Interesting Downloads for Week Ending - 12-12-2008....
Infrastructure Development, Operations & Maintenance
· Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007
· Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Version 2.08
· Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.5 Update
· Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.3 Update
· Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB949074)
· Migrate to Microsoft Online Services
· Windows Server 2008 Foundation Network Guide
· Microsoft Online Migration Toolkit - English
· System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Product Feature Quizzes
· Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta - Five Language Standalone for ia64-based systems (KB948465)
· Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Global Settings Migration Tool
· Enhanced Network Performance with Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
· Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 SP1 VHD
· Windows Home Server Toolkit User Manual v 1.1
· Migrating to Windows Small Business Server 2008 from Windows Small Business Server 2003
· Migrating to Windows Small Business Server 2008 from Windows Small Business Server 2008
· Windows Small Business Server 2008 Migration Help
Solutions & Solution Development
· 2007 Office Document: TCID and TBID Command Tables for Excel and Word
· Web Platform Installer Release Candidate
· PerformancePoint Server 2007 Management Reporter Service Pack 2
· PerformancePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (x86)
· 2008 Nov patterns & practices Summit: SharePoint Guidance
· PerformancePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (x64)
· Microsoft Application Verifier
· PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2: Application Database Pre-Service Pack 2 Update
· PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2: Data Import Wizard
· TS Web Access Customization Using Windows SharePoint Services Step-by-Step Guide
· Microsoft Dynamics AX Development Best Practices White Paper
· Update for Microsoft Expression Web 2 (KB957827)
· Microsoft ProClarity Analytics Server 6.3 SP2
· Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Internet Facing Deployment Scenarios
· SQL Server 2005 Books Online (September 2007)
· .NET Rocks! - Bill Wagner on Advanced C#
· patterns and practices Application Architecture Guide v2.0
· PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2 (x64) Evaluation Version
· PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2 (x86) Evaluation Version
· Updates for Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 Help
· Microsoft Office Standards Documentation
· Updates for Microsoft Office 2007 Help for Common Features
· Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB958620)
· Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (KB958619)
· Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) x64
· Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)
· December 2008 Security Release ISO Image
· Extended Security Update Inventory Tool
· Enterprise Library in the Wild meets Red Prairie
· Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.0.2
· Online Services Enables IT Consultant to Refocus on Higher Value Strategic Services
· Report a Webpage Problem Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta Add-On
Infrastructure Development, Operations & Maintenance
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007
Brief Description
This management pack includes scripts and rules to effectively monitor Exchange 2007 and report on performance, availability, and reliability of its server roles.
Overview
The Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 management pack is designed to be used for monitoring Exchange 2007 events, collecting Exchange component-specific performance counters in one central location, and for raising alerts for operator intervention as necessary. By detecting, sending alerts, and automatically responding to critical events, this management pack helps indicate, correct, and prevent possible service outages or configuration problems, allowing you to proactively manage Exchange servers and identify issues before they become critical. The management pack monitors and provides alerts for automatic notification of events indicating service outages, performance degradation, health monitoring, and centralized management.
This Management Pack requires Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1.
This Management Pack requires the Operations Manager 2007 updates specified in Knowledge Base articles 950853, 951979 and 951380 (see the Management Pack Guide for details).
Feature Summary
The Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack includes rules and scripts to monitor and report on performance, availability, and reliability of all Exchange 2007 server roles including.
- Mailbox Server Role
- Client Access Server Role
- Hub Transport Server Role
- Edge Transport Server Role
- Unified Messaging Server Role
Release History
- 10/12/2007 - Original Release, version 6.0.5000.0
- 6/22/2008 - Updated Release, version 6.0.6278.12
- 7/24/2008 - Updated Release, version 6.0.6363.0
- 12/8/2008 - Updated Release, version 6.0.6461.0
Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Version 2.08
Brief Description
(build 3825)
Version 2.08
Overview
This is the latest version of the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator.
The Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator enables connection of a Windows host to an external iSCSI storage array using Ethernet NICs. This download can be installed on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000. For Vista and Windows Sever 2008, the iSCSI initiator is included inbox. The Microsoft iSCSI software initiator makes it possible for businesses to take advantage of existing network infrastructure to enable block-based Storage Area Networks without having to invest in additional hardware.
Supported architectures include x86, x64(both Intel and AMD), and IA64 platforms
For more information, please the Microsoft iSCSI Support for Windows Homepage
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.5 Update
Brief Description
This update contains several improvements to enhance stability, compatibility, and performance. In addition, this update includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code.
Overview
This update contains several improvements to enhance stability, compatibility, and performance. In addition, this update includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code. For more information about this update, please visit the Microsoft Web site.
Applies to: Office 2008, Office 2008 Home and Student Edition, Office 2008 Special Media Edition, Word 2008, Excel 2008, PowerPoint 2008, Entourage 2008.
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.3 Update
Brief Description
This update contains several improvements to enhance stability and performance. In addition, this update includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code.
Overview
This update contains several improvements to enhance stability and performance. In addition, this update includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code. For more information about this update, please visit the Microsoft Web site.
Applies to: Office 2004 Standard Edition, Office 2004 Student and Teacher Edition, Office 2004 Professional Edition, Word 2004, Excel 2004, PowerPoint 2004, Entourage 2004.
Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB949074)
Brief Description
This update resolves a problem with the Office Source Engine that may prevent Office patches from installing properly.
Overview
You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB949074).
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.
Windows Server 2008 Foundation Network Guide
Brief Description
The Windows Server® 2008 Foundation Network Guide provides instructions on how to plan and deploy the core components required for a fully functioning network and a new Active Directory® domain in a new forest.
Overview
The Windows Server® 2008 Foundation Network Guide provides instructions on how to plan and deploy the core components required for a fully functioning network and a new Active Directory® domain in a new forest. Using this guide, you can deploy computers configured with the following Windows server components: • The Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) server role • The Domain Name System (DNS) server role • The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server role • The Network Policy Server (NPS) role service of the Network Policy and Access Services server role • The Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) feature • Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IP) connections on individual servers This guide also serves as a foundation for companion guides that show you how to deploy additional network technologies in Windows Server 2008.
Microsoft Online Migration Toolkit - English
Brief Description
Sample migration planning materials including: project plan, communication plan, tracking spreadsheet, procedures, e-mail templates, Known Issues and FAQ.
Overview
Sample planning materials to help your organization migrate from on-premise Microsoft Exchange Servers to Exchange Online.
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Product Feature Quizzes
Brief Description
The System Center Configuration Manager 2007 User Assistance team has created a set of quizzes to help you assess your understanding of the dependencies and requirements for key features of Configuration Manager.
Overview
The System Center Configuration Manager 2007 User Assistance team has created a set of quizzes to help you assess your understanding of the dependencies and requirements for key features of Configuration Manager. These quizzes help to raise your level of awareness of the some of the nuances of these features before you configure and use them. They can also be used to help train other Configuration Manager administrators within your organization. Each quiz consists of 10 questions that can be answered Yes or No. Regardless of your answer, the quiz will display the correct information, and include one or more links to the corresponding related content located in the Configuration Manager 2007 Documentation Library located on the Configuration Manager TechCenter. This new version of the quiz application is built using Microsoft Silverlight to provide a more interactive experience.
Please send feedback to SMSDOCS@Microsoft.com or click the feedback button in each quiz.
The following quizzes are available:
Configuration Manager 2007 Client Installation Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Client Management Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Client Site Assignment Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Desired Configuration Management Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Internet-Based Client Management Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Native Mode Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Network Access Protection Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Wake On LAN Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Software Updates Operations Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 OSDeployment Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 What’s New Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Software Updates Configuration Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Mobile Device Management Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Fundamentals Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Client Roaming Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Software Updates Interop Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Setup Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Software Distribution Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 Quiz
Configuration Manager 2007 R2 Quiz
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta - Five Language Standalone for ia64-based systems (KB948465)
Brief Description
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) Beta is an update to Windows Server and Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers.
Overview
Windows Server 2008 SP2 Beta is prerelease code offered to the public through our Customer Preview Program. Please see the Windows Server SP2/Windows Vista SP2 Customer Preview Program page on TechNet/MSDN for additional details, documentation, and forums.
Windows Vista SP2 TechNet
Windows Server 2008 SP2 TechNet
Windows Server 2008 SP2 Beta applies to people, organizations, and technical enthusiasts who are comfortable evaluating prerelease software. This prerelease software is provided for testing only. Installation of Service Pack 2 Beta will result in Microsoft collecting information about the installation process, even if the installation is not completed. We do not recommend installing this software on primary or mission-critical systems. We recommend that you have a backup of your data before you install any prerelease software.
SP2 is an update to Windows Server 2008 that addresses feedback from our customers and partners. By providing these fixes integrated into a single service pack, Microsoft provides a single high-quality update that minimizes deployment and testing complexity for customers.
In addition to all previously released updates, SP2 will contain changes focused on addressing reliability and performance issues, supporting new kinds of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. SP2 will also continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage large installations of Windows Server 2008.
Service Pack 1 is a prerequisite for installing Service Pack 2. Please make sure that your system is running Service Pack 1 before you install Service Pack 2.
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Five Language Standalone for ia64-based systems can be installed on systems with any of the following language versions: English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish.
Support for Windows Server 2008 SP2 Beta and Windows Vista SP2 Beta can be received by visiting the Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 TechNet forum.
