Upcoming TechNet Webcasts: July 2004
Upcoming TechNet Webcasts: July 2004
TechNet webcasts are designed specifically for the IT Professional, offering in-depth information on how to plan, deploy, and manage Microsoft products and technologies, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Windows Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server, and Microsoft Content Management Server.
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Learn more about Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0—register for a live webcast, or view previously recorded webcasts on demand.
Discover how to optimize your use of Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003. This series of webcasts was created to help you learn about SMS 2003 by starting with the basics and progressively building on your knowledge with each webcast. Start now and learn what SMS 2003 can do for your business.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Webcast Series
This series of webcasts is designed to help you to get the most out of your SharePoint Portal Server 2003 deployment and to introduce you to new topics and capabilities.
TechNet Webcast: Managing Internet Information Server 6.0 - Level 200
July 1, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Matt Hester, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This session describes the new features of IIS 6.0. It includes an explanation of the HTTP request-processing architecture and application isolation capabilities, and then shows how administrators can use those features to isolate applications. This session will also include new features of FTP and how to manage IIS by editing the Metabase and using template configurations.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30960
TechNet Webcast: Windows XP Tips and Tricks - Level 200
July 2, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Kevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This session covers a variety of troubleshooting topics and tips and tricks for many features and administration tasks in Windows® XP, including Event Viewer, interface personalization, startup, transferring settings from other computers, configuring desktop and menu properties, wireless communications, and configuring the Internet Connection Firewall. It also shows how to use application compatibility features of Windows XP, including the Compatibility Wizard and the Application Compatibility Toolkit 3.0.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30961
TechNet Webcast: Windows Rights Management Services - Level 200
July 2, 2004
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Kai Axford, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast presents a technical overview of Windows® Rights Management Services (RMS) for Windows Server™ 2003, and what types of solutions it offers. The presentation will include the components and features, and platform requirements. Included are live demonstrations and information on how to deploy the service to servers and clients to reproduce the demonstrations. We will use Office 2003 an RMS-aware application to demonstrate RMS, but will also cover how to make your applications RMS-aware. Finally we will look at the administration side of RMS, including polices, revocation lists and logging.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30965
TechNet Webcast: Achieving Network Segmentation with IPsec - Level 300
July 02, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Jason Popp, Senior Systems Engineer, Microsoft
So what can combining IPSec and network segmentation do for you? And how do you combine the two for the most effective security and throughput? Someone has already done it successfully and is willing to share how: Join this webcast to learn how Microsoft® IT designed, tested and deployed IPsec to its enterprise environment, and benefit from what they learned about best practices for network segmentation.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31227
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Server Security on Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 (Part 1) - Securing Servers: Core Server Security and Active Directory Security - Level 200
July 06, 2004
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast discusses and explains the importance of server security to your organization. We will explore core server security and the key components in the process of securing Active Directory®. We will then discuss some of the challenges small-to-medium sized businesses face when trying to secure a server environment, the importance of multiple layers of security, managing software updates, and how to use Active Directory to secure your server environment. This webcast includes a demonstration on how to create an Organizational Unit structure and apply a security template.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31022
TechNet Webcast: Locking Down Your Scripting Environment - Level 200
July 06, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Don Jones, Founder, ScriptingAnswers.com
The very mention of the word "scripting" sends chills down many administrators' backs. After all, scripting is the way many viruses and malicious code invade enterprise environments. But scripting has a beneficial side, too, which makes automated administration possible. Is there such a thing, then, as "safe scripting?" Absolutely! Don Jones, founder of ScriptingAnswers.com, covers the tools, techniques, and technologies –many built into Windows® and the Windows Script Host – that make scripting safe. Learn to configure your environment to allow only your scripts to run, and to help eliminate scripting as a means of entry for malicious code.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31228
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Client Security on Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Part 1) - Core Client Security, Securing Applications and Group Policy for Standalone Clients - Level 200
July 06, 2004
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast discusses the importance of implementing a core client security, concentrating on securing applications and securing standalone Windows® clients. We will discuss a fundamental, core set of client security topics along with securing a variety of applications such as Internet Explorer and Microsoft® Outlook® within an organization. From there we’ll discuss how to use Active Directory® and Group Policy to secure Windows clients. The presentation includes a demonstration on Securing Standalone Clients.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31031
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Technical Overview - Level 200
July 6, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Kai Axford, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
