Interesting Sownloads for Week Ending - 11-07-2008

Infrastructure Development & Operations

· Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 Help

· Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Protocol Documentation

· Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standards Documentation

· DEPLOYMENT GUIDE - WINDOWS EBS 2008 with WINDOWS MOBILE 6

· DEPLOYMENT GUIDE - WINDOWS SBS 2008 with WINDOWS MOBILE 6

· Infrastructure Planning and Design

· Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB959252)

· Update for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB959252)

· Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems (KB959252)

· Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB959252)

· Microsoft Online Migration Tool (32 bit)

· Microsoft Online Migration Tool (64 bit)

· Office Live Update 1.3

· Windows Vista Optimized Desktop Program Datasheets

· Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 Release Notes

· Windows Server Active Directory Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007

· Migrate to Microsoft Online Services

· Microsoft Exchange Online Standard

· Licensing Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005

· Microsoft Windows Server DHCP 2000/2003/2008 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007

Solutions & Solution Development

· Windows Live ID Web Authentication SDK 1.2

· Microsoft® Silverlight™ 2 Software Development Kit Documentation

· Windows Live ID Delegated Authentication SDK 1.2

· .NET Rocks! - Rob Tiffany on Windows Mobile

· PlayReady PC Runtime v1.2 (x64)

· Microsoft XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack

· SharePoint Guidance - November 2008

· UI Automation Community Promise Specification

· .NET Rocks! - Don Box and Doug Purdy on Oslo!

· Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Update for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Support

· Geneva Whitepapers and Datasheet

· SQL Server 2008 White Paper: Analysis Services Performance Guide

· Office SharePoint Server 2007 Technical Library in Compiled Help format

· Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Technical Library in Compiled Help format

· 2007 Office Resource Kit Technical Library in Compiled Help format

· Office Project Server 2007 Technical Library in Compiled Help format

· Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 Technical Library in Compiled Help format

· IIS Media Pack 1.0 - 32-bit

· IIS Media Pack 1.0 - 64-bit

· DirectX End-User Runtimes (November 2008)

· DirectX Software Development Kit

· Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 Administration Tutorials

· Microsoft Office SharePoint Online

· Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server Power Tools - October 2008 Release

· Windows Essential Business Server Software Development Kit (SDK)

Security, Policy & Compliance

· Microsoft Urlscan Filter v3.1 (x64)

· Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (January – June 2008)- Executive Summary

· Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 5 (January – June 2008)

· Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" RC Release

· Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" RC Demo Virtual Hard Disk Image

· SDL Threat Modeling Tool 3.1 beta

· Security Features in Microsoft Online

· Enterprise Data Security Optimization Datasheet

· Deployment for Microsoft Forefront Server Security Datasheet

· Security, Identity, and Access Management Datasheet

· Deployment for Microsoft Forefront Client Security Datasheet

· Microsoft Office SharePoint Online

Other

· Duet Implementation Presentation

· Woods Bagot Case Study

· Downer EDI Case Study

· Premier Support Datasheet

· Premier Support for Microsoft Dynamics Datasheet

· Video: Creating Chapter Markers for the MediaPlayer Control - English

· Video: Creating a Media Definition File

· Volume Licensing Program Guides, Datasheets, and FAQs

· Unified Communications for Health Overview

Infrastructure Development & Operations

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 Help

Brief Description

This download contains a standalone version of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Help.

Overview

The Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Help can help you in the day-to-day administration of Exchange. Use this information to guide you through Exchange Server 2007 SP1 features, tasks, and administration procedures.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5eb0f9a0-2c49-4f2a-8a09-b981ed667821&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Protocol Documentation

Brief Description

The Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Protocol technical documentation set provides technical specifications for Microsoft protocols, and Microsoft extensions to industry-standard or other published protocols that are implemented and used in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

Overview

The Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Protocol technical documentation set provides detailed technical specifications for Microsoft protocols and extensions to industry-standard or other published protocols that are implemented and used in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 to interoperate or communicate natively with Microsoft Office client and other server products.
The documentation set includes a set of companion overview and reference documents that supplement the technical specifications with conceptual background, overviews of inter-protocol relationships and interactions, and technical reference information.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a9aae935-ad23-4117-a3d9-9ed6093d6d7f&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standards Documentation

Brief Description

The Exchange Server Standards Documents describe Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 support for standards and RFCs related to iCalendar, IMAP4, and POP3.

Overview

The Exchange Server Standards Documents provide information about Exchange 2007 support for industry messaging standards and Requests for Comments (RFCs) related to iCalendar, IMAP4, and POP3.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6fa94dc9-d4b6-402b-8c22-8a52acea2284&DisplayLang=en

DEPLOYMENT GUIDE - WINDOWS EBS 2008 with WINDOWS MOBILE 6

Brief Description

Step-by-step instructions for deploying Windows Mobile 6 powered devices with Windows EBS 2008.

Overview

This document provides step-by-step instructions for deploying devices powered with Windows Mobile® 6 in an IT infrastructure that is based on the Windows® Essential Business Server 2008 (Windows EBS 2008) server solution.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=69d1b397-86fc-46ed-afb3-b2882d324650&DisplayLang=en

DEPLOYMENT GUIDE - WINDOWS SBS 2008 with WINDOWS MOBILE 6

Brief Description

Step-by-step instructions for deploying Windows Mobile 6 powered devices with Windows SBS 2008.

Overview

This document provides step-by-step instructions for deploying devices powered with Windows Mobile® 6 in an IT infrastructure that is based on the Windows® Small Business Server 2008 (Windows SBS 2008) server solution.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1a65b759-ce1a-47bd-a34a-1b2964b0d7bc&DisplayLang=en

Infrastructure Planning and Design

Brief Description

The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. The guides in this series help clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies, with each guide addressing a unique infrastructure technology or scenario.

Overview

Infrastructure Planning and Design guides share a common structure, including:

  • Definition of the technical decision flow through the planning process.
  • Listing of decisions to be made and the commonly available options and considerations.
  • Relating the decisions and options to the business in terms of cost, complexity, and other characteristics.
  • Framing decisions in terms of additional questions to the business to ensure a comprehensive alignment with the appropriate business landscape.

