Posted by: kurtsh | April 21, 2006

DOWNLOAD: More downloads for Verizon Palm Treo 700w owners… running Windows Mobile 5.0!

Additional downloads now available for Verizon Palm Treo 700w owners… powered by "direct push email" through Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, enabled for 750kbps cellular Internet access, and fully-integrated with Exchange Server & Outlook 2003!  (Not to be confused with the Palm Treo 650, which uses the PalmOS, only runs at 100kbps, and has no Exchange integration whatsoever.  Yecch.)
 
(This is a fantastic browser compliment to Pocket Internet Explorer – it will render pages identically to how they appear on Windows-based PCs… flash and all.)
 
(This is by the people that originally brought you "Ghost", until Symantec bought them out.  Sprite creates images of your Windows Mobile device’s memory and storage for backuping)
 
Updated Palm Treo 700w Users Guide – including MSFP Enhancements
http://www.palm.com/us/support/handbooks/treo/treo700wvzw_ug.pdf

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Posted by: kurtsh | April 21, 2006

INFO: Windows Vista acceleration “technology names”

Windows PC Accelerators is the new term that encompasses Windows Vista’s new performance-enhancing technologies.  The Windows PC Accelerators are:
  • Windows® SuperFetch™
  • Windows® ReadyBoost™ (formerly code-named “EMD”)
  • Windows® ReadyDrive™ (formerly code-named “Piton”) 
Feature descriptions and sample usage follow:
  • Windows SuperFetch™ is a memory management innovation in Windows Vista that helps make your PC consistently responsive by tracking what applications are used most on a given machine and intelligently preloading these applications into memory. 
  • Windows ReadyBoost™ (formerly code-named “EMD”) makes PCs running genuine Windows Vista more responsive by using flash memory on a USB drive, SD Card, Compact Flash, or other memory form factor to boost system performance.    (Sample Usage: Windows ReadyBoost™ is an easy way to make my computer feel faster.  I just put in a USB key and follow the instructions on the screen.  Note:  This MUST be a USB 2.0 200x "extreme performance" to work)
     
  • Windows ReadyDrive™ (formerly code-named “Piton”)  enables Windows Vista PCs equipped with a hybrid hard drive to boot up faster, resume from hibernate in less time, and preserve battery power.  Hybrid hard drives are a new type of hard disk, which integrate non-volatile flash memory with a traditional hard drive.
    Sample Usage: I want to be sure my next laptop has a hybrid hard disk so I can use Windows ReadyDrive™.

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Posted by: kurtsh | April 21, 2006

HOTFIX: Very important patch for PKI IPsec users

Today, we are excited to announce the immediate availability of a brand new hotfix for IPsec that provides major deployment improvements for Server and Domain Isolation, as well as eases on-going maintenance.

This hotfix (known as the “Simple Policy” update or ND-lite) adds functionality to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 to greatly simplify IPsec policy creation and maintenance in Server and Domain Isolation scenarios. In the majority of cases, the installation of this hotfix significantly reduces the number of IPsec filters that are required for a Server or Domain Isolation deployment. We expect that this will result in the reduction of the number of IPsec filters from hundreds to only two (2).

The “Simple Policy” update will be most useful in the following scenarios:

  • Reducing the complexity of an existing Server Isolation and/or Domain Isolation deployment
  • Removing IPsec deployment blocking issues due to the complexity of the IPsec policy involved, e.g.  where there are a large number of policy exceptions

The hotfix can be found via knowledgebase article KB 914841. It is available on the hotfix servers and will be rolled into subsequent service packs for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. KB reference: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914841/en-us

 

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Posted by: kurtsh | April 21, 2006

TRAINING: Windows Server 2003 R2 Hands-on-lab

What better use could you find for the resources you currently devote to server maintenance? Attend our one day hands on lab and you can think about making that better use a reality — soon.
 
Windows Server 2003 R2 Hands on Lab
June 27 – Los Angeles, CA
 
Come see firsthand how a server can help your whole business run better:
·         Streamlined identity and access management.
·         Better storage management.
·         Simplified branch office management.
·         Valuable security features.
 
Sign up today for this invitation only hands on lab at your Microsoft District Office. This one day lab is a great way to get your hands on the new features and see what they can do for your organization.
 
