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http://msevents.microsoft.com/Events/CAN/ENG/Detail/ED101960771.asp<br /><br />--------------------<br />THIS WEEK ON TECHNET<br />--------------------<br /><br />Use Windows .NET Server 2003 Clustering and NLB <br />----------------------------------------------- <br />Use the guidelines and best practices in these just-published product documents to get up to speed with deploying and maintaining clusters and network load balancing (NLB) in a Windows .NET Server 2003-based network. For more go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...ol/windowsnetserver/proddocs/default.asp<br /><br />----------<br />HIGHLIGHTS<br />----------<br /><br />1. The Scriptomatic Tool: Write WMI Scripts Like the Pros<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/WMImatic.asp<br /> <br />2. New SQL Server Notification Services<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ns/<br /><br />3. Active Directory Operations Guide<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/ad/windows2000/maintain/opsguide/default.asp <br /><br />4. Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Self-Assessment Tool <br />
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http://www.microsoft.com/technet/itcommunity/chats/default.asp<br /><br /> Cross-Site Scripting and SQL Code Injection<br /> September 17, 2002, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST (17:00 - 18:00 GMT)<br /><br /> Visual Studio .NET Debugger Chat<br /> September 19, 2002, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST (20:00 - 21:00 GMT)<br /><br />---------<br />HOTFIXES<br />---------<br /><br />7. OL2002: Issues That Are Fixed in Outlook 2002 by Office XP Service Pack 2 (Q325675)<br />
;Q325675]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q325675<br /><br />8. XADM: CDO Does Not Create an All Day Event That Spans Daylight Time Correctly; Fix Requires Exchange 2000 SP3 (Q327639)<br />
;Q327639]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q327639<br /><br />9. SMS: Transaction History Files Increase in Size (Q320692)<br />
;Q320692]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q320692<br /><br />----------------------<br />NEW SECURITY BULLETINS<br />----------------------<br />Make sure you receive the latest Microsoft Security Bulletins as soon as they are available with your free subscription to the Microsoft Security Notification Service. For more information, visit: <br />
http://www.microsoft.com/securitynotification/<br /><br />10. MS02-048: Flaw in Certificate Enrollment Control Could Allow Deletion of Digital Certificates (Q323172)<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-048.asp<br /><br />11. MS02-047: Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (Q323759)<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-047.asp<br /><br />12. MS02-046: Buffer Overrun in TSAC ActiveX Control Could Allow Code Execution (Q327521)<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-046.asp<br /><br />-------------------------<br />SERVICE PACKS & DOWNLOADS<br />-------------------------<br /><br />13. Cumulative Patch for SQL Server <br />
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-043.asp<br /><br />14. Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer: August 22, 2002 <br />
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-047.asp<br /><br />15. Office XP Service Pack 2 <br />
http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2002/oxpsp2.aspx<br /><br />---------------<br />CANADIAN EVENTS<br />---------------<br />16. MONTHLY EVENTS<br /><br />Windows .Net Server 2003 Technical Forum<br />----------------------------------------<br />Microsoft Canada Windows Platform Team invites you to the first in a series of Windows .Net Server 2003 technical events.<br /><br />What you will learn<br />This event is designed to give you a level 200 technical overview of Windows .Net Server 2003. There will be 9 forums in total with each session focusing on a specific component of Windows .Net Server 2003. Each forum will be hosted by a Microsoft Corp. Product Group Speaker. This is a first come first serve event.<br /><br />Audience: IT Professionals Language: English Registration Fee: No<br /><br />Register Today!<br /><br />10/01/2002 08:00AM - 12:00PM<br />TSE Conference Centre 130 King Street West<br />Toronto ON M5X 1E1 Canada<br />
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http://search.support.microsoft.com/kb/c.asp?FR=0&SD=TECH&LN=EN-US<br /><br />-------------<br />SUPPORT NEWS <br />-------------<br /><br />20. Cannot Install Shared Fax Client on Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition (Q327001)<br />
;Q327001]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q327001<br /><br />21. XADM: Cannot Resolve New Mailbox Address (Q327347)<br />
;Q327347]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q327347<br /><br />22. SMS: Troubleshooting SMS Administrator Console Connectivity (Q317872)<br />
;Q317872]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q317872<br /><br />23. OFFXP: Office Programs Incorrectly Report That Office XP SP-1 Is Installed After Installing Project 2002 (Q328294)<br />
;Q328294]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q328294<br /><br />24. OL2002: "The Command Is Not Available" Error Message When You Try to Start the Out of Office Assistant (Q327353)<br />