These guides complement product documentation by focusing on infrastructure design options.
Each guide leads the reader through critical infrastructure design decisions, in the appropriate order, evaluating the available options for each decision against its impact on critical characteristics of the infrastructure. The IPD Series highlights when service and infrastructure goals should be validated with the organization and provides additional questions that should be asked of service stakeholders and decision makers.
IPD consists of the following downloadable packages:

  • New! Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 with R2
  • New! Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5
  • Windows Server 2008 File Services
  • Windows Server 2008 Print Services
  • Infrastructure Planning and Design Series Introduction
  • Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Selecting the Right NAP Architecture
  • Selecting the Right Virtualization Technology
  • System Center Operations Manager 2007
  • System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008
  • Windows Deployment Services
  • Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
  • Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
  • Windows Server Virtualization (for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1)

The guides are available as individual downloads or as a single all-in-one package.
Send questions or feedback to us directly at SATfdbk@microsoft.com

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad3921fb-8224-4681-9064-075fdf042b0c&DisplayLang=en

Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB959252)

Brief Description

Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a 0x0000008e Stop error after you install security update KB954211 (MS08-061).

Overview

Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a 0x0000008e Stop error after you install security update KB954211 (MS08-061). After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8e237f60-d9cf-4eab-ae77-9991c6b0023c&DisplayLang=en

Update for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB959252)

Brief Description

Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a 0x0000008e Stop error after you install security update KB954211 (MS08-061).

Overview

Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a 0x0000008e Stop error after you install security update KB954211 (MS08-061). After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=77dc587e-5817-4b12-80fe-dabd2434ab90&DisplayLang=en

Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems (KB959252)

Brief Description

Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a 0x0000008e Stop error after you install security update KB954211 (MS08-061).

Overview

Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a 0x0000008e Stop error after you install security update KB954211 (MS08-061). After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d74a1ece-8e37-4063-aef2-245e16ffd12d&DisplayLang=en

Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB959252)

Brief Description

Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a 0x0000008e Stop error after you install security update KB954211 (MS08-061).

Overview

Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a 0x0000008e Stop error after you install security update KB954211 (MS08-061). After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049241ca-4f76-4058-b4e0-ea43ee271e0c&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Online Migration Tool (32 bit)

Brief Description

Microsoft Online Migration Tool (32 bit)
Microsoft Online Migration Tools.

Overview

Hosted Exchange Migration tool set supporting Microsoft Online Services. Used to migrate from on premise Exchange deployments to Microsoft Online Hosted Exchange Services.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=31cd0da5-c75e-41ac-b7c6-c47e29c40db4&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Online Migration Tool (64 bit)

Brief Description

Microsoft Online Migration Tool (64 bit)
Microsoft Online Migration Tools.

Overview

Hosted Exchange Migration tool set supporting Microsoft Online Services. Used to migrate from on premise Exchange deployments to Microsoft Online Hosted Exchange Services.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=397fc2b3-84f4-4216-91f4-0a7554e7f036&DisplayLang=en

Office Live Update 1.3

Brief Description

The Office Live Update 1.3 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.

Overview

The Office Live Update 1.3 installs (1) performance updates to make using Office Live Workspace with Microsoft Office programs faster, (2) the latest Office Live Add-in for Microsoft Office that enables you to access your workspaces directly from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, (3) the Firefox add-in to allow users of the Firefox browser to use Office Live Workspace with Microsoft Office.
The Office Live Update 1.3 auto-detects and installs these necessary updates to ensure optimum performance:

  • MSRC 9x0 Cumulative Security Update
  • Update for Office 2007 (KB951944)
  • Update for Windows Vista (KB 933860)
  • Update for Windows Vista (KB 945145)
  • Update for Windows Vista (KB 945435)
  • Update for Windows Vista (KB 947864)
  • Update for Windows Vista (KB 948531)
  • Windows Live Sign-in Assistant

The Office Live Add-in adds new menu options in the 2007 Microsoft Office Suite and a toolbar in Microsoft Office XP and Office 2003. You will be able to open documents located in Office Live Workspace directly from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will also be able to save files directly from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to Office Live Workspace.
If you use the Mozilla Firefox browser, the Microsoft Office Live Workspace Plug-In for Firefox lets you open, edit, and save Microsoft Office documents in Office Live Workspace directly from the browser using Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=91fe0002-eb00-434b-8726-27911326d2b2&DisplayLang=en

Windows Vista Optimized Desktop Program Datasheets

Brief Description

Windows Vista Optimized Desktop Program Datasheets

Overview

Windows Vista Optimized Desktop Program Datasheets

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=dfcc44c4-dc36-4f68-892c-5dce1b2bf247&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 Release Notes

Brief Description

Refer to this file for information regarding known issues about Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007.

Overview

This file contains information regarding known issues about Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8102b4e6-62f2-4d33-b465-a6c5da1b8973&DisplayLang=en

Windows Server Active Directory Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007

Brief Description

The AD Management Pack monitors Windows Server 2000, 2003 and 2008 Domain Controllers, as well as providing a Client Perspective monitoring of an AD deployment.

Overview

The Active Directory Management Pack provides both proactive and reactive monitoring of your Active Directory deployment. It monitors events that are placed in the Application, System, and Service event logs by various Active Directory components and subsystems. It also monitors the overall health of the Active Directory system and alerts you to critical performance issues. The monitoring provided by this management pack includes monitoring of the domain controllers and monitoring of health from the perspective of clients utilizing Active Directory resources. To monitor the domain controllers, the Active Directory Management Pack provides a predefined, ready-to-run set of processing rules, monitoring scripts, and reports that are designed specifically to monitor the performance and availability of the Active Directory domain controllers. The client in your environment might experience connectivity and service issues even though the domain controller appears to be operating correctly. The Active Directory Client Management Pack, included in the Active Directory Management Pack files to download, helps to identify these issues. This management pack monitors the services provided by the domain controller. It provides information in addition to that collected directly on the domain controller about whether they are available by running synthetic transactions against the directory service, such as Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) binds and LDAP pings.
Feature Summary:

  • Replication
  • Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
  • Domain Controller Locator
  • Trusts
  • Net Logon service
  • File Replication Service (FRS)
  • Intersite Messaging service
  • Windows Time service
  • Key Distribution Center (KDC)
  • Monitoring service availability
  • Collecting key performance data
  • Providing comprehensive reports, including reports about service availability and service health and reports that can be used for capacity planning

Management Pack Release History:

  • 3/23/2007 - Initial Release, version 6.0.5000.0
  • 1/15/2008 - Updated Guide - same version
  • 03/17/2008 - QFE, version 6.0.6278.3
  • 03/26/2008 - QFE, version 6.0.6278.10
  • 11/7/2008 - Initial release for 2000/2003/2008, version 6.0.6452.0

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=008f58a6-dc67-4e59-95c6-d7c7c34a1447&DisplayLang=en

Migrate to Microsoft Online Services

Brief Description

This document describes how to migrate your on-premise Exchange Server mailboxes and POP3 and IMAP4 mailboxes to Exchange Online.