In this session we will look at features and components of SQL™ Server Reporting Services. We will see the architecture of the product and describe the different components both on the server side and the client. We will also look at different deployment scenarios that may be used to implement SQL Server Reporting Services. Finally we will look at the report life cycle, and see how to create, deliver and manage reports.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30967
TechNet Webcast: Understanding SMS 2003 Advanced Client Log Files - Level 300
July 6, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
The SMS 2003 Advanced Client generates log information that is very different from that of the SMS 2.0 client. In this session, we'll name and explain the different Advanced Client log files, and how to look for the logs and logging patterns in SMS log files that provide copious, varied, and useful troubleshooting information to help you keep your IT infrastructure running smoothly.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30912
TechNet Webcast: Disaster Recovery and IIS 6.0: Metabase Backups in a Nutshell - Level 200
July 7, 2004
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Chris Adams, Web Platform Supportability Lead, Microsoft Corporation
This session details the metabase backup and restore process for IIS 6.0. Topics include server-specific backups and backup methods that enable you to move the metabase configuration to servers running different operating systems. This session also explains how you can efficiently recover from a disaster by using tools to perform automated installations of Windows Server 2003 and IIS 6.0, and then use IIS Manager and command-line tools to restore the metabase.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=28752
TechNet Webcast: Smart Card Logon for Enterprise Networks - Level 300
July 07, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Mert Biyikli, Senior Consultant, Microsoft
Improper password usage and weak password polices are high-level risks that need to be addressed in today’s computer networks. Smart cards are dual-factor authentication systems that can mitigate the vulnerabilities inherent in ordinary password usage. This webcast presents the design components and best practices for enabling smart card logon through enterprise networks. We will also walk through the necessary PKI and Active Directory® infrastructures to show the underlying elements of a smart card logon solution. There will also be a demonstration: Smart card logon and revocation checking.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31230
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Network and Perimeter Security - Level 300
July 08, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Kai Axford, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft
In this session for experienced IT professionals, you will build on existing knowledge of server and client security and learn how to apply best practices to implement perimeter and network defenses. The session will discuss the use of hardware and software firewalls for network and application filtering and how to implement intrusion detection mechanisms. You will also learn how to increase security for wireless network access through the use of encryption and password authentication protocols.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31232
TechNet Webcast: Installing SMS 2003 from Start to Completion - Level 200
July 8, 2004
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
This session, which will be heavily demonstration-based, will show you the entire process of preparing Active Directory® for SMS integration, installation of a primary site server, installation of SMS 2003 site systems, discovery of potential clients, and an Advanced Client installation.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30916
TechNet Webcast: Managing Windows Server 2003 Best Practices - Level 200
July 9, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Kevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
In this session we will look at operations guide for managing the Windows® Server™ 2003 services. The presenters cover the tasks that need to be performed on the Active Directory®, the DNS server, the DHCP server and the WINS server. We will discuss which tasks should be performed and how often. The session will be framed around the Microsoft® Operations Framework, which will be covered briefly in the session introduction.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30975
TechNet Webcast: Configuring Microsoft Office EPM Solution for Enterprise Environments - Level 300
July 12, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Brian Kennemer, Project Server Specialist, QuantumPM
Installing an Enterprise Project Management solution for a mid-to-large organization imposes several challenges. In this webcast you will learn about the skills and resources needed for large deployments. Additionally, you will learn about the scenarios and strategies for scaling implementations to thousands of users.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30976
TechNet Webcast: Exchange 2003 Technical Overview - Level 200
July 13, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Blain Barton, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This session will focus on some of the new features of Exchange 2003 including enhancements to management tools such as Mailbox Recovery Center, Error Reporting, Public Folders, and the Exchange System Manager. The presenter will also discuss client-side improvements, and not just the features in Outlook®, but also features such as Cache mode and mail retrieval over http! OWA and Outlook Mobile Access (OMA) have been improved and the presenter will also cover the new security features such as anti-spam and anti-virus features.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30979
TechNet Webcast: Visio 2003 for IT Professionals - Level 100
July 13, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
David Edson, Venturi Partners
Networks: they're getting bigger and more complicated. Being able to quickly make diagrams of multiple alternate network designs could save time and prevent errors. This session will help IT Professionals leverage the power of Visio® 2003 for diagramming network infrastructures and developing solutions. Starting with a survey of enhanced and new features, this session drills down through Visio 2003 features that boost productivity through information visualization/access and that enhance collaboration and communication. In addition, believe it or not we can show you how to use Visio 2003 as a development platform.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30947
TechNet Webcast: A Shop Talk Discussion On How Microsoft IT Does Server Consolidation - Level 200
July 13, 2004
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Phil Nguyen, Sr. Program Manager, Microsoft IT
