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Volume 9, Issue 24: November 28, 2007
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Note from the Editor
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Greetings New TechNet Flash Subscriber,
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On November 30, you will be able to download Exchange Server 2007 with Service Pack 1. The list of new features in SP1 is long, including new deployment options, new features and improvements for each server role, improved integration with other applications, and even a new, third type of continuous replication. There are also general updates to almost all of the high availability topics for SP1, as well as significant updates in other content areas, such as those related to the Mailbox, Client Access, Hub Transport and Edge Transport, and the Unified Messaging server roles. You can find documentation on the new features by browsing or searching the Exchange Server TechCenter Library. If you’re in evaluation mode, you can now download the Exchange Server 2007 with Service Pack 1 trial software and see how secure, anywhere access can enhance operational efficiency. And once you've deployed Exchange Server 2007 Edge Transport servers to control spam and other unwanted e-mail messages, you'll want to implement logging and tracing and configure Edge Transport agents to perform the tasks you need. Check out the November issue of TechNet Magazine to see how to analyze Edge Transport agents in action by using the standard agent logging and tracing features of Exchange Server 2007. The 2007 Microsoft Office release includes hundreds of security and privacy settings. Download the 2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide for best practices and automated tools to help strengthen the security of computers that run either Windows Vista or Windows XP SP2 and applications in the 2007 Microsoft Office suite. Windows Vista is the first PC operating system designed with infrastructure management as a core focus, and Microsoft has launched a new resource for IT pros to make the adoption process smoother and better guided. The Springboard Series for Windows Vista is now available on a new TechNet destination. This offers monthly articles based on community feedback and helps answer key questions around how and why to get going with Windows Vista adoption. The Springboard Series itself is designed to more simply guide you through the entire adoption process, from early exploration of new management capabilities through piloting and finally rolling out through your organization. Thanks for reading, Mitch Irsfeld Editor, TechNet FlashWe want your feedback. Let us know what you think of TechNet Flash.
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Your Featured Content
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Unlike the typical service pack, Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) provides a lot more than just hotfixes and security updates. Here's an overview of some of the most important new features and capabilities SP1 has to offer.
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One of the most exciting features offered by Service Pack 1 is Standby Continuous Replication. Find out how it can help you improve uptime, limit data loss, and simplify e-mail maintenance and retention.
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Windows Server 2008 eases the task of managing and securing multiple server roles in an enterprise with the new Server Manager console. Compare new features and functionality in Server Manager with earlier Windows management tools, including Manage Your Server, Configure Your Server, and Add or Remove Windows Components.
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Here we provide links to guidance on how to find and configure drivers, including links to news about the latest drivers for Windows Vista.
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Our newest workshop shares how Microsoft planned for and executed the migration from Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Microsoft Office 2003 to Windows Vista and Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007.
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Extending the reach of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, the 2007 version of Office Communicator Mobile delivers anywhere access, rich presence, and enterprise instant messaging (IM) that helps people quickly find and communicate with each other.
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See the new mobile-dedicated server solution designed to let you add, manage, secure, and update Windows Mobile devices like you do Windows-based laptops and PCs. Access white papers, webcast, and product details.
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Maximize IT resources with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007. Download and test drive it now.
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Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 enables rapid and reliable recovery through advanced technology for enterprises of all sizes. Download the 120-day trial software.
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The first wave of guidance in the Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) series is now available for download. IPD is the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. The first set of released IPD guidance introduces the series and focuses on new virtualization technologies from Microsoft, including SoftGrid Application Virtualization and Windows Server Virtualization in Windows Server 2008.
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Want to use hardware more efficiently and cost-effectively? Virtualization technologies are one of the most important things happening in the IT industry today. Specialist Ronald Beekelaar will cover how to manage these virtual systems effectively, the challenges involved, and their role in implementing cost-effective IT solutions.