Overview

This document describes how to migrate your on-premise Exchange Server mailboxes and POP3 and IMAP4 mailboxes to Exchange Online.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=25350815-5c57-441a-b7fb-329ff5fe14b3&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Exchange Online Standard

Brief Description

Service Description for Microsoft Exchange Online Standard
Microsoft® Exchange Online is a hosted enterprise messaging solution based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Exchange Online services include advanced e-mail features as well as calendaring, contact, and task management capabilities. This white paper describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of Exchange Online.

Overview

Microsoft® Exchange Online is a hosted enterprise messaging solution based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Exchange Online helps give your business the e-mail security it demands, your employees the e-mail access want, and your IT staff the operational efficiency it needs. The service uses the knowledge of Microsoft products, best practices developed with customers and partners, and our global infrastructure to deliver a world-class, mission-critical service.
Exchange Online services include advanced e-mail features as well as calendaring, contact, and task management capabilities. Exchange Online also provides built-in spam control and virus scanning to reduce common security risks that are associated with e-mail files.
This white paper is intended for company decision-makers and describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of Exchange Online.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6bef06c7-3ae6-40a7-a78e-eea670b4f605&DisplayLang=en

Licensing Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005

Brief Description

Licensing Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005

Overview

Licensing Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cd3c97a4-f340-4463-b4f5-3dc9ba53b0a8&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Windows Server DHCP 2000/2003/2008 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007

Brief Description

This Management Pack Monitors DHCP infrastructure health, availability, and performance.

Overview

The Windows Server DHCP 2000/2003/2008 Management Pack includes monitors, rules, views, and reports for the monitoring of your DHCP infrastructure. Alerts contain context sensitive knowledge base of useful information to help administrators resolve an issue when DHCP fails to process.
Note: This package includes library MP, 2000 and 2003 MPs, and DHCP 2008 MP. DHCP 2008 MP can only be installed on System Center OpsMgr 2007 SP1. Others can be installed on either OpsMgr 2007 RTM or OpsMgr 2007 SP1. Before you import the Windows Server DHCP Management Pack, uninstall any existing DHCP management packs. You may wish to record custom overrides and rules for possible inclusion in the new DHCP management pack.
Feature Bullet Summary

  • DHCP 2003/2008
    • Native Systems Center Operations Manager 2007 MP
    • Windows Server 2008 Support
    • Scope & Superscope Address Availability Health
    • Updated Health Logic
    • New Reports
    • Updated Knowledge Base Information
    • Coexists with the included DHCP 2000 MP
  • DHCP 2000
    • Converted Systems Center Operations Manager 2007 MP
    • Coexists with new native DHCP 2003 / 2008 MP

Release History

  • 10/26/2007 - Release of Windows Server 2000/2003 DHCP MP for OpsMgr 2007, version 6.0.5000.41
  • 8/15/2008 - Added support for Windows Server 2008, version 6.0.6383.0
  • 11/7/2008 - QFE release to fix the high CPU utilization issues, version 6.0.6452.0

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2694e87c-76e0-417b-ad0f-5897e46fff88&DisplayLang=en

Solutions & Solution Development

Windows Live ID Web Authentication SDK 1.2

Brief Description

The Windows Live™ ID Web Authentication software development kit (SDK) gives you a platform-neutral way to bring the power of the Windows Live ID authentication service to your own Web site. (Only for sites not affiliated with Microsoft.)

Overview

Introducing an easy way to integrate the Windows Live ID authentication service into your Web site!

Important Web Authentication is designed for use only by sites that are not affiliated with Microsoft. If your site is associated with Microsoft, please contact the Windows Live ID team to determine the proper implementation.

The Windows Live ID Web Authentication SDK describes a platform-independent interface for implementing Windows Live ID sign-in on Web sites of all kinds. This release includes a sample application for each of seven different programming languages: ASP.NET (C# and VB), Java, Perl, PHP, Python, and Ruby. For each language there is a function library that you can use to extend the sample.
The SDK consists of the samples and libraries available on this page together with the SDK documentation. For a link to the documentation on MSDN®, see Related Resources later on this page.
Use of the SDK is governed by the Windows Live SDK License Agreement at: https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb226715.aspx
Benefits

  • The ability to use Windows Live gadgets and controls to incorporate authenticated Windows Live services into your site.
  • An HTTP-based, platform-neutral interface for implementing Windows Live ID authentication in your existing site, even if it is hosted by a third-party.
  • Freedom from the technical details of authentication! The Windows Live ID authentication service handles this for you.
  • A huge user base: any of the millions of users who have a Windows Live ID can become a user of your site.

Providing Feedback
This SDK is a work in progress, so we appreciate your input!

  • To provide general product feedback or obtain support, visit the Discussion Forum (see Related Resources on this page).
  • To provide feedback on the SDK documentation, use the Click to Rate and Give Feedback feature located in the upper-right corner of each topic.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e565fc92-d5f6-4f5f-8713-4dd1c90de19f&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft® Silverlight™ 2 Software Development Kit Documentation

Brief Description

October 2008
This package contains the product documentation for Microsoft® Silverlight™ 2.

Overview

The Microsoft® Silverlight™ 2 SDK Documentation is the Silverlight product standalone documentation provided for download. It is in CHM format (compiled HTML) and can be viewed on a PC or by installing a CHM reader on MAC.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=bce7684a-507b-4fc6-bc99-6933cd690cab&DisplayLang=en

Windows Live ID Delegated Authentication SDK 1.2

Brief Description

The Windows Live™ ID Delegated Authentication software development kit (SDK) gives you a platform-neutral way to access users' information from Windows Live services while they remain in firm control of their own data.