Who should attend:
This event is designed for IT Professionals and Technical Decision Makers that are familiar with the features of functionality of Windows Server 2003, but need more information about the new features in R2.
Make plans to join us and see firsthand the server solution that can help your business run more efficiently at a lower total cost of ownership.
 
Register today for this invitation-only event. Call 1.877.MSEVENT (877.673.8366) or visit http://msevents.microsoft.com/ and search on Event Code 1032294362.
 
 

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Posted by: kurtsh | April 21, 2006

TRAINING: SQL Server 2005 Hands-on-Lab

SQL Server 2005 Hands on Lab
June 28 – Los Angeles, CA
 
Microsoft is pleased to offer this exclusive one day SQL Server 2005 Hands on Lab where you can see the new Business Intelligence features of SQL Server 2005 in action. SQL Server 2005 provides a data management and analysis solution for your enterprise to bring you faster results and better decisions on a trusted platform. Put timely information in the hands of employees across your organization with the innovations in scalability, data integration, development tools, and rich analytics that SQL Server 2005 delivers.
 
Join us for this event and you’ll learn how to create:
  • An Analysis Services cube
  • A SQL Server 2005 Integration Services package
  • SQL Server Reporting Services Report
  • Decision Tree and Naïve Bayes Data Mining Models
  • A report user the new ad-hoc report tool, Report Builder

This one day lab is a great way to get your hands on the new features and see what they can do for your organization. In each module you’ll get hands on experience with a specific element of a BI solution.

 
Who should attend:
This event is designed for IT Professionals who want to learn more about the new Business Intelligence features in SQL Server 2005.
 
Register today for this exclusive event. Call 1.877.MSEVENT (877.673.8366) or visit http://msevents.microsoft.com/ and search on Event Code 1032294368.
 
 

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Posted by: kurtsh | April 21, 2006

TRAINING: “What’s new in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Hands-on-lab”

What’s New in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Hands on Lab

June 29 – Los Angeles, CA

Microsoft is pleased to offer this exclusive one day Hands on Lab where you’ll get a chance to experience what’s new in Exchange Server with Service Pack 2:

– Mailbox enhancements like a larger mailbox size limit, new offline address book format, and cache mode enforcement.
– New Anti-Spam features with an updated and integrated Exchange Intelligent Message Filter and new support for Sender ID e-mail authentication protocol.
– New Mobility features including a new seamless Direct Push Technology e-mail experience, additional data compression, and great control and security.

Sign up today for this invitation only hands on lab at your Microsoft District Office. This one day lab is a great way to get your hands on the new features and see what they can do for your organization. At the conclusion of our Exchange 2003 workshop, you will receive a sneak preview of Exchange “12”.

The next version of Exchange will offer:

– Native 64-bit Platform – better performance; larger, cheaper mailboxes, etc.
– Unified Messaging (e-mail, fax & voice mail) – Access from anywhere
– Fully scriptable administration

Who should attend:
This event is designed for IT Professionals and Technical Decision Makers that are familiar with messaging systems, and want information about the new features in Exchange Server Service Pack 2.

Date:
June 29, 2006

Time:
9:00am-5:00pm

Location:
Microsoft Office
Los Angeles, CA

Register:
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032294369&Culture=en-US

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Posted by: kurtsh | April 21, 2006

RELEASE: Verizon Palm Treo 700w Update for the Exchange Server 2003 Messaging & Security Feature Pack

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003’s Messaging & Security Feature Pack UPDATE for the Verizon Palm Treo 700w was released.
DOWNLOAD:  http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/treo700wupdater/verizon.html
MSFP provides the following functionality to Windows Mobile 5.0 devices:
       Direct push email
       Over the air sync of Tasks
       Over the Air GAL lookup
       Security:
       Password enforcement and timeout
       Local Device Wipe
       Remote Device wipe with Confirmation
       Certificate authentication
       Corporate policy enforcement
       S/MIME native support (FIPS 140-2 certification)

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Posted by: kurtsh | April 21, 2006

RELEASE: SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1

We have officially released SP1 for SQL Server 2005 and is available to everyone at http://www.microsoft.com/sql/sp1.mspx. 
 
SP1 includes the production ready version of Database Mirroring, SQL Server Management Studio Express, two new Reporting Services components for SAP support, along with additional updates to Express Edition and routine fixes and feature adjustments.
 
