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Volume 10, Issue 6: March 19, 2008
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Note from the Editor
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Greetings New TechNet Flash Subscriber,
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Interested in what’s coming up in the next release of
the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser? The developer
preview of
Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) Beta 1 is now available to
download. IE8 is designed to work in standard mode out
of this box, but also provides a way for users to browse
the Web in a way similar to their Internet Explorer 7
experience. Also check out the
video of the features of Internet Explorer 8 in action.
Wait No Longer for Windows Vista SP1
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 addresses specific
reliability and performance issues, supports new types
of hardware, and adds support for several emerging
standards. It also addresses some management,
deployment, and support challenges. With yesterday’s
public release of Windows Vista SP1, IT professionals
now have a couple options for updating their Windows
Vista machines. If you want to install the update
immediately, it is available now in five languages via
Window Update or by going directly to the
Windows Download Center for standalone updates of
both the
X86 and
X64 versions.
As before, TechNet subscribers can access the Windows
Vista SP1 bits in
Top Subscriber Downloads. There they will find both
X86 and X64 standalone versions in the five released
languages (English, French, German, Japanese, and
Spanish). Subscribers can also download the
Windows Vista integrated with Service Pack 1 image.
For more on Windows Vista SP1, including the
prerequisite packages you’ll need before you update and
details about supported device drivers, visit the
Windows Vista Blog.
Finally, here are some resources to assist your Windows
Vista SP1 upgrade:
Thanks for reading,
Mitch Irsfeld
Editor, TechNet Flash
Your Featured Content
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Ensure that the content most relevant to you is presented in this section.
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The beta release of Hyper-V is available with Windows Server 2008 x64 editions.
Hyper-V does not run on x86 architecture.
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Formerly known as SoftGrid Application Virtualization, Microsoft Application
Virtualization 4.5 supports large-scale virtualization implementations across
more sites, enables multiple delivery options, lets users work with localized
applications, allows administrator-controlled virtual application interaction,
and complies with the Microsoft Trustworthy Computing and Secure by Default
initiatives.
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Windows Server 2008 Network Access Protection (NAP) is a policy enforcement
platform built into Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 that you can use to
better protect your private network by enforcing compliance with computer health
requirements. Use the resources in this learning path to set up NAP so you can
create customized policies and limit access for unhealthy devices.
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Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Software Update Service provides an
automated way to update all unified communications devices deployed in an
organization.
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The Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 Presence Controls use the automation
interfaces of Office Communicator 2007 to show presence information using Office
Communications Server 2007.
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Watch the video overview of Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager
2007, download the Data Protection Manager 120-day evaluation software, and
enter a special sweepstakes drawing. Three winners will be chosen, and the grand
prize is an Xbox 360 Elite System and the Heroes Season 1 DVD set.
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The GPOAccelerator creates all the Group Policy objects needed to deploy
recommended security settings for your environment.
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Download Microsoft Office Live Workspace Update to ensure optimal performance on
Windows Vista when you use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with
Office Live Workspace.
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Microsoft has revised the upgrade guidance that begins with the Windows Server
2008 SKUs. This guidance reflects the best practices that customers typically
follow when they upgrade to a new server operating system.
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Try the new Windows HPC Server 2008 Beta, released on March 5. We want to hear
your feedback.
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This document describes new features and technologies – ones that were not
available in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 -- that will help to
increase the security of computers running Windows Server 2008, increase
productivity, and reduce administrative overhead.
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The Windows AIK is designed to help corporate IT professionals customize and
deploy the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 family of operating systems.
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March 24, 1:00 PM Pacific Time
In this session, we start with a brief
introduction to Folder Redirection and Offline
Files, then take a closer look at some of the
feature improvements Windows Vista has
introduced to Offline Files, and discuss some of
the Offline Files security and management
features that have been added and improved in
Windows Vista.
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Get a preview of the next major update of Microsoft Silverlight, which focuses
on enabling rich Internet application development and includes a cross-platform,
cross-browser version of the Microsoft .NET Framework.
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The Be Well Fund is designed to assist academic and research health
organizations in the creation of innovative online health applications for
patients. These applications should make use of shared health data and connected
home health devices to improve the potential for positive health outcomes for
patients. Submissions are due by May 9, 2008.
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Microsoft Web Deployment Tool: Tech Preview 1
x86
x64
This tool provides deployment and migration support for
Internet Information Services versions 6.0 and 7.0, and
incorporates features that Web server administrators can
use to deploy, sync, and migrate sites, including
configuration, content, SSL certificates, and other
types of data associated with a Web server.
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Join this session and find out how Microsoft IT is empowering the mobile work
force via the deployment of the Windows Mobile platform. Microsoft IT fully
integrates Windows Mobile features and applications, with both established
hardware and infrastructure, and future plans support master security policy
migrations such as complete two-factor authentication operations.
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March 28, 8:00 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007
can help organizations improve their business
performance by integrating monitoring, analysis,
and planning capabilities into one application.