Overview

Windows Live ID Delegated Authentication helps you get permission to access users' information on Windows Live services. Then you can deliver great new functionality to users while they remain in firm control of their own data.
This release includes sample applications for each of seven different programming languages: ASP.NET (C# and VB), Java, Perl, PHP, Python, and Ruby. For each language there is a function library that you can use to extend the sample.
The SDK consists of the samples and libraries available on this page together with the SDK documentation. For a link to the documentation on MSDN®, see the Related Resources section on this page.
Use of the SDK is governed by the Windows Live SDK License Agreement at: https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb226715.aspx

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a2466abf-9629-42d8-b991-1d3faf2fe872&DisplayLang=en

.NET Rocks! - Rob Tiffany on Windows Mobile

Brief Description

Rob Tiffany stops by to talk about the lastest in Windows Mobile technology. Carl managed to squeeze a hint out of him about what's next for Windows Mobility.

Overview

Rob Tiffany is an Architect at Microsoft focused on delivering the best possible Windows Mobile solutions for his customers. His expertise lies in combining wireless data technologies, device hardware, Windows Mobile software, and optimized server infrastructures together to form compelling solutions. Prior to his current role, Rob was a Senior Technical Product Manager for Windows Mobile in Microsoft's Mobile and Embedded Devices division where he focused on growing the mobile developer ecosystem. He was also responsible for planning and running one of Microsoft's largest global developer conferences. Prior to joining Microsoft, Rob founded one of the industry's first mobile device management companies. Rob blogs at https://blogs.msdn.com/robtiffany.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=efbd10cf-946c-4739-bd72-0e18ac277242&DisplayLang=en

PlayReady PC Runtime v1.2 (x64)

Brief Description

Download the latest version of the PlayReady PC Runtime.

Overview

Microsoft PlayReady technology is optimized for the mobile industry to support the growth of online content services, and includes features designed to make it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy mobile digital entertainment. This runtime allows PC based applications to access PlayReady content using the PlayReady PC Runtime API.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8198ee4d-4821-498a-9cd8-717fcd48341a&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack

Brief Description

Version 1.0
The Microsoft XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack, Version 1.0 (XPS Essentials Pack) contains components that enable you to view, generate and index XPS Documents.

Overview

With the XPS Essentials Pack you can quickly begin reading and generating XPS Documents. It contains XPS Viewer EP to read XPS Documents and the Microsoft XPS Document Writer to output files to the XPS Document format.
Additionally, the XPS Essentials Pack download includes providers to enable the iPreview and iFilter capabilities found in many Windows applications. Windows shell handlers are also included to enable thumbnail views and file properties for XPS Documents.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b8dcffdd-e3a5-44cc-8021-7649fd37ffee&DisplayLang=en

SharePoint Guidance - November 2008

Brief Description

This guidance helps architects and developers design, build, test, deploy, and upgrade SharePoint intranet applications. A reference implementation demonstrates solutions to common architectural, development, and application lifecycle management challenges.

Overview

This guidance helps architects and developers build SharePoint intranet applications. A reference implementation (RI) demonstrates solutions to common architectural, development and lifecycle management challenges.
This guidance discusses the following:

  • Architectural decisions about patterns, feature factoring and packaging.
  • Design tradeoffs for common decisions many developers encounter.
  • Implementation examples demonstrated in the RI and in the QuickStarts.
  • How to design for testability, create unit tests, and run continuous integration.
  • Set up of development, build, test, staging, and production environments.
  • Managing the application life cycle including upgrade.
  • Team-based intranet application development.

The following areas are not discussed in this version of the guidance:

  • Content-oriented sites that use Web content management
  • Internet and enterprise-scale SharePoint applications
  • Multilingual SharePoint applications
  • Scale or security testing of SharePoint applications

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3722dba-6ee7-4e0e-82b5-fdaf3c5ec927&DisplayLang=en

UI Automation Community Promise Specification

Brief Description

This download contains the Community Promise Specification for UI Automation.

Overview

This download contains the Community Promise Specification for UI Automation.
Microsoft UI Automation is the new accessibility framework for Microsoft Windows®, available on all operating systems that support Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). UI Automation provides programmatic access to most user interface (UI) elements on the desktop, enabling assistive technology products such as screen readers to provide information about the UI to end users and to manipulate the UI by means other than standard input.
UI Automation also allows automated test scripts to interact with the UI. UI Automation client applications can be written with the assurance that they will work on multiple frameworks. The UI Automation core masks any differences in the frameworks that underlie various pieces of UI. For example, the Content property of a WPF button, the Caption property of a Win32 button, and the ALT property of an HTML image are all mapped to a single property, Name, in the UI Automation view.
UI Automation provides full functionality in Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. UI Automation providers offer some support for Microsoft Active Accessibility client applications, through a built-in bridging service.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a1fe1066-bf4f-44fc-834b-676b311e83a2&DisplayLang=en

.NET Rocks! - Don Box and Doug Purdy on Oslo!

Brief Description

Richard and Carl talk with Don Box and Doug Purdy about Microsoft code-name Oslo, a nascent set of developer tools and technologies that promise to make development much easier than it is today.

Overview

Don Box is an architect at Microsoft working on declarative languages and tools to simplify developing applications and services. Don joined Microsoft in 2002 as an architect of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). Before joining Microsoft, Don was an independent consultant focused on software integration technologies. Don was the leading external voice for Microsoft’s Component Object Model (COM) and Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) and helped shape the way developers across the globe experience those technologies. In 1996, Don worked as a consultant to Software AG and Microsoft on the UNIX-based Distributed COM project; Don also worked with Microsoft and Dave Winer to create the original SOAP specification in 1998. Don is a respected writer on software development topics, serving as a series editor at Addison Wesley and as a contributing editor to C++ Report, Microsoft Systems Journal (MSJ), and MSDN Magazine. Don’s first book, Essential COM, remains a part of the C++ developer’s canon. Don was the first blogger to publish RSS from a Microsoft web property (https://www.gotdotnet.com/) and now (sporadically) maintains a blog at https://www.pluralsight.com/blogs/dbox/.
Douglas Purdy is a product unit manager at Microsoft working on next-generation languages and tools to broaden the franchise of people building applications. His vision is to "make everyone a programmer" (even if they don't know it). Previously, Douglas was the group program manager for the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF/Indigo) and Windows Workflow Foundation (WF/WinOE) teams. Douglas has been with Microsoft, on and off, since 1998 where he has worked in consulting, evangelism and engineering.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=dcf560fa-c9bc-4c95-8be5-636c5c7d713f&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Update for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Support

Brief Description

This update enables developers to use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 with Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

Overview

This update resolves the following error that when you try to use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 design tools to open a database connection to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 :
“This server version is not supported. Only servers up to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 are supported.”
This update addresses this issue and enables the following Visual Studio functionality for SQL Server 2008:

  • Server Explorer successfully connects to SQL Server 2008, and database objects such as stored procedures and table data can be viewed and edited. Note that table schemas cannot be viewed or edited in this release.
  • SQL CLR projects that target SQL Server 2008 can be created and deployed to the server.
  • T-SQL and SQL CLR debugging are now enabled for SQL Server 2008.
  • Data binding features in Client and Web Projects are enabled.