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Global Settings Migration Tool
Brief Description
Migrate OCS 2007 global settings from the System container to the Configuration container using the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Global Settings Migration Tool.
Overview
The Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Global Settings Migration Tool enables Administrators of existing deployments of OCS 2007 to migrate the OCS-specific global settings residing in Active Directory, from the root domain’s System container to the Configuration container. The migration of OCS global settings to the Configuration container provides a better solution for decentralized AD topologies.
Enhanced Network Performance with Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
Brief Description
Summarizes networking enhancements in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, presenting test results that show dramatic network performance improvements. Understanding these improvements enables network managers with low bandwidth or high latency to prioritize deployments.
Overview
A set of performance features in the TCP/IP stack of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 can enhance network performance and user productivity. This white paper by The Tolly Group documents their test results when performing common networking tasks with a mixture of client and server versions of Windows.
Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 SP1 VHD
Brief Description
This download comes as a pre-configured VHD. This download enables you evaluate Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 SP1.
Overview
System Center Essentials 2007 SP1 is a new management solution specifically designed for IT professionals working in midsize businesses who often face IT challenges similar to those of larger enterprises—troubleshooting user problems, automating management tasks, managing multiple systems, and diagnosing and resolving IT problems. And when you download the 90-day trial software, you're automatically registered to receive valuable resources delivered at strategic intervals throughout the software evaluation period.
Windows Home Server Toolkit User Manual v 1.1
Brief Description
Read this document to help install and use the Windows Home Server Toolkit diagnostic software.
Overview
Read this document to help install and use the Windows Home Server Toolkit. The Windows Home Server Toolkit is a powerful collection of diagnostic tools that run on your home computers and home server. The Toolkit also has features that you can use to configure the performance of Windows Home Server.
Migrating to Windows Small Business Server 2008 from Windows Small Business Server 2003
Brief Description
Migration help for Windows SBS 2008
Overview
This document contains step-by-step instructions for migrating to Windows Small Business Server 2008 from Windows Small Business Server 2003.
Migrating to Windows Small Business Server 2008 from Windows Small Business Server 2008
Brief Description
Migration Guide (Doc) for Windows SBS 2008
Overview
This document contains step-by-step instructions for migrating to Windows Small Business Server 2008 from Windows Small Business Server 2008. Use this document when moving Windows SBS 2008 to new hardware or when upgrading from Windows SBS 2008 Beta 2 to later versions.
Windows Small Business Server 2008 Migration Help
Brief Description
Migration help for Windows SBS 2008
Overview
This compiled help file contains step-by-step instructions for migrating Windows Small Business Server 2008. This file contains updates to the sbs_migrationCHM.chm help file that ships with Windows SBS 2008. You can find this file in the c:\program files\windows small business server\bin directory of Windows SBS 2008.
Solutions & Solution Development
Deep Zoom Composer
Brief Description
Prepare images for use with the Deep Zoom feature in Silverlight 2
Overview
We are pleased to present a technology preview of Deep Zoom Composer, a tool to allow the preparation of images for use with the Deep Zoom feature currently being previewed in Silverlight 2. The new Deep Zoom technology in Silverlight allows users to see images on the Web like they never have before. The smooth in-place zooming and panning that Deep Zoom allows is a true advancement and raises the bar on what image viewing should be. High resolution images need to be prepared for use with Deep Zoom and this tool allows the user to create Deep Zoom composition files that control the zooming experience and then export all the necessary files for deployment with Silverlight 2.
2007 Office Document: TCID and TBID Command Tables for Excel and Word
Brief Description
This download provides Excel-versions of the TCID and TBID Command Tables for Excel 2007 and Word 2007
Overview
This download provides data used by toolbar customization structures specified in [MS-DOC], [MS-OSHARED], and [MS-XLS]. Toolbar customization structures provide a run-time solution for the creation and deployment of toolbar customizations that are specific to the content of a file. For details on how to use these tables, see the following interoperability documents:
- [MS-CTDOC]: Word Custom Toolbar Binary File Format Structure Specification
- [MS-CTXLS] Excel Custom Toolbar Binary File Format Structure Specification
Web Platform Installer Release Candidate
Brief Description
The Microsoft Web Platform Installer (release candidate) is a free tool that makes it simple to download and install the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, including the IIS, SQL Server Express, .NET Framework and Visual Web Developer.
Overview
Developers and server administrators can use the Web Platform Installer Release Candidate to more easily discover, download and install the Microsoft Web platform. Using the Web Platform Installer’s simple user interface, you can select specific components or install the entire Microsoft Web Platform onto your computer easily and quickly. To help you stay up-to-date with product releases, the Web Platform Installer tool always contains the most current versions and new additions to the Microsoft Web Platform.
