Som avslutning, titta gärna på denna film där jag pratar med Johan Arwidmark om värdet av att certifiera sig.

Au revoir!

Liselotte Isacsson

Available System Center 2012 Products:

• System Center Configuration Manager 2012 Beta 2 provides comprehensive configuration management for the Microsoft platform that can help you empower users with the devices and applications they need to be productive while maintaining corporate compliance and control.
  (English) System Requirements >
• System Center Operations Manager 2012 Beta provides deep application diagnostics and infrastructure monitoring that can help you ensure the predictable performance and availability of vital applications and offers a comprehensive view of your datacenter, private, and public clouds.
  (English) System Requirements >
• System Center Data Protection Manager 2012 Beta provides unified data protection for Windows servers and clients that can help you deliver scalable, manageable, and cost-effective protection and restore scenarios from disk, tape, and off premise.
  (English) System Requirements >
• System Center Orchestrator 2012 Beta provides orchestration, integration, and automation of IT processes through the creation of runbooks that can help you to define and standardize best practices and improve operational efficiency.
  (English) System Requirements >
• System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 RC provides virtual machine management and services deployment with support for multi-hypervisor environments that can help you deliver a flexible and cost effective private cloud environment.
  (English) System Requirements >
• System Center App Controller 2012 Beta (Coming Soon)
• System Center Service Manager 2012 Beta (Coming Soon)

Nu finns en ny version av Windows Intune

Är det redan dags?

Knappt sju månader efter att Microsoft lanserade sin molntjänst för PC-administration, Windows Intune, finns redan en ny version tillgänglig.

Detta är helt i linje med Microsofts strategi att driva innovation i molnet med täta uppdateringar av molntjänsterna - och viktigt ett steg mot att göra Windows Intune minst lika bra som mer traditionella IT-administrationsverktyg.

En viktig nyhet i den nya versionen är möjlighet till programvarudistribution, som många efterfrågat, och som är en viktig funktion för större företag och organisationer. Bland nyheterna märks även bättre funktioner för rapportering och övervakning samt förbättringar i användargränssnittet.

Windows Intune är Microsofts molntjänst för att hjälpa företag och organisationer att administrera sina Windows-PCs - med inbyggd säkerhet och anti-virusskydd – oavsett var de finns fysiskt.

Tjänsten kommer med uppgraderingsrättigheter till Windows 7 Enterprise vilket gör det enkelt för de som vill uppgradera från Windows XP till Windows 7.

Windows Intune passar lika bra för för mindre företag och organisationer, som behöver IT-administration till en låg kostnad, som för större organisationer t ex med många anställda som arbetar utanför kontoret eller inhyrd personal som behöver åtkomst under en begränsad tid.

Här kan du testa en kostnadsfri utvärderingsversion eller teckna ett abonnemang direkt, http://www.microsoft.com/sv-se/windows/windowsintune/try-and-buy.aspx.

Läs mer på Windows for you Business Blog.

En seminarieserie online varje fredag mellan kl 13 och 14. Ett spår för dig som är tekniker. Du kanske inte hinner delta i dagens seminarium som handlar om Windows Intune, men detta och övriga kommer att finnas inspelade i förkortat format.

Här anmäler du dig till seminarierna.

Personligen tycker jag att Gianugo är en intressant föredragshållare; jag gillar att lyssna på honom

Fler intressanta länkar att titta närmare på:

CodePlex, projektplats för Open Source projekt

Interoperability Bridges and Labs Center: Bridges between Microsoft and non-Microsoft technologies.

Open Source expert takes on the hardest job at Microsoft. Network World 20 mars 2011

* Bör tillägga att hans korrekta titel är: Senior Director for Open Source Communities.

• Kerberos autentication for NLB arrays
• Site activity report
• Improved error pages
• Shorter server load time
• Total of 104 Bug fixes and improvements

Enjoy reading!

Anders bidrar gärna med krönikor till TechNet. Läs t ex hans senaste som handlar om Hur ska it hantera alla nya enheter i vår infrastruktur? Inom kort kan du även se en video om samma ämne. Håll koll på Microsoft Showcase, kategori “it-proffs”. 

I senaste nyhetsbrevet skriver de även om våra svenska experters kostnadsfria seminarier online:

Varför inte bli prenumerant du med?

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to the October edition. Depending on where you live, it might be time to pull out some warmer clothes and start to get ready for shorter days, longer nights, and a review of your organization's network security and remote access infrastructure. So take a few minutes, read this month's Springboard Series Insider, and pick up some good tricks on how to better manage and secure the Windows desktops on your network.