This update does not support the following features for SQL Server 2008:

  • Creating and editing table schemas in Table Designer or Database Diagrams. As a workaround you may use the table designer feature in SQL Server Management Studio 2008 to edit table schemas in SQL Server 2008.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e1109aef-1aa2-408d-aa0f-9df094f993bf&DisplayLang=en

Geneva Whitepapers and Datasheet

Brief Description

Geneva Overview Documentation

Overview

"Geneva" Claims Based Access Platform
"Geneva" helps simplify access to applications and other systems with an open and interoperable claims-based model.
For developers: "Geneva" helps simplify user access for developers by externalizing access logic from applications via claims, and reducing development effort with pre-built security logic and integrated .NET tools.
For IT professionals: "Geneva" helps IT efficiently deploy and manage new applications by reducing custom implementation work, consolidating access management in the hands of IT, helping establish a consistent security model, and facilitating seamless collaboration between organizations with automated federation tools.
For information workers and consumers: Users can benefit from help navigating logins, managing different personas, and controlling how personal information is shared.

  • "Geneva" includes built-in interoperability via open industry standards and claims, and implements the industry Identity Metasystem vision for open and interoperable identity.
  • "Geneva" includes three components for enabling claims-based access. Beta 1 of the following components are now available for public evaluation:
  • "Geneva" Framework for building .NET applications that use claims to make user access decisions
  • "Geneva" Server security token service (STS) for issuing and transforming claims, enabling federations, and managing user access
  • Windows CardSpace "Geneva" for helping users navigate access decisions and for developers to build customer authentication experiences for users

Available Here for Download
"Geneva" Datasheet
Whitepaper: "Geneva" Claims Based Access Platform
Learn about Microsoft's new "Geneva" claims based access platform. Read about the three main components of "Geneva" and how they work together to help solve application access problems with a single simplified access model. Understand how claims can be used across a wide variety of scenarios including enterprise, federation and Web. In this paper new concepts and terminology are introduced to help architects, developers and IT professionals understand the benefits and concepts behind the claims-based model of identity. A background in developing, deploying or managing web applications and services that entail user authentication is expected. By David Chappell
Whitepaper: "Geneva" Framework
Get started building claims-aware applications using Microsoft code-named "Geneva" Framework. In this paper concepts and terminology are introduced to help developers understand the benefits and concepts behind the claims-based model of identity. Security expertise is not required but familiarity with ASP.NET or WCF programming is. A background in building web applications or services that care about authentication and authorization is expected. As such, the focus of the paper is on building relying parties using the framework. By Keith Brown

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9ca5c685-3172-4d8f-81cb-1a59bdc9f7e3&DisplayLang=en

SQL Server 2008 White Paper: Analysis Services Performance Guide

Brief Description

This white paper describes how application developers can apply query and processing performance-tuning techniques to their SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services OLAP solutions.

Overview

Because Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services query and processing performance tuning is a fairly broad subject, this white paper organizes performance tuning techniques into the following three segments.
Enhancing Query Performance - Query performance directly impacts the quality of the end user experience. As such, it is the primary benchmark used to evaluate the success of an online analytical processing (OLAP) implementation. Analysis Services provides a variety of mechanisms to accelerate query performance, including aggregations, caching, and indexed data retrieval. In addition, you can improve query performance by optimizing the design of your dimension attributes, cubes, and Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) queries.
Enhancing Processing Performance - Processing is the operation that refreshes data in an Analysis Services database. The faster the processing performance, the sooner users can access refreshed data. Analysis Services provides a variety of mechanisms that you can use to influence processing performance, including efficient dimension design, effective aggregations, partitions, and an economical processing strategy (for example, incremental vs. full refresh vs. proactive caching).
Tuning Server Resources – There are several engine settings that can be tuned that affect both querying and processing performance.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3be0488d-e7aa-4078-a050-ae39912d2e43&DisplayLang=en

Office SharePoint Server 2007 Technical Library in Compiled Help format

Brief Description

Downloadable CHM version of SharePoint Server content on TechNet.

Overview

Important, before you download:

  • If the topics in this file do not appear as you expect (you see "Page cannot be displayed" or "Action canceled," for example), see the Instructions section on this page.
  • This guide is a compiled Help file and opens in HTML Help.
  • This content is also available on the Web.

This downloadable CHM is a copy of content in the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 technical library. The CHM is current as of the date above. For the latest information, see the technical library on the Web.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ba006584-711d-4ce7-9e1f-181aedf6434a&DisplayLang=en

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Technical Library in Compiled Help format

Brief Description

Downloadable CHM version of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 content on TechNet.

Overview

Important, before you download:

  • If the topics in this file do not appear as you expect (you see "Page cannot be displayed" or "Action canceled," for example), see the Instructions section on this page.
  • This guide is a compiled Help file and opens in HTML Help.
  • This content is also available on the Web.

This downloadable CHM is a copy of content in the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 technical library. The CHM is current as of the date above. For the latest information, see the technical library on the Web.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c9d6c8c5-8a62-4961-8c1b-df08b667b1c4&DisplayLang=en

2007 Office Resource Kit Technical Library in Compiled Help format

Brief Description

Downloadable CHM version of 2007 Office Resource Kit content on TechNet.

Overview

Important, before you download:

  • If the topics in this file do not appear as you expect (you see "Page cannot be displayed" or "Action canceled," for example), see the Instructions section on this page.
  • This guide is a compiled Help file and opens in HTML Help.
  • This content is also available on the Web.