Examples of products which can be downloaded and installed through Web Platform Installer include:
- IIS Web Server
- Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition
- SQL Server Express Edition
- .NET Framework
- IIS Extensions (such as FTP 7.0 and URL Rewriter)
- …and more
Support for Web Platform Installer Release Candidate can be received by visiting the Web Platform Installer Candidate Forum to discuss issues and suggestions.
PerformancePoint Server 2007 Management Reporter Service Pack 2
Brief Description
Management Reporter is a report writer used by finance groups to create and generate financial reports that can be distributed across the organization. Management Reporter works directly with Office PerformancePoint Server 2007, or it can be used as a stand-alone report writer with virtually any general ledger with integration, such as Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring real-time accurate data directly
Overview
Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 Management Reporter Service Pack 2 (SP2) functions as an extension of PerformancePoint Server, enabling finance organizations close the books in less time, create accurate financial reports without the assistance of the IT department, and distribute information in a timely manner. Accurate and detailed financial reports can be created in as few as seven steps. A helpful wizard guides finance professionals through the creation and generation of trial balance reports, income statements and balance sheets. Additionally, flexible report templates are provided, which can be adapted to accommodate your organization’s chart of accounts or dimensions, thereby accelerating the report design process. Finished reports can also be quickly updated to eliminate the need to create and format new reports each time a new one is needed.
PerformancePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (x86)
Brief Description
PerformancePoint Server 2007 with Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a set of servers and integrated performance management applications that you can use to monitor, analyze, and plan your business and to assure alignment, accountability, and actionable insight across your entire organization.
Overview
PerformancePoint Server 2007 is an integrated performance management application that allows customers to monitor, analyze, and plan their business as well as drive alignment, accountability, and actionable insight across the entire organization. PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2 provides the functionality that is needed to enable performance management, including scorecards, dashboards, management reporting, analytics, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation.
2008 Nov patterns & practices Summit: SharePoint Guidance
Brief Description
Explore the patterns and practices SharePoint Guidance
Overview
Explore the patterns & practices SharePoint Guidance in this session from the patterns & practices Summit held in Redmond, Washington, U.S.A. in November 2008 With the growing presence of SharePoint 2007, more and more developers are looking to use SharePoint as an application development platform. Available guidance is provided by many sources and can often seem contradictory. We provide architects and developers with some help getting started with deployment, unit testing, and versioning. We also help with many common architectural decisions such as SharePoint list versus database.
PerformancePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (x64)
Brief Description
PerformancePoint Server 2007 with Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a set of servers and integrated performance management applications that you can use to monitor, analyze, and plan your business and to assure alignment, accountability, and actionable insight across your entire organization.
Overview
PerformancePoint Server 2007 is an integrated performance management application that allows customers to monitor, analyze, and plan their business as well as drive alignment, accountability, and actionable insight across the entire organization. PerformancePoint Server 2007 provides the functionality that is needed to enable performance management, including scorecards, dashboards, management reporting, analytics, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation.
Microsoft Application Verifier
Brief Description
v4.0.665
Application Verifier is a runtime verification tool for native code that assists in finding subtle programming errors that can be difficult to identify with normal application testing.
Overview
Application Verifier is designed specifically to detect and help debug memory corruptions and critical security vulnerabilities.
This is achieved by monitoring a native application's interaction with the Windows operating system, profiling its use of objects, the registry, the file system, and Win32 APIs (including heaps, handles, locks, etc), and indicating issues when and where they are discovered.
Application Verifier also includes checks to predict how well an application may perform under various account privileges. These compatibility tests are used in Windows Logo program.
Print verification tests are also available to verify your usage of the print subsystem.
PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2: Application Database Pre-Service Pack 2 Update
Brief Description
The Application Database Pre-Service Pack 2 Update resolves an issue that prevents PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2 from updating the Application database.
Overview
The PerformancePoint Server 2007 Application Database Pre-Service Pack 2 Update resolves an issue that prevents PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2 from updating a Planning server that has Post-Service Pack 1 hotfixes with version number 3.0.3999.1 or greater installed. If you have applied a PerformancePoint Server 2007 hotfix with version number 3.0.3999.1 or higher, which includes the PerformancePoint Server SP2 beta release, then you must install this Update before you install PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2. This Update applies to Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2 (32-bit) and Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2 (64-bit).
PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2: Data Import Wizard
Brief Description
The Data Import Wizard enables users to configure and move data from source systems into Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007.
Overview
The Data Import Wizard provides a simple, guided process that enables users to configure and move data from source systems into Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007.
TS Web Access Customization Using Windows SharePoint Services Step-by-Step Guide
Brief Description
Step-by-step guide to deploying the Terminal Services Web Access Web Part through Windows® SharePoint® Services.
