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January 2009

Highlights:

  • SQL Server 2008 Library
  • Office 2007 Library (Updated)
  • Hey, Scripting Guy! articles
  • TechNet Magazine articles
  • New and updated Knowledge Base articles

New Security Updates:

  • MS08-067 - Critical: Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (958644)
  • MS08-068 - Important: Vulnerability in SMB Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957097)
  • MS08-069 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (955218)

Tools:

  • Data Encryption Toolkit for Mobile PCs 1.2
  • Extended Security Update Inventory Tool (2178)
  • Group Policy ADM Files
  • Identity Integration Feature Pack for Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory with Service Pack 2 (SP2) (3.2.0559)
  • Microsoft Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows Server 2008
  • Microsoft Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0.5428.1080
  • Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 Security Configuration Roles
  • Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 Best Practices Analyzer
  • Microsoft Application Virtualization Administrative Template (ADM Template)
  • Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.2.2311
  • Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Web Administration Tool 08.01.0240.006
  • Microsoft File Server Migration Toolkit 1.1
  • Microsoft Network Monitor 3.2
  • Microsoft Report Viewer 2008 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Redistributable
  • Microsoft Security Assessment Tool 4.0
  • Microsoft SharePoint Administration Toolkit 2.0
  • Office Communications Server 2007 Best Practices Analyzer 3.0.6362.80
  • SQL Server 2005 Best Practices Analyzer (August 2008)
  • SyncToy 2.0
  • Systems Management Server 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update v3.0
  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB947821) [August 2008]
  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB947821) [August 2008]
  • Urlscan 3.1 (x86)
  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) (Version 2.4) (x86)
  • Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Administration Tools Pack for x86 editions
  • Windows Small Business Server 2008 Best Practices Analyzer 6.0.6

Evaluations:

  • System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2
  • System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008

December 2008

Highlights:

  • SQL Server 2008 Library
  • Office 2007 Library (Updated)
  • Hey, Scripting Guy! articles
  • TechNet Magazine articles
  • New and updated Knowledge Base articles

New Security Updates:

  • MS08-056 - Moderate: Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Information Disclosure (957699)
  • MS08-057 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (956416)
  • MS08-058 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (956390)
  • MS08-059 - Critical: Vulnerability in Host Integration Server RPC Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (956695)
  • MS08-060 - Critical: Vulnerability in Active Directory Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957280)
  • MS08-061 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (954211)
  • MS08-062 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Internet Printing Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (953155)
  • MS08-063 - Important: Vulnerability in SMB Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957095)
  • MS08-064 - Important: Vulnerability in Virtual Address Descriptor Manipulation Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (956841)
  • MS08-065 - Important: Vulnerability in Message Queuing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (951071)
  • MS08-066 - Important: Vulnerability in the Microsoft Ancillary Function Driver Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (956803)

Evaluations:

  • Customer Care Framework 2009
  • Hyper-V Server 2008
  • System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2
  • System Center Updates Publisher

November 2008

Highlights:

  • Office 2007 Library (Updated)
  • New and updated Knowledge Base articles

New Security Updates:

  • MS08-052 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in GDI+ Could Allow Remote Code Execution (954593)
  • MS08-053 - Critical: Vulnerability in Windows Media Encoder 9 Could Allow Remote Code Execution (954156)
  • MS08-054 - Critical: Vulnerability in Windows Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution (954154)
  • MS08-055 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (955047)

October 2008

Highlights:

  • Windows Server 2008 Library
  • Office 2007 Library (Updated)
  • Hey, Scripting Guy! articles
  • New and updated Knowledge Base articles

New Evaluations:

  • SQL Server 2008 Enterprise
  • System Center Configuration Manager 2007 with Service Pack 1
  • System Center Operations Manager 2007 with Service Pack 1

New Service Packs:

  • NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (Full Package)
  • Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) (x64) (International versions)
  • System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Update (International versions)
  • System Center Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Update (International versions)

New Security Updates:

