ecf-4c08-b00e-a2b83c3321bd

Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Protocol Documentation - 27th August 2010

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-ff2bba9e540

Incoming e-mail worksheet

Worksheet that helps you plan how to implement incoming e-mail for SharePoint 2010 Products

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0ecde018-d263-40ca-8edc-4dc54b5605fd

SharePoint 2010 Governance Planning - 24th August 2010

This white paper focuses on the “front end” of the SharePoint environment – the business aspect of governance - the areas that impact business users.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d41ab7b1-385b-41f6-90a0-03cfda4fa98f

Governance model for SharePoint Server 2010 - 23rd August 2010

How to develop a governance plan for SharePoint Server 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=33a8c9e0-57c2-4ae5-99e3-8826ab9dd701

Office 2010 Developer Training Kit - 19th August 2010

Training kit that provides developers with collateral to get started quickly developing for Office 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b90fadab-f4f9-4452-aa61-ed7bd5d8111e

Guide for IT Pros for Office Web Apps - 18th August 2010

How to use Microsoft Office Web Apps on Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Products in an organization.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=515dd67e-3ff6-4f0d-bc45-cfc8ba742055

Developing Applications for SharePoint 2010 - 18th August 2010

This guidance provides technical information about key areas of SharePoint 2010 application development. It contains a written guide, reference implementations with source code and documentation, and a library of reusable source code components.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=64b55569-2168-4545-8b7c-f185b2cf967d

Configuring Kerberos Authentication for SharePoint 2010 Products - 17th August 2010

Describes concepts of identity in SharePoint 2010 Products, Kerberos authentication, and how to use it in various scenarios.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1a794fb5-77d0-475c-8738-ea04d3de1147

Risk and Health Assessment Program for Microsoft SharePoint Server (SPRAP) – Scoping Tool v2.5  - 18th August 2010

This download package is intended for Microsoft Premier Customers Only. This package includes all of the scoping tools necessary to prepare and qualify your environment to receive a Risk and Health Assessment Program for Microsoft SharePoint Server (SPRAP).

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=535266cc-88e8-4180-a4da-838f94d6a10d

Content Deployment in SharePoint Server 2010 - 12th August

This model describes the content deployment feature in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=de010583-e5fe-4c4b-a633-e57312336aef

Deployment guide for SharePoint Server 2010 - 6th August

Deployment instructions for SharePoint Server 2010.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a54c7191-eb05-489e-a7ca-6453aba8877c

Forefront Protection Server Script Kit - 4th August

The Microsoft® Forefront® Protection Server Script Kit provides multi-server management for Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server and Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint®.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=70a3fb33-a4bf-4a08-aa3c-cc05c81e4ee3

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise and SharePoint Server 2010 --Better Together - 3rd August

This white paper describes the benefits of deploying Microsoft® SharePoint® Server 2010 on the Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise operating system and scenarios in which the features of Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise can be applied.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=49636f33-5e3b-47ee-9020-8e9a0c9e75ce

How to protect SharePoint with DPM 2010 - 3rd August

Whitepaper on why and how to protect SharePoint data with DPM 2010

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=6bd8cff3-6e9a-49c4-a35c-51824f476dc2

Productivity Hub 2010 - 2nd August

The Productivity Hub is a Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 site collection that offers training materials for end-users. 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4aaa9862-e420-4331-8bc3-469d7bae0ff1

Events/Webcasts

Biztalk Server

MSDN Webcast: Unlock Mainframe Assets Using SharePoint and BizTalk Host Integration Server (Level 300)

For many companies, there are strong business imperatives to take advantage of past IT investments. Nowhere is this more applicable than in unlocking the enormous corporate value bound up in mainframes. To effectively use mainframe resources for increased value, mainframe-based technology, applications, and information stores need to be integrated with other IT systems and distributed to a much broader user base. In this webcast, we demonstrate how easy it is to access mainframe information in Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies using Microsoft BizTalk Host Integration Server (HIS). Presenter: Paul Larsen, Principal Product Unit Manager, Microsoft Corporation View other sessions from Business Process Integration: Integrate Workflow, Messaging, and Services If you have questions or feedback, contact us. ...

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032440364&culture=en-US

SharePoint Technologies

How Microsoft IT Enables Office Web Applications in SharePoint 2010

Microsoft recently deployed Office Web Application feature of SharePoint 2010, a new web based productivity offering in Microsoft Office 2010 suite, to its users. Watch as two engineers from Microsoft IT discuss that it was done.

http://edge.technet.com/Media/How-Microsoft-IT-Enables-Office-Web-Applications-in-SharePoint-2010/

There are always lots of great videos for SharePoint on both Channel9 (http://channel9.msdn.com) and The Edge (http://edge.technet.com).

Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2011

The conference is being held from the 3rd to 6th of October 2011 in Anaheim, California.

http://www.mssharepointconference.com

New KB's

Biztalk Server

FIX: Importing an .msi file may take a very long time or you may get a "Timeout expired" error

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/954814

Event ID 5754 occurs when you try to send a message to an IBM WebSphere MQ server by using an MQSeries adapter whose Transactions Support property is set to “Yes”

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973800

List of Microsoft BizTalk Server hotfixes that are included in BizTalk Server 2006 R2 Service Pack 1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974563

FIX: A file is not removed from an FTP location when you use BizTalk Server 2006 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976891

FIX: Resource artifacts may take very long time to load in BizTalk Server 2009 Administration Console

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981327

FIX: The SWIFT_NetworkRule267_Policy policy rejects MT535 messages when you use Microsoft BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT 2009 Message Pack in BizTalk Server 2009

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983218

FIX: The SWIFT_NetworkRule267_Policy policy validates MT535 messages incorrectly when you use Microsoft BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT 2009 Message Pack in BizTalk Server 2006 R2, BizTalk Server 2006, and BizTalk Server 2004

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983219

BizTalk Server sends back an incorrect EDIFACT CONTRL acknowledgement to a trading partner

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2029078

FIX: You cannot use a dynamic port to process some XmlDocument messages that do not have type definitions in BizTalk Server 2006 R2 SP1

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2224213

Migration /Upgrade from older versions of SNA and or HIS

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2248895

Assisting customers in the setup and configuration of Transaction Integrator Proof of Concept samples

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2248915

Host Printing Performance and Formatting

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2248876

FIX: You cannot use Microsoft BizTalk Adapter 3.0 for Oracle Database to return LONG RAW data types from an Oracle server

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2257782

Service Pack and Cumulative Update list for BizTalk Server 2006 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2281783

Microsoft Internet Information Server

Some services are preloaded unexpectedly when you start a website that contains multiple applications in IIS 7.5

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983484

Problems with SQL Server Express user instancing and ASP.net Web Application Projects

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2002980

Internet Information Services 6.0 may not function correctly after installing KB973917

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2009746

Configuring Many-to-One Client Certificate Mappings for Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 and 7.5

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2026113

You receive the "Bugcheck 0x7E in HTTP!UxBinaryToBase64" Stop error message in Windows Server 2008

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2027462

Browsing to static content returns a blank page or HTTP 500 Server Error message in Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 and 7.5

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2196177

The IIS Manager on an x64 IIS web server only modifies configuration files in the x64 .NET Framework folder.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2282816

Error ""An unspecified error has occurred. Your request cannot be processed at this time. Please try again later. (0x8007000D)" when activating Office 2010

http://premier.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/2290717

ASP response buffer settings not honored in IIS 7.0 and IIS 7.5

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2321250

Custom HTTP headers are inherited from a website after running aspnet_regiis.exe on Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2321027

The cursor appears at different location than where text is displayed while typing in Word and OneNote Web editors in SkyDrive

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2387823

FIX: A Web browser cannot display an ASP page of a web server that is running IIS 7.0 when the response is very large

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981277

FIX: IISCertObj methods fail on a computer that is running Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.5

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982386

A "200" HTTP status code is incorrectly logged in the IIS log when a partial content client request succeeds in IIS 7.5 in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2078804

A memory leak occurs in the Rhs.exe process when you configure IIS 7.0 World Wide Web Publishing Service in a Windows Server 2008 failover cluster

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2163398

FIX: A PHP application that depends on the REQUEST_URI server variable may fail when a request whose URL contains UTF-8 characters is sent to IIS 7.5

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2277918

FIX: It takes a long time to add a new website in a shared hosting environment on a web server that is running IIS 7.0 or IIS 7.5

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2278855

Description of the Office updates: July 13, 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2279990

SharePoint Technologies

SharePoint Server 2010

Only the first 200 resources can be displayed in the Resource Schedule drop-down list of a group calendar in SharePoint Server 2010 when you use the Visual Upgrade option to use the previous user interface

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982988

Unable to Perform a query on a One-Way trust Domains Scenario when an User from the trusted domain performs the query and the SSA Application Pool account is from the Trustee Domain

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2344518

SharePoint 2010: "My Newsfeed" does not categorize the activities as Today, Yesterday and Earlier

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2290895

"Connection not open" error when you close a LobSystemInstance object on a server that is running BCS in SharePoint Server 2010 or in SharePoint Foundation 2010

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983082

Manual manipulation of the SharePoint disk based BLOB cache folder hierarchy is unsupported

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2289730

SharePoint Draft items not crawled

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2304855