TechNet Flash: More offerings in the cloud

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Volume 10, Issue 24: November 26, 2008 Note from the Editor Greetings and Welcome to TechNet Flash, Still thinking that taking advantage of online services entails a trade-off between the rich features of an on-premise client and the convenience of a cloud-based browser application? It might be time for another look. Check out the new software-plus-services offering from Microsoft Online Services: the Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS), which includes Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Office Live Meeting, and Exchange Hosted Filtering - enterprise-class software delivered as a subscription service. Here's a great Technical Overview of the Business Productivity Suite from Microsoft Online Services (Level 200) delivered via a webcast. You can also get an Online Services Demo and read up on the Security Features in Microsoft Online Services. A new suite of Solution Accelerators for Microsoft Online Services has also been launched to help you plan for and deploy these cloud-based services. With the recent unveiling of Windows Azure, we're very interested in your thoughts about cloud computing. Take this short survey and tell us what you think about cloud computing. Your opinion counts. Speaking of opinions, read some third-party assessments of Windows Azure and Windows 7: • Microsoft's Cloud Vision Redmond Developer, November 18, 2008 Why Windows Azure and Windows 7 will change the way you work. • Windows 7 In-Depth Review and Video: This Time Microsoft Gets It Right Computerworld, November 12, 2008 In his hands-on review of the Windows 7 pre-beta, Preston Gralla decides that Microsoft's upcoming operating system shows great promise. • Windows 7: The Five Most Talked-About Features CIO, November 17, 2008 A look at the five features of Windows 7 generating the most discussion and what they'll mean to you. Finally, there's a new guide, available as part of the complete Infrastructure Planning and Design file: the Exchange Online: Evaluating Software-plus-Services guide provides a clear comparison of e-mail technologies across on-premises, standard hosting, and dedicated hosting scenarios. Check it out. Have a great Thanksgiving, Mitch Irsfeld Editor, TechNet Flash 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. IT Management Assess Your Infrastructure's Health and Maximize Your IT Investments Microsoft's Core Infrastructure Optimization can help you evolve your IT infrastructure to become more agile and secure, while reducing overall costs. Take this simple survey for a comprehensive report highlighting your IT maturity, with peer comparison and steps for optimization across critical aspects of your IT infrastructure. IT Manager Webcast: Platform Solution Blueprints: Virtualization and Infrastructure Management December 3, 2008, 1:00 P.M. Pacific Time In this webcast, we discuss how the platform capabilities of Microsoft's virtualization solutions enable organizations to expand their infrastructure options without sacrificing existing investments. If you need to do more with less, tune in to this webcast. Microsoft Licensing Series: Save Time, Look Smart Get the "how to" licensing information you need, from the basic concepts to the product specific details, each less than 15 minutes. These webcasts will help you learn about the tools and resources available to help you track your Microsoft software licenses, purchasing strategy, and the Software Asset Management processes. Scripting for IT Pros Hey Scripting Guy... • How Can I Find Expiring Passwords? • How Can I Find Old Computer Accounts? • How Can I Find Locked-Out Accounts? See More Scripting Tips See previous comics in the TechNet Flash Web-based archive. Support and Troubleshooting How-to Articles • How to find computer serial number Hotfixes • FIX: A memory leak in the ole32!CAsyncCall DCOM object may occur when a Windows XP-based client computer connects to a server by using an asynchronous RPC • FIX: Nothing is updated when you run the Report Preparation DTS task in Incremental mode in Commerce Server 2007 • FIX: Error message after you install Service Pack 2 for Commerce Server 2007 Developer Edition on a computer that is running Windows XP: "MFC80u.dll cannot be found" Knowledge Base Articles • MS08-069: Description of the security update for XML Core Services 6.0: November 11, 2008 • Mandatory user profiles do not work as expected on Windows Vista-based and Windows Server 2008-based client computers when the %LogonServer% environment variable is set in the profile path • The reseed process is unsuccessful on the CCR passive node after you restore one full backup and two or more differential backups to the CCR active node See a selection of new Knowledge Base articles on the TechNet Web site. KB articles feature an Article Translations box in the right column. You can select a language from the drop-down list and read the article in the selected language. Also available via RSS Featured Downloads Download Operations Manager 2007 R2 Beta The Beta announced at TechEd EMEA is now available for download. This release includes cross-platform monitoring and service-level monitoring capabilities. Sign Up for the Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) Beta MED-V provides an enterprise solution for desktop virtualization, enabling customers to upgrade to the latest OS while supporting legacy applications in a previous version of Windows. MED-V Beta will be publicly available in Q1 2009. The product is targeted for final release in the first half of 2009. Upcoming Webcasts How Windows Server 2008 Affects Your IT Infrastructure (Level 300) December 3, 2008, 9:30 A.M. Pacific Time We cover many new features included in Windows Server 2008 that reduce the cost of ownership, and we take a close look at specific technologies that improve administration, data center, and branch office deployments. Introduction to Windows PowerShell (Level 200) December 8, 2008, 11:30 A.M. Pacific Time Learn how to automate client administrative activities in the Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista operating systems. We explore the features and capabilities of Windows PowerShell, describe customer scenarios, and discuss command-line syntax usage. More Webcasts Security Download Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" Release Candidate Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM) "2" RC delivers powerful self-service capabilities for Office end-users, rich administrative tools and enhanced automation for IT professionals, and .NET and WS-* based extensibility for developers. Learn more. Also catch this ILM 2 webcast series: Part 2: Expressing and Enforcing Business Policy (Level 300); Part 3: Extensibility and Provisioning with ILM "2" (Level 300). Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2008 Download the November security updates, including updates for Microsoft Windows. Security Center On Demand TechNet EDGE Video: What's New in System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (DPM) Service Pack 1 It isn't quite released yet, but still tracking really well for December. So, to get a taste of what's in SP1, check out this video. And look for a weekly podcast on Edge, each showing one new SP1 feature between now and the end of the year. TechNet Edge Video: HP's Partnership with System Center Learn about the history of the partnership and integration between HP and Microsoft. Then hear about the new System Center announcements at TechEd EMEA – Pro management packs and HP patching catalog. More On-Demand Webcasts Virtual Labs Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: Pervasive Analysis through 2007 Microsoft Office Excel After completing this lab, you will be able to browse a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services cube by using Microsoft Office Excel 2007, use Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) formulas in Office Excel 2007, and display Analysis Services Key Performance Indicators in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007 After completing this lab, you will be better able to provide a hands-on experience on Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007, demonstrate the potential usage scenarios of the product, and use ILM 2007 to also provision certificates as part of the ID lifecycle process using the certificate lifecycle management features. More Virtual Labs Received TechNet Flash from a Friend? 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Windows Logo Program Newsflash for November 26, 2008

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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. News Flash Opportunity to Provide Feedback on Windows Media Center AQ Requirements for Windows Logo Program In addition to the newly released requirements in the IMAGING DEVICES, PORTABLE DEVICES and NETMEDIA DEVICES categories, the requirements for the Windows Media Center AQ are now posted on LogoPoint. These requirements go would go in effect from June 1, 2009. Opportunity to provide feedback on these requirements for Windows Logo Program ends December 12, 2008. Windows Logo Program requirements for Windows Media Center AQ recently posted on LogoPoint are: NEW AQ Requirements GRAPHICS-0077 WMC AQ Only: Display driver supports Standardized AES 128 NETMEDIA-0079 WMC AQ: Media Center Extender devices must pass the Media Center Extender certification tests NETWORK-0290 WMC AQ: Ethernet device/driver must support HD media streaming requirements NETWORK-0291 WMC AQ: A wireless home router or WLAN AP must meet HD media streaming requirements NETWORK-0292 WMC AQ: A home router must meet HD media streaming requirement on the WAN port NETWORK-0293 WMC AQ Only: A home router must meet HD media streaming requirement on the LAN ports STORAGE-0025 WMC AQ: Blu-Ray players include application to extend Windows Media Center STREAM-0061 WMC AQ: TV Tuners resume from all system states (S1-S4) STREAM-0076 WMC AQ: Scheduled recording wakes up a Device from states S1-S4 STREAM-0089 WMC AQ: PBDA tuners meet Windows Media Center Customized product requirements SYSFUND-0216 WMC AQ: PC Systems meet requirements for the Windows 7 Media Center Additional Qualification SYSFUND-0217 WMC AQ: Windows 7 Remote Control and Receiver system fundamental specifications Existing Requirements converted to AQ STREAM-0060 WMC AQ: Digital TV Tuners requiring protected streams will use Protected Broadcast Driver Architecture (PBDA) STREAM-0062 WMC AQ: TV Tuners must be able to scan for services multiple times STREAM-0063 WMC AQ: ISDB-T Digital TV Tuners must support BML STREAM-0067 WMC AQ: Digital TV Tuners support arrival and removal of Conditional Access Systems smartcards, if implemented STREAM-0068 WMC AQ: Devices with multiple TV Tuners must support simultaneous use of all the tuner streams STREAM-0071 WMC AQ: TV Tuner Devices support time-shifted playback within Windows Media Center STREAM-0072 WMC AQ: Tuners support MSVidCtl to record programs STREAM-0074 WMC AQ: TV Tuners complete First Run and play Live TV within Windows Media Center Requirements Updated to Include AQ Info INPUT-0006 Remote controls that supports Media Center functionality complies with Specification INPUT-0007 IR Receiver/Transceiver interfaces with the Windows Media Center class driver INPUT-0045 IR Receiver/Transceiver interfaces with the Windows Media Center class driver Windows 7 Logo Expired STREAM-0064 AQ requirement expired based on feedback. Expiration effective December 31, 2008. Please review and use the LogoPoint feedback system to provide feedback by December 12, 2008. Special Edition for November 26, 2008 In This Issue: News Flash Opportunity to Provide Feedback on Windows Media Center AQ Requirements for Windows Logo Program 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 © 2008 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement