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Using Forefront Script Kit with Forefront Protection for Exchange Server (Part 2)

Anderson Patricio — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:32:53 GMT

Hi folks,

In this second article of the series we go over more options related to Forefront Script Kit, bear in mind that when I wrote this article the console wasn't available but anyway the article about the console is ready to be published as well, stay tuned ! :)

Here is the link: http://www.msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/management-administration/using-forefront-script-kit-forefront-protection-exchange-server-part2.html

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
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Microsoft Forefront Server Protection Script Kit

Anderson Patricio — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:50:19 GMT

Hi folks,

Do you have more than a single server to manage ForeFront Protection for Exchange Server? If yes, this Script Kit is for you!

The Forefront Protection Server Script Kit provides multi-server management for Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server and Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint. In addition to the ability to manage multiple Forefront Protection Servers from a single location, this Solution Accelerator provides easily extensible command-line scripts that help enable server discovery, configuration, deployment, and integration with existing management technologies. It also offers basic reporting capabilities to detect configuration drift and monitor server statistics.

THE LICENSE TERMS HERE APPLY TO YOUR USE OF THE MICROSOFT FOREFRONT SERVER PROTECTION SCRIPT KIT SOFTWARE AND, TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH TERMS ARE PRESENTED, SUPERSEDE ANY OTHER LICENSE TERMS PRESENTED DURING DOWNLOAD OR INSTALLATION.

BY DOWNLOADING AND USING MICROSOFT FOREFRONT SERVER PROTECTION SCRIPT KIT YOU AGREE TO SUCH LICENSE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THEM, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE.

Supported Protection Servers

Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server
Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint

Configuration Management and Reporting
Capture server configuration snapshots and push snapshots to any number of servers
Compare configuration of any number of servers or baselines
Obtain statistics from one or many servers, including information about infected files, detected malware, server health, and more
See summary and/or server detail views

Ease of Use
Discover Forefront Protection Servers and export information to a .CSV file
Use customizable Windows PowerShell™ scripts to enhance your existing automation

To learn more about the Forefront Protection Server Script Kit, visit the TechNet Library.

Send questions or feedback directly to the security team at secwish@microsoft.com.

The license terms here apply to your use of the Microsoft Forefront Server Protection Script Kit software and, to the extent that such terms are presented, supersede any other license terms presented during download or installation.

Before you install and use Microsoft Forefront Server Protection Script Kit you must:

Review the Microsoft Forefront Server Protection Script Kit license terms by clicking here.
Print and retain a copy of the license terms for your records.

By downloading and using Microsoft Forefront Server Protection Script Kit you agree to such license terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the software.

Download it at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=70a3fb33-a4bf-4a08-aa3c-cc05c81e4ee3

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
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Hotfix Rollup 1 for Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server is available

Anderson Patricio — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:06:44 GMT

Microsoft has released Hotfix Rollup 1 for Forefront Protection for Exchange. This article contains information about how to obtain the hotfix rollup and about the issues that are fixed by the hotfix rollup.

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
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New Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server videos available

Anderson Patricio — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:14:04 GMT

Hi folks,

Two nice 101 videos about ForeFront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server are available. Check them out:

Installing Microsoft ForeFront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server
http://edge.technet.com/Media/Installing-Microsoft-Forefront-Protection-2010-for-Exchange-Server/
Verifying your Microsoft ForeFront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server
http://edge.technet.com/Media/Verifying-Your-Microsoft-Forefront-Protection-2010-for-Exchange-Server-Installation/

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
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Forefront Online Protection for Exchange: Administration Center 102

Anderson Patricio — Fri, 28 May 2010 18:19:04 GMT

Forefront Online Protection for Exchange is a hosted service that provides a layer of protection to actively help protect inbound and outbound e-mail from spam, viruses, phishing scams, and e-mail policy violations. In this video series, I'll walk you through the Administration Center, which is the service management site for Forefront Online Protection for Exchange.

In this second video I'll highlight some of the features and tools in the Domains subtab.

Check this out at: http://edge.technet.com/Media/Forefront-Online-Protection-for-Exchange-Administration-Center-102/

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
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http://www.andersonpatricio.org
Twitter: @apatricio

Forefront Online Protection for Exchange: Administration Center 101

Anderson Patricio — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:55:50 GMT

Forefront Online Protection for Exchange is a hosted service that provides a layer of protection to actively help protect inbound and outbound e-mail from spam, viruses, phishing scams, and e-mail policy violations. In this video series I'll walk you through the Administration Center, which is the service management site for Forefront Online Protection for Exchange.

In this first video I'll highlight some of the features and tools in the Information tab and the Company subtab.

Check this out at: http://edge.technet.com/Media/Forefront-Online-Protection-for-Exchange-Administration-Center-101/

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
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http://www.andersonpatricio.org
Twitter: @apatricio