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! Hyper-V available to download
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Hi all,
Last week Virtualization Team make available to download the final version, RTM, of Hyper-V.
A beta of Hyper-V was included with Windows Server 2008 and this update provides the final release.
TechNet and MSDN Sites it's already running under Hyper-V and 25% of Microsoft.com is running :)
Official site: www.microsoft.com/hyperv
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! FCS Kit w/ NAP- RTM Available to download
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Hi,
Earlier this year (March), I announced here that Beta of Integration Kit for Network Access Protection was available to download. This week the final version, RTM, is on the Microsoft.
Download here.
More information and source here.
[]'s
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! FCS support for: ...
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Hi,
Since last month (June/2008) FCS Team announced support for:
· Agent protection of Windows Server 2008 – Server and Core.
· NAP integration.
· Hyper-V, upon its release.
· Agent protection of cluster servers.
· Agent protection of Home editions of Vista, XP Sp2 and XP Sp3.
· Agent protection of Vista Sp1.
More information and source here.
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Microsoft to start selling Office programs by subscription later this month
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Hi,
"Microsoft Corp. will begin selling its Office programs to consumers on a subscription basis starting mid-July, in a bid to reach thrifty PC buyers who would otherwise pass on productivity software.
The software bundle, which also includes Microsoft's Live OneCare computer security software, will be sold at nearly 700 Circuit City stores for $70 per year.
Bryson Gordon, a group product manager for the Office group, said in an interview that the agreement with Circuit City Stores Inc. is not exclusive, and that the bundle will be available at other retailers and on PCs sold by the likes of Dell Inc. in the future.
Subscription pricing for software has become commonplace in businesses but is a relatively new concept for consumers. The Microsoft Equipt bundle - formerly code-named "Albany" - includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, plus OneCare and a handful of existing free Windows Live applications.
Buying those programs the traditional way would cost about $200; consumers who want to replace Office 2007 with "Office 14," rumored to be set for a 2009 release, would have to pay full price.
Under the subscription model, upgrading to a new version is included in the annual cost.
Gordon said Equipt is aimed at people who wouldn't ordinarily buy Office at the same time they purchase a new computer. Instead, they'd repurpose their old Office disks or pirate a friend's copy, he said. ..."
More information and source here.
[]'s
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! ISA Server 2006 - SP1 - Available to Download
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Hi All,
After some time of beta, this week ISA/TMG Team make available SP1 for ISA Server 2006.
As Forefront (ISA Server) MVP I recommend you to backup your ISA configuration, download and install this SP.
To know more about the features of this SP, you can read this great post of Jim Harrison at ISA Server Blog.
You can download here. This update will be available at Microsoft Update late this month.
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Tech-Ed USA 2008 - Security Staff
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Hi all,
Microsoft Tech·Ed North America 2008 IT Professionals is the Microsoft premier technical education conference just for IT professionals. For four days, you and 10,000 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 IT Professionals.
Why attend?
- Breakout Sessions: More than 390 technical sessions cover the latest Microsoft-based products.
- Technical Learning Center (TLC)
- Hands-on experiences
- Connections with the community
This year I was selected to be staff of Security Team and I'll have the opportunity to work with others MVP's and Microsoft Staff. Thanks to Michelle and Microsoft Tech-Ed Team for this opportunity.
Two Brazilians will presenter sessions this year, Danilo Bordini [MSFT Brazil] and Rodrigo Immaginario [MVP], congratulations guys for this opportunity.
More information and registration at www.microsoft.com/teched
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! New IAG - Unified Access Gateway (UAG)
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Hi all,
As Forefront MVP I already know about it, but now (April 29th) it's public.
"At the Interop conference today, Microsoft announced its next-generation secure remote access gateway product, Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG), available in the first half of 2009. Forefront Unified Access Gateway is the evolution of Microsoft's current solution, Intelligent Application Gateway (IAG 2007), and moves the successful product under the Forefront brand. UAG will bring new features and functionality to make remote access easier than ever for all users and IT professionals.
...
Built on Windows Server 2008, UAG is designed to offer one solution to fit all remote access needs through centralized management and policy control across all users, devices, and network resources. More details about the features in Forefront UAG will be available with a public beta scheduled for later this calendar year. Microsoft will provide an easy product and licensing upgrade path from IAG 2007 or customers using ISA 2006 for remote access to Forefront UAG, and IAG customers that have or buy Microsoft Software Assurance can be confident of receiving strong value with Forefront UAG.
Forefront UAG will add further features to a comprehensive end point security assessment and cache cleanup, which is tailored to the specific application and access environment. Tightly integrated with Microsoft Network Access Protection, this ensures only secure devices and authenticated users can access network resources and that no data is compromised during or after the sessions.
Forefront UAG adds more ease of use with wizard driven configuration, easy to use policies and highly intuitive user experience. This solution ensures a fast and easy deployment allowing employees, partners and vendors simple and secure access, via customized and dynamic user portals. Ongoing management and control is simplified via updates to application and endpoint policies.
... "
More information here.
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! MVP Summit 2008 - Seattle & Redmond - WA - USA
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Hi all,
Last week was the MVP Global Summit, edition 2008, at Seattle & Redmond (Microsoft Campus) - WA - USA. Participate in this exclusive event is one of benefits to be a MVP.
This year we had more breakout sessions with the product team and my case much better than 2007 was. I saw sessions w/ Forefront Client Security, Forefront Server, ISA/TMG/IAG/UAC and Stirling. Almost all content is under NDA and I cannot tell you what I see, but "Stirling" is already available to download as a beta and you can try it (see my old post about it).
About the keynotes, we had Ray Ozzie and Steve Ballmer! Steve was incredible!!!
Thanks to MVP Team for this opportunity.
Thanks Forefront Team by your support.
To know more about this event see at https://www.mvpsummit2008.com/public/aboutthisevent.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2008/apr08/04-1408MVPSummitPR.mspx
To know more about the keynotes see at Ray Ozzie & Steve Ballmer
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! New ISA Server - Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG)
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Hi all,
As Forefront MVP I already know about it, but now (April 9th) it's public.
"... the Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG), a comprehensive network protection solution. Forefront TMG is the future version of the Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server (ISA Server) and will extend the capabilities of ISA Server with new features and security technologies. I know many of you have loved and embraced the ISA Server name and brand for a long time – but it is time for new naming, new logos, blogs, books and of course new technology directions.
Forefront TMG will be available as both a standalone solution but also part of new integrated suites to be released in the future such as the Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server, the recently announced server solution designed for mid-sized companies due out later this year as well as the Forefront “Stirling” suite announced today, a unified protection solution that combines Forefront client, server, and edge security solutions with a single management and policy layer. A “first look” preview of Stirling Beta 1 was shown at RSA this week. It is also available for download.
Why am I so excited about this announcement? To begin, it is the first version of ISA Server that will fully support the Windows Vista and Server 2008 platforms. It also will natively support the 64-bit Windows Server platform which provides significant scalability and security capabilities to the Threat Management Gateway. The three other main areas of enhancement we are announcing today are the following:
1. Multiple Threat Protection: We will enable numerous new protection technologies and capabilities, including integration of the Microsoft Anti-Virus Engine for protection against Internet-based malware and other threats. As part of Stirling, Forefront TMG will also include the “Dynamic Response” functionality to enable shared intelligence and response. This is a major step forward in how our customers rely upon the Microsoft gateway for protection and access to the Internet.
2. Simplified Management: Forefront TMG will include new set-up wizards, improved management interface and enhanced reporting. As part of the Stirling suite, Forefront TMG will be part of the Stirling central visibility dashboard and policy control.
3. Secure Connectivity: Forefront TMG will build on current ISA Server capability around secure Internet access and other connectivity features.
..."
More information here.
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Forefront "Stirling" Beta avaliable
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Hi all,
Since yesterday, April 8th, you can download the beta version of Forefront Stirling, that is an integrated security system that delivers comprehensive, coordinated protection across endpoints, messaging and collaboration servers and the network edge that is easier to manage and control.
By delivering simplified management and providing critical visibility into threats, vulnerabilities, and configuration risks, Forefront codename "Stirling" helps reduce costs and achieve greater insight into the enterprise security state.
At release, “Stirling” will include:
- A central management console and dashboard for security configuration and enterprisewide visibility.
- The next-generation versions of Forefront products: the next generation of Forefront Client Security, Forefront Security for Exchange Server, Forefront Security for SharePoint and the Internet Security & Acceleration Server (to be renamed the Forefront Threat Management Gateway).
- Dynamic Response, an innovative Microsoft technology built into each component of "Stirling" that allows the entire system to share and use security information to dynamically respond to threats across multiple layers of the organization.
More information and download here.
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Forefront for Exchange and ISA Server wins two Info Security Awards
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Hi,
"Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server 2007 was honored with the award for "Global Excellence in Email Security Solution", and the Internet Security & Acceleration (ISA) 2006 Server was honored for "Global Excellence in Firewall Solution." These two awards are both a testament to the hard work of our development teams, and further proof of the excellence of the Forefront line of security products along with the many other award nominations gained by Forefront products in the last year. ..."
More information here.
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Vista UAC - should I turn it off?
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Hi,
I good post by Infrastructure team of MSFT Ireland.
http://blogs.technet.com/mcs-ireland-infrastructure/archive/2008/03/07/vista-uac-should-i-turn-it-off.aspx
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! FCS Kit w/ NAP- Beta Available at Connect
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Hi,
If you have Windows Server 2008 you can use NAP (Network Access Protection) to protect your network and now you can integrate with FCS (Forefront Client Security).