  • MS08-037 - Important: Vulnerabilities in DNS Could Allow Spoofing (953230)
  • MS08-038 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950582)
  • MS08-039 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Outlook Web Access for Exchange Server Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (953747)
  • MS08-040 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft SQL Server Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (941203)
  • MS08-041 - Critical: Vulnerability in the ActiveX Control for the Snapshot Viewer for Microsoft Access Could Allow Remote Code Execution (955617)
  • MS08-042 - Important: Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (955048)
  • MS08-043 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (954066)
  • MS08-044 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Filters Could Allow Remote Code Execution (924090)
  • MS08-045 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (953838)
  • MS08-046 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Image Color Management System Could Allow Remote Code Execution (952954)
  • MS08-047 - Important: Vulnerability in IPsec Policy Processing Could Allow Information Disclosure (953733)
  • MS08-048 - Important: Security Update for Outlook Express and Windows Mail (951066)
  • MS08-049 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Event System Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950974)
  • MS08-050 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Messenger Could Allow Information Disclosure (955702)
  • MS08-051 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949785)

New Technical Training:

  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-202 : Server Core Running a Minimal Windows Server 2008
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-320 : Windows Server 2008 Deployment - Windows Server Deployment Overview
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROCLI-300 : Managing Windows Vista with Windows PowerShell
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROCLI-301 : Deploying Windows Vista Service Pack 1
  • TechNet Briefing ITPRODSK-303 : User Account Control in Windows Vista
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROSEC-206 : Forefront Client Security Deployment Part 1
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROSRV-200 : Introduction to Windows PowerShell
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROSRV-302 : Group Policy Preferences, Templates and Scripting
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROSRV-400 : Advanced Windows Powershell Scripting
  • TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Reporting Services Architecture Improvements (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Streamlining Data Integration (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: Advanced Manageability for SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (Level 300)
  • TechNet Webcast: Mastering Time Series Prediction with SQL Server 2008 Data Mining (Level 300)
  • TechNet Webcast: Security Enhancements in SQL Server 2008 (Level 300)
  • TechNet Webcast: SQL Server 2008 for SAP Customers (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: SQL Server 2008: New Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting Using Management Studio (Level 300)
  • TechNet Webcast: Using the New Policy-Based Management Framework in SQL Server 2008 (Level 300)

New Tools:

  • Active Directory Migration Tool v3.1
  • BizTalk Server 2006 Best Practices Analyzer v1.1
  • Extended Security Update Inventory Tool
  • Hyper-V™ Language Pack Update for Windows Server® 2008 (KB951636)
  • Hyper-V™ Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Update (KB950050)
  • Hyper-V™ Remote Management from Windows Vista® Update (KB952627)
  • Hyper-V™ RTM Release Update (KB950050)
  • ISA Server Best Practices Analyzer Tool (6.0.1)
  • Key Management Service 1.1 (x86) for Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Later
  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.1
  • Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 Update 1
  • Microsoft Exchange Server Error Code Look-up
  • Microsoft Forefront Client Security Best Practices Analyzer
  • Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection
  • Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Version 2.07
  • Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista SP1 32-bit Edition (KB941314)
  • Microsoft Security Assessment Tool 3.5 (International)
  • Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
  • SharePoint Monitoring Toolkit
  • SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack, August 2008
  • SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Advisor
  • System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 Resource Kit - Best Practices Analyzer
  • System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 Resource Kit - Client Tools
  • System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 Resource Kit - Self Service Portal
  • System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 Resource Kit - Reporting Services
  • System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 Resource Kit - Server Tools
  • System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821) [April 2008]
  • Virtual Machine Remote Control Client Plus (VMRCplus) v1.7.0
  • Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) 1.1 (x86)
  • Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Windows Server 2008 (x86 and x64)
  • Windows Installer 4.5 Redistributable
  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) (Version 2.1)
  • Windows PowerShell Scriptomatic
  • Windows SteadyState 2.5
  • Windows XP Service Pack 3 Deployment Tools
  • Works with Tool for Windows Server 2008

August 2008

Highlights:

  • Microsoft Search Server 2008 Library
  • Office 2007 Library (Updated)
  • Hey, Scripting Guy! articles
  • Windows PowerShell Tip of the Week articles
  • New and updated Knowledge Base articles
  • Defense in Depth Using Microsoft Security Products and Solutions

New Security Updates:

  • MS08-030 - Critical: Vulnerability in Bluetooth Stack Could Allow Remote Code Execution (951376)
  • MS08-031 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (950759)
  • MS08-032 - Moderate: Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (950760)
  • MS08-033 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in DirectX Could Allow Remote Code Execution (951698)
  • MS08-034 - Important: Vulnerability in WINS Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (948745)
  • MS08-035 - Important: Vulnerability in Active Directory Could Allow Denial of Service (953235)
  • MS08-036 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) Could Allow Denial of Service (950762)

New Service Packs:

