Service Pack 2 for Configuration Manager 2007 delivers new platform support for Windows 7 client, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2.  In addition, Service Pack 2 delivers continued innovation with Intel vPro technology, support for Branch Cache enabled environments, and continued development for 64 bit architectures.  You can access more information and the beta download on MS Connect by logging in and choosing Downloads in the left side navigation.

The System Center Configuration Manager Extensions for SCAP allow organizations to use Configuration Manager 2007 to scan computers for compliance with the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) mandate issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These extensions enable Configuration Manager to consume Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) data streams, assess systems for compliance, and generate report results in SCAP format.

This new virtual machine evaluation edition allows you to quickly evaluate the latest version of System Center Configuration Manager on a pre-configured Virtual Hard Disk (VHD). You can download the VHD and evaluate it for free in your own environment without the need for dedicated servers or complex installations.

Designed to provide an overview of the benefits and market differentiators of Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 R2, this paper outlines technology enhancements and clarifies the simplicity, scale, ease of use, and setup while addressing some common misconceptions in the market today.

The Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2.0 helps organizations automate OS updates for virtual machines that are stored offline in a System Center Virtual Machine Manager library.

View sample hardware configurations used in stress and scale testing for different size environments. This document answers common questions about planning and configuring for optimal performance in Configuration Manager 2007.

SCUP has now been updated and allows customers to import software update catalogs, create, modify, and export software update definitions, and publish software updates.