You can use FCS to protect your PC and NAP can this functionality.
"The Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection helps customers defend against malware threats by integrating two key Microsoft security technologies: Forefront Client Security and the new Network Access Protection feature in Windows Server® 2008.
The Kit helps protect customers by allowing them to configure health policies to monitor the state of Forefront Client Security in real time across their networks, and to remediate problems."
To learn more about the Kit, sign in to the Microsoft Connect Web site. Or, to join the program, click here.
You can see a video at NAP Blog Team.
More information here.
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Register for the "First to Know" Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 Exam Offer — Save 40% on MCTS
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"Display your skills on a brand new technology by earning your Microsoft Certification. Get ready to be a hero on Windows Visual Studio 2008 or SQL Server 2008, right from the start.
Be the first to know and save 40 percent on select Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 exams
Related Microsoft Certification exams will be available soon after the release of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. We would like you to be the first to know when these exams are available—helping you to be among the first to certify and be noticed by organizations that are eager to evaluate and deploy Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008.
To thank you for your interest in keeping up with the latest technology from Microsoft, we invite you to register with us to receive:
• Notification when Visual Studio 2008 technology exams are available, plus a 40 percent savings code to use on any one of these exams.
• Notification when SQL Server 2008 technology exams are available, plus a 40 percent savings code to use on any one of these exams ..."
More information here.
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! ISA Best Practices Analyzer v6 - Available to Download
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Hi all,
The ISA SE Team make available the v6 of ISA BPA.
"The ISA Server Best Practices Analyzer (BPA) is a diagnostic tool that automatically performs specific tests on configuration data collected on the local ISA Server computer from the ISA Server hierarchy of administration COM objects, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) classes, the system registry, files on disk, and the Domain Name System (DNS) settings.
The resulting report details critical configuration issues, potential problems, and information about the local computer. By following the recommendations of the tool, administrators can achieve greater performance, scalability, reliability, and uptime.
The ISA Server Best Practices Analyzer is supplied with two supplemental tools.
• The ISA Data Packager enables you to create a single .cab file containing ISA Server diagnostic information that can be easily sent to Microsoft Product Support Services for analysis.
• BPA2Visio generates a Microsoft Office Visio® 2003 or Visio 2007 diagram of your network topology as seen from an ISA Server computer or any Windows computer based on output from the ISA Server Best Practices Analyzer Tool.
..."
Download here.
Best,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Vista SP1 available for Download at TechNet Plus and MSDN
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Hi All,
"SP1 Update release for download through the Top Downloads section on http://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions
TechNet Plus subscribers, you now can download the following:
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (x86, x64) - DVD (English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish)
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (x86) - EXE (English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish)
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (x64) - EXE (English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish)
To use the Top Downloads , you will need to install the Akamai Technologies Download Manager Browser add-on to access these files and will need to allow pop-ups (at least temporarily). "
I checked right now, and is there.
Source: TechNet Plus Blog
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SP1Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Updated: RTM of Win2008, Vista SP1 and WSus 3.0 SP1
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Hi All,
This week Microsoft Connect make avaliable Windows Server 2008 RTM, Vista SP1 and WSus 3.0 SP1.
Windows Server 2008 can be made at technet by subscribers of TechNet Plus.
Windows Vista SP1 can be made only by Beta Testers on Microsoft Connect.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/default.aspx
[]'s
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Save 40 percent on Windows Server 2008 exams
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"We'd like you to be the first to know when the Windows Server 2008 exams are available, which can help you to be among the first to certify--and get noticed by organizations eager to evaluate and deploy Windows Server 2008. Register with us to receive same-day notification when the exams are available, plus a 40% savings voucher to use on selected exams in your Windows Server 2008 track."
More information at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/windowsserver/offer/default.mspx
Source: MCP Flash Newsletter January 2008
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )
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! Is It Too Late to Earn a Windows Server 2003 Certification? (Worldwide)
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The answer is "no." The strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market today indicates that demand for IT-related expertise will continue for years to come. The best way to demonstrate that you have those skills is with the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credentials.
These certifications will not change or retire with the release of Windows Server 2008. MCSA and MCSE will continue to be recognized and supported by Microsoft, and will be valued by organizations seeking skilled professionals on the Windows Server 2003 infrastructure all over the world. In the future, you can leverage your Windows Server 2003 certification for a shortened path to Windows Server 2008 certifications, when that makes sense for you.
More information at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/upgrade/ws2003/default.mspx
Source: MCP Flash Newsletter January 2008
Bye,
Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
Site: http://petizme.com
Blogs: http://blog.petizme.com ( USA | BRA )