Disclaimer: I haven’t tested this tool, as I don’t have any systems currently vulnerable to this attack I mentioned earlier today in my blog. However, I see now that Symantec has made available a free cleanup tool.NOTE: The best prevention is to install the update if you haven’t already. But if you’ve already been affected (or … Continue reading Free W32.Zotob Removal Tool
The schedule of TechNet Webcasts for September is ready to go. I’m doing two of them, too; one on Virtual Server 2005 and one on the Exchange Best Practice Analyzer I’ve posted the entire schedule, complete with breakdowns by topic or product/technology, as well as full descriptions, as an article HERE. You can also download … Continue reading September 2005 TechNet Webcast Schedule
If you’re running LCS (SP1), and if you’re familiar with the functionality of IMF for Exchange Server 2003, then you’re going to love this new version of IMF built specifically for LCS. And if you’re NOT familiar with IMF, here is the overview from the Download page: Live Communications Server 2005 Intelligent IM Filter application … Continue reading Live Communications Server 2005 IMF is here!
There’s a nasty worm making the rounds right now. It was reported yesterday afternoon that the worm “Worm:Win32/Zotob.A” is currently circulating. It’s taking advantage of a Windows Plug and Play vulnerability in Windows 2000, which was addressed in MS05–039 (one of the ones that came out last week). This worm does not affect Windows XP (SP2) or … Continue reading If you’re running un-patched Windows 2000, PATCH IT NOW
I’m delivering a webcast this Wednesday on Windows Server 2003 Administration. Actually, I’m delivering two of them on two Wednesdays. It’s a “two-parter”.Part one, this Wednesday (Aug 17, 2005) at 11:30 Pacific Time (2:30 Eastern), we’ll be talking about: Configuring servers using the “Configure Your Server” and “Manage Your Server” tools Setting up various types … Continue reading Windows Server 2003 Administration Webcasts
The advanced notification for this coming Tuesday’s security update releases went live recently. Looks like we’re looking at 6 Security updates, a new Malicious Software Removal Tool, and some non-security High Priority updates for Microsoft Update, Windows Update, WSUS, and SUS. If you want to get these notifications via email, click here.Or even better, get … Continue reading Tuesday Security Bulletin Advanced Notice
According the The Register (“Biting the hand that feeds IT”… I like it.), there are already viruses being created that target the new scripting shell Microsoft is developing. If they're looking for a name for the virus, I propose "Shmista".“Scripting Shell? Really? And it will be in Vista?”Whether or not it’s in Vista remains to … Continue reading Vista Shmista
I received a question via email this morning. An attendee of one of my on-demand webcasts had a question about VPN, MSN Messenger Video Conferencing, and using ISA Server 2004. He has VPN connectivity open, but hasn’t been able to do a video conference through it.Most often my first resource for ISA Server 2004 help is … Continue reading MSN Messenger Audio / Video through ISA Server 2004
Robert Scoble interviews Chris Jones for Channel 9, where he makes this announcement, plus demos the beta for you.
Yes! Yesterday afternoon the Microsoft employees here at MGB in Atlanta were told that what was known as codename “Longhorn” is now officially called Microsoft Windows Vista! Today the world learned the news as well. Here’s the Microsoft Press Release about it.Also, today I sat through some instructor-lead demos of the beta. Wow… you are … Continue reading It’s not Longhorn, it’s…
Absolutely Full of I.T. 