This downloadable CHM is a copy of content in the 2007 Office Resource Kit technical library. The CHM is current as of the date above. For the latest information, see the technical library on the Web.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=57909f68-7f7d-42d8-a868-e518f7edf726&DisplayLang=en

Office Project Server 2007 Technical Library in Compiled Help format

Brief Description

Downloadable CHM version of Project Server content on TechNet.

Overview

Important, before you download:

  • If the topics in this file do not appear as you expect (you see "Page cannot be displayed" or "Action canceled," for example), see the Instructions section on this page.
  • This guide is a compiled Help file and opens in HTML Help.
  • This content is also available on the Web.

This downloadable CHM is a copy of content in the Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 technical library. The CHM is current as of the date above. For the latest information, see the technical library on the Web.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7d243a2c-90b7-425d-b586-c48a0c3bebbb&DisplayLang=en

Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 Technical Library in Compiled Help format

Brief Description

Downloadable CHM version of PerformancePointServer content on TechNet.

Overview

Important, before you download:

  • If the topics in this file do not appear as you expect (you see "Page cannot be displayed" or "Action canceled," for example), see the Instructions section on this page.
  • This guide is a compiled Help file and opens in HTML Help.
  • This content is also available on the Web.

This downloadable CHM is a copy of content in the Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 technical library. The CHM is current as of the date above. For the latest information, see the technical library on the Web.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cd39607f-7bfb-4a07-844e-b00602ddeb38&DisplayLang=en

IIS Media Pack 1.0 - 32-bit

Brief Description

IIS Media Pack 1.0 provides media-specific extensions that make delivering media from IIS simple and cost-effective. Built on IIS 7.0, the IIS Media Pack supports all media file types, protects media assets, and increases scalability by supporting more concurrent users per server

Overview

IIS Media Pack 1.0 provides media-specific extensions that make delivering media from IIS simple, and cost-effective.  Building on the security, reliability and manageability of IIS 7.0, IIS Media Pack protects media assets as it increases scalability by supporting more concurrent users per server.  IIS supports all media file types, including WMV, FLV, and MP4, and provides a great way to use your existing Web infrastructure to deliver compelling rich media content to clients such as Microsoft Silverlight.
With IIS 7.0 and IIS Media Pack 1.0, you can:

  • Save bandwidth costs by throttling the speed at which content is downloaded
  • Decrease network traffic by metering your media deliveries
  • Monetize media assets with Web playlists that personalize content and prevent ad skipping
  • Intelligently deliver multiple media formats from a single server, including .wmv, .flv, and .mp4 files

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2cf81f25-1692-41f7-b916-db5c7e44e6ea&DisplayLang=en

IIS Media Pack 1.0 - 64-bit

Brief Description

IIS Media Pack 1.0 provides media-specific extensions that make delivering media from IIS simple and cost-effective. Built on IIS 7.0, the IIS Media Pack supports all media file types, protects media assets, and increases scalability by supporting more concurrent users per server

Overview

IIS Media Pack 1.0 provides media-specific extensions that make delivering media from IIS simple, and cost-effective.  Building on the security, reliability and manageability of IIS 7.0, IIS Media Pack protects media assets as it increases scalability by supporting more concurrent users per server.  IIS supports all media file types, including WMV, FLV, and MP4, and provides a great way to use your existing Web infrastructure to deliver compelling rich media content to clients such as Microsoft Silverlight.
With IIS 7.0 and IIS Media Pack 1.0, you can:

  • Save bandwidth costs by throttling the speed at which content is downloaded
  • Decrease network traffic by metering your media deliveries
  • Monetize media assets with Web playlists that personalize content and prevent ad skipping
  • Intelligently deliver multiple media formats from a single server, including .wmv, .flv, and .mp4 files

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=93d59f79-9555-473d-a07a-e21020d1fc25&DisplayLang=en

DirectX End-User Runtimes (November 2008)

Brief Description

November 2008
This download provides the DirectX end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product.

Overview

This download provides the DirectX end-user multi-languaged redistributable that developers can include with their product. The redistributable license agreement covers the terms under which developers may use the Redistributable. For full details please review the DirectX SDK EULA.txt and DirectX Redist.txt files located in the license directory.
This package is localized into Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, and English.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=886acb56-c91a-4a8e-8bb8-9f20f1244a8e&DisplayLang=en

DirectX Software Development Kit

Brief Description

November 2008
Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications.

Overview

This DirectX SDK release contains updates to tools, utilities, samples, documentation, and runtime debug files for x64 and x86 platforms.
For additional information please see Microsoft DirectX Developer Center along with reviewing the Readme for last-minute updates.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5493f76a-6d37-478d-ba17-28b1cca4865a&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 Administration Tutorials

Brief Description

The BizTalk Server 2006 administration tutorials are designed to help you design and configure a multi-server BizTalk Server deployment.

Overview

The BizTalk Server 2006 administration tutorials are designed for BizTalk Server administrators. The first tutorial (Tutorial 1: Configuring a Multi-Server Environment) walks you through configuring a typical multi-server, highly available BizTalk Server environment, including a domain controller, a SQL Server failover cluster with two nodes, a BizTalk Server group with two servers, and optionally a Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server (used as a proxy server to connect the tutorial network to WAN).
The second tutorial (Tutorial 2: Performing BizTalk Server Administration Tasks) covers BizTalk Server application deployment, application upgrade, and scaling out BizTalk Server applications to multiple BizTalk Servers. To go through Tutorial 2, you need to download and install the files in BTS06AT_Tutorial2Files.zip.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d3add54f-4bb7-444d-9300-6230180dbb45&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Office SharePoint Online

Brief Description

Service Description for Office SharePoint Online Standard
Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Online is a collection of Web-based tools and technologies built on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 that help you store, share, and manage digital information within your company.This white paper describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of SharePoint Online.

Overview

Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Online is a collection of Web-based tools and technologies that help you store, share, and manage digital information within your company. Built on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, this hosted service is ideal for storing project documents in a central location and sharing them with others. By using SharePoint lists, libraries, and Web Parts, project members can work more efficiently and productively.
Intended for company decision-makers, this white paper describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of SharePoint Online. SharePoint Online Standard is a Microsoft Online Services offering for those who want rapid service adoption and a standardized administrative console.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1bef6a35-9785-4a0b-b227-387c0ee85a36&DisplayLang=en

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server Power Tools - October 2008 Release

Brief Description

The Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server Power Tools is a set of enhancements, tools and command line utilities that improve the Team Foundation Server 2008 experience.