;Q327353]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q327353<br /><br />25. Upcoming Support WebCasts<br />Webcasts are a product support information service offered to all TechNet Online Support customers. Using the Windows Media player, you can watch live presentations given by Microsoft Support professionals, and participate in live Q&A sessions following each presentation. The event scheduled next is listed below. For additional information, and for a full schedule of events and detailed session information, please visit:
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...t&FR=0&SD=Tech&LN=EN-US&<br /><br /> Windows .NET: Deploying a Secure Network Infrastructure, Part 1 <br /> Tuesday, September 17, 2002, 10:00 AM PST (17:00 GMT)<br /><br /> Microsoft Windows XP: Managing Devices <br /> Wednesday, September 18, 2002, 10:00 AM PST (17:00 GMT)<br /> <br /><br /> <br />-------<br />HOW-TOS<br />-------<br /><br />26. HOW TO: Share UNIX File Systems Using Gateway for NFS (Q324087)<br />
;Q324087]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q324087<br /><br />27. HOW TO: Disable Error Reporting by the Application Error Reporting Tool in Office XP (Q325075)<br />
;Q325075]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q325075<br /><br />28. HOW TO: Grant "Send As" and "Send on Behalf" Permissions in Exchange 2000 Server (Q327000)<br />
;Q327000]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q327000<br /><br />---------------------------<br />** WINDOWS PLATFORM NEWS **<br />---------------------------<br /><br />---------------<br />Windows XP News<br />---------------<br />Protect Your Desktops from Security Threats <br />
https://www.showmesecurity.com/default.asp?pin=n3wsd457 <br />Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional and Office XP Professional offer cutting-edge platform protection against desktop security threats. This site presents information geared to help protect your business documents and data. <br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Questions About Windows XP Embedded?<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/Embedded/xp/evaluation/faq/default.asp <br />If you're interested in getting quick answers to frequently asked questions about Windows XP Embedded, read this document. <br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Use the Windows Logo Key on Your Keyboard<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/june/tsang1.asp<br />The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards, is a little-used treasure. Read this user-submitted tip to find out which useful commands it provides a shortcut to.<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Focus On: Remote Desktop and Windows XP<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/focuson/remotedesktop.asp<br />When Remote Desktop is set up on a computer running Windows XP, you can tap into that desktop from another location and operate the remote computer as if you were sitting in front of it. This Web site is organized to supply you with help, downloadable software, and tips on setting up the Remote Desktop.<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Take Advantage of Windows XP Tips <br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/tips/<br />Use these tips to get the most out of Windows XP Professional at work. <br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Research Institute Educates Professionals with Windows Media, Producer <br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/archive/casestudies/sjsu/default.asp<br />The Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University offers courses to its students using a Windows Media(TM)-based streaming network and Microsoft Producer for PowerPoint(R) 2002. Learn how this research and education center transformed a traditional classroom scenario into a more efficient learning environment.<br /><br />------------------<br /> Windows 2000 News<br />------------------<br />Update Your Systems Using Windows Update<br />
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/catalog/en/default.asp<br />The Windows Update Catalog is an organized presentation of Windows software updates and enhancements. Choose from a variety of updates that you can distribute over your network. <br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Get the Windows .NET Server Customer Preview <br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windows.netserver/preview/default.mspx<br />Sign up now to receive free trial software for Windows .NET Server Release Candidate 1 (RC1)-via CD or download. Read about the Customer Preview Program (CPP), available in English only.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Security Operations Guide for Windows 2000 Server<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/windows/windows2000/staysecure/default.asp <br />This resource delivers the guidance necessary for IT pros to securely operate a Windows 2000environment while ensuring the right access to the right content by the right people.<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Microsoft .NET Framework Service Pack 2 Is Now Available<br />