Similar to many IT organizations, Microsoft® IT is challenged to leverage and integrate new product and technology features into the IT infrastructure while monitoring cost constraints and security threats. Recently, Microsoft IT leveraged new management techniques, technologies and product features to consolidate nearly 30% of its infrastructure server base. Join us as we review in detail our Model Enterprise Infrastructure (MEI) initiative, discussing the overall projects and technical specifics on how we made these significant strides in infrastructure server consolidation.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30927
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Server Security on Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 (Part 2) - Hardening Member Servers and Hardening Domain Controllers - Level 200
July 13, 2004
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast addresses implementing security on many different types of servers found in a Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 environment and practical information on how to harden domain controllers. We will provide recommendations and practical information about how to harden servers in general and how to harden member servers, in particular. During this webcast we will see two demonstrations on using MBSA and Hardening Domain Controllers.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31032
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Client Security on Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Part 2) - Securing Your Environment with Active Directory - Level 200
July 13, 2004
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast will cover the role of Active Directory® in securing network clients and how to leverage Group Policy as a tool to enhance network security. Learn how to use Group Policy to standardize user permissions, simplify administration, and ensure consistent access and security standards. This webcast will also will walk you through two demonstrations with prescriptive information on how to modify Active Directory for client security and how to use Group Policy.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31033
TechNet Webcast: Information about Microsoft's July Security Bulletins - Level
July 14, 2004
10:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
On July 13, Microsoft will release its monthly security bulletins. Join us in this webcast for a live discussion of the technical details of the July security bulletins and steps you can take to protect your environment.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30865
TechNet Webcast: Security Risk Management - Level 300
July 15, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Jesper Johansson, Security Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Risk management: you've heard about it, you know you need to do it, or maybe you're doing it but would like to make sure you're putting your time and effort where it does the most good. Fortunately, this webcast provides an overview of risk management best practices. The presentation stresses the need for risk analysis as a fundamental part of a defense-in-depth security strategy and demonstrates the best methods of accomplishing it.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31236
TechNet Webcast: Group Policy Power Hour: Old School vs. New School – Level 200
July 16, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Pacific Time
Jeremy Moskowitz, Chief Propeller-Head of Moskowitz, Inc., Moskowitz, Inc.
Are you still using the Group Policy interface built into the box? If you're not using the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) yet, don't panic. You just need a little guidence to get to there from here. And in this first Group Policy Power Hour, we'll explore how to take your old-school skills and bump them up a notch into the new-school GPMC. In this hour, We'll do a half hour of talk and demonstration, and another half hour of questions and answers.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31009
TechNet Webcast: SMS 2003 Hierarchy Planning and Design with the SMS 2003 Hierarchy Capacity Planning and Hardware Sizing Tool - Level 300
July 16, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Craig Morris, Software Test Engineer and Steve Kaczmarek, Technical Writer, Microsoft Corporation
If you are planning of an SMS 2003 deployment you need to collect data about your IT infrastructure first. This webcast shows how to get that information and put it to best use. Guided by the “Scenarios and Procedures for Systems Management Server 2003” document (available from the Microsoft® website), this presentation shows how the data gathered helps you develop an Enterprise SMS hierarchy architecture. Then we show how to use the collected data as input for the SMS 2003 Hierarchy Capacity Planning and Hardware Sizing Tool. The webcast includes demonstrations of the document worksheets and the capacity planning tool.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31024
TechNet Webcast: Installing and Configuring Project Server 2003 - Level 300
July 19, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Brian Kennemer, Project Server Specialist, QuantumPM
You have just planned and assembled the necessary system hardware, and now you are ready to do the initial Project Server 2003 installation. Join this webcast to learn the proper sequence of steps needed to successfully install and get the best use out of system components such as IIS V6, Windows® SharePoint® Services, and Project Server 2003.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30985
TechNet Webcast: Scripto-mania 101 with the Scripting Guys - Level 100
July 19, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
So maybe you’ve been saying to yourself, “Yes, I’d like to learn scripting, I want to know how to automate my system administration tasks, I’d like to know all about WMI and ADSI and stuff like that. But I don’t know where to begin.” Well how about right here, with part 1 of a 5-part series – presented by the Microsoft Scripting Guys and Dr. Scripto – designed to take you from newbie to scripting whiz in one short week. This opening session sets the stage for the rest of the week. Be ready to fire up cmd.exe and run some code.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30792
TechNet Webcast: Exchange 2003: Recovery and Preparedness Strategies - Level 200
July 20, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Kevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Server down. Now what? Join us for this important session on how to prepare and recover your Exchange 2003 server from server downtime. We will cover a broad array of disaster preparedness and response strategies for Exchange 2003 administration. The Microsoft® presenter will discuss and demonstrate best practices for backing up Exchange 2003 servers, prepare for and perform an alternate server recovery, and how to replace a damaged server. Additionally, the session will demonstrate new features of Exchange 2003, including the Mailbox Recovery Center and the Recovery Storage Group.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31001
TechNet Webcast: WMI is Not a Four-Letter Word - Level 200
