Andy Malone’s MCT Blog

Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008Internet Explorer 8. Faster, Easier, More Private, and More Secure.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=6&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6ef71415-646f-4279-8b6b-193435ab2d80%26displaylang%3den Tech-Ed EMEA 2008
Microsoft Tech·Ed EMEA 2008 IT Professionals is the Microsoft premier technical education conference just for IT professionals. For five days, you and 5,000 of your peers will learn how to architect, plan, deploy, manage and secure a connected enterprise from Microsoft experts and industry leaders. Experience more than ever before at Tech·Ed EMEA 2008 IT Professionals.
http://www.microsoft.com/emea/teched2008/itpro/default.aspx  Documents .NET 3.5 Enhancements Training Kit.NET Framework 3.5 Enhancements Training Kit containing Labs, Demos and PPTshttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=37&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d355c80e9-fde0-4812-98b5-8a03f5874e96%26displaylang%3den 2007 Office Resource Kit IT Pro content CHMDownloadable CHM version of 2007 Office Resource Kit content on TechNet.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=57909f68-7f7d-42d8-a868-e518f7edf726&DisplayLang=en  Windows Home Server Developer GuidelinesThis document provides guidelines for developers who are writing applications for Windows Home Serverhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=fd907752-0db0-4a6f-846d-974c19cd08fe&DisplayLang=en  Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 FAQ for BusinessThis FAQ answers common enterprise customer questions about Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=74f4cdcb-dc18-494f-a113-69fdbe4605a5&DisplayLang=en  Downloads DirectX End-User RuntimeThe Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX — the core Windows® technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=1&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3%26displaylang%3den Windows Malicious Software Removal ToolThis tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=2&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356%26displaylang%3den Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows XPInternet Explorer 8. Faster, Easier, More Private, and More Secure.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=3&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d33fb40fd-2ee2-476a-a152-ed03734691b3%26displaylang%3den Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XPThe media player for all your digital entertainment needs.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=4&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d1d224714-e238-4e45-8668-5166114010ca%26displaylang%3den .NET Framework 3.5 Service pack 1Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=5&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dab99342f-5d1a-413d-8319-81da479ab0d7%26displaylang%3den Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008Internet Explorer 8. Faster, Easier, More Private, and More Secure.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=6&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6ef71415-646f-4279-8b6b-193435ab2d80%26displaylang%3den Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1This download installs Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 (SP1).http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=7&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dfbee1648-7106-44a7-9649-6d9f6d58056e%26displaylang%3den SyncToy v2.0SyncToy helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and computers quickly and easily.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=8&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc26efa36-98e0-4ee9-a7c5-98d0592d8c52%26displaylang%3den DirectX Redist (June2008)This download provides the DirectX end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=9&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d822640ab-0983-4c41-9c70-632f6f42c557%26displaylang%3den Windows Messenger 5.1Microsoft Windows Messenger allows real-time communication with other contacts using instant messaging services.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=10&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3da8d9eb73-5f8c-4b9a-940f-9157a3b3d774%26displaylang%3den DirectX Redist (August 2008)This download provides the DirectX end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=12&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dc1367bc3-4676-481a-bfaa-5c15d1d7199d%26displaylang%3den Microsoft SQL Server 2008 ExpressSQL Server 2008 Express is a free edition of SQL Server that is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server applications, and for redistribution by ISVs.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=13&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d58ce885d-508b-45c8-9fd3-118edd8e6fff%26displaylang%3den Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64This tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=14&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d585d2bde-367f-495e-94e7-6349f4effc74%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=15&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dd313f42c-f43f-48ea-82ef-3bc33077c7fa%26displaylang%3den Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB953838)This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-045. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Overview section of this page.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=16&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d8e2125c7-52cb-4052-82a3-2d3c6a953752%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)A security issue has been identified in Event System on Microsoft Windows based systems that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=17&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d01a34aa4-a456-4efc-a93a-c3c682b0181c%26displaylang%3den VS 2008 Service Pack Preparation ToolThe tool is intended to prepare systems that may have previously been updated with SP1 pre-releases.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=18&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3da494b0e0-eb07-4ff1-a21c-a4663e456d9d%26displaylang%3den Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition and Windows Server 2008 64-bit EditionInternet Explorer 8. Faster, Easier, More Private, and More Secure.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=19&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d87809432-919c-44c0-ab3e-94c5b0ed03d6%26displaylang%3den Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP (KB953839)Security issues have been identified in Active X controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=20&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d7441fb22-590d-40c9-962b-31a3a84730ae%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to compromise a system that is running Windows Messenger and gain access to information.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=21&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d8f588f7e-c4ed-42a0-b157-54b1eda60474%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB951066)Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Outlook Express or Windows Mail and read data from another Internet Explorer domain or the local computer.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=22&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d91469f2f-461c-4a67-8738-d42520427f6b%26displaylang%3den Silverlight Tools Beta 2Add-on for Visual Studio 2008 for developing applications for Silverlight 2 Beta 2http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=23&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d50a9ec01-267b-4521-b7d7-c0dba8866434%26displaylang%3den Update for Windows XP (KB951072)Install this update to resolve an issue that is caused by revised daylight saving time laws in many countries.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=24&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d81d03da3-846c-4f7f-8791-cd9943ce0893%26displaylang%3den DirectX SDK - (August 2008)Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=25&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dea4894b5-e98d-44f6-842d-e32147237638%26displaylang%3den Update for Microsoft Works 8 (KB955428)Security Update for Microsoft Works 8 (KB955428)http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=26&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d458985c3-9c6f-4049-81cd-0d0389c81f11%26displaylang%3den Update for Windows XP (KB951978)Install this update to resolve an issue in VBScript/JScript scripts from CScript\WScript hosts, certain built-ins may not function correctly when “Standards and Formats” in “Regional Settings” is changed.