Microsoft TechNet Flash Volume 8, Issue 9 : May 3, 2006
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From the Editor
Hello New TechNet Flash Subscriber,
As you may have noticed last issue, we're now featuring on-demand webcasts and other rich-media content such as TechNet Radio, Interface TV (both of which appeared in the last issue <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874219>), and the .NET Show in a special "On Demand" section. In this issue, the section features top-rated webcasts, which we think you'll find are well worth watching.
This issue also features an expanded Scripting section (including a just-published feature on Scripting with Windows PowerShell), plus a whole new series of Tips for IT Pros, and a link to all the editorial content from the May/June edition of TechNet Magazine.
---------------------------------------------------------------------- As well, this issue includes a special report from the Microsoft Management Summit 2006, available to those who've selected "System Management Software" in their personalization preferences. And, of course, there's a growing collection of Beta Updates for those who personalize their newsletter in that section, too. It's safe to say that you're missing out if you haven't yet begun customizing your newsletter.
Enjoy the issue. Graeme Bennett Editor, TechNet Flash
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Top Stories
New Internet Explorer Add-On Site <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874168> Throughout the development of Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft has worked closely with its partners to develop software that enriches the browsing experience. To extend and enrich our customers' browsing experiences, Microsoft is introducing the new Add-Ons for Internet Explorer site, which offers hundreds of free add-ons.
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Featured Content
New: TechNet Magazine Special Report on Security <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874173> Read the complete text of the May/June issue, now available online.
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Security for IT Pros
MS06-015: April 2006 Security Update (Revised April 25) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874176> Microsoft released an out-of-band April 2006 Security Update on April 25. Customers who have already applied the MS06-015 update and are not experiencing problems as indicated in Microsoft Knowledgebase Article 918165 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874228> need take no action. To find out more about the revised update, read bulletin MS06-015 in the security bulletins section on TechNet.
Messaging Hygiene at Microsoft <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874177> How Microsoft IT defends against spam, viruses, and e-mail attacks.
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Service Packs and Downloads
IE7 Beta 2 Now Available (Now for x64 and Windows Server 2003, too) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874178> Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 is now available in English for Windows XP SP2, x64, and Windows Server 2003 Server Pack 1. It will be available for German, Finnish, and Arabic on May 3, 2006, and Japanese on May 8. IE7 XP Beta 2 is available on the Internet Explorer site and on the Windows Download Center. The final RTM of IE7 XP is expected in the second half of CY2006. Check out IE7 Beta 2 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874229> and see if it makes your everyday tasks easier. For support and feedback options, visit the site <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874230>.
Full Version: Virtual Server 2005 R2 Enterprise Edition <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874181> Virtual Server 2005 R2 Enterprise Edition is now available as a free download and requires only basic registration. Combined with the new usage rights in Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition, which allow four concurrent guest OS instances to run under the one Windows 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition license, the use of virtualization will grow rapidly. When Windows Server code name "Longhorn" ships, the Datacenter Edition will allow unlimited Windows guest operating systems at no additional licensing costs.
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How-to Articles
· How to move the MOM 2005 OnePoint database to a new location <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874183>
· How to turn off the DNS client screening feature on a Windows Server 2003-based computer <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874184>
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Hotfixes
· A hotfix is available to modify the way that Exchange Server 2003 handles a disabled Active Directory user account that is associated with an Exchange Server 2003 mailbox <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874185>
· FIX: You may receive a Bugcheck 0x1d error message when you use multiple applications that each accesses the same instance of the sound card in Windows XP <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874186>
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Knowledge Base Articles
· You may experience problems in Windows Explorer or in the Windows shell after you install security update MS06-015 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874187>
· Authentication fails when you use Outlook or Outlook Express to try to log on to a HTTP-based mail server if you use Internet Explorer version 7.0 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874188>
· New Version: Microsoft Windows Desktop Search 2.6.5 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874189>
See a selection of new Knowledge Base articles <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874233> on the TechNet Web site. KB articles now 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 RSS <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874234>
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On Demand
Top 10 Webcasts: No Registration Required <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874190> Fast and easy access to on-demand webcasts with minimal registration -- what could be better? We've selected the 10 highest-rated Microsoft webcasts, as chosen by customers like you. And, as always, these webcasts are free.