In the world of Windows news, I am excited to announce that November will kick off a Springboard Series mini-tour of South America. As part of the tour, I will be conducting free sessions for local IT pros in Brazil on November 10th, in Peru on November 15th, and a possible session and "tweet up" in Argentina on November 18th. I will also be speaking at TechDays Chile on November 21st. More information on dates, times, locations, and how to register for these events will be available later this month on the Springboard Series Blog and in next month's Insider.

Finally, how are your Windows 7 deployment skills? Know when (and how) to use the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit, and Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK)? Understand how best to approach Internet Explorer 9 deployment and management? Check out information on improvements to the Windows 7 Deployment Learning Portal below in the New Resources section.

So let's get into the cool tips and tips to make your job easier.

Stephen Rose
Sr. Community Manager, Microsoft Windows Client IT Pro
stephen.rose@microsoft.com

NEW RESOURCES

Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring Overview
Learn how Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM), as part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), can help you better manage, deploy and support BitLocker in Windows 7. This video discusses some of the MBAM features and functionality that will help you simplify BitLocker provisioning and deployment independent or as part of your Windows 7 migration, improve compliance and reporting on BitLocker, and reduce support costs.

Microsoft App-V and MED-V Deployment Tutorials
Get step-by-step guidance on how to deploy Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) and Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) using MDT and System Center Configuration Manager (often referred to simply as ConfigMgr) with new videos from the Springboard Series:

• Deploying App-V with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Deploying App-V with System Center Configuration Manager
• Setting Up the App-V Management Server
• Creating and Deploying MED-V Workspace Packages with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Creating and Deploying MED-V Workspace Packages with System Center Configuration Manager

Microsoft DaRT Deployment Tutorials
Learn how to deploy the Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) using a variety of methods and tools with these new step-by-step demonstrations from the Springboard Series:

• Deploying DaRT Locally
• Deploying DaRT on Disc
• Deploying DaRT on USB Flash Disks
• Deploying DaRT with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Deploying DaRT with Windows Deployment Services

IPv6 Security Considerations and Recommendations
IPv6 provides many benefits over Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4). However, before deploying IPv6 you should be aware of additional security considerations. This article describes each of these security considerations in detail and provides Microsoft recommendations and best practices for mitigating the potential risks associated with IPv6 traffic. Find more helpful resources with the IPv6 Survival Guide.

Internet Explorer 9 Modules Added to Windows 7 Deployment Learning Portal
The Deployment Learning Portal now features two brand new modules designed to help you assess your skills around determining, and addressing, the compatibility of older (including Internet Explorer 6) applications as part of your migration to Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9.
The Windows 7 Deployment Learning Portal is designed to help you identify the strengths and gaps in your knowledge around Windows 7 deployment and provide some targeted learning recommendations to help you reach the top of your game. All questions are written by the same team who authored the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification exams for Windows 7 so they are sure to test your knowledge around the tools and techniques used to do everything from taking a complete inventory and addressing application compatibility to application packaging and driver management. The best part is that, after completing the assessment, you will receive customized learning recommendations to help you strengthen your skills.

TechNet Edge: Application Compatibility vs. Security: A Delicate Balance
Multiple technologies exist to help you to make your legacy applications work on Windows 7, but what about security? Can all of these be used in a secure way or do you have to make a trade-off? If so, what are the risks? This presentation explores application compatibility technologies, best practices, and popular strategies such as shimming, Windows XP mode, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V), Internet Explorer Compatibility Mode, Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET), and others—and looks at their impact on the security of the platform.

SOMETHING TO BLOG ABOUT

Next Release of Windows Intune Available October 17th
Windows Intune brings together Windows Intune cloud services and upgrade rights to Windows 7 Enterprise to help businesses simplify PC management and security while getting the benefits of a modern operating system. At Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July, we announced the beta for the next release of Windows Intune. Our next release of Windows Intune, which includes new features and updates to the July 2011 Beta, will be available on October 17, 2011.
Here is a quick reminder of just a few of the features that will be included in the next version:

• Software Distribution: Deploy most Microsoft and third-party updates or applications to PCs nearly anywhere over the Internet.
• Remote Tasks: Remotely perform the tasks such as full scans, quick scans, updating malware definitions, and restarts on Windows Intune managed PCs from the administration console.
• Read-Only Access: Provide select administrators with read-only access to the administration console so they can view PC information as needed, but not perform any configuration tasks.
• Enhanced Reporting: Create hardware reports based on new hardware filters for common hardware characteristics; create and save report parameters to make it easy and efficient to run a report again in the future.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Take 2: Discovering 16-Bit Applications Before Migrating to 64-Bit Versions of Windows 7
By Chris Jackson, Principal Consultant, Microsoft Corporation

