Forefront Client Security Beta
The Microsoft Forefront Client Security Beta provides malicious software protection for business desktops, laptops, and server operating systems that is easier to manage and control. Download the beta today to experience the benefits of unified protection, simplified administration, and critical visibility and control.
Note: Be sure to review the release notes prior to installing the download.
| Getting started: Download the beta. |
After the download: Resources and prerequisites.
| • | Explore Beta Central, where you'll find beta resources, including Web forums managed by Microsoft experts and opportunities to provide feedback to the Forefront Client Security product team. |
| • | Visit the Forefront Client Security TechCenter, where you'll find the latest technical documentation and community resources. |
| • | Download any prerequisite software that you need. General prerequisites: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 1 (including Database Services, Reporting Services, and Workstation Components) http://www.microsoft.com/sql/downloads/trial-software.mspx Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Microsoft Management Console 3.0 Microsoft Group Policy Management Console with Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 2.0 with Service Pack 1 |
| • | Download specific prerequisites you need for the Microsoft Forefront Client Security agent component: For Windows 2000: Update Rollup 1 and GDI+ installed For Windows XP Service Pack 2: Filter manager rollup package installed Windows Update Agent 2.0 |