The two new SAP components in SP1 are a Microsoft .NET provider for SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence and a new MDX Query Designer. This new functionality enables all SAP customers to benefit from enterprise reporting provided by SQL Server.

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Posted by: kurtsh | April 17, 2006

RELEASE: Introducing Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services

We now have a service called Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services that enables companies to implement traditional high-level security services for their messaging environment without the overhead of implementing the infrastructure or administrative responsibilities.
 
Exchange Hosted Services operates over the Internet and provides the follwing capabilities:
– Filtering for spam and virus protection
– Archiving to satisfy compliance requirements and internal policies
– Encryption to preserve email confidentiality
– Continuity for on going access to email during and after disasters
 
Services cost depends on the functionality the customer wants.  Here’s some rough numbers of what you can anticipate:
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Filtering:  $1.09/user/month
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Archiving:  $12.98/user/month
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Archiving – Extra Storage:  $3.61/user/month
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Encryption: $1.41/user/month
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Continuity: $1.85/user/month
 
Basically, it minimizes the complexity of backup, compliance, SPAM filtering, virus protection, and uptime for customers.

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Posted by: kurtsh | April 17, 2006

TRAINING: “Jumpstart Your SharePoint Deployment” One-Day Seminar

Microsoft Southern California
“Jumpstart Your SharePoint Deployment” One-Day Seminar
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., May 16, 17, 18, 2006
Irvine, Los Angeles, and San Diego, California
You are invited to attend a FREE 1-day seminar designed to deliver practical, immediately applicable information on Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server and Windows SharePoint Services (WSS). Attendees will receive a technical overview of SharePoint and WSS, and will learn the basics on installing and customizing SharePoint.  This seminar will be delivered by Microsoft partners Collaboration Experts, K2, Neudesic, Aviva Consulting, and by Microsoft Technology Specialists.  Please see below for a detailed agenda.
 
Audience:
This course is intended for IT managers, staff, and developers who are responsible for deploying and customizing SharePoint, and are in the process of planning their deployment.  Attendees should have a basic knowledge of ASP.NET, the .NET Framework, and C# or VB.NET. 
 
 
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast   
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Building Collaborative Applications with SharePoint
This session will provide a technical overview of SharePoint Portal Server and WSS, and will educate attendees on installing and customizing their SharePoint deployment.  Topics covered include:
Planning and Installation:  WSS Architecture, Portal Architecture, Topology Planning, Portal Installation
Customization:  Customizing with the browser versus Front Page 2003, Creating lists and document libraries, Customizing lists and views, Changing a site’s navigation structure, Creating and applying list templates, Adding Web Part Pages to a document library, Adding Web Parts to a Web Part Page
Microsoft Office Integration:, WSS Integration with Excel, Access and Outlook, Live Communications Server, Document Lifecycle and versioning, Creating and publishing forms with InfoPath, Handling Document Library events
Retrieving and processing InfoPath form data – XSD
Presented by:  Jason Masterman, Collaboration Experts   
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Solution Showcase:  Delivering Solutions with Business Value
Presented by:  Aviva Consulting or Neudesic   
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Optimizing Workflow and Business Process
Learn how to optimize your portal implementation to map to your business processes, and how to align your technology solutions and organization’s workflow.
Presented by:  Glen Bryant, K2   
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Microsoft Office and SharePoint Vision and Futures
This presentation will cover the current Office and SharePoint product families, and a peek into what the upcoming versions, which are part of the 2007 Microsoft® Office system, will deliver.
Presented by:  Todd Rowe or Gretchen Rivas, Microsoft Corp.   
3:00 p.m. Q&A and Conclusion 
 
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Microsoft Corporation, Irvine, CA 
3 Park Plaza, Suite 1800
Irvine, California  92614
949.263.3000
To register:  http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032292059&Culture=en-US 
Event ID:  1032292059 
 
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Microsoft Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
333 South Grand Ave.  Suite 3300
Los Angeles, CA  90071
213-806-7300
To register:  http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032292058&Culture=en-US
Event ID:  1032292058 
 
Thursday, May 18, 2006
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Microsoft Corporation
San Diego, CA 
9225 Towne Center Drive, Suite 400
San Diego, CA  92121
858-909-3800
To register:  http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032292060&Culture=en-US
Event ID:  1032292060 

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