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=27&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d705e21de-f7dc-4d19-aafc-f22d3fca772f%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2003 (KB951548)A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Excel 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=28&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dfc612e9a-bdf3-4952-8ada-0de5a50973f0%26displaylang%3den Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB953838)This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-045. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Overview section of this page.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=29&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d69af2f30-138e-4b15-ab8d-4fce44cc0bc2%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Microsoft Office Word 2003 (KB954464)A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Word 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=30&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d13a37b76-9fec-426f-8176-3c95f934efe0%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 (KB948988)A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified document is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=31&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d7a7c21f0-5e0e-4dee-9710-1ce3d565913f%26displaylang%3den Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions with SP1The Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions with SP1 are a free set of tools that are simple, fun and easy to learn. Continuing the Microsoft tradition of enabling developers of all skill levels, this latest release enables hobbyists, students, experienced and casual developers alike to create cool, fun applications.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=32&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3df3fbb04e-92c2-4701-b4ba-92e26e408569%26displaylang%3den Security Update for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB951596)A security vulnerability exists in the Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Microsoft Office System that could allow arbitrary code to run when you open a maliciously modified file. This update resolves that vulnerability.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=33&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d7afdae9b-9c74-4af7-9844-0e54221ea3b9%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB921598)A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=34&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3de0df2f6e-1102-461d-829f-5f3e2d7eb4b3%26displaylang%3den Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Evaluation: Trial Experience for IT ProfessionalsDownload SQL Server 2008 180-day Trial Software. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a database platform for large-scale online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing, and e-commerce applications; it is also a business intelligence platform for data analysis and reporting solutions.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=36&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d265f08bc-1874-4c81-83d8-0d48dbce6297%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Access Snapshot Viewer 2003 (KB955439)A security vulnerability exists in the Snapshot Viewer that could allow arbitrary code to run when you open a maliciously modified web page or document. This update resolves that vulnerability.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=38&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dfd698517-a504-427d-9e5f-fde8f102142c%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (KB951546)A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=39&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d2753e8d6-e156-49ef-af2d-4c521c808ffd%26displaylang%3den IE App Compat VHDVPC Hard Disk Image for testing websites with different IE versions on Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vistahttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=40&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d21eabb90-958f-4b64-b5f1-73d0a413c8ef%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB938127)A security issue has been identified in the way Vector Markup Language (VML) is handled that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=41&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d9f5da816-194c-478e-8a96-9421a0c52c9f%26displaylang%3den Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB955434)This update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=42&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dfcbdcfaf-cde6-4e05-b5b3-dfebb51a64db%26displaylang%3den Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Evaluation: Trial Experience for DevelopersDownload SQL Server 2008 180-day Trial Software. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a database platform for large-scale online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing, and e-commerce applications; it is also a business intelligence platform for data analysis and reporting solutions.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=43&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d6b10c7c1-4f97-42c4-9362-58d4d088cd38%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 (KB951338)A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified document is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=44&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d55fd618a-e9c5-4f1e-b9a5-b2e47ec98ef1%26displaylang%3den Update for Windows XP (KB951618)Install this update to resolve a known application compatibility issue with the Saming OneKey recovery software driver Safnt.sys.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=45&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3dbdd33251-3e0b-4d14-bf02-ddcdefb7eded%26displaylang%3den Security Update for Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (KB949041)A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified document is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=46&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d911c8872-dec8-4b8e-9708-93dcabd3e036%26displaylang%3den Microsoft Exchange Server MAPI Client and Collaboration Data Objects 1.2.1Starting with Exchange 2007, neither the Messaging API (MAPI) client libraries nor CDO 1.2.1 are provided as a part of the base product installation. As a result, there is functionality missing that many applications depend on. Microsoft Exchange MAPI and CDO 1.2.1 provide access to these APIshttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=47&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3de17e7f31-079a-43a9-bff2-0a110307611e%26displaylang%3den Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.2 UpdateThis update contains several improvements to enhance stability and performance. In addition, this update includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer’s memory with malicious code.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=48&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d9515c70d-be80-4ade-856a-ea542f7d84e1%26displaylang%3den Office Live Update 1.2The Office Live Update 1.2 for Microsoft Office Live Workspace beta makes working with Microsoft Office programs faster and lets you access workspaces from Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=49&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3ddb65641d-b71d-4602-a425-11fb187450e0%26displaylang%3den Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express with ToolsMicrosoft SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools is a free, easy-to use version of SQL Server Express that includes more features and makes it easier than ever to start developing powerful data-driven applications for the web or local desktop.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=50&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d7522a683-4cb2-454e-b908-e805e9bd4e28%26displaylang%3den Events/Webcasts

Microsoft Virtualisation and Management Technologies
This event will take you through our latest management and Virtualisation technologies. We’ll start the day with a keynote explaining how to use System Center to reduce the impact your business has on the environment. In common with other TechNet UK events we’re going to demonstrate the interesting parts of the technology as much as possible. We will build a Windows Server 2008 cluster and discuss how to manage it.