July 20, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) is the 800-pound gorilla of system administration scripting on Microsoft® Windows®. In this webcast, part 2 in a 5-part series, the Microsoft Scripting Guys explain how to harness this powerful technology and use it to quickly and easily write your own system administration scripts. If all those acronyms and classes always seemed scary, you'll get to know and love them here.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30793
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft System Management Server 2003: A Technical Overview - Level 200
July 20, 2004
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Pacific Time
John Baker, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Whether you have used System Management Server before or are just thinking about it for the first time, this webcast presents the information you need to plan for an upgrade or adoption of SMS 2003. The session starts by showing the new features of Microsoft® Systems Management Server 2003 and proceeds to show how SMS 2003 integrates with Network and Operating System Technologies such as Active Directory® and Windows® Management Instrumentation. From there the presentation shows the improvements in asset management, software distribution and reporting in SMS 2003.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31002
TechNet Webcast: Active Directory Fundamentals – Level 200
July 21, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Blain Barton, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Do you want to get a better understanding of some of the basic concepts of Active Directory®? Then join us for this informative session as we explain the logical concepts as they relate to Domain, Trees and Forests and the physical concepts of Domain Controllers and Sites. You'll also come away with a better understanding of the relationship between the Active Directory and the Domain Name System (DNS) and why it's important to you. We'll conclude with an examination of the operation functions such as Replication, both Inter-site and Intra-Site and the Active Directory Operations.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31003
TechNet Webcast: Scripting Files and Folders Makes Me Happy - Level 200
July 21, 2004
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
Sometimes it seems like a deluge, doesn’t it – the files and folders that IT professionals have to swim through to keep their systems surfing along. In this webcast, number 3 in a 5-part series, you’ll graduate from the doggie paddle to the butterfly – OK, maybe the breast stroke. The Microsoft® Scripting Guys help you get your feet wet, showing you how to use scripts to automate many of your file management tasks, with practical examples that will get you into the swim of things right away.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30795
TechNet Webcast: I/O Scripter, Away! - Level 200
July 22, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
The Scripting Guys and Dr. Scripto delve deep into the mysteries of input and output – and find that they're not so mysterious after all. In this Webcast, number 4 in a 5-part series on introductory scripting, the Microsoft® Scripting Guys walk you through practical examples of how to get information into and out of your scripts. These are fundamental techniques, essential to scripting in an IT environment.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30797
TechNet Webcast: Running IIS Web Farms: Tips and Tricks - Level 300
July 22, 2004
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Casey Jacobs, Group Manager, Microsoft Operations, Jeff Stucky, Senior Systems Engineer, Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Corporation
Learn the best practices for running Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Web farms from one of the top five most-visited sites in the world, www.microsoft.com. This session explains the IT infrastructure and operational processes used by Microsoft.com, reveals tips and tricks, and shows the gains they achieved in performance, reliability, security, manageability, and bandwidth cost savings by migrating to IIS 6.0.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31004.
TechNet Webcast: The Iron Scripter: Round 1 – Level 200
July 23, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
It’s the Iron Scripter competition, in which the Microsoft® Scripting Guys square off to decide, once and for all, who is the most powerful scripter in the world (or at least who does the best job in this particular webcast.) Along the way, in this final lesson in the 5-part series on introductory scripting, the Scripting Guys will provide examples that reinforce and build upon what you’ve learned earlier in the week.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30813
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Virtual Server Technical Overview - Level 200
July 23, 2004
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Matt Hester, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Virtual machine technology allows multiple operating systems to run concurrently on a single machine, which can boost administrator productivity and operating efficiency. The technology helps migrate legacy applications and consolidate applications on fewer servers. This presents a look at Microsoft® Virtual Server. We will discuss what a Virtual environment is and how the Server product compares to the desktop product, Microsoft Virtual PC, and when to use each solution. We will cover the installation and setup of the product from the actual server to the actual drives.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31006
TechNet Webcast: Applied Security Strategies - Level 300
July 23, 2004
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
Kai Axford, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft
In this session for experienced IT professionals, you will build on existing knowledge of server and client security and learn how to apply best practices to implement perimeter and network defenses. The session will discuss the use of hardware and software firewalls for network and application filtering and how to implement intrusion detection mechanisms. You will also learn how to increase security for wireless network access through the use of encryption and password authentication protocols.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31248
TechNet Webcast: Planning the Project Server 2003 Infrastructure – Level 200
July 26, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Brian Kennemer, Project Server Specialist, QuantumPM
Installing Project Server 2003 is not a trivial undertaking. Before you start that installation wizard you need to understand how this technology works. This session will teach you about the technology architecture of Project Server 2003 and how its components interact. You will also see how to assess your current infrastructure to determine what, if any, changes you’ll need in preparation for "The Big Install."