Back in 2009, I wrote an article on my blog about how to detect 16-bit applications present in your existing ACT inventory. Andreas Stenhall, one of our Windows Expert IT Pro MVPs, brought this to the forefront again in last month's edition of the Springboard Series Insider, taking my SQL query and writing some new text around it, reminding people of their ability to leverage existing data for new uses, even if this data isn't surfaced through the ACT user interface. But, the benefit of a couple of extra years with customers has led me to believe that this isn't the end of the line for this problem—it's still not perfectly solved.
When you think of the business questions you're trying to answer with this data, they are:

• How many of my applications contain 16-bit code?
• Which modules are 16-bit?
• What do I do about that?

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Free One-Hour Seminars with Windows Deployment and ConfigMgr Experts
October 6 and December 5, 2011; February 16, 2012
Join TrueSec, Microsoft Deployment MVPs Johan Arwidmark and Mikael Nystrom, and System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) MVP Kent Agerlund for insights into the latest news and tools in the world of Windows deployment, as well as tips and tricks gained from the field. Scheduled for October 6, the first session will provide an overview of the new functionalities and features in the forthcoming Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2012. Future sessions will discuss MDT 2012 in greater detail and explore new features and functionality in ConfigMgr 2012.

TechNet Radio: Tips and Tricks for Setting Up Windows Deployment Services
Now available on demand, this TechNet Radio podcast features Microsoft Setup and Deployment MVP Rhonda Layfield and provides her top five tips and tricks for setting up Windows Deployment Services (WDS) as well as a discussion of some key infrastructure issues that you can avoid.

OFFICE FOR IT PROS

Office 2010 Security Controls for IT Pros
By Andy O'Donald, Product Manager, Microsoft Office

With Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft invested heavily in security improvements and there are four key controls in Office 2010 to help IT pros: Data Execution Prevention (DEP) for Office applications, Office File Validation, expanded file block settings, and Protected View.

Lately, I've been receiving questions around trusted locations and Protected View. Specifically, I hear from IT pros that their users say they see the Protected View yellow bar too much. Using the Office Customization Tool (OCT) and group policy, you can control how frequently users experience protected view. The most impactful way to lower the appearance of the Protected View is to make sure certain locations are trusted by the client inside your organization. If you've already deployed Office 2010, it is still easy to update the trusted locations by creating a new MSP file and pushing it out like any other update.

You can find all of the Office 2010 security resources that are available today on the Office 2010 Security top task page in the Office Springboard Series TechCenter. Here are the top three Office 2010 security resources every IT pro should be familiar with:

• Office 2010 Security Whitepaper
• Configuring Security for Office 2010
• Office 2010 Security Baseline (part of the Microsoft Security Compliance Manager tool)

Andy O'Donald is a product manager in the Microsoft Office team currently focused on Office deployment and Office 365. Check out his TechNet Radio interview for answers to common IT pro questions on topics such as Office 2010 planning, deployment tools such as the Office Migration Planning Manager, end user resources, and the Office Web Apps.

INTERNET EXPLORER IT CORNER

Accelerate Enterprise Application Compatibility for Internet Explorer 9
Group Policy provides an infrastructure for centralized configuration management of the applications that run on the Windows. By using Group Policy to configure Internet Explorer, you can configure a setting one time and enforce that setting on many computers. In comparison to techniques like scripting, Group Policy can be the most efficient way to affect many computers with a low risk of human error. You can configure Internet Explorer security settings in a GPO that you link to the domain, for example, and Group Policy can apply those settings to every computer in the domain.

We will soon be launching a Group Policy top task page on the Internet Explorer TechCenter to help you more easily locate recommendations, tools, and step-by-step guidance related to Group Policy. Until then, here is a list of the top resources available to IT pros today:

Getting Started with Group Policy

• Group Policy TechCenter
• Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure
• Managing Browser Settings with Group Policy Tools
• Group Policy Preferences Overview

Group Policy Tools

• Group Policy Browsing Tool (see Windows Components > Internet Explorer)
• Internet Explorer Security Baselines (part of Microsoft Security Compliance Manager)
• Group Policy Settings Reference Windows Internet Explorer 9

Group Policy Settings in Internet Explorer

• Group Policy and Internet Explorer 9
• Group Policy and Internet Explorer 8

TWEET ALERT

This month, we're following a few individuals who support the motto, "for the community, by the community":

