December TechNet - Whats New this month?

Hi folks,

December is a big month for TechNet subscriptions.  We have alot of new stuff available including SQL 2005 and Windows Vista. If your a Technet subscriber then check out whats coming your way this month!  If you are not a member then now is a great time to join!
 

Featured Content:

SQL Server 2005

This month's TechNet Plus subscription package includes the release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2005. Both 32 and 64 bit versions are included. Webcasts to help you upgrade your knowledge to SQL Server 2005 are located at: https://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetsqlserver2005.mspx 

Windows Vista

Also shipping this month is the recent Windows Vista Community Technology Preview update. Evaluate the latest beta of Microsoft's flagship operating system. Note - this software is only available on DVD. TechNet CD subscribers will be receiving this software on DVD in this shipment.

Advanced Scripting

This month's subscription package includes a huge collection of advanced scripting tips, including Using Scripts to Manage Word's Complex Scripts Options and Using Scripts to Manage Word's Security Options. Here are some additional highlights:

§         To help get you up to speed, start with the Sesame Script series of introductory guides

§         Then, take control by Using Scripts to Manage Word's AutoFormat Options

§         Doctor Scripto's Script Shop breaks down intermediate to advanced scripts into code modules

§         Hey, Scripting Guy! answers scripting questions from IT pros with samples-and wit.

§         And, view the Scripting Guys' recent webcast series, Scripting Week 3 here: https://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/webcasts/sw3.mspx

 New This Month:

New Content

This month's package has some great security-focused content and includes documents detailing:

§         Windows XP Security Guide

§         Configuring ISA Server 2004 on a Computer with a Single Network Adapter

§         Hardening the Windows Infrastructure on a Computer Running ISA Server 2004 Computer

§         Tips for Designing, Building, and Deploying More Secure Web Applications

New Tools and Utilities

§         Project 2003 Tool: Scrum Solution Starter

§         Word 97/2000 Template: Create Calendar in Word from Outlook 2000 Calendar Data

§         Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 Language Template Pack

§         FrontPage 2002 Add-in: Expanded Help File

§         Microsoft Report Viewer Redistributable 2005

§         Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package

§         .NET Compact Framework 2.0 End User Download

§         Office 2003 Service Pack 2 for Multilingual User Interface Pack

§         Visio 2003 Service Pack 2 for Multilingual User Interface Pack

§         Office 2003 Add-in: Web Parts and Components

§         Project 2003 Service Pack 2 for Multilingual User Interface Pack

§         User Profile Hive Cleanup Service

New Service Packs

§         Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2

§         SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Service Pack 2

§         Windows SharePoint Services Language Template Pack Service Pack 2 (SP2)

New TechNet Plus Evaluation Software (no time limits)

§         Commerce Server 2002 Developer Edition - Japanese

§         Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 - English

§         Microsoft Office Business Scorecard Manager 2005 - English

§         SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition - 32-bit - English

§         SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition - 64-bit Extended - English

§         SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition - 64-bit Itanium - English

§         System Center Capacity Planner 2006 Beta - English

§         System Center Data Protection Manager 2006 - Multilanguage

§         Windows Vista Community Technology Preview - 32-bit - English

§         Windows Vista Community Technology Preview - 64-bit - English

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So thats alot of content man!

cheers
jeffa