The following items were selected
by David Stuart of collegebuys.org/schoolbuys.org from “Windows Platform News,”
Issues 41 and 42, distributed electronically by Microsoft. “Windows Platform
News” is an insider’s guide to the Microsoft Windows family of products. To see
the archived past issues or to subscribe, go to
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BLASTER
CONFERENCE CALL AUDIO RECORDING AND TRANSCRIPTS NOW AVAILABLE
In response to security issues in recent
weeks, Microsoft executives Mike Nash, Corporate Vice President of Security
Business Unit; and David Treadwell, General Manager of the .NET Developer
Platforms Group, conducted a series of conference calls with customers
worldwide. The conference calls provide an overview of the Blaster virus and
Microsoft's response to the attack, a technical description of the
vulnerability and its patch, and a discussion of what customers may expect from
Microsoft moving forward.
The complete audio and text transcript of
one of these conference calls is available at
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234176.
Microsoft's goal is to provide you with the
information and tools you need to help run your businesses safely and reliably.
For current information about Blaster or MS03-026 related issues, or for any
other Microsoft software security issues, please visit
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234177.
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Windows
XP News
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PROTECT
YOUR PC
Three steps to help ensure your computer is
protected:
1. Use an Internet firewall.
2. Update your computer.
3. Use up-to-date antivirus software.
For complete instructions on how to take
these steps, visit:
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234178
The
Next Wave of Digital Media is Here!
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=224265
With Windows Media 9 Series you'll get fast
and flexible playback, the best audio and video quality for Windows and the
Web, and discover multi-channel audio, exclusive game trailers, and new Smart
Jukebox features.
Set
Up Your Windows XP Firewall
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=224267
A firewall is software that helps protect
your computer from viruses. These step-by-step instructions will help you
install one.
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Windows
Server System
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PROTECT
YOUR SYSTEMS
Three ways to help ensure your system is
protected:
1. Protecting your networks: wireless,
firewalls, and perimeter security.
2. Patch management, security updates, and
downloads.
3. Virus protection strategies.
For instructions on how to implement these
protections, visit:
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234179
GET
READY FOR WINDOWS STORAGE SERVER 2003
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234180
Microsoft announces the future release of
Windows Storage Server 2003, the next version of network attached storage. Read
about the new features and advancements in this dedicated file server.
ANNOUNCING
THE NEW SCALABILITY RESOURCES CENTER
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234181
Find the tools and resources you need to
achieve the highest levels of scalability using Microsoft SQL™
Server.
NEW
DESKTOP DEPLOYMENT TRAINING MODULES RELEASED
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234182
Deployment Hands-On Labs Online training
modules have been added to the Desktop Deployment portal. In addition,
Microsoft has joined TechTarget to launch the Desktop Deployment Information
Center (
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234183),
a community site designed to provide a broad range of resources to IT
professionals engaged in deployment projects.
IT
PROS: GET MICROSOFT'S NEW NETWORK SCANNING TOOL
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234184
Download the MS03-026 tool to scan networks
and identify host computers that do not have the 823980 Security Patch
(MS03-026) installed.
WINDOWS
RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR WINDOWS SERVER 2003
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234185
Microsoft Windows Rights Management
Services for Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 works with applications to help
safeguard information for people who need to protect sensitive Web content,
documents, and e-mail.
SEE
THE OUTLOOK 2003 FEATURES IN EXCHANGE 2003
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=224270
The new and enhanced features you get in
Microsoft Outlook® 2003 when run on Microsoft Exchange 2003 help you work
smarter.
GET
THE MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER™ 2003 EVALUATION KIT
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=224271
The 180-day trial version is now available.
Register to order the kit or to download the trial software.
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Events
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DON'T
MISS THESE DEPLOYMENT WEBCASTS
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234186
Register today for these upcoming Webcasts:
September 3: Overview of the deployment
planning phase---creating the roadmap;
September 11: Business Desktop Deployment
Solution Accelerator Part 1;
September 17: How to test your environment
for application compatibility; and
September 25: Business Desktop Deployment
Solution Accelerator Part 2.
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