Overview
Step-by-step guide to deploying the Terminal Services Web Access Web Part through Windows® SharePoint® Services. Enables you to create a single Web access point for RemoteApp™ programs and full terminal server desktop connections that are available on different terminal servers.
Microsoft Dynamics AX Development Best Practices White Paper
Brief Description
Microsoft Dynamics AX Development Best Practices White Paper
Overview
This white paper provides development best practices and guidance to help you avoid best practice violations in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Update for Microsoft Expression Web 2 (KB957827)
Brief Description
This update resolves a problem in Expression Web 2 that prevents macros from running on Windows Vista.
Overview
You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Update for Microsoft Expression Web 2 (KB957827).
Microsoft ProClarity Analytics Server 6.3 SP2
Brief Description
ProClarity Analytics Server 6.3 SP2 ENU
Overview
ProClarity Analytics Server 6.3 SP2 is a cumulative update that includes all fixes to ProClarity Analytics Server 6.3 since the public release of these two products. (For detailed information about the fixes, please refer to kb article 958293 or the ProClarity 6.3 SP2 release notes.) This service pack also includes the components to distribute ProClarity Professional 6.3 SP2, ProClarity KPI Designer 6.3, and ProClarity Selector from ProClarity Analytics Server 6.3
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Internet Facing Deployment Scenarios
Brief Description
This document covers how to set up the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Web site to make it available from the Internet.
Overview
This document covers the following Internet-Facing Deployment (IFD) scenarios for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0.
• Install Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 through the user interface (UI) setup
• Install Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 with a configuration file
• Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 through the UI setup
• Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 with a configuration file
This document is intended to cover how to set up the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Web site to make it available from the Internet. This document will not cover the steps that you must complete to make a server available from the Internet.
SQL Server 2005 Books Online (September 2007)
Brief Description
Download an updated version of the documentation and tutorials for Microsoft SQL Server 2005. See the "Additional Information" section for an update on SQL Server Express Books Online.
Overview
Download an updated version of Books Online for Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Books Online is the primary documentation for SQL Server 2005. The September 2007 update to Books Online contains new material and fixes to documentation problems reported by customers after SQL Server 2005 was released. Refer to "New and Updated Books Online Topics" for a list of topics that are new or updated in this version. Topics with significant updates have a Change History table at the bottom of the topic that summarizes the changes. Beginning with the February 2007 update, SQL Server 2005 Books Online reflects product upgrades included in SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
Books Online includes the following types of information:
- Setup and upgrade instructions.
- Information about new features and backward compatibility.
- Conceptual descriptions of the technologies and features in SQL Server 2005.
- Procedural topics describing how to use the various features in SQL Server 2005.
- Tutorials that guide you through common tasks.
- Reference documentation for the graphical tools, command prompt utilities, programming languages, and application programming interfaces (APIs) that are supported by SQL Server 2005.
- Descriptions of the sample databases and applications included with SQL Server 2005.
This update corrects technical inaccuracies in topics that describe the protection provided when you create database objects by using the WITH ENCRYPTION option.
The "Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2005" topic also includes additional support information for SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 2 on Windows XP Embedded Feature Pack 2007, and the Windows Embedded for Point of Service operating systems. Support for features that are enabled in SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition Service Pack 2 is also documented.
For a list of updated topics, see "New and Updated Books Online Topics (15 September 2007)."
Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) University 2009 Instructor-led Training Collateral - Facilitator Materials
Brief Description
Training Collateral for Delivering Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) University 2009.
Overview
Facilitator Collateral for Delivering Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) University 2009.
Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) University 2009 Instructor-led Training Collateral - Engaging with Microsoft
Brief Description
Training Collateral for Delivering Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) University 2009.
Overview
Training Collateral for Delivering Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) University 2009.
Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) University 2009 Instructor-led Training Collateral - All-up Sales
Brief Description
Training Collateral for Delivering Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) University 2009.
Overview
Training Collateral for Delivering Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) University 2009.
.NET Rocks! - Bill Wagner on Advanced C#
Brief Description
Carl and Richard talk to Bill Wagner about the more advanced features of C# 3.0 and how they can be used to do some amazing things.
Overview
Bill Wagner, co-founder of SRT Solutions, has developed commercial software for the past twenty years, leading the design on many successful engineering and enterprise Microsoft Windows products. He now spends his time facilitating .NET adoption in clients’ product and enterprise development. Bill’s principal strengths include the C# language, the core framework, Smart Clients, and Service Oriented Architecture and design. In 2003, Microsoft recognized Bill’s expertise and appointed him Regional Director for Michigan. In 2005, he was re-appointed and also awarded Microsoft C# Most Valuable Professional (MVP) status. A frequent speaker and internationally recognized author, Bill has been a contributing editor, editorial board member and columnist for over a decade. Addison Wesley released his latest book, Effective C#, in 2004. He is a founding member of the Great Lakes .NET User Group and the Ann Arbor .NET Developers Group and actively contributes to the Ann Arbor Computer Society.
patterns and practices Application Architecture Guide v2.0
Brief Description
A poster illustrating the patterns & practices Application Architecture Guide.