Overview

The Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server Power Tools is a set of enhancements, tools and command line utilities that improve the Team Foundation Server user experience.
The following tools are installed with the tfpt.msi package:

  • Command line tool (TFPT.EXE)
  • Team Explorer IDE menu additions
  • Build Notification tool
  • TFS Best Practices Analyzer
  • Process Template Editor
  • Work Item Templates
  • Custom check-in policies
  • TFS Server Manager
  • TFS Users tool
  • Alert Editor
  • TFS Power Shell Extensions
  • TFS Windows Shell Extensions
  • Team Members Tool

Also available is the WssExt64Bit installer which provides the ability to install the Team Foundation Server WSS extensions into a 64-bit WSS instance. The RTM version of the WssExt installer that ships with Team Foundation Server 2008 does not support 64-bit WSS sites.
For more information, see Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server Power Tools.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=fbd14eea-781f-45a1-8c46-9f6ba2f68bf0&DisplayLang=en

Windows Essential Business Server Software Development Kit (SDK)

Brief Description

The Windows Essential Business Server SDK provides a set of APIs for extending the functionality of the Windows Essential Business Server Administration Console.

Overview

The Windows Essential Business Server SDK gives you the tools and information to create application add-ins and security adapter add-ins that will enable a system administrator to manage even more applications and security issues. A system administrator can use add-ins to manage application and security data from additional sources in a familiar way.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5acd7537-87d2-43a8-a3e3-2709977de77f&DisplayLang=en

Security, Policy & Compliance

Microsoft Urlscan Filter v3.1 (x64)

Brief Description

IIS Security Tool
This MSI package will install Urlscan v3.1 on your system.

Overview

UrlScan version 3.1 is a security tool that restricts the types of HTTP requests that Internet Information Services (IIS) will process. By blocking specific HTTP requests, UrlScan helps prevent potentially harmful requests from being processed by web applications on the server.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=361e5598-c1bd-46b8-b3e7-3980e8bdf0de&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (January – June 2008)- Executive Summary

Brief Description

This is the fifth volume of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR).

Overview

The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (January – June 2008) provides an in-depth perspective on software vulnerabilities (both in Microsoft software and in third-party software), software exploits, and malicious and potentially unwanted software observed by Microsoft during the past several years, with a focus on the first half of 2008.
The report also contains sections on security breach notifications and Internet safety enforcement. This document is an executive summary of the report. The full report,which offers strategies, mitigations, and countermeasures based on the key findings, can be found at https://www.microsoft.com/sir.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1eab2902-46df-4ed6-8149-a7f7a935dbe7&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 5 (January – June 2008)

Brief Description

This is the fifth volume of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR).

Overview

Volume 5 of the SIR focuses on the first half of 2008 (from January through June) and builds upon the data published in the previously released volumes of the SIR. Using data derived from hundreds of millions of computers worldwide, and some of the busiest online services on the Internet, this report provides an in-depth perspective on trends in software vulnerability disclosures as well as trends in the malicious and potentially unwanted software landscape, and an update on trends in software vulnerability exploits.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b2984562-47a2-48ff-890c-edbeb8a0764c&DisplayLang=en

Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" RC Release

Brief Description

This download contains the Release Candidate version of Identity Lifecycle Manager "2."

Overview

This package contains the Microsoft® Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (ILM "2") Release Candidate client and server components.
ILM "2" offers a comprehensive solution for managing identities, credentials, and identity-based access policies across heterogeneous environments. Users can create their own security and email distribution groups and decide who to include in those groups. They can reset their passwords without calling their help desk. IT Pros can use ILM "2" to manage certificates and smart cards. ILM “2” also embeds self-help tools in Office so users can manage routine aspects of identity and access, gives IT professionals rich administrative tools and enhanced automation, and delivers .NET and Web Services–based extensibility for developers.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=17489612-95f4-4dd5-a050-5da4b5d06b86&DisplayLang=en

Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" RC Demo Virtual Hard Disk Image

Brief Description

This package contains a Hyper-V-based demo of Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" RC.

Overview

This download consists of a Hyper-V based virtual hard disk image that contains a pre-installed demonstration version of Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (ILM "2"). The image includes all components needed to experience the full integration of ILM "2" with Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Outlook 2007.
The image uses evaluation software and will only continue to work as expected until January 30, 2008. A new image will be available before that date.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7117b168-e71d-47cc-9739-35f1a68a5e43&DisplayLang=en

SDL Threat Modeling Tool 3.1 beta

Brief Description

SDL Threat Modeling Tool 3.1

Overview

This is the beta release of the SDL Threat Modeling Tool 3.1. The tool helps engineers analyze the security of their systems to find and address design issues early in the software lifecycle.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a48cccb1-814b-47b6-9d17-1e273f65ae19&DisplayLang=en

Security Features in Microsoft Online

Brief Description

This white paper describes how the Microsoft concern for security, as defined in the Trustworthy Computing initiative, has driven key features in the design, deployment, and operation of the Microsoft Online Services environment.
Security is critical to our customers: Online services from Microsoft were built from the ground-up to be more secure by design, secure by default, and secure in operation; validated by Cybertrust Certification and SAS 70 Type II attestation.

Overview

The benefits of software-plus-services (SPS) are often weighed against perceived costs in terms of security risks, and the potential for interrupted access to mission-critical business data.
Microsoft brings world-class experience in software design, development, deployment, and operations to its Microsoft Online Services offering, enabling businesses to gain considerable cost advantages while helping to avoid many of the security risks associated with Web-based software services.
Increased security in Microsoft Online services is derived from:
• Simplified automated access using single sign-on.
• Reduced user intervention for security-related tasks.
• Automated software and service updates.
• Comprehensive implementation of leading-edge, industry-standard network security and encryption protocols.
• Mature applications designed, built, tested, and deployed according to Microsoft- established software development disciplines.
• Field-proven service hosting platforms.
• Best practices for data center design and operations.
Microsoft Online services are designed to provide a software-plus-services environment featuring enhanced security and continuous access to applications and data. Increased security at each stage of the online transaction – user and administrator access, network connectivity, service hosting platform and physical datacenter -- helps you gain the established benefits of online services while minimizing your risk.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5736aaac-994c-4410-b7ce-bdea505a3413&DisplayLang=en

Enterprise Data Security Optimization Datasheet

Brief Description

This offering integrates multiple data-protection technologies and “always on” persistent protection to provide comprehensive coverage of the data stored on desktops and servers, as well as data in transit.