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Windows XP and Windows Vista provide the Windows Firewall as part of the base offering. Customers can choose to activate the Windows Firewall and use Active Directory Group Policy to manage the Windows Firewall. Now, Microsoft Forefront Client Security customers can get visibility into the status of the Windows Firewall in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
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Save time with best practices and automated tools in the 2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide. Tested guidance, customizable, prebuilt security configurations and powerful tools let you deploy Office security settings across your organization -- in minutes, instead of hours or days. And be sure to check out our suite of Windows Vista Solution Accelerators. |
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Running Start provides downloadable SharePoint and HTML files that can be placed on your company’s intranet site, providing easy-to-find, easy-to-use links to resources about the ten most commonly used Microsoft Office applications.
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Try out the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview (CTP) and let the SQL Server development team use your feedback to help refine and enhance product features. This release offers many new product enhancements including Transparent Data Encryption, Plan Freezing, Backup Compression, Spatial Data Support, Install/Uninstall capabilities, and much more.
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After completing this lab, you will be able to launch the Report Designer Preview, create a data source and a data set, design a new report using the Report Designer of SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (in CTP4 called Report Designer Preview), preview your report, enhance your report layout by working with Tablix functionality, and enrich your report using charts.
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Microsoft and the DAISY Consortium have launched an open source project to create a translator that will enable Microsoft Office XP, 2003, and 2007 users to “Save As†DAISY using Open XML files. The DAISY standard for digital talking books revolutionizes the reading experience for people who have reading disabilities. |
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In the Beginner Developer Learning Center, you can get lessons on how to build Web sites, applications, and more. No experience or programming knowledge is required.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 8:00 AM Pacific Time
See how Microsoft is challenging its customers to "think bigger" about business intelligence and move beyond the rigid tools and applications they are using today. The integrated solution of Microsoft Office Business Applications, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server helps individuals, teams, and organizations reach their full potential.
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The Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Readiness Toolkit provides an easy way for anyone involved in the development, test, deployment or support of Web sites, extensions, and applications to prepare for Internet Explorer 7.
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Thursday, December 6: Little Rock, AR
Join us at TechNet Events and see how Windows Deployment Services can simplify your IT administration. We’ll also explore the next generation of Microsoft Unified Communications tools.
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Thursday, December 6: Riverside, CA
Join us at TechNet Events and see how Windows Deployment Services can simplify your IT administration. We’ll also explore the next generation of Microsoft Unified Communications tools.
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Tuesday, December 11: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Join us at TechNet Events and see how Windows Deployment Services can simplify your IT administration. We’ll also explore the next generation of Microsoft Unified Communications tools.
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Tuesday, December 11: Fort Worth, TX
Join us at TechNet Events and see how Windows Deployment Services can simplify your IT administration. We’ll also explore the next generation of Microsoft Unified Communications tools.
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Thursday, December 13: Cleveland, OH
Join us at TechNet Events and see how Windows Deployment Services can simplify your IT administration. We’ll also explore the next generation of Microsoft Unified Communications tools.
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Tuesday, December 18: Albuquerque, NM
Join us at TechNet Events and see how Windows Deployment Services can simplify your IT administration. We’ll also explore the next generation of Microsoft Unified Communications tools.
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Tuesday, December 18: Chattanooga, TN
Join us at TechNet Events and see how Windows Deployment Services can simplify your IT administration. We’ll also explore the next generation of Microsoft Unified Communications tools.
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Thursday, December 20: Greensboro, NC
Join us at TechNet Events and see how Windows Deployment Services can simplify your IT administration. We’ll also explore the next generation of Microsoft Unified Communications tools.
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Join NPA - Los Angeles on December 4 for its monthly meeting.
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Join BAWSUG on December 5 for its monthly meeting.
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Join the CiNPA SBS SIG on December 5 for its monthly meeting.
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Join Evansville .NET Users Group on December 6 for its monthly meeting.
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Join DFW SBS on December 6 for its monthly meeting.