9 September 2008, Reading
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032384720&Culture=en-GB  Microsoft ‘After Hours’ - The Sequel
We believe technology should be fun.  We believe that no individual should have to be frustrated with their computer when doing simple tasks.  Sending photos to family, sharing a holiday video, and creating DVD are things that should just be simple.  
10 September 2008, London
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032384961&Culture=en-GB  Microsoft Management and Virtualisation Technologies
This event will take you through our latest management and Virtualisation technologies. We’ll start the day with a keynote explaining how to use System Center to reduce the impact your business has on the environment. In common with other TechNet UK events we’re going to demonstrate the interesting parts of the technology as much as possible. We will build a Windows Server 2008 cluster and discuss how to manage it.11 September 2008, Edinburgh
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032385097&Culture=en-GB  An Introduction and Overview of Microsoft Licensing
Licensing can be confusing – but it needn’t be!  Attend this course to understand Microsoft Licensing and how to best apply it in your company to fit in with your business needs.  This session is aimed at IT professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of Microsoft’s Software Licensing.  The briefing assumes no previous  in-depth or technical Licensing experience.2 October 2008, Reading
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032384727&Culture=en-GB  Windows PowerShell: Around the Data Centre in 80 Scripts
PowerShell is shipping in all of the major Microsoft products. Other major vendors are adopting it as well. PowerShell is designed for administrators but how do you get started and what can you use it for? Just how powerful is it? These two sessions will show you how to get started with Powershell and how you can use it to administer Windows, IIS, SQL Server and other Microsoft technologies.14 October 2008, Birmingham: TechNet
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032383908&Culture=en-GB  Windows Server 2008 - What’s New and Exciting
Superficially Windows Server 2008  doesn’t look that different to Windows Server 2003 , so what has changed. There are scores of changes  in the product, from little tweaks to make administration easier to whole new scenarios that weren’t possible before. There are enough changes to fill a much longer session, so this will concentrate on the highlights, showing , Active directory changes, Hyper-v virtualization, Powershell, Server Core, Terminal Services and more.16 October 2008, Edinburgh
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032384617&Culture=en-GB  Understanding Microsoft’s Server Product Licensing in a Virtual Environment
This session is aimed at providing IT professionals with a complete understanding of Microsoft’s Server Product Licensing in a virtual environment.  The course is in-depth and technical, it will help you to evaluate the different licensing options to best suit your business needs.  21 October 2008, Reading
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032384730&Culture=en-GB  Taking Care of Business Every Day with Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008 Small Business Server (SBS) provides a one or two server complete back office for a small business and while it is easy to manage, we picked up a lot of questions about it in our last road shows, perhaps because SBS 2008 is coming out in November. So this half day event will focus on SBS to take a look at what’s in the new release, and how to upgrade if you are a current user.
22 October 2008, Bristol
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032384993&Culture=en-GB  Security Improvements with Windows Server 2008 and Bitlocker
Windows Server 2008 offers rich capabilities for securing your IT infrastructure and providing tools to ease with compliance mandates. This session will discuss the Windows security and compliance features such as Network Access Protection, Rights Management Services, and Active Directory Federation Service, along with core security improvements within the server itself. 22 October 2008, Bradford: TechNet
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/technet/events/new/Detail.aspx?id=373  Taking Care of Business Every Day with Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008
Small Business Server (SBS) provides a one or two server complete back office for a small business and while it is easy to manage we picked up a lot of questions about it in our last road shows perhaps because SBS 2008 is coming out in November. So this half day event will focus on SBS to take a look at what’s in the new release, and how to upgrade if you are a current user. 29 October 2008, London
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032384984&Culture=en-GB

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