• @JeffWouters — "Geek of all trades, proud carnivore, blogger, movie-freak, and music lover" who blogs and tweets around virtualization, often offering handy scripts (See Jeff? You asked to be listed and here you are!)
• @KristinaLibby — Microsoft Communications Manager and blogger for the Windows Experience Blog interested in connecting with interesting people
• @melindathrasher — Tech-y girl currently studying Computer Networking Systems at ITT Tech (and loving it), president of the student chapter of the Seattle Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
• @hekost (Heather Kostes) — Community Program Manager for the Microsoft MVP Program, social media enthusiast, geek wannabe, and fan of music and the arts

If you would like to be considered for this column, send a message to Stephen Rose via Twitter @stephenlrose and tell him, in 140 characters or less, why we should feature you next month. Also, for the latest information on what's going on here at Microsoft follow the Springboard Series @MSSpringboard.

EVENTS AND TRAINING

A Day with Microsoft Virtualization: Hyper-V, SCVMM 2012 and SCOM 2012
October 10 - December 15, 2011 - Central United States
Does your company use VMware? Are you sure it's the best choice? If you're eager to explore the cloud and alternative ways of building next-generation data centers, please join us for a technical look at the next set of Microsoft virtualization technologies and how they can help you harness the cloud—on your own terms. The morning session will take a look at Microsoft virtualization technologies and all the products you need to take your data center to the next level. We will do direct comparisons of Microsoft Virtualization and VMware, and get down to real facts about which is the best choice in terms of performance, management, and total cost of ownership. In the afternoon, provided you've brought a sufficiently powered laptop, you'll have a chance to get hands-on and explore these new technologies on your own terms. Ask questions, compare notes with your peers and get the answers you need. The day will wind down with a bonus session presented by a local IT Pro Evangelist to highlight additional topics, certification roadmaps, and more. Register today by visiting http://technetevents.com to save your seat for a free, full-day event in your area.

E-Learning Course 10242: Securing Windows 7 Desktops
This two-hour course describes how to configure Windows 7 security management tools. This course helps you prepare for the Microsoft Certification Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring. At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Explain the security management features of the Windows 7 operating system.
• Configure local security policy settings on a client computer running the Windows 7 operating system.
• Secure data by using Encrypting File System (EFS) and Windows BitLocker.
• Configure application restrictions by using Windows AppLocker.
• Configure User Account Control (UAC) settings.

E-Learning Course 10243: Configuring Network Security in Windows 7
This two-hour course provides an overview of the skills required to configure Windows Firewall, security-related settings in Internet Explorer, and Windows Defender. This course also helps you prepare for the Microsoft Certification Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring. At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Configure Windows Firewall on a Windows 7 client computer.
• Configure security-related settings in Internet Explorer to help protect a Windows 7 client computer that is connected to the Internet.
• Configure Windows Defender to help protect a Windows 7 client computer against malicious software.

UPCOMING WEBCASTS

Desktop Virtualization for the Education Industry
Thursday, October 06, 2011 10:00 AM Central Time
As education institutions look at alternatives to the traditional computer lab to serving up a more manageable and secure desktop to its students and external users, desktop virtualization can be seen as the ultimate solution. However, choosing which technologies are relevant and how they can be used together can be confusing. Explore the technologies that make up the joint Microsoft and Quest solution for delivering a virtualized desktop experience and learn how these technologies are currently being combined and used at education institutions today.

How to Leverage System Center to Manage and Optimize your Infrastructure
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time
The Microsoft System Center suite is a comprehensive set of technologies designed to evolve your device, datacenter, and IT management practices. Come take a look at what's new with System Center, and learn how to manage and monitor clients, servers, services, and assets as well as consolidate your infrastructure to help reduce data center costs.

TechNet Webcast: Information about Microsoft Security Bulletins for October (Level 200)
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Join us for a brief overview of the technical details of the Microsoft security bulletins for October. We intend to address your concerns in this webcast; therefore, most of the webcast is devoted to attendees asking questions and getting answers from Microsoft security experts.

Windows 7 Deployment - Why and How
October 25, 2011 9:30 AM Greenwich Mean Time
Attend this one-stop online conference to find out why Windows 7 makes sense for your organization and how it can be easily deployed to your users. This event will feature two tracks, one for implementers covering the nuts and bolts of deploying software, and another for strategic IT decision makers. The afternoon will offer a deep dive into deployment strategies, tools, and real world best practices.

Virtualization and Management: Device to Datacenter
Tuesday, November 01, 2011 8:30 AM Pacific Time
Join a virtual interactive panel discussion with Tony Scott and Brad Andersen to hear how enterprises can take advantage of the increase in personal devices in the workspace without affecting management or security. This event will explore managing consumer and professional devices in an enterprise environment, addressing the process and management IT challenges associated with virtualization, and much more.

Upcoming Springboard Series Technical Expert Program (STEP) Events:

• Sinergija11 Day 3 Session: Windows Intune, don't worry, be happy (in the cloud)!
  Thursday, October 20, 2011 - Belgrade, Central Serbia
  If you will be attending Sinergija11, make sure to attend this day 3 session which will cover features and usage of Windows Intune from initial configuration to administration. Explore what Windows Intune can do from the distribution of updates, malware protection, and management of alerts and software reporting to license management and implementation of organization policies. This session will also cover the use of Microsoft Easy Assist tool, which gives the end user the ability to request assistance through desktop sharing with the helpdesk personnel.
• Sinergija11 Day 3 Session: Office 365, everything you need to know for a successful implementation
  Thursday, October 20, 2011 - Belgrade, Central Serbia
  Do you need to move to the cloud? Office 365 is an excellent opportunity. This Sinergija11 day 3 session will cover all the main features and characteristics in Office 365 and explore the different scenarios that lead to a successful implementation in small companies and more complex environments. Join us to discover what you can do with Active Directory Synchronization, Federated Domains, and SharePoint Online, and discover the magic of unified communications with Lync Online.

SNEAK PEEK: FOR INSIDERS ONLY

The following resources will be released in October on the Springboard Series for Windows on TechNet. Bookmark or subscribe to our RSS feed and receive automatic notification when these and other resources, announcements, and downloads are released.

• New demonstrations and tutorials to help you explore, deploy, utilize the October 2011 release of Windows Intune

Heldagsseminarier med Itzik Ben-Gan och Tim Peterson

Detta är två seminarier för dig som vill lära dig om kommande nyheter i SQL Server och Analysis Services samt hur du kan designa och bygga bättre lösningar redan nu. Mycket nytt händer i kommande SQL Server och Analysis Services (kodnamn ”Denali”), så missa inte detta.

Itzik Ben-Gan, författare till ett flertal bästsäljande böcker om SQL Server och en av världens mest kända SQL Server MVP:er, kommer att hålla seminarier i:

· Stockholm 7 November, plats: Microsoft i Akalla

· Göteborg 10 November, plats: Informator, Gårda

· Köpenhamn 11 November, plats: SolidQ, Allerød

Tim Peterson, mest känd som huvudförfattare och lärare till SSAS Maestros (världens mest avancerade Analysis Services-utbildning), kommer att hålla seminarier i:

· Stockholm 7 November, plats: Microsoft i Akalla

· Göteborg 11 November, plats: Informator, Gårda

· Köpenhamn 14 November, plats: SolidQ, Allerød

Antal platser är begränsat – anmäl dig senast 24 oktober för att få rabatt 500 kr och säkra din plats!

Advanced Analysis Services for SQL Server 2008 and Denali
Tim Peterson, author of two books about Microsoft Business Intelligence and MDX, will deliver a full day seminar on Advanced Analysis Services for SQL Server 2008 R2 and Denali. There’s a lot of new and changing information about Analysis Services and Microsoft Business Intelligence. This seminar pulls that key information together for you – so that you can both do your job more effectively now and understand how to design the most effective BI strategy for your organization in the future.
Arranged by: SolidQ and Informator

Advanced T-SQL for SQL Server 2008 and Denali
Itzik Ben-Gan, author of many books and one of the most well known SQL Server MVP:s in the world, will deliver a full day seminar on Advanced T-SQL for SQL Server 2008 R2 and Denali. There are lots of exciting new T-SQL features planned in SQL Server Denali-some quite profound-and knowing about them ahead can make you better prepared, affecting how you write code today.
Arranged by: SolidQ and Informator

Jörgen Nilsson från ATEA ny MVP i System Center Configuration Manager!

Kul att Sverige har fått ännu en MVP (Most Valued Professional). Det är ATEA´s Jörgen Nilsson som fått utmärkelsen i System Center Configuration Manager. Vi förstår därmed att  Jörgen inte bara är en fena på rulla ut Windows 7, han är också en person som delar med sig av sin kunskap i branschen. Det är så man får sådana här utmärkelser, man ger och tar.

Michael Bohlin, produktmarknadschef för Windows är den första att dela ut blommor. Han hoppas att ännu fler kunder ska rulla ut sina Windows 7 arbetsplatser. Jag passar på att säga att Jörgen har 16 stycken MCP-certifieringar, något vi beundrar och gillar.