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31007
TechNet Webcast: HIS 2004 Network Integration - Level 200
July 27, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Chris Houser, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Host Integration Server 2004 offers a number of technologies for integrating open TCP/IP and IBM Systems Network Architecture (SNA) networks, including a new IP-DLC Link Service to support industry-popular SNA over IP routing (Enterprise Extender) so HIS computers can connect directly to z900 mainframes via high-speed IP networks. No longer do you have to remotely administer branch cluster controllers, use expensive data link switching (DLSw) capable routers, or maintain costly front end processors (FEPs). Learn how to use HIS 2004 to consolidate your network infrastructure, while supporting the same level of SNA-compatible applications and services.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30950
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Server Security on Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 (Part 3) - Hardening Servers for Specific Roles and for Standalone Use - Level 200
July 27, 2004
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
You already know that hardening the servers in your infrastructure would improve efficiency and security, but how to do it? This webcast discusses hardening both role-specific and standalone servers. In discussing hardening of servers for specific roles, we will review the importance of applying the appropriate security templates and manually configuring server settings for the role. We will then discuss how to harden standalone servers using Security Configuration and Analysis or Secedit to apply security settings. This webcast will present two demonstrations on hardening servers for specific roles, and on hardening a stand-alone server.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31042
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Client Security on Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Part 3) - Software Restriction, Antivirus and Client Firewalls - Level 200
July 27, 2004
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
Is your client-side security program effective and up-to-date? This webcast discusses important client defense strategies based on software restriction policies, antivirus software and client firewalls. Learn how a software restriction policy can improve client-side reliability and IT staff productivity, the importance of antivirus software and the cost-saving role it can play with a centralized deployment, and the need for client firewalls and the variety of firewall options available. This webcast also features two demonstrations: applying a software restriction policy and enabling the client firewall.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31045
TechNet Webcast: Deploying Enterprise Single Sign-On - Level 200
July 28, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Anil Balakrishnan, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Integrate enterprise-wide security systems, including IBM mainframe (RACF) and Microsoft® Windows® (Active Directory®), to improve daily operational efficiencies and reduce costs of deploying new line-of-business computing solutions. Learn how to offer end users single sign-on to legacy applications, while ensuring the integrity of your security policies across platforms. Synchronize user accounts and passwords across your enterprise using technologies from Microsoft and third-party ISVs. This session focuses on how to configure and deploy an Enterprise SSO solution in support of BizTalk® Server 2004, BizTalk Adapters, and Host Integration Server 2004.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30952
TechNet Webcast: The Ins and Outs of Centralized Binary Logging in IIS 6.0 - Level 300
July 28, 2004
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Chris Adams, Web Platform Supportability Lead, Microsoft Corporation
This session explains how to enable and use centralized binary logging, which is a new logging method. The HTTP.sys component of Windows Server 2003 introduces a new centralized binary logging method. Since centralized binary logging cannot be enabled with IIS Manager, how do you enable and use it? Join this webcast to find out how. In addition, learn about the scenarios in which centralized binary logging is most effective, and see simple examples that show how to use free utilities such as Log Parser to review and sort data from the binary log.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=28756
TechNet Webcast: HIS 2004 Secure Deployment - Level 200
July 29, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Chris Houser, Program Manager, Microsoft
Trustworthy Computing means helping to ensure a safe and reliable computing experience that is both expected and assumed. For Microsoft®, Trustworthy Computing is also a companywide initiative that is changing how we do business. When you install Host Integrated Server (HIS) 2004, the product is configured to be secure by default. In this session, network and PC administrators will learn how to configure and deploy HIS 2004 in a secure manner, to better protect vital enterprise computing resources.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30953
TechNet Webcast: PKI Management and Monitoring - Level 300
July 29, 2004
8:30 AM - 10:00AM Pacific Time
Mert Biyikli, Senior Consultant, Microsoft
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems help provide a tamper-proof security infrastructure for enterprise networks. An ever-increasing number of applications require certificate-based security which attempts to integrate with PKI systems. We will present the major design components and best practices for enabling manageable PKI systems. We’ll present the management components of Windows® 2003 PKI systems such as delegating operational roles, maintaining Active Directory® certificates and integrating with MOM 2000, all of which are essential to an integrated PKI solution. There will also be a demonstration: Managing PKI systems with Microsoft® Operations Manager.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31276
TechNet Webcast: HIS 2004 Secure Deployment - Level 200
July 29, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Chris Houser, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Trustworthy Computing means helping to ensure a safe and reliable computing experience that is both expected and assumed. For Microsoft®, Trustworthy Computing is also a companywide initiative that is changing how we do business. When you install Host Integrated Server (HIS) 2004, the product is configured to be secure by default. In this session, network and PC administrators will learn how to configure and deploy HIS 2004 in a secure manner, to better protect vital enterprise computing resources.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30953
TechNet Webcast: Using SMS 2003 SP1 to Monitor Client Health - Level 200
July 29, 2004