Overview
A poster illustrating the patterns & practices Application Architecture Guide.
PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2 (x64) Evaluation Version
Brief Description
PerformancePoint Server 2007 is an integrated performance management application that allows customers to monitor, analyze, and plan their business as well as drive alignment, accountability, and actionable insight across the entire organization.
Overview
PerformancePoint Server 2007 is an integrated performance management application that allows customers to monitor, analyze, and plan their business as well as drive alignment, accountability, and actionable insight across the entire organization. PerformancePoint Server 2007 provides all of the functionality that is needed to enable performance management in a single application, including scorecards, dashboards, management reporting, analytics, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation. The application is designed to reach all employees, across all business functions (finance, operations, marketing, sales, and human resources).
PerformancePoint Server 2007 SP2 (x86) Evaluation Version
Brief Description
PerformancePoint Server 2007 is an integrated performance management application that allows customers to monitor, analyze, and plan their business as well as drive alignment, accountability, and actionable insight across the entire organization.
Overview
PerformancePoint Server 2007 is an integrated performance management application that allows customers to monitor, analyze, and plan their business as well as drive alignment, accountability, and actionable insight across the entire organization. PerformancePoint Server 2007 provides all of the functionality that is needed to enable performance management in a single application, including scorecards, dashboards, management reporting, analytics, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation. The application is designed to reach all employees, across all business functions (finance, operations, marketing, sales, and human resources). For additional information on what’s new in SP2, please refer to: Planning Readme (https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9639480) Monitoring Readme (https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9639481)
Updates for Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 Help
Brief Description
This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 Help file and the Office InfoPath 2007 Developer Help file.
Overview
This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office InfoPath 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, infopathhelp.msp automatically replaces the current INFOPATHEDITOR.HXS, INFOPATH.HXS, IPVSTA12.HXI, and IPVSTA12.HXS files in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.
Microsoft Office Standards Documentation
Brief Description
The Microsoft Office Standards Documents describe Microsoft Office support for standards related to Outlook iCalendar, Outlook IMAP, and Outllok POP3.
Overview
The Microsoft Office Standards documents provide information about Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 support for Outlook iCalendar standards compliance. These documents specify the level of support provided by the Outlook iCalendar component for the Internet iCalendar Protocol (iCalendar), the iCalendar Transport-Independent Interoperability Protocol (iTIP), and the iCalendar Message-Based Interoperability Protocol (iMIP).
The Outlook IMAP Standards Compliance specifies the level of support provided by the Internet Message Access Protocol Version 4 (IMAP4) for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007.
The Outlook POP3 Standards Compliance specifies the level of support provided by Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 for the Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3), as specified in [RFC1939].
Updates for Microsoft Office 2007 Help for Common Features
Brief Description
This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office 2007 Help file.
Overview
This download replaces the Help (.HxS) file on your computer for common Office 2007 features. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in that file.
By default, ribbonhelp.msp automatically replaces the current RIBBON.HXS file in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the file in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.
Security, Policy & Compliance
Microsoft® Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (Release Candidate) Multi-forest Management Step-by-Step Guide
Brief Description
Learn how to use ILM "2" to manage objects in multiple forests
Overview
Microsoft® Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (ILM "2") enables you to implement your complete identity integration business logic without the need to develop rules extension source code. This document shows how to use ILM “2” to manage objects in multiple forests.
Update to Mitigate MS08-037 UDP Behavior Across NAT for Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG), Medium Business Edition (MBE)
Brief Description
This update causes TMG MBE to use random source ports for UDP sessions created by access rules which serve hosts in networks for which Forefront TMG MBE defines a network address translation (NAT) relationship.
Overview
This update resolves the issue described in Microsoft Article 956910, DNS queries that are sent across a firewall do not use random source ports after you install security update 953230 (MS08-037). With this update, Forefront TMG MBE allocates a large set of random UDP ports and then selects a port from this set for use in new UDP sessions.
You can disable it programmatically (there is no user interface).
Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB958620)
Brief Description
This update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail.
Overview
You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB958620).
Note: Users of Indonesian, Malay, Urdu, and Vietnamese language versions of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 can download and install this update. Refer to the Instructions section below for details.
Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (KB958619)
Brief Description
This update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail.
Overview
You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (KB958619).
Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) x64
Brief Description
This tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month.
Overview
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder.
Note that x64 version of this tool will only run on Vista x64, Windows XP x64 and Windows 2003 x64 computers.
This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.
Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month. New versions will be made available through this web page, Windows Update, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool Web site on Microsoft.com.
To have the newest versions automatically delivered and installed as soon as they are released, set the Automatic Updates feature to Automatic. The version of this tool delivered by Windows Update runs on your computer once a month, in the background. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, run the version that is available from this Web page or use the version on the Malicious Software Removal Tool Web site.
Please review KB890830 for the list of malicious software that the current version of the tool is capable of removing as well as usage instructions. Also, please be aware that this tool reports anonymous information back to Microsoft in the event that an infection is found or an error is encountered. The above KB article contains information on how to disable this functionality and what specific information is sent to Microsoft.
It is strongly recommended that you review KB891716 before you consider deploying this tool in an enterprise environment.
The user must be an administrator to run this tool. This tool will not run on any version of Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows NT 4.0.
Note that this download is now a multi-lingual tool. For all supported languages, the same tool will show the correct language depending on the language of the operating system.
Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)
Brief Description
This tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month.
Overview
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder.
To download the x64 version of Malicious Software Removal Tool, click here.
This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.
Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month. New versions will be made available through this web page, Windows Update, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool Web site on Microsoft.com.
To have the newest versions automatically delivered and installed as soon as they are released, set the Automatic Updates feature to Automatic. The version of this tool delivered by Windows Update runs on your computer once a month, in the background. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, run the version that is available from this Web page or use the version on the Malicious Software Removal Tool Web site.
Please review KB890830 for the list of malicious software that the current version of the tool is capable of removing as well as usage instructions. Also, please be aware that this tool reports anonymous information back to Microsoft in the event that an infection is found or an error is encountered. The above KB article contains information on how to disable this functionality and what specific information is sent to Microsoft.
It is strongly recommended that you review KB891716 before you consider deploying this tool in an enterprise environment.
The user must be an administrator to run this tool. This tool will not run on any version of Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows NT 4.0.
Note that this download is now a multi-lingual tool. For all supported languages, the same tool will show the correct language depending on the language of the operating system.
December 2008 Security Release ISO Image
Brief Description
This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on December 9th, 2008.
Overview
This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on December 9th, 2008. The image does not contain security updates for other Microsoft products. This DVD5 ISO image is intended for administrators that need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update and that do not use an automated solution such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). You can use this ISO image to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.
Important: Be sure to check the individual security bulletins at https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security prior to deployment of these updates to ensure that the files have not been updated at a later date.
This DVD5 image contains the following updates:
KB956802 / (MS08-071)
- Windows 2000 - 24 languages
- Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
- Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
- Windows XP - 24 languages
- Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
- Windows Vista - 36 languages
- Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
- Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
- Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
- Windows Vista - 36 languages
- Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
- Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
- Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
- Windows Vista - 36 languages
- Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
- Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
- Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
- Windows 2000 - 24 languages
- Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
- Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
- Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
- Windows 2000 - 24 languages
- Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
- Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
- Windows XP - 24 languages
- Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
- Windows Vista - 36 languages
- Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
- Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
- Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
- Windows 2000 - 24 languages
- Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
- Windows XP - 24 languages
- Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Extended Security Update Inventory Tool
Brief Description
The Extended Security Update Inventory Tool is used to detect security bulletins not covered by MBSA including MS04-028, February 2005 bulletins, and future security bulletins that are exceptions to MBSA.
Overview
The SMS Extended Security Update Inventory tool is a scan tool built for the sole purpose of helping customers determine SMS client computers that may need security updates that are not detectable using the existing SMS Security Update Inventory Tool built on MBSA. Like the SMS Software Update Inventory tool, this tool also has the instructions for locating each applicable update, downloading it from Microsoft, and deploying it using SMS . The SMS Extended Security Update Inventory Tool is built on Enterprise Scan Tool (EST) detection technology. For more information about the exact detection capabilities of EST and how it differs from MBSA, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 894193. For more information on the SMS Extended Security Update Inventory Tool, please see the included user guide and release notes.