http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/downloads/sp/default.asp <br />Microsoft .NET Framework Service Pack 2 (SP2), which all users should download and install, focuses on security concerns and other problems found since SP1's release. SP2 also includes all the fixes from .NET Framework SP1. <br /><br />-----------------------<br />Enterprise Servers News<br />-----------------------<br />Use SQL Server to Personalize User Experiences<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ns/default.asp<br />SQL Server Notification Services is a platform for developing and deploying applications that generate and send personalized notifications to users. Find out how you can improve user experiences using SQL Server.<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Security Operations Guide for Exchange 2000 Server<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/mailexch/opsguide/default.asp<br />This resource provides the guidance necessary for IT pros to securely set up and operate a messaging and collaboration environment. It also contains procedures and best practices for system administrators to create and maintain a secure environment on servers running Exchange 2000 with a focus on two specific server roles. <br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />SQL Server Accelerator for Business Intelligence 1.1<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/solutions/BI/download.asp<br />The updated version of the SQL Server Accelerator for Business Intelligence was released in July 2002. It is available for download in English, or in localized French and German versions. <br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Protect Your Networks with Help from the Microsoft Security Bulletin<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/securitynotification.<br />This e-mail bulletin keeps you up-to-date with the latest security issues and available patches, and can help your team prevent costly downtime. Subscribe today! <br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Server Consolidation Best Practices <br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/advancedserver/evaluation/business/overview/scalable/bpdcac.asp <br />By consolidating servers, organizations can reduce the number of physical components that provide a service, which in turn reduces cost and improves the quality of service. The Data Centre Advisory Council tells you more in this article.<br /><br />---------------------<br />Software Trial Center<br />---------------------<br />Download .NET Enterprise Server Trial Products<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/servers/evaluation/trial/default.asp <br />.NET Enterprise Servers provide the tools to quickly integrate systems and processes while containing costs. See for yourself by running the trial software. Microsoft servers are enterprise-ready, delivering the reliability, performance, scalability, and manageability your company needs. <br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Looking for a Product Update? Find It at the Download Center<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads<br />Begin your visit by scanning three areas: This Week's Top Downloads, determined by visitors to Microsoft.com; Featured Downloads, additional downloads that may be of special interest and value; and New Downloads, just a few of the many new releases published on Microsoft.com.<br /><br />----------------------------<br />OTHER NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />----------------------------<br /><br />29. MEC is this year's essential Microsoft conference for IT Professionals. In addition to the 200+ technical sessions, get an exclusive look inside Microsoft IT with keynote speaker Rick Devenuti, Corporate VP/CIO. Register for MEC 2002, Oct. 8-11 in Anaheim, CA, at:<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/corpevents/mec2002/<br /> <br />To browse session abstracts, visit:<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/corpevents/mec2002/conference.asp<br /><br />30. Get in-depth Windows 2000 exam prep from Microsoft Press - and save 15% at VUE Testing Centers. Our new second-edition kits now feature CD-generated practice exams, objective-by-objective review, and "Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition" eBook. For details, visit: <br />
http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/certification/vuepromotion/<br /><br />---------------<br />TIP OF THE WEEK<br />---------------<br /><br />TIP: CHANGING REPLICATION TIMES BETWEEN DOMAIN CONTROLLERS<br /><br />Q: I have two Windows 2000 Server domain controllers. How do I set Active directory replication to occur faster than the default 15 minutes? <br /><br />A: The default for intra-site replication is 5 minutes; to alter this one must edit the registry (for information on editing the registry, see the kb article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q214678). In order to change inter-site replication frequency from its default of 3 hours, right-click on the site link, which is under inter-site transports and by default called "defaultipsitelink." Then, select properties and change the "replicate every" field. <br /><br />---------------------------------<br />RECEIVED THE FLASH FROM A FRIEND?<br />The TechNet Flash is full of in-depth technical information that we encourage subscribers to forward to friends and co-workers. If you've received this from someone via e-mail, and would like to have our newsletter delivered to you biweekly, you can sign up using the link above. Subscription is FREE; all you have to do is register.<br />
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