Hi All, Update Rollup 1 for Exchange Server 2007 SP1 (KB945684) has been released. Download information for Update Rollup 1 for Exchange 2007 SP1: The update is live at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId...

Hi All, Windows XP SP3 is continuing to progress through the development process towards release. I though you would find the following resource links useful in your planning/testing. Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Release Candidate 2 (RC2)...

Hi All, Microsoft has created a new FTP service that has been completely rewritten for Windows Server 2008. This new FTP service incorporates many new features that enable web authors to publish content better than before, and offers web administrators...

Hi All, Welcome to the Webcast Series Spotlight! I’ve noticed that we are now beginning to create and offer more Webcast Series that target specific technology or specific solutions. So, starting with this announcement, I will periodically be posting...

Hi All, We are pleased to announce the RTM release of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Solution Accelerator (MAP). MAP is the next-generation version of the agent-less assessment platform from Microsoft. In this new release, we have added an improved...

Hi All, I have been researching the updated Windows 2008 certification situation and here is what I’ve found: There are 2 new 2008 certification paths that replace the previous MCSE path: o MCTIP – Microsoft Certified IT Professional...

Hi All, Microsoft IT has adopted the ITLC framework to enable standardized, repeatable process solutions, provide assurance, and identify best practices. Overview The Microsoft IT Lifecycle (ITLC) drives consistency and simplicity with a single...

Hi All, Exchange 2007 SP1 is now fully supported when running on Windows Server 2008. As you probably heard, Windows Server 2008 has RTMed, and as such, is available to our customers through various channels. Here is a FAQ that can help answering...

Hi All, What’s included in Service Pack 1? Operations Manager 2007 SP1 addresses critical customer-initiated issues, including improved deployment, performance, reporting, and enhanced support. Highlighting some of the key new features and enhancements...

Hi All, Here’s a whole heap of information that is now available on System Centre that you may not be aware of: Microsoft System Center and Windows Server 2008: Better Together http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=DEEDD56C...

Hi All, I came across this tool which I thought could be valuable when you are looking at upgrades to Vista, Windows 2008 or indeed, virtualisation. This network-wide assessment tool gives you not only the capability of hardware inventory...

Hi All, Here's a heads up for those of you running Exchange 2007. This KB article describes a change in the product service strategy (i.e. update rollups and hotfixes (now called interim updates)) for Exchange 2007. http://support.microsoft.com...

Hi All, For those using Forefront or wanting more information on the product, the below WebCast will provide some great insight on how Microsoft deployed and uses Forefront Security . Ø When: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:30 AM Pacific Time (US...

Hi All, Please find below some information on Hyper-V, the beta ships with the RTM version of Server 2008. Hyper-V: A Key Feature of Windows Server 2008 - a web page with numerous resources/information about Virtualization and the Hypervisor. ...

Hi All, The Infrastructure Planning and Design guides (beta documentation) are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. This series aims to clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies,...

Hi All, Have you ever wanted a tool that would allow you to evaluate the impact of Microsoft OS Security updates on your environment, including on in-house applications? Over the past few years, Microsoft has worked on just such a tool, which was...

Hi All, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) was released to manufacturing today and will start being available to customers in March, starting with Microsoft Volume Licensing customers. Windows Server 2008 was also released to manufacturing today and...

Hi All, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 includes all previously released updates for Windows Vista. Many of these updates are available to the public on the Microsoft Download Centre and Windows Update, while others are only available to specific customers...

Hi All, Have you ever wanted to be able to install Microsoft security updates without having to reboot your servers? With Hotpatching, you can do just that for qualifying updates. Please read on for details. Using Hotpatching Technology to Reduce...