The security bulletins that are currently covered by this tool are as follows:
- MS04-028
- MS05-004
- MS05-006
- MS05-009
- MS05-022
- MS05-023
- MS05-029
- MS05-030
- MS05-031
- MS05-033
- MS05-034
- MS05-044
- MS05-050
- MS06-005
- MS06-014
- MS06-016
- MS06-017
- MS06-020
- MS06-023
- MS06-024
- MS06-033
- MS06-043
- MS06-055
- MS06-056
- MS06-069
- MS06-073
- MS06-076
- MS06-077
- MS06-078
- MS07-004
- MS07-005
- MS07-009
- MS07-012
- MS07-028
- MS07-034
- MS07-040
- MS07-043
- MS07-047
- MS07-049
- MS07-050
- MS07-052
- MS07-053
- MS07-056
- MS07-064
- MS07-068
- MS08-003
- MS08-008
- MS08-017
- MS08-022
- MS08-030
- MS08-033
- MS08-035
- MS08-048
- MS08-050
- MS08-052
- MS08-053
- MS08-060
- MS08-069
- MS08-070
- MS08-076
Note for users of previous versions of the tool: This download can be used to upgrade previous versions of the Extended Update Inventory Tool so that additional security update detection can be added for a given month's security updates.
NOTE: Starting with the July 2006 release, the version field will now reflect the actual version of the binary.
Other
EMEA case studies - English
Brief Description
Overview
Word documents for GCRP
Enterprise Library in the Wild meets Red Prairie
Brief Description
EntLib in the Wild meets Red Prairie
Overview
Grigori Melnik interviews Daniel Piessens from RedPrairie on their adoption and use of Enterprise Library.
Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.0.2
Brief Description
Open XML Converter allows you to convert Open XML files that were created in Office 2008 for Mac or Office 2007 for Windows so that you can open, edit, and save them in earlier versions of Office for Mac. This update contains several improvements to enhance stability and performance.
Overview
Open XML Converter allows you to convert Open XML files that were created in Office 2008 for Mac or Office 2007 for Windows so that you can open, edit, and save them in earlier versions of Office for Mac. Open XML Converter can convert Word documents, Excel workbooks, and PowerPoint presentations that are in the Open XML Format so that you can open and edit the files in Office 2004 for Mac and Office v. X for Mac. You can choose to convert and open one file, or convert a large number of files.
This update contains several improvements to enhance stability and performance. In addition, this update includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code. For more information about this update, please visit the Microsoft Web site.
Home Magazine Documents
Brief Description
Home Magazine Documents
Overview
Home Magazine Documents
Online Services Enables IT Consultant to Refocus on Higher Value Strategic Services
Brief Description
SBS Pros had to find a cost-effective enterprise-class messaging and collaboration solution to help its clients overcome their infrastructure and maintenance challenges.
Overview
SBS Pros is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner based in Torrance, California that provides IT services to organizations across the United States—from the federal government to small and mid-sized businesses. Although SBP Pros offers a comprehensive portfolio of IT services, particularly in the area of security, it often found that it was spending more time helping clients administer and maintain core infrastructure than helping them overcome business challenges. With the introduction of Microsoft® Online Services, SBS Pros can help its clients migrate their cumbersome in-house infrastructures to a cost-effective enterprise-class online service. This saves its clients money, strengthens its role as trusted advisor, and positions SBS Pros to more effectively help clients refocus on more strategic projects—which contribute more fully to SBS Pros’ bottom line.
EMEA case studies
Brief Description
EMEA case studies
EMEA case studies
Overview
EMEA case studies
Report a Webpage Problem Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta Add-On
Brief Description
The Microsoft Report a Webpage Problem Internet Explorer Add-on allows the user to submit a report to Microsoft for webpages they believe are having rendering problems, scripting errors, or various other types of problems.
Overview
The Report a Webpage Problem Internet Explorer Add-on appears as a toolbar button and a “Report a Webpage Problem...” item on the Tools menu.
When the toolbar button is clicked or the menu item is chosen, the control takes a screenshot of the web page currently being viewed. A new tab is then opened containing a report submission form. A scaled down version of the screenshot will be visible at the bottom, and the user has a choice of whether or not to include the full-sized screenshot (choosing No to the “Include Screenshot?” question means no screenshot will be sent).
On the report submission page, the user also has the option to select a category best representing their observed problem. This category selection will be part of the report information returned to Microsoft.
A 1000 character limit comment field is provided, if the user chooses to include some description of the problem.
Additional data included in the report:
- The protocol type (http, res, file, etc.) of the URL being reported.
- The complete URL.
- A numerical value representing the Document mode.
- For more information about what data is sent and how it is used, see the Privacy Statement
Please visit the Internet Explorer Newsgroup to enter bug reports, comments, and suggestions.
Virtual Earth 3D (Beta)
Brief Description
Add realistic 3D capabilities to your online Live Search Maps.
Overview
Virtual Earth 3D brings you another step closer to knowing "what it is like out there". You can search, browse, and organize local information viewed in three dimensions, just the way it exists in the real world. This enables you to more effectively find the data that is relevant to you, making Live Maps more useful than ever. Even better -- it's just plain fun!
Woods Bagot Case Study
Brief Description
This is Microsoft Services case study.
Overview
This is Microsoft Services case study.