Tag: Security

Breaking News: Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010 (FIM) is released

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“FIM 2010?  Is that a new product?”In name, yes.  But “FIM has evolved from Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM) 2007, which was previously Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) 2003, which originated from Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS).”  “Wait.. Who are you quoting there?”I’m quoting Alan Le Marquand and his very informative blog post about the release.  … Continue reading Breaking News: Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010 (FIM) is released

If you can read this, it wasn’t you!

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Have you heard of “Botnets”?“You mean those legions of computers that are being controlled by criminals because they’re running malware that their owners don’t even know about; perhaps to use them to send spam e-mail?”Exactly.  And if you’re reading this post right now, you can breathe a little easier knowing that you aren’t currently operating … Continue reading If you can read this, it wasn’t you!

Are you moving to Windows 7? Are you looking for IE6-to-IE8 Migration Information?

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“Hey Kevin.. I want to deploy Windows 7, and hear good things about IE8, but I don’t know how to start evaluating what I need to make the move off of Internet Explorer 6.  I am sure I have at least one critical application that might not work in IE8, and need to know what … Continue reading Are you moving to Windows 7? Are you looking for IE6-to-IE8 Migration Information?

Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources – Feb-Mar 2010

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TechNet Event Slides - http://www.technetevents.com/resources   28%-OFF Special TechNet Plus Direct Subscription Promotion – Yes, save nearly $100  off of a TechNet Plus Direct Subscription! Use Promotion Code TNITE04 (that’s ZERO-4) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/subscriptionIMPORTANT UPDATE: This promotion and promotion code have expired.Please CLICK HERE for the most current promotion.  E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.comFeedback … Continue reading Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources – Feb-Mar 2010

Trials and Betas… Trials and Betas…

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For those of you looking for something to do today, and are just itching to try out some new software, here is a quick compilation of links to useful downloads of the latest and greatest. Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial - http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/215437506/direct/01/ Download the Windows Server 2008 R2 Trial Software - http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/215437507/direct/01/ Evaluate Forefront Server … Continue reading Trials and Betas… Trials and Betas…

BREAKING NEWS: Critical Out-of-Band Security Update Today

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 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-jan.mspxThis is an important one folks.“Who or what software does this impact"?”You can see the full list HERE under the “Affected Software” section.  But in a nutshell it’s every OS from Windows 2000 and later on running Windows Internet Explorer 6 and later.  Yes, it includes Internet Explorer 8.“What’s the exploit?”A maliciously crafted website could … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Critical Out-of-Band Security Update Today

Security: Your choice of browser is very important.

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The advisory from yesterday (1/18/2010) at the Microsoft Security Response Center is a good read for anyone interested in the latest news on known exploits to Internet Explorer.The bad news: For IE 6, “attacks remain targeted to a very limited number of corporations and are only effective against Internet Explorer 6” The good news: “…at … Continue reading Security: Your choice of browser is very important.

Kevin’s “New Efficiency”: Launch Event Resources

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E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.comFeedback e-mail to my boss: Brian Moore – BriMoore@microsoft.comFuture Live, In-Person Event Information:TechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.comNEW - IT Manager Community Hub - http://technet.microsoft.com/itmanagementNEW - IT Manager Community Forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/itmanagerTHRIVE: Me >> My Skills >> My Organization - http://www.microsoft.com/click/thrive/25%-OFF Special TechNet Plus Subscription Promotion … Continue reading Kevin’s “New Efficiency”: Launch Event Resources