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Monitoring the health of your SMS clients can be a difficult task. The SMS Client Health Tool provides automated processes to monitor the health of your SMS 2003 SP1 Advanced Clients. In this session, we'll discuss the tool and how to implement it in your sites.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30918
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Business Intelligence
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Technical Overview - Level 200
July 6, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Kai Axford, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
In this session we will look at features and components of SQL™ Server Reporting Services. We will see the architecture of the product and describe the different components both on the server side and the client. We will also look at different deployment scenarios that may be used to implement SQL Server Reporting Services. Finally we will look at the report life cycle, and see how to create, deliver and manage reports.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30967
Enterprise Integration
TechNet Webcast: HIS 2004 Network Integration - Level 200
July 27, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Chris Houser, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Host Integration Server 2004 offers a number of technologies for integrating open TCP/IP and IBM Systems Network Architecture (SNA) networks, including a new IP-DLC Link Service to support industry-popular SNA over IP routing (Enterprise Extender) so HIS computers can connect directly to z900 mainframes via high-speed IP networks. No longer do you have to remotely administer branch cluster controllers, use expensive data link switching (DLSw) capable routers, or maintain costly front end processors (FEPs). Learn how to use HIS 2004 to consolidate your network infrastructure, while supporting the same level of SNA-compatible applications and services.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30950
TechNet Webcast: Deploying Enterprise Single Sign-On - Level 200
July 28, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Anil Balakrishnan, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Integrate enterprise-wide security systems, including IBM mainframe (RACF) and Microsoft® Windows® (Active Directory®), to improve daily operational efficiencies and reduce costs of deploying new line-of-business computing solutions. Learn how to offer end users single sign-on to legacy applications, while ensuring the integrity of your security policies across platforms. Synchronize user accounts and passwords across your enterprise using technologies from Microsoft and third-party ISVs. This session focuses on how to configure and deploy an Enterprise SSO solution in support of BizTalk® Server 2004, BizTalk Adapters, and Host Integration Server 2004.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30952
TechNet Webcast: HIS 2004 Secure Deployment - Level 200
July 29, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Chris Houser, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Trustworthy Computing means helping to ensure a safe and reliable computing experience that is both expected and assumed. For Microsoft®, Trustworthy Computing is also a companywide initiative that is changing how we do business. When you install Host Integrated Server (HIS) 2004, the product is configured to be secure by default. In this session, network and PC administrators will learn how to configure and deploy HIS 2004 in a secure manner, to better protect vital enterprise computing resources.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30953
Enterprise Project Management
TechNet Webcast: Configuring Microsoft Office EPM Solution for Enterprise Environments - Level 300
July 12, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Brian Kennemer, Project Server Specialist, QuantumPM
Installing an Enterprise Project Management solution for a mid-to-large organization imposes several challenges. In this webcast you will learn about the skills and resources needed for large deployments. Additionally, you will learn about the scenarios and strategies for scaling implementations to thousands of users.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30976
Management
TechNet Webcast: Managing Internet Information Server 6.0 - Level 200
July 1, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Matt Hester, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This session describes the new features of IIS 6.0. It includes an explanation of the HTTP request-processing architecture and application isolation capabilities, and then shows how administrators can use those features to isolate applications. This session will also include new features of FTP and how to manage IIS by editing the Metabase and using template configurations.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30960
TechNet Webcast: Understanding SMS 2003 Advanced Client Log Files - Level 300
July 6, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
The SMS 2003 Advanced Client generates log information that is very different from that of the SMS 2.0 client. In this session, we'll name and explain the different Advanced Client log files, and how to look for the logs and logging patterns in SMS log files that provide copious, varied, and useful troubleshooting information to help you keep your IT infrastructure running smoothly.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30912
TechNet Webcast: Installing SMS 2003 from Start to Completion - Level 200
July 8, 2004
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
This session, which will be heavily demonstration-based, will show you the entire process of preparing Active Directory® for SMS integration, installation of a primary site server, installation of SMS 2003 site systems, discovery of potential clients, and an Advanced Client installation.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30916
TechNet Webcast: Managing Windows Server 2003 Best Practices - Level 200
July 9, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Kevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
In this session we will look at operations guide for managing the Windows® Server™ 2003 services. The presenters cover the tasks that need to be performed on the Active Directory®, the DNS server, the DHCP server and the WINS server. We will discuss which tasks should be performed and how often. The session will be framed around the Microsoft® Operations Framework, which will be covered briefly in the session introduction.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30975
TechNet Webcast: Using SMS 2003 SP1 to Monitor Client Health - Level 200
July 29, 2004
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Monitoring the health of your SMS clients can be a difficult task. The SMS Client Health Tool provides automated processes to monitor the health of your SMS 2003 SP1 Advanced Clients. In this session, we'll discuss the tool and how to implement it in your sites.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30918
Operational Efficiency
TechNet Webcast: Group Policy Power Hour: Old School vs. New School – Level 200
July 16, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Pacific Time
Jeremy Moskowitz, Chief Propeller-Head of Moskowitz,Inc., Moskowitz,Inc.