  • BizTalk 2006 R2 Accelerator for SWIFT (A4SWIFT) v3.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • Commerce Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • Virtual PC 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • Virtual Server 2005 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

New Evaluations:

  • Forefront Security for SharePoint with Service Pack 2
  • Microsoft Search Server 2008

July 2008

Highlights:

  • Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Overview
  • Hey, Scripting Guy! articles
  • Windows PowerShell Tip of the Week articles
  • New and updated Knowledge Base articles
  • Privacy Issues - Business Disabler or Enabler?
  • Security and Privacy: Twins of Different Mothers

New Security Updates:

  • MS08-018 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Project Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950183)
  • MS08-019 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949032)
  • MS08-020 - Important: Vulnerability in DNS Client Could Allow Spoofing (945553)
  • MS08-021 - Critical: Vulnerability in GDI Could Allow Remote Code Execution (948590)
  • MS08-022 - Critical: Vulnerability in VBScript and JScript Scripting Engines Could Allow Remote Code Execution (944338)
  • MS08-023 - Critical: Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (948881)
  • MS08-024 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (947864)
  • MS08-025 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (941693)
  • MS08-026 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (951207)
  • MS08-027 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher Could Allow Remote Code Execution (951208)
  • MS08-028 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Jet Database Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950749)
  • MS08-029 - Moderate: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Could Allow Denial of Service (952044)

New Technical Training:

  • IT Manager Webcast: Jump-Start Your Virtualization Projects with Microsoft Solution Accelerators (Level 200)
  • IT Manager Webcast: Office Project: Planning Essentials (Level 100)
  • IT Manager Webcast: Overview of Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (Level 100)
  • IT Manager Webcast: Windows Mobile Series: Improving Mobile Security and Management (Level 100)
  • IT Manager Webcast: Windows Mobile Series: The Optimal Mobile Communications Solution (Level 100)
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-201 : Server Role Management Windows Server 2008
  • TechNet Briefing ITPRODSK-304 : Application Compatibility with User Account Control
  • TechNet Briefing ITPRODSK-305 : Application Compatibility with Windows Vista
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROSQL-300 : What's New In Microsoft SQL 2008
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROSQL-301 : Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Engine Overview and Data Compression
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROSQL-302 : Microsoft SQL Server 2008: Data Warehousing Enhancements
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROSQL-306 : SQL Server 2008: Performance Monitoring using Management Studio
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROSVR-202 : Virtual Machine Management
  • TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Ensuring Business Continuity (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Simplify Management with Policy-based Management (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 (Part 07 of 24): IIS 7.0 Overview and Architecture (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: An Overview of Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: Failover Cluster Validation and Troubleshooting with Windows Server 2008 (Level 300)
  • TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Deployed Windows Terminal Services 2008 and Terminal Server Gateway Technologies (Level 300)
  • TechNet Webcast: Securing and Tuning Internet Information Services 7.0
  • TechNet Webcast: Windows Mobile Series: Beyond E-Mail with Windows Mobile for Small and Mid-Sized Companies (Level 100)
  • TechNet Webcast: Windows Mobile Series: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Mobility and Windows Mobile (Level 300)
  • TechNet Webcast: Windows Mobile Series: Providing Mobile Access to Corporate Data and Applications (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: Windows Mobile Series: Top 10 Features for Businesses (Level 200)

New Service Packs:

  • Microsoft Office Accounting 2008 Service Pack 1
  • Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone Update
  • Windows XP Service Pack 3

June 2008

Highlights:

  • System Center Capacity Planner 2007 library
  • BizTalk Server 2006 R2 library
  • Hey, Scripting Guy! articles
  • Windows PowerShell Tip of the Week articles
  • New and updated Knowledge Base articles
  • Building Security into Windows Vista and the Microsoft Culture
  • Laying the Foundation for the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle: Implementing the Principles
  • Security and Application Development in SharePoint: First Steps

May 2008

Highlights:

  • System Center Capacity Planner 2007 library
  • System Center Configuration Manager 2007 library
  • System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 library
  • System Center Essentials 2007 library
  • System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 library
  • System Center Operations Manager 2007 library
  • System Center Updates Publisher library
  • System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 library
  • TechNet Magazine columns
  • Hey, Scripting Guy! articles
  • Windows PowerShell Tip of the Week articles
  • Initial Considerations for Secure Deployment
  • Providing Defense in Depth for Your Desktop Deployment Projects

New Security Updates:

  • MS08-014 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949029)
  • MS08-015 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949031)
  • MS08-016 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949030)
  • MS08-017 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Web Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (933103)

New Technical Training:

  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-203 : UNIX Interoperability in Windows Server 2008
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-204 : PKI Enhancement in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-300 : Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview Part 1
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-301 : Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview Part 2
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-303 : Next Generation Networking with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-304 : Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Branch Office Technology
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-305 : BitLocker Deployment
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-306 : Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-309 : Transitioning to Windows Server 2008 Virtualization - Scenarios and Features
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-400 : Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services Technical Overview
  • Windows Vista Springboard

New Service Packs:

  • BizTalk Server 2004 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Project Portfolio Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • System Center Essentials 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Upgrade
  • System Center Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Upgrade
  • Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) (x86)

New Evaluations:

  • Forefront Client Security
  • System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 System Recovery Tool
  • System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 (x86) (Chinese, Italian, Korean)
  • Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 with Service Pack 1

April 2008

Highlights:

  • TechNet Magazine - February 2008
  • Hey, Scripting Guy! - January-February 2008 articles
  • Windows PowerShell Tip of the Week - January-February 2008 articles
  • Serving as Unofficial Security Support for Family and Friends
  • Supporting Your Family, Friends, and Neighbors
  • Windows Server 2008 Knowledge Base

New Security Updates:

  • MS08-003 - Important: Vulnerability in Active Directory Could Allow Denial of Service (946538)
  • MS08-004 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows TCP/IP Could Allow Denial of Service (946456)
  • MS08-005 - Important: Vulnerability in Internet Information Services Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (942831)
  • MS08-006 - Important: Vulnerability in Internet Information Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942830)
  • MS08-007 - Critical: Vulnerability in WebDAV Mini-Redirector Could Allow Remote Code Execution (946026)
  • MS08-008 - Critical: Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947890)
  • MS08-009 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947077)
  • MS08-010 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (944533)
  • MS08-011 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Works File Converter Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947081)
  • MS08-012 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Publisher Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947085)
  • MS08-013 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947108)

New Tools:

  • 2007 Office System Converter: Microsoft Filter Pack
  • Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008
  • Forefront Client Security Enterprise Manager
  • Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0.5428.1056
  • Microsoft IPsec Diagnostic Tool
  • Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Version 2.06
  • Microsoft Report Viewer Redistributable 2008
  • Project 2007 Project Resource Kit
  • SharePoint Capacity Planning Tool
  • System Center Capacity Planner 2007
  • System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Toolkit
  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) (Version 1.38)
  • Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1

New Service Packs:

  • Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish)

New Evaluations:

  • Windows Server 2008 (English, French, German, Japanese)

March 2008

Highlights:

  • TechNet Magazine - January 2008
  • Hey, Scripting Guy! - January 2007 articles
  • Windows PowerShell Tip of the Week - January 2007 articles
  • Improve Security Through Meaningful Security Policies
  • Security Policies in the Application Development Process

New Security Updates:

  • MS08-001 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Windows TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code Execution (941644)
  • MS08-002 - Important: Vulnerability in LSASS Could Allow Local Elevation of Privilege (943485)

New Service Packs:

  • BizTalk 2006 R2 Accelerator for SWIFT (A4SWIFT) v3.0 Service Pack 1
  • Business Contact Manager for Outlook 2007 Service Pack

  • Office 2007 Servers Service Pack 1

  • Office 2007 Suite Service Pack 1
  • Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 1
  • Office InterConnect 2007 Service Pack 1 (Japanese only)
  • Office Project 2007 Service Pack 1
  • Office Proofing Tools 2007 Service Pack 1
  • Office SharePoint Designer 2007 Service Pack 1
  • Office Visio 2007 Service Pack 1

New Evaluations:

  • Antigen for Exchange with Antigen Spam Manager with Service Pack 1
  • Antigen for SMTP Gateways with Antigen Spam Manager with Service Pack 1
  • Forefront Security for Exchange Server with Service Pack 1 (x64)
  • Forefront Security for SharePoint with Service Pack 1 (x64)
  • Forefront Server Security Management Console

February 2008

Highlights:

  • Hey, Scripting Guy! - December 2007 articles
  • Windows PowerShell Tip of the Week - December 2007 articles
  • Server Security: Less is More
  • Windows Server 2008 in an Organization's Defense in Depth Strategy

New Security Updates:

  • MS07-063 - Important: Vulnerability in SMBv2 Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942624)
  • MS07-064 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in DirectX Could Allow Remote Code Execution (941568)
  • MS07-065 - Important: Vulnerability in Message Queuing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (937894)
  • MS07-066 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (943078)
  • MS07-067 - Important: Vulnerability in Macrovision Driver Could Allow Local Elevation of Privilege (944653)
  • MS07-068 - Critical: Vulnerability in Windows Media File Format Could Allow Remote Code Execution (941569 and 944275)
  • MS07-069 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (942615)

New Evaluations:

  • Exchange Server 2007 with Service Pack 1 Enterprise Edition (x64 Edition)

January 2008

Highlights:

  • 2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide
  • Exchange Server 2007 Library
  • TechNet Magazine - December 2007

More Resources:

  • Hey, Scripting Guy! - November 2007 articles
  • Windows PowerShell Tip of the Week - November 2007 articles
  • Anywhere Access and Mobile Security
  • Risky Business: The Mobile Device Security Disconnect
  • Top 5 Exchange Server 2007 Security Best Practices

TechNet Briefings and Webcasts:

  • Microsoft Press E-Book: Introducing Windows Server 2008 - Chapters 1-5
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-200 : New File Server Features of Windows Server 2008
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-205 : Windows Server 2008 and Vista Better Together Technologies
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-302 : Windows Server 2008 Network Access Protection (NAP) Technical Overview
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-314 : Windows Server 2008 Product Workload Scenarios
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-316 : Windows Network Policy Server Fundamentals
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROADD-401 : RMS in Windows Server 2008
  • TechNet Briefing ITPRODSK-201 : Everything You Need to Know About Windows Vista Deployment in 90 Minutes
  • TechNet Briefing ITPRODSK-300 : Optical Media in Windows Vista
  • TechNet Briefing ITPRODSK-301 : Offline Files and Folder Redirection in Windows Vista
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROITE-300 : Internet Information Server 7.0 Performance Optimization
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROITE-301 : IIS 7.0 Diagnostics
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROITE-302 : IIS 7.0 Management
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROITE-303 : Centralized Web Server Configuration
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROMGT-300 : Deploying and Upgrading to System Center Configuration Manager Part 1
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROMGT-301 : Deploying and Upgrading to System Center Configuration Manager Part 2
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROMGT-302 : Deploying Operating Systems with System Center Configuration Manager Part 1
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROMGT-303 : Deploying Operating Systems with System Center Configuration Manager Part 2
  • TechNet Briefing ITPROMGT-304 : System Center Essentials 2007 Technical Overview
  • TechNet Webcast: Disaster Recovery in Exchange Server 2007 (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: End-to-End Service Monitoring with System Center Operations Manager 2007 (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: Everything You Need to Know About Windows Vista Deployment in 90 Minutes (Level 100)
  • TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2007 Client Access and Web Services (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2007 Deployment and Migration (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: Managing Virtualization with System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 (Level 200)
  • TechNet Webcast: Remote Infrastructure Improvements in Windows Server 2008 (Level 300)
  • TechNet Webcast: Wide Area Network Performance Improvements in Windows Server 2008 (Level 300)

New Security Updates:

  • MS07-061 - Critical: Vulnerability in Windows URI Handling Could Allow Remote Code Execution (943460)
  • MS07-062 - Important: Vulnerability in DNS Could Allow Spoofing (941672)

New Tools:

  • 2007 Microsoft Office System Administrative Template files (ADM, ADMX, ADML) and Office Customization Tool Version 2.0
  • 2007 Microsoft Office System Open XML Format converters Administrative Template (ADM) Version 2.0
  • Extended Security Update Inventory Tool (Version 2.50.3174.2151)
  • Microsoft Forefront Client Security Best Practices Analyzer
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Best Practices Analyzer
  • Office Communications Server 2007 Deployment Validation Tool
  • Office Communications Server 2007 Quality of Experience Monitoring Server
  • Office Communications Server 2007 VoIP Test Set
  • Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats (v3)
  • Update Rollup 5 for Exchange Server 2007 (KB941421)
  • Virtual Machine Additions for Linux
  • Virtual Machine Manager Configuration Analyzer
  • Virtual Machine Remote Control Client Plus (VMRCplus)
  • Visio 2007 Connector for Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) 2.1
  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) (Version 1.35)

New Evaluations:

  • Connected Services Framework 3.0 Server with Service Pack 1
  • Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007 with Feature Pack 1
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