In this session, we explore advanced topics in
dashboard creation such as integrating Microsoft
SQL Server Reporting Services, ProClarity, and
Excel Services reports in dashboards, using
advanced filtering capabilities, advanced
scoring topics, and dashboard creation tips and
tricks.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 includes several important enhancements for data
mining. In this webcast, you learn how to use these new techniques, not only
through the user interface, but also programmatically from within your own
applications.
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Join WMNTUG on March 19 for its monthly meeting.
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Join Access SIG on March 19 for its monthly meeting.
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Join Agile-Carolinas on March 19 for its monthly meeting.
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Join SMBTN-MI on March 19 for its monthly meeting.
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Join BDPA-Philly on March 19 for its monthly meeting.
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Join BDPA-NJ on March 19 for its monthly meeting.
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Join KYSBSUG on March 19 for its monthly meeting.
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Join PSSBS on March 20 for its monthly meeting.
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Join ISSA-SAC on March 20 for its monthly meeting.
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Join SLO STC on March 24 for its monthly meeting.
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Join DevGuild on March 25 for its monthly meeting.
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Join LANUG on March 25 for its monthly meeting.
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Join HTV on March 20 and 27 for its weekly meetings.
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Join .NET Users Group on March 27 for its monthly meeting.
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Join KCRSMUG on March 28 for its monthly meeting.
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Join AZSMUG on March 31 for its monthly meeting.
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Join SBS SIG on April 2 for its monthly meeting.
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Join wmsbtug on April 2 for its monthly meeting.
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Join AZSSUG on April 2 for its monthly meeting.
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Evaluation Center Updates
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Windows Server 2008, with its service-oriented architecture, gives you the
ability to deliver rich Web-based experiences efficiently, with improved
administration and diagnostics, development and application tools, and lower
infrastructure costs.
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The SQL Server 2008 February Community Technology Preview (CTP) resources page
has been updated with new webcasts, a completely new section about Feature Pack,
and much more. Still haven’t downloaded the software? Here is your opportunity
to evaluate the latest CTP
of SQL Server 2008.
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Microsoft Forefront Client Security provides unified malware protection for
business desktops, laptops, and server operating systems that is easier to
manage and control. Register to download the free 120-day trial software and you
will receive relevant resources that are strategically assembled to address the
challenges specific to each stage of evaluation as you discover, assess, and
deploy the software.
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Scripting for IT Pros
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Support and Troubleshooting
How-to Articles
Hotfixes
Knowledge Base Articles
See a selection of
new Knowledge Base articles on the TechNet Web site.
KB articles feature an Article Translations box in the
right column. You can select a language from the
drop-down list and read the article in the selected
language.
Also available via RSS 
Featured Downloads
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Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Microsoft System Center Operations Manager
2007 that addresses feedback from our customers on making the product easier to
deploy, easier to use, and easier to support.
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Service Pack 1 is an update to Microsoft System Center Essentials that provides
enhancements based on customer and partner feedback. Improvements include: Up to
70 percent less memory consumption, faster UI, support for workgroup joined
computers, SNMP v1 devices, improved setup, new update approvals rules, enhanced
third-party update experience, and support for Windows Server 2008.
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Microsoft Assessment and Planning Solution Accelerator is the expanded version
of the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Solution Accelerator tool that was
released in early 2007. New features include Windows Vista and Windows Server
2008 hardware assessment, virtualization candidacy recommendation for Virtual
Server 2005 R2 (this release) and Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V (future release),
and more.
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Upcoming Webcasts
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March 26, 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Tune in for an overview of Windows Server 2008
editions and to learn how the editions compare
in terms of server roles, high-level features,
and pricing. We also provide an overview of
Windows Server 2008 licensing, including a
discussion of licensing in a virtualized
environment.
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During the webcasts for IT professionals, learn how SQL Server creates a more
secure, reliable, and scalable platform and helps ensure that data is available
and secured in SQL Server and the Windows operating environment. Also, learn how
SQL Server 2008 helps deliver a superior business intelligence platform for the
expanding business intelligence market.
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Security
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Microsoft IT details the planning, deployment, and ongoing management of the
largest current deployment of Forefront Client Security with a supported node
population of 40,000.
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For a limited time, get up to 35% off the estimated retail price of Microsoft
Forefront Client Security. Find out more and download the trial software on the
Web site.
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On Demand
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Tune in to this in-depth look at topics examined in detail by business and
technology specialists from Microsoft Canada, leading research firms, and IT
executives and managers. Share your opinions in the podcast discussion forums.
Podcasts available today include discussions on Windows Vista, Security, and
HPC, to name just a few.
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View this webcast to learn how you can use the new tool called Microsoft
Assessment and Planning. It offers network-wide, agent-less inventory and
readiness assessment for Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 operating
system migration.
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Virtual Labs
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Learn to configure the ACT 5.0 settings, including the database server, a log
file share, and the ACT Log Processing Service Account. Also see how to
configure the ACT inventory agent to scan the client machine for hardware and
software inventory.
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After completing this lab, you will be able to analyze earlier applications to
identify compatibility issues, apply custom shim databases with application
fixes using the compatibility administrator, and deploy custom shim databases
across an organization.
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Try Microsoft server products and a Windows Home Server could be yours. Take
part in a virtual lab or download a free trial and you could win big prizes.
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