Are you still using the Group Policy interface built into the box? If you're not using the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) yet, don't panic. You just need a little guidence to get to there from here. And in this first Group Policy Power Hour, we'll explore how to take your old-school skills and bump them up a knotch into the new-school GPMC. In this hour, We'll do a half hour of talk and demonstration, and another half hour of questions and answers.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31009
Scripting
TechNet Webcast: Scripto-mania 101 with the Scripting Guys - Level 100
July 19, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
So maybe you’ve been saying to yourself, “Yes, I’d like to learn scripting, I want to know how to automate my system administration tasks, I’d like to know all about WMI and ADSI and stuff like that. But I don’t know where to begin.” Well how about right here, with part 1 of a 5-part series – presented by the Microsoft Scripting Guys and Dr. Scripto – designed to take you from newbie to scripting whiz in one short week. This opening session sets the stage for the rest of the week. Be ready to fire up cmd.exe and run some code.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30792
TechNet Webcast: WMI is Not a Four-Letter Word - Level 200
July 20, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) is the 800-pound gorilla of system administration scripting on Microsoft® Windows®. In this webcast, part 2 in a 5-part series, the Microsoft Scripting Guys explain how to harness this powerful technology and use it to quickly and easily write your own system administration scripts. If all those acronyms and classes always seemed scary, you'll get to know and love them here.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30793
TechNet Webcast: Scripting Files and Folders Makes Me Happy - Level 200
July 21, 2004
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
Sometimes it seems like a deluge, doesn’t it – the files and folders that IT professionals have to swim through to keep their systems surfing along. In this webcast, number 3 in a 5-part series, you’ll graduate from the doggie paddle to the butterfly – OK, maybe the breast stroke. The Microsoft® Scripting Guys help you get your feet wet, showing you how to use scripts to automate many of your file management tasks, with practical examples that will get you into the swim of things right away.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30795
TechNet Webcast: I/O Scripter, Away! - Level 200
July 22, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
The Scripting Guys and Dr. Scripto delve deep into the mysteries of input and output – and find that they're not so mysterious after all. In this Webcast, number 4 in a 5-part series on introductory scripting, the Microsoft® Scripting Guys walk you through practical examples of how to get information into and out of your scripts. These are fundamental techniques, essential to scripting in an IT environment.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30797
TechNet Webcast: The Iron Scripter: Round 1 – Level 200
July 23, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
It’s the Iron Scripter competition, in which the Microsoft® Scripting Guys square off to decide, once and for all, who is the most powerful scripter in the world (or at least who does the best job in this particular webcast.) Along the way, in this final lesson in the 5-part series on introductory scripting, the Scripting Guys will provide examples that reinforce and build upon what you’ve learned earlier in the week.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30813
Security
TechNet Webcast: Achieving Network Segmentation with IPsec - Level 300
July 02, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Jason Popp, Senior Systems Engineer, Microsoft
So what can combining IPSec and network segmentation do for you? And how do you combine the two for the most effective security and throughput? Someone has already done it successfully and is willing to share how: Join this webcast to learn how Microsoft® IT designed, tested and deployed IPsec to its enterprise environment, and benefit from what they learned about best practices for network segmentation.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31227
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Server Security on Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 (Part 1) - Securing Servers: Core Server Security and Active Directory Security - Level 200
July 06, 2004
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast discusses and explains the importance of server security to your organization. We will explore core server security and the key components in the process of securing Active Directory®. We will then discuss some of the challenges small-to-medium sized businesses face when trying to secure a server environment, the importance of multiple layers of security, managing software updates, and how to use Active Directory to secure your server environment. This webcast includes a demonstration on how to create an Organizational Unit structure and apply a security template.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31022
TechNet Webcast: Locking Down Your Scripting Environment - Level 200
July 06, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Don Jones, Founder, ScriptingAnswers.com
The very mention of the word "scripting" sends chills down many administrators' backs. After all, scripting is the way many viruses and malicious code invade enterprise environments. But scripting has a beneficial side, too, which makes automated administration possible. Is there such a thing, then, as "safe scripting?" Absolutely! Don Jones, founder of ScriptingAnswers.com, covers the tools, techniques, and technologies –many built into Windows® and the Windows Script Host – that make scripting safe. Learn to configure your environment to allow only your scripts to run, and to help eliminate scripting as a means of entry for malicious code.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31228
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Client Security on Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Part 1) - Core Client Security, Securing Applications and Group Policy for Standalone Clients - Level 200
July 06, 2004
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast discusses the importance of implementing a core client security, concentrating on securing applications and securing standalone Windows® clients. We will discuss a fundamental, core set of client security topics along with securing a variety of applications such as Internet Explorer and Microsoft® Outlook® within an organization. From there we’ll discuss how to use Active Directory® and Group Policy to secure Windows clients. The presentation includes a demonstration on Securing Standalone Clients.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31031
TechNet Webcast: Smart Card Logon for Enterprise Networks - Level 300
July 07, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Mert Biyikli, Senior Consultant, Microsoft