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Join APCO SBS on December 7 for its monthly meeting.
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Join NYeWin on December8 for its monthly meeting.
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Join NYEXUG on December 11 for its monthly meeting.
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Join SBSTUG on December 11 for its monthly meeting.
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Join ITPSC on December 11 for its monthly meeting.
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Evaluation Center Updates
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Manage the full deployment and update your life cycle with streamlined, policy-based automation; with enhanced insight into, and control over, assets and systems compliance; and with optimization for Windows -- particularly Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista -- and extensibility to customized administration experiences and third-party applications.
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See how built-in Web and virtualization technologies make Windows Server 2008 a robust, security-enhanced, and reliable foundation on which you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user applications and experiences.
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Scripting for IT Pros
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The 2008 Scripting Games will be here before you know it: February 15 as a matter of fact. It’s time to start preparing now. Want some help? Start looking over the tips that we’ll be posting weekly between now and the start of the games.
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Support and Troubleshooting
How-to Articles
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Knowledge Base Articles
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Featured Downloads
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Search doesn’t have to be complicated. Deliver Search to your organization quickly and easily for free with Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express.
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Find new guidance to plan and design infrastructure for application and server virtualization. Distill down to the core decisions required for planning and designing the IT infrastructures that are necessary to support business services.
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Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.1 offers IT professionals a quick way to assess their existing computers’ readiness for Windows Vista in just a few hours or less. Get your answers fast by using this free automated tool.
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Microsoft Deployment is the fourth generation deployment accelerator from Microsoft and the next version of Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007. It adds integration with recently released Microsoft deployment technologies to create a single path for image creation and automated installation of desktops and servers. Microsoft Deployment’s tools and end-to-end guidance help reduce deployment time, standardize desktop and server images, limit service disruptions, reduce post-deployment help desk costs, and improve security and ongoing configuration management.
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Upcoming Webcasts
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Friday, November 30, 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 can help organizations improve their business performance by integrating monitoring, analysis, and planning capabilities into one application. Join this session to gain an understanding of key challenges, understand the strategic planning process, and see how Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 supports this process.
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Monday, December 3, 2007, 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Get an overview of the key product workload scenarios for Windows Server 2008. We cover as many as 10 different scenarios, and we discuss how each scenario can be categorized into one of three different design pillars. While examining the scenarios, we take a closer look at the specific technologies used within the scenario, describe how they are used, and explain why they are needed.
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Security
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The new Microsoft Forefront Server Security Management Console is a Web-based console that centralizes configuration and operation, automates the download and distribution of signature and scan engine updates, and generates comprehensive reports. Trial software is now available in 11 languages.
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Help protect your Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 collaboration environments with Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint with SP1.
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On Demand
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In this session, learn how our new server product -- Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager -- helps deliver PC-like control, improve secure access to corporate data and line-of-business applications, and simplify management of Windows Mobile devices across your business.
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In this session, we begin with a look at some customer challenges and explain our vision for client monitoring. Next, we discuss features like Agentless Exception Monitoring, Aggregated Client Monitoring, and Critical Client Monitoring. We wrap up this session with a look at the management packs we are delivering specifically for client monitoring.
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Start your planning cycle right with Microsoft Assessment and Planning Solution Accelerator. This automation tool provides a quick way to assess the right technologies for your virtualization and server consolidation needs through a network inventory of servers, workloads, applications, and clients and the generation of assessment reports and proposals.
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Virtual Labs
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After completing this lab, you will be better able to configure the Deployment Workbench and Systems Management Server for zero touch installation, customize the computer refresh (in-place upgrade) process, provision a new computer without going through the standard operating system, and use the Deployment Feature Pack image deployment wizard.
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Change data capture is designed to capture insert, update, and delete activity applied to SQL Server tables, and to make the details of the changes available in an easily consumed relational format. In this lab, you will perform the necessary steps to enable data capture in a database.
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