Newly released: Update Rollup 6 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile 4.0.7 08/27/2009 This alert notifies you about product updates and hot fixes to help you get the most out of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Note: For people using Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, it is unnecessary to subscribe to this product update alert because you automatically receive alerts from the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Team. Update Rollup 6 Update Rollup 6 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 (KB 970148) Microsoft has released Update Rollup 6 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. The update includes bug fixes and performance enhancements packaged together for easy deployment. Update Rollup 6 is available for all languages that are supported by Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. For more information about this release, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 970148: Update Rollup 6 is available for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Important: This update is not necessary for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. All updates are installed automatically. We recommend customers install the update rollup to keep your software performing at its best. Installing previous update rollups is not a requirement to installing the current rollup. Mobile Express for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Mobile Express for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Mobile Express for Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a new feature that enables users to access Microsoft Dynamics CRM data from a mobile Web browser on a Web-enabled mobile device. This feature must be installed on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM server, and can work over the Internet if Microsoft Dynamics CRM is set up for Internet-facing deployment, or within a company intranet. It is available as a free download for English versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Once installed, users can view and modify Microsoft Dynamics CRM data from a web browser on their device. Agent Communications Panel Agent Communications Panel for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 The Agent Communications Panel is an add-in that works with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. It enables users to manage communications (make calls, receive calls, conference, and chat) from their Microsoft Dynamics CRM system. New White Paper That Describes Using an Authentication Gateway Implementing an ADFS Solution for Microsoft Dynamics CRM by Using IAG If you need to have external users who are not part of your Active Directory access Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0, this white paper explains the required architecture that allows access with strong authentication and single sign-on, with a full audit trail. Accelerators for Microsoft Dynamics CRM CRM Accelerators on Codeplex CRM Accelerators are a range of add-on solutions developed for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 customers and partners. These ready-made solutions include event management, sales forecasting, service, notifications, and analytics. Each accelerator is available at no cost and showcases how the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 platform can be configured and extended to broaden marketing, sales, and service capabilities. Microsoft Dynamics CRM customers and partners are encouraged to further extend these accelerators to meet their specific business needs. Implementation Guide Update 4.4 Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Implementation Guide This update contains new topics about configuring for Internet-facing deployment, installing the E-mail Router on multiple computers, upgrading from Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0, performance counters, and planning e-mail integration, and also includes the entire Implementation Guide assembled into a searchable compiled Help file. Video Resources for Training Users Videos A variety of short videos for helping new users get comfortable with Microsoft Dynamics CRM are available in the Resource Center. The most recent, Create a personal view, walks through defining criteria and columns, and saving the view for reuse. 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

TechNet Flash: Virtualization adds sizzle to new operating systems

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Volume 11, Issue 19: August 26, 2009 Note from the Editor Greetings, and welcome to TechNet Flash. Summer is winding down and if you were able to get away for a vacation, consider yourself envied. We've been busy getting ready for a few noteworthy product launches. And since you already know what products I'm talking about, here's some updates: Windows Server 2008 R2 Trial Software The Windows Server 2008 R2 trial bits are now available for download to start your 180-day evaluation of the new features, including new virtualization tools, Web resources, management enhancements, and Windows 7 integration. Tools such as Internet Information Services (IIS) version 7.5, updated Server Manager and Hyper-V platforms, and Windows PowerShell version 2.0 combine to give you greater control, increased efficiency, and the ability to react to front-line business needs faster than ever before. And the virtualization capabilities can help save time and reduce costs. Speaking of virtualization, hear from a panel of experts how virtualization tools can help you with application compatibility concerns whether you're migrating from Windows Vista or Windows XP. On September 24 at 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time, join the Springboard team's webcast on Windows 7 Application Compatibility Part 2. They'll cover the latest desktop virtualization technologies from Microsoft, including App-V, MED-V, and XP Mode for Windows 7. Then check out the current issue of TechNet Magazine to find out how the R2 version of Virtual Machine Manager 2008 can help you manage your organization's virtual machines more easily and efficiently. Paul Schnackenburg's Overview of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 RC explains how a key feature is the support for new functionality in Microsoft's Hyper-V hypervisor. Exchange Server 2010 Release Candidate Ready to Download The Exchange Server 2010 RC is now feature-complete and available for download. New in the RC release is support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, co-existence with Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange Server 2003, and an in-place upgrade from Exchange Server 2010 RC to Exchange Server 2010 RTM, so you won't need to reinstall your servers or reconfigure your Exchange settings once you have deployed the RC. Visit "What's new in Exchange 2010" on TechNet for additional technical details. Microsoft SQL Server StreamInsight and SQL Azure Database August CTPs We're excited to announce that SQL Server StreamInsight is officially shipping as a component of SQL Server 2008 R2, which is scheduled to be available in H1 2010. StreamInsight brings a low-latency complex event processing (CEP) platform to SQL Server, and will enable organizations to derive insights from streaming data in near real-time in scenarios such as Web analytics, algorithmic trading, and industrial process control. Get the free trial. Also available today is the first community technology preview of SQL Azure Database, a cloud-based relational database service built on Microsoft SQL Server technologies. SQL Azure Database enables you to provision and deploy relational database solutions to the cloud, and take advantage of a globally distributed data center that provides enterprise-class availability, scalability, and security with the benefits of built-in data protection, self-healing, and disaster recovery. Register for the free trial. Thanks for reading, Mitch Irsfeld Editor, TechNet Flash View the TechNet Flash Mobile edition. Subscribe to the TechNet Flash Feed blog for news updates as they happen, often several times a day. Your Featured Content Not Seeing Your Personalized Content? Let us know what interests you and we'll deliver your featured content here in the next edition of TechNet Flash. New Videos for IT Pros How Do I: Build and Prepare a Windows XP Virtual Machine Image for Use with Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization 1.0? 