Overview

This offering integrates multiple data-protection technologies and “always on” persistent protection to provide comprehensive coverage of the data stored on desktops and servers, as well as data in transit.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=eb91333a-c26b-4a0d-9251-80a494df9e5c&DisplayLang=en

Deployment for Microsoft Forefront Server Security Datasheet

Brief Description

Deployment for Forefront Server Security integrates the level of security into your environment, and Microsoft Services can turn that vision into reality in as little as six weeks

Overview

Deployment for Forefront Server Security integrates the level of security into your environment, and Microsoft Services can turn that vision into reality in as little as six weeks. Deployment for Forefront Server Security takes your organization from requirements to a fully deployed pilot. Along the way we will provide your operations staff with training, best practices and lessons learned from other deployments.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6892eaaa-0450-4b78-98e4-34c7a771006d&DisplayLang=en

Security, Identity, and Access Management Datasheet

Brief Description

This offering provides an end-to-end security solution that allows you to move toward a dynamic IT infrastructure while ensuring better security integration, manageability, and efficiency.

Overview

This offering provides an end-to-end security solution that allows you to move toward a dynamic IT infrastructure while ensuring better security integration, manageability, and efficiency.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b53dee69-a3f9-4800-91a8-42c1b8b365db&DisplayLang=en

Deployment for Microsoft Forefront Client Security Datasheet

Brief Description

Deployment for Microsoft Forefront Client Security easily deploys an advanced, centralized solution to help protect your enterprise.

Overview

Forefront Client Security takes advantage of Microsoft server and management technologies that may be familiar to your IT staff to help provide sophisticated protection from malicious and unwanted software and provide centralized event processing, advanced alerting, and comprehensive reporting for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, and Windows Vista operating systems.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f3dce10f-b007-4188-a836-5e2cd7d94496&DisplayLang=en

Microsoft Office SharePoint Online

Brief Description

Service Description for Office SharePoint Online Standard
Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Online is a collection of Web-based tools and technologies built on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 that help you store, share, and manage digital information within your company.This white paper describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of SharePoint Online.

Overview

Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Online is a collection of Web-based tools and technologies that help you store, share, and manage digital information within your company. Built on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, this hosted service is ideal for storing project documents in a central location and sharing them with others. By using SharePoint lists, libraries, and Web Parts, project members can work more efficiently and productively.
Intended for company decision-makers, this white paper describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of SharePoint Online. SharePoint Online Standard is a Microsoft Online Services offering for those who want rapid service adoption and a standardized administrative console.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1bef6a35-9785-4a0b-b227-387c0ee85a36&DisplayLang=en

Other

Duet Implementation Presentation

Brief Description

Duet Implementation Presentation

Overview

Duet Implementation Presentation

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b9a79e91-78bf-4fe2-b0be-6c120c1c150c&DisplayLang=en

Woods Bagot Case Study

Brief Description

This is Microsoft Services case study.

Overview

This is Microsoft Services case study.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5952f66b-5a36-445a-be4f-c35ea52a4013&DisplayLang=en

Downer EDI Case Study

Brief Description

This is Microsoft Services case study.

Overview

This is Microsoft Services case study.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=bcb0e9a2-d62e-4caf-89a4-b621ea9a45d2&DisplayLang=en

Premier Support Datasheet

Brief Description

This is Microsoft Services Premier Support datasheet.

Overview

Microsoft Services Premier Support offers a personalized support relationship, 24x7 problem resolution support and training and workshops to keep customers’ IT staff up-to-date. Customizable to customer needs, Premier Support gives the flexibility to choose the support options that best fit the customer’s organization. Plus, with Premier Support, customers receive a direct, priority route to Microsoft technical experts at any time, resulting in lower risk to their IT infrastructure, higher productivity, and maximum benefits from existing IT investments.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=caa98984-6a15-4562-abef-91323b1a5f11&DisplayLang=en

Premier Support for Microsoft Dynamics Datasheet

Brief Description

This is Microsoft Services Premier Support for Microsoft Dynamics datasheet.

Overview

Provides specific services for customers with Microsoft Dynamics products in the Premier family of offerings.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=16bf6080-d4cd-4271-b452-27a58e912cd5&DisplayLang=en

Video: Creating Chapter Markers for the MediaPlayer Control - English

Brief Description
Overview

This video shows how to create chapter markers to use with the ASP.NET MediaPlayer control for Silverlight. See Related Resources for documentation that accompanies this video.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b4a5c077-a7d5-4f1d-9fe2-56e563a2d04a&DisplayLang=en

Video: Creating a Media Definition File

Brief Description

This video shows how to create a Media Definition File to use with the ASP.NET MediaPlayer control for Silverlight.

Overview

This video shows how to create a Media Definition File to use with the ASP.NET MediaPlayer control for Silverlight. See Related Resources for documentation that accompanies this video.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f22b6586-ed67-4f2c-950e-ed0cdb035a9c&DisplayLang=en

Volume Licensing Program Guides, Datasheets, and FAQs

Brief Description

Volume Licensing documents, including program guides, datasheets, and FAQs

Overview

The Microsoft Volume Licensing program guides provide comprehensive descriptions of Volume Licensing programs, including information about Microsoft Software Assurance. Download these guides to get details about things such as program features, benefits, requirements, pricing, and agreement structure.
The datasheets provide an overview of Volume Licensing programs. Use these documents to get at-a-glance information about benefits, licensing options, pricing, Software Assurance benefits, and more.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=30a9ba5f-2027-4d38-bf4e-39fe160737d0&DisplayLang=en

Unified Communications for Health Overview

Brief Description

The role of Unified Communications in healthcare service improvement

Overview

This whitepaper is presented by Health Industry Insights, an IDC company, and sponsored by Microsoft. The objectives were to gain insights into:
● The current overall market for unified communications technology and its anticipated future growth
● Factors driving growth in demand for unified communications among healthcare provider organizations
● Current applications of unified communications by healthcare provider organizations
● The unified communications features and functions of importance to healthcare providers
● The future outlook for unified communications technology adoption by healthcare providers

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=270327f0-0a35-4df5-94df-93763b2a7221&DisplayLang=en