The .NET Show: WMI Scripting <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874191> Greg Stemp and Jean Ross from the TechNet Script Center show us how easy it is to gather information from our systems using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Scripting. Watch it now "on demand." (The average rating from viewers so far is 8 out of 9.)
New on TechNet Radio: Future Hype? Bob Seidensticker and the 'Myths of Technology Change' <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874192>
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Exchange 2007 Management Shell and Scripting (Level 300) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874193> Join this webcast on Tuesday, May 9 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. This webcast focuses on the command-line and scripting interface (based on Microsoft Windows PowerShell, formerly known as "Monad") in the next version of Microsoft Exchange Server, code-named "Exchange Server 2007." The session includes demonstrations of several single-line scripts that you can use immediately, with little or no tweaking.
Windows Vista: Improve Your Desktop Security and Deployment Strategy <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874194> During these free webcasts, we introduce you to key Windows Vista product features and explore deployment, security, management, and productivity.
Tech-Ed 2006 Webcasts: Power to the Pros <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874200> If you have already registered for Microsoft Tech-Ed 2006, tune in to this series of webcasts and get the most out of your time while you're there. Haven't decided if you'll attend Tech-Ed 2006? This webcast series will give you a preview of what you can learn June 11-16, 2006, in Boston, Massachusetts. Plus, attend a pre-Tech-Ed webcast by May 12 and you could win a free pass to Tech-Ed 2006 in Boston. (See official rules <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874235>.)
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Virtual Labs
New Virtual Labs for ISA 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874201> After you've downloaded the beta release of ISA Server 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874236> (announced last issue), learn how to take full advantage of the new capabilities and features with the new hosted Virtual Labs for ISA 2006.
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New Scripting Section To view comics in future editions of TechNet Flash please personalize your newsletter <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874240> by selecting the category entitled "Other."
Windows PowerShell RC1 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874207> It's official, "Monad" has a real name all its own: Windows PowerShell. As if that weren't big enough news, you can now download Windows PowerShell RC1 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874241> and take it out for a test drive.
Scripting for Windows Vista <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874208> Get your first look at some of the new scripting capabilities in Windows Vista, starting with an introduction into the world of gadgets. You'll also find articles on other new scripting features. Keep an eye out for even more content coming in May.
Scripting Puzzle <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874209> Try this weekly puzzle to test your scripting skills. A new puzzle is posted every Friday.
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Upcoming Webcasts
· · · On-Demand Microsoft IT Webcasts for IT Pros <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874243>
· On-Demand Microsoft IT Webcasts for CIOs <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874244>
New Content from Microsoft IT
· Messaging Hygiene at Microsoft: How Microsoft IT Defends Against Spam, Viruses, and E-Mail Attacks <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874245>
· Moving to BizTalk Server 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874246>
· SQL Server 2005 Database Operations at Microsoft <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874247>
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Flash Tips Choosing Media for Backup <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874248>
Compiling Descriptive Comments Using GetComments.vbs <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874249>
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Events
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Chats
· Executive Chat: Storage in Windows Server 2003, Windows Storage Server 2003, and Windows Longhorn Server <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874268> Join this chat May 16 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Please join Gabriel Broner, General Manager for the Windows Core File Services team, for an open discussion about all things storage in Windows Server 2003, Windows Storage Server 2003, and Windows Longhorn Server. Join us to exchange points of view, ask tough questions, share experiences and get answers.
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Evaluation Resources
· Microsoft Office Visio 2003 Resource Kit for IT Professionals <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874269> When you buy or upgrade to Visio Professional 2003, you become eligible to buy the Microsoft Office Visio 2003 Resource Kit for IT Professionals. Use the Visio 2003 Resource Kit for IT Professionals to automatically generate accurate and visually appealing Network Diagrams, choose among thousands of manufacturer-specific equipment shapes, and design rack space for network equipment. Order yours online today <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874270>.
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Training/Books
· Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Step by Step <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874273> This new book from Microsoft Press offers a hands-on, practical guide to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services. Includes a companion CD.
· · Find a Good Deal on Microsoft Training <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4874275> Find special training and certification offers with Microsoft Certified Learning Solutions partners who are experts at delivering technical training on Microsoft technology.
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