Posted by: kurtsh | March 2, 2006

EVENT: Windows Vista Deployment Roadshow coming

US Windows Vista Deployment Roadshow coming to a city near you! – Discounted registration available!
 
If you are a System Integrator (someone who builds computers for sale for a living), Microsoft is hosting a Windows Vista System Integrator Deployment Roadshow to be held in 25 cities nationwide during the month of March. This one day event is focused on educating partners around key deployment components and tools of Windows Vista. Extensive training will be delivered through a combination of presentations that focus on growing services opportunities for partners, feature demos, and hands-on technical exercises that highlight some of the compelling new design enhancements in Windows Vista. This event is intended for technical decision makers, technology implementers, and system integrators who would like to improve their ability to provide business desktop solutions, services, and guidance to organizations of various sizes.
 
We are pleased to be offering a 50% discount off the $95 registration fee to valuable partners interested in attending! Simply enter USPRVISTA on the registration page where it prompts for an RSVP code to receive this discount.
 
For more details, specific dates and locations, and registration information, please go to:

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Posted by: kurtsh | March 2, 2006

INFO: NOT SUPPORTED starting June 30, 2006 – Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME

 On June 30, 2006, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME (and their related components) will transition to a non-supported status.  After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide any incident support options or security updates.  Microsoft is not offering a CSA for these products.  Additional information on Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME can be located at: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifean1.

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Posted by: kurtsh | March 2, 2006

BETA: Microsoft Launches Beta Program for Microsoft Office Live Services

Microsoft Corp. today announced the beta availability of Microsoft Office Live (http://www.OfficeLive.com), offering small-business customers a cost-free opportunity to experience the company’s new Internet-based software services firsthand. A milestone for the online services previewed last fall, Microsoft Office Live combines the power of software and services to deliver rich and seamless experiences to small companies that want a presence online. Microsoft plans to offer Office Live offerings that will range from free domain name, Web site and company e-mail accounts that are advertising-supported to more comprehensible services available on a subscription-fee basis.

 

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Posted by: kurtsh | March 2, 2006

RELEASE: Microsoft Reader 2.4 for Pocket PC

Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC 2003, Pocket PC 2003 SE

This version of Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC (version 2.4) is compatible with:

  • Windows Mobile™ 2003 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
  • Windows Mobile 2003, Second Edition based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
  • It is not compatible with Windows Mobile-based Smartphone devices or Windows Mobile 5.0 devices

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Posted by: kurtsh | March 2, 2006

BETA: Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar Beta

The Microsoft Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar provides a variety of tools for quickly creating, understanding, and troubleshooting Web pages. This version is a preview release and behavior may change in the final release.

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Posted by: kurtsh | March 2, 2006

BETA: ISA Server 2006 Enterprise Edition Beta

Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 is a cornerstone of Microsoft’s security product strategy and further proof of our commitment to providing secure, anytime, anywhere access to corporate applications and data. This latest version of the firewall, VPN, and Web cache solution highlights several key advancements, including a comprehensive tool set for publishing Exchange and SharePoint Servers, extensions to Windows Server 2003 R2 for streamlined security and connectivity in corporate branch offices, and a new array of OEM appliance solutions that will greatly simplify deployment across your organization.

 

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Posted by: kurtsh | March 2, 2006

Microsoft Office Communicator Goes Mobile

During a keynote address at 3GSM World Congress 2006, Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft Corp., announced the upcoming availability of Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile for Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005. Based on the user interface of the Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 desktop client, Communicator Mobile is a unified communications client that provides information workers with a premier mobile collaboration experience through native integration of mobile applications with enterprise-grade, real-time communications tools. The client goes beyond simple voice services, incorporating connected communication modes such as security-enhanced instant messaging (IM), presence awareness and integrated Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony.   Communicator Mobile is expected to be available for download for Live Communication Server customers within 60 days.
 

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Posted by: kurtsh | March 2, 2006

OFFER: Help Create Great Microsoft Certification Exams

Take the Beta version of Exams 70-547, 70-548, and/or 70-549 and you’ll be automatically entered to win either a Windows Mobile Smartphone or a Microsoft Laser Desktop 6000 Keyboards.   Plus, everyone who takes and achieves passing score in the beta exam will receive a free exam voucher for any Microsoft Certification Exam.  Only one entry per Beta exam, but if you take 2 different Betas you’ll be entered 2 times, and if you take all 3 Betas you’ll be entered 3 times. Schedule your Beta exams today as participation is limited.

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BETA: Systems Management Server v4.0 Beta registration

Download the Systems Management Server (SMS) v4 Beta software today to preview the Microsoft’s next generation systems management solution for change and configuration management.
 
Downloading the SMS v4 Beta Software
To download the SMS v4 Beta software
1. Go to http://connect.microsoft.com (Note: a Passport account is required)
2. Select the Available Programs from the links on the left side of the page.
3. From the list of Available Programs, choose the Systems Management Server v4 Open Beta.
4. Follow the instructions provided. If you have not used Microsoft Connect before, you will be required to register.
5. Once you’ve completed the registration process, you will be granted access to the program’s web site.
To access the program’s web site:
1. Go to http://connect.microsoft.com (Note: a Passport account is required)
2. Choose My Participation from the links on the left side of the page.
3. From the list of your participation, choose the Systems Management Server v4 Open Beta. This will take you to the program’s home page.
4. From the program’s home page, choose the Downloads link from the left hand side of the page.
5. From the list of available downloads, select the SMS v4 Beta 1 download package and follow the instructions to complete the download.
 
Note: The installation of an ActiveX control will be necessary to install Download Manager.

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BETA: Systems Management Server 2003 R2 goes live

Microsoft Releases Beta Version of Systems Management Server 2003 R2
Microsoft has extended its commitment to its enterprise management customers by releasing a public beta of updates that significantly expands SMS 2003’s tools and capabilities. The new SMS 2003 R2 helps businesses install and manage software updates for third-party and line-of-business (LOB) applications via SMS in the same format used by SMS, rather than the numerous different formats and mechanism used by other vendors. In addition, IT administrators can now rely on SMS 2003 to check for configuration errors and security vulnerabilities on their system’s desktops and servers.
 
SMS 2003 R2 provides the following key capabilities:
 
Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
Building a more secure and reliable infrastructure while lowering operating costs relies on the ability to update independent software vendor (ISV) and in-house applications as well as updates provided by Microsoft. With SMS 2003 R2 and the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates (ITCU), organizations can achieve this goal quickly and efficiently.
ITCU consists of two components:
• Integrated Scanner. Designed for evaluating target clients for software update compliance. 
• Publishing Tool. Designed to allow the ISV or line-of business (LOB) application developer to create software update catalogs that can be imported into SMS. The native SMS 2003 Software Updates Management (SUM) functionality can then use these catalogs to determine applicability and automatically remediate as necessary.
 
Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
Software installation errors and misconfigurations compromise security and stability, resulting in escalated support costs. Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment (STVA) can help prevent errors, increasing your organizational uptime and helping you build a more secure infrastructure. The tool provides vulnerability assessment reporting for common software misconfigurations using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) 2.0 engine.
 
Download the Beta Software
To download the SMS 2003 R2 beta software (a Passport account is required):
1.  Go to the Microsoft Connect site.
2. Select Invitations.
3. Log into Microsoft Passport.
4. Enter the invitation ID – SMSR-X6JX-YP6W.
5. Go to My Participation and select the SMS 2003 R2 – Open Beta program.
 

For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/smserver

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