13 minutes, 22 seconds In this, the third in a five-part series, Gordon Ryan shows how to build and prepare a Windows XP virtual machine that will be deployed to MEDV clients. In this series he will show how to configure MEDV so that when users access an intranet Web site it will load in IE6 within a virtual XP image. TechNet Edge: New File Classification Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 R2 8 minutes, 48 seconds The File Classification Infrastructure (FCI) is a new Windows Server technology included within the File Server Role with Windows Server 2008 R2. FCI is used to define file classification properties, automatic classification policies, rules, and triggers, and develop custom extensions. In this episode, learn how an IT admin would use FCI to identify and manage stale data within the file system. More "How Do I?" Videos Featured Downloads Get the SQL Server StreamInsight and SQL Azure Database CTP The SQL Server 2008 R2 August Community Technology Preview (CTP) rollout continues. Download the SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP today and register for the free SQL Azure August CTP. Scripting for IT Pros Hey Scripting Guy... • Hey, Scripting Guy! Can I Download Multiple Files at Once with Internet Explorer in Windows 7? • Can I Update More Than One Text File? • Can I Search a Text File to Work with Specific Text? See More Scripting Tips Support and Troubleshooting Hotfixes • Cumulative update package 5 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 • FIX: You receive the error message "Underlying connection was closed: Either there was a fatal error on the server or client authentication failed" in the Application event log when you use BizTalk Adapter for Oracle Database in BizTalk Server 2006 • FIX: A performance issue occurs when you run a query by using a Fast Forward cursor in SQL Server 2005 • FIX: The execution of the "xp_readerrorlog" command in SQL Server 2005 stops responding and the usage of the CPU that is running the command increases to 100 percent Knowledge Base Articles • The Windows Server 2008 system stops responding (hangs) when an application or a driver triggers an NMI to generate a memory dump file forcibly • A blank screen appears when you restart a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 after you reinstall the driver for a graphics device • A disabled Hyper-V virtual network adapter is re-enabled after you install Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 • The print output shows black rectangles if you print a document that contains some images on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 Also available via RSS IT Management Microsoft IT's Best Practices Revealed in New Facebook Expertise Center If you're not one already, become a fan of the Microsoft IT Showcase's Facebook site. In our new Expertise Center, you can explore Microsoft IT's early adopter experiences, initiatives, and solutions along with your peers both inside and outside of Microsoft. How Microsoft Does IT: Microsoft Consolidated Business Intelligence Portal Lowers Costs A single, consolidated business intelligence portal helps Microsoft streamline business processes and lower costs. Users can share business information securely across the enterprise, and can view and organize reports with ease. To stay updated on the next installment for IT Managers, visit the IT Management Hub. Upcoming Webcasts Thrive Live Chat! Virtualization (Level 200) September 2, 2009, 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time Join Kevin Remde, Senior IT Professional Evangelist, and Shanen Boettcher, General Manager in the Server & Tools Division on the U.S. team at Microsoft, as they discuss Hyper-V in Windows Server & System Center and how Microsoft Virtualization solutions can cost less and help you maximize the return on your virtualization investment. Using Visio 2007 Professional to Document IT Infrastructure September 8, 2009, 8:00 A.M. Pacific Time In this webcast, we focus on using Visio 2007 Professional to document resources and solve IT challenges. More Webcasts Identity and Security Download Forefront Unified Access Gateway Beta 2 Forefront UAG Beta 2 provides an easy and secure remote access solution with a focus on application intelligence and granular access control. Forefront UAG is the one solution to fit all of your remote access needs, as it provides centralized management and policy control across all users, devices, and network resources. Webcast: Information About Microsoft September Security Bulletins (Level 200) September 9, 2009, 11:00 A.M. Pacific Time On September 9, 2009, Microsoft releases its monthly security bulletins. Join us for a brief overview of the technical details of the September security bulletins. Security Center On Demand Protecting Your Data with Windows 7 BitLocker and BitLocker To Go (Level 300) In this webcast, we examine BitLocker enhancements and capabilities, we set up and configure Trusted Module Management personal identification numbers (PINs) using Windows Platform Trusted Module Management, and we configure startup key storage. How Windows Server 2008 R2 Affects Your IT Infrastructure (Level 300) In this session we will be taking a closer look at specific technologies that will improve administration, data center, and branch office deployments. The features in this session will include: Branch Cache, Server Core new features, file system improvements for branch office deployments, and Windows PowerShell. More on-demand webcasts... Virtual Labs System Center Operations Manager 2007: Management Pack Authoring – Advanced (IT Pro) After completing this lab, you will be better able to understand ways that an IT Pro can create an OpsMgr management pack to customize their monitoring experience, show how to use AD computer group population to power a group membership, and much more. System Center Operations Manager 2007: Authoring Management Packs – Introduction (IT Pro) After completing this lab, you will be able to introduce the authoring console, create the class and discovery required to manage a Windows application, monitor a Windows application through monitors, collect data about a Windows application through rules, and more. More Virtual Labs Received TechNet Flash from a Friend? 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Training and Books Free E-book: Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions This guide will teach you about the benefits of the latest virtualization technologies and how to plan, implement, and manage virtual infrastructure solutions. The technologies covered include: Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, and Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Windows Internals Classes from David Solomon Expert Seminars September 28 - October 2, 2009 San Francisco, CA Explore the internals of key Windows kernel components and mechanisms with the Sysinternals tools in David Solomon Expert Seminars' hands-on Windows OS Internals class. This knowledge will help you troubleshoot difficult system problems as well as understand the true meaning behind key system performance counters. Can't attend the live class? Check out the 2-day webinar October 19 and 21. 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