Improper password usage and weak password polices are high-level risks that need to be addressed in today’s computer networks. Smart cards are dual-factor authentication systems that can mitigate the vulnerabilities inherent in ordinary password usage. This webcast presents the design components and best practices for enabling smart card logon through enterprise networks. We will also walk through the necessary PKI and Active Directory® infrastructures to show the underlying elements of a smart card logon solution. There will also be a demonstration: Smart card logon and revocation checking.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31230
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Network and Perimeter Security - Level 300
July 08, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Kai Axford, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft
In this session for experienced IT professionals, you will build on existing knowledge of server and client security and learn how to apply best practices to implement perimeter and network defenses. The session will discuss the use of hardware and software firewalls for network and application filtering and how to implement intrusion detection mechanisms. You will also learn how to increase security for wireless network access through the use of encryption and password authentication protocols.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31232
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Server Security on Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 (Part 2) - Hardening Member Servers and Hardening Domain Controllers - Level 200
July 13, 2004
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast addresses implementing security on many different types of servers found in a Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 environment and practical information on how to harden domain controllers. We will provide recommendations and practical information about how to harden servers in general and how to harden member servers, in particular. During this webcast we will see two demonstrations on using MBSA and Hardening Domain Controllers.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31032
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Client Security on Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Part 2) - Securing Your Environment with Active Directory - Level 200
July 13, 2004
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast will cover the role of Active Directory® in securing network clients and how to leverage Group Policy as a tool to enhance network security. Learn how to use Group Policy to standardize user permissions, simplify administration, and ensure consistent access and security standards. This webcast will also will walk you through two demonstrations with prescriptive information on how to modify Active Directory for client security and how to use Group Policy.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31033
TechNet Webcast: Information about Microsoft's July Security Bulletins - Level
July 14, 2004
10:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
On July 13, Microsoft will release its monthly security bulletins. Join us in this webcast for a live discussion of the technical details of the July security bulletins and steps you can take to protect your environment.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30865
TechNet Webcast: Security Risk Management - Level 300
July 15, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Jesper Johansson, Security Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Risk management: you've heard about it, you know you need to do it, or maybe you're doing it but would like to make sure you're putting your time and effort where it does the most good. Fortunately, this webcast provides an overview of risk management best practices. The presentation stresses the need for risk analysis as a fundamental part of a defense-in-depth security strategy and demonstrates the best methods of accomplishing it.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31236
TechNet Webcast: Applied Security Strategies - Level 300
July 23, 2004
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
Kai Axford, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft
In this session for experienced IT professionals, you will build on existing knowledge of server and client security and learn how to apply best practices to implement perimeter and network defenses. The session will discuss the use of hardware and software firewalls for network and application filtering and how to implement intrusion detection mechanisms. You will also learn how to increase security for wireless network access through the use of encryption and password authentication protocols.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31248
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Server Security on Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 (Part 3) - Hardening Servers for Specific Roles and for Standalone Use - Level 200
July 27, 2004
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
You already know that hardening the servers in your infrastructure would improve efficiency and security, but how to do it? This webcast discusses hardening both role-specific and standalone servers. In discussing hardening of servers for specific roles, we will review the importance of applying the appropriate security templates and manually configuring server settings for the role. We will then discuss how to harden standalone servers using Security Configuration and Analysis or Secedit to apply security settings. This webcast will present two demonstrations on hardening servers for specific roles, and on hardening a stand-alone server.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31042
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Client Security on Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Part 3) - Software Restriction, Antivirus and Client Firewalls - Level 200
July 27, 2004
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Pacific Time
Mark Mortimore, Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
Is your client-side security program effective and up-to-date? This webcast discusses important client defense strategies based on software restriction policies, antivirus software and client firewalls. Learn how a software restriction policy can improve client-side reliability and IT staff productivity, the importance of antivirus software and the cost-saving role it can play with a centralized deployment, and the need for client firewalls and the variety of firewall options available. This webcast also features two demonstrations: applying a software restriction policy and enabling the client firewall.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31045
TechNet Webcast: Deploying Enterprise Single Sign-On - Level 200
July 28, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Anil Balakrishnan, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Integrate enterprise-wide security systems, including IBM mainframe (RACF) and Microsoft® Windows® (Active Directory®), to improve daily operational efficiencies and reduce costs of deploying new line-of-business computing solutions. Learn how to offer end users single sign-on to legacy applications, while ensuring the integrity of your security policies across platforms. Synchronize user accounts and passwords across your enterprise using technologies from Microsoft and third-party ISVs. This session focuses on how to configure and deploy an Enterprise SSO solution in support of BizTalk® Server 2004, BizTalk Adapters, and Host Integration Server 2004.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30952
TechNet Webcast: HIS 2004 