MCP Flash: October 2009

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The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Flash is a monthly newsletter that announces program updates; training, exam, and credential availability and retirements; and special offers for MCPs. Find more information on the MCP member site or on the Microsoft Learning site. Need to Take an Exam? Ask Your MCT for a Discount Voucher Are you taking training courses to prepare for your certification exams? If your answer is yes, ask your Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for a discount voucher for your next exam! Your MCT can request discounted exam vouchers for you for various MCP and Microsoft Dynamics exams through the MCT Reward Program. Also ask your MCT for help identifying different exam paths toward your next Microsoft credential. Announcements Expand Your Technical Skills at Tech·Ed 2009 China Join us November 5-7, 2009, to witness the launch of the latest Microsoft products in China. Participate in approximately 200 technical training courses, technical breakout sessions, and Hands-On Labs. Special Offers Get a Discount on Selected Microsoft Certification Exams Stand out in this challenging economy. Whether you're looking to advance your career or improve your current skill set, Microsoft certifications can give you the edge you need to succeed. When you register for selected Microsoft certification exams, you'll receive 15-25 percent off while supplies last. You must register, schedule, and purchase your discounted exam by December 31, 2009. Want to Be an Expert on Microsoft Exchange Server 2010? You can get a head start on becoming a messaging expert. Get free training on Exchange Server 2010. Learning Snacks provide quick insights on unified messaging, as well as high availability and storage, while no-cost E-Learning clinics cover the basics in more depth and help you prepare for exams. Also, download a preview of the upcoming Exchange Server 2010 Administrator's Pocket Consultant from Microsoft Press. Jump-Start Your IT Career with MeasureUp Practice Tests Get ready to certify your skills the easy way with MeasureUp Practice Tests covering exams for the latest Microsoft technologies. Save 20 percent on practice tests today. October 2009 In This Issue: Announcements Special Offers Resources • Born to Learn blog • MCP Web site Share Your Feedback • Tell Us What You Think About This Newsletter Learning Portals • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows Server 2008 • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 • Visual Studio 2008 • Visual Studio 2005 • Exchange Server 2010 • Exchange Server 2007 • Microsoft Forefront • 2007 Microsoft Office System • Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 • Microsoft Virtualization Welcome! Subscribing to the MCP Flash is the easiest way to stay current on training and certification news from Microsoft. As part of your subscription, you may occasionally receive beta exam or survey invitations from the MCP program. You may unsubscribe from these notices, but in doing so you will also cancel your subscription to the monthly MCP Flash, which contains information about your certification benefits and status. ©2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Forefront, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Press, SQL Server, Visual Studio, Windows, Windows Server, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Legal Information Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement

Security for Home Computer Users: Get no-cost, hassle-free antivirus protection for your home PC

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 6, Number 10 October 13, 2009 Welcome to Security for Home Computer Users, a monthly newsletter bringing security news, guidance, updates, and community resources directly to your inbox. If you would like to receive more technical security information, please subscribe to the Microsoft Security Newsletter. Get no-cost, hassle-free antivirus protection for your home PC Microsoft Security Essentials is new security software that helps protect against viruses, spyware, worms, and more. It provides comprehensive, high-quality protection from malicious software, and it works quietly in the background so it never interrupts your work. The best part is it's easy to download and completely free for customers running a genuine Windows operating system. Learn more about Microsoft Security Essentials, and download it for free today. Security updates Security updates for October 13, 2009 The bulletin for October includes 13 security updates, including updates for Windows, Windows Media, Windows Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary of the updates Watch a short video about the updates Protect your computer Watch out for fake security notifications Yet another e-mail scam to look out for: a "security bulletin" claiming to be from Microsoft, which is actually designed to infect your PC with spyware or a virus. Here's how to tell real Microsoft security bulletins from the fakes. Learn about new security features in Windows 7 What are the new and improved security features of Windows 7 and how are they different from Windows Vista? Download the article "Windows 7: Security on Your Terms" to find out. Protect yourself and your family October is National Cyber Security Month Microsoft is teaming up with the National Cyber Security Alliance again this year to help raise awareness of Internet security issues. Here are our top steps to take to stay safer online. Don't fall for the Microsoft Lottery scam We continue to hear from readers who've received e-mail messages about "the Microsoft Lottery." These messages are a scam - there is no Microsoft Lottery. Learn how to spot and avoid lottery scams and advance-fee fraud. Download Windows CardSpace to help protect your identity online Windows CardSpace is a free download that gives you an ID card for the Internet, somewhat like a virtual driver's license. Learn about Windows CardSpace and how it helps make online browsing and shopping safer and easier. Security resources • Microsoft Online Safety: consumer online safety education • Microsoft Security: the latest in computer security • Security Tips & Talk blog • Microsoft Consumer Security Support Center Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement

Windows Logo Program Newsletter for October 13, 2009

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The Windows Logo Program Newsletter provides up to date information about the Windows Logo Program. Did you get this newsletter from a friend? Subscribe to the Windows Logo Program Newsletter. Requirement Feedback Reminder The Windows Logo Program would like to remind partners that the feedback period for the following recently announced requirement updates expires on October 31, 2009. Please use the LogoPoint tool on the Winqual Web site (https://winqual.microsoft.com/default.aspx) to submit feedback. . AUDIO-0088 . BUSPORT-0042 . BUSPORT-0043 . BUSPORT-0044 . BUSPORT-0045 . BUSPORT-0046 . BUSPORT-0047 . CONNECT-0124 . CONNECT-0129 . IMAGING-0051 . IMAGING-0052 . INPUT-0059 . INPUT-0060 . INPUT-0061 . INPUT-0062 . INPUT-0064 . INPUT-0065 . NETWORK-0294 . NETWORK-0295 . STORAGE-0029 . STORAGE-0024 . STORAGE-0026 . SYSFUND-0003 . SYSFUND-0216 . SYSFUND-0218 . SYSFUND-0227 New Digital Rights Management (DRM) Agreement Required The Windows Logo Program Testing Agreement V2.2.3 Exhibit B (DRM) is now available for signing on the Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) Web site (https://winqual.microsoft.com/). Effective December 1, 2009, this updated agreement will be required in order to qualify for a signature that includes the DRM attribute. The updated agreement has two new sections: 2.a.iii and 2.a.iv. There are no other changes from the previous version of the agreement. Edition for October 13, 2009 In This Issue: Requirement Feedback Reminder New Digital Rights Management (DRM) Agreement Required What's New on WHDC? Windows Logo Program References • Windows Logo Program Newsletter Archives To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject line. You can also unsubscribe at the Microsoft.com Web site. You can manage all your Microsoft.com communication preferences at this site. Legal Information. This newsletter was sent by the Microsoft Corporation 1 Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington, USA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement

at home & at work: Indoor fun

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile October 2009 Indoor fun October. Outside: nights with just enough bite and mystery to add an exciting edge. Inside: caramel apples, popcorn, and spiced cider. While you're sitting by the fire, why not breathe life into your presentations, check out Windows 7, and help secure your computer? Spooky PowerPoint templates Download Halloween-inpired backgrounds, transparent pictures, and more. Put some life into your presentations Add some motion to your Microsoft Office projects with these PowerPoint templates, presentation and video backgrounds, and animated clip art. Crabby demystifies PowerPoint terms Does the mention of a slide master or a design template have you fleeing the room? Learn some of the basic terms, and don't be scared off again. Tour Windows 7 It's coming October 22, but you can see it now. Take a virtual tour, and see Windows 7 in action. Want to upgrade to Windows 7? Use the Upgrade Advisor tool to find out if your PC can run Windows 7. If there are any compatibility issues, you'll get a report that includes suggestions for next steps. The new Windows phone Take your Windows stuff with you wherever you go. Avoid Advance Fee Fraud and other lottery scams Lottery fraud is one of the fastest growing forms of Internet crime. Find out how to avoid it. Watch out for scams that include the Microsoft name Phishing scams often include the names of well-known companies to convince you to visit spoofed Web sites or to click dangerous links. Learn how to spot them. Download October Security Updates Help keep your computer running smoothly and safely. How are we doing? We'd like to hear your thoughts. Please fill out our brief survey about this newsletter. Give us five minutes. We promise to pay attention, and give you even better content. You can find more helpful tips and articles on our Web sites, Microsoft At Home and Microsoft At Work. We're dedicated to helping you with your tasks and to showing you the best of the Microsoft.com network. • Sign up for Microsoft Office Insider. It's free! • Download Windows Live Messenger. • Get Windows Live for Windows Mobile. • Download the Outlook Connector to manage all your e-mail from one place. • Check out the résumé and cover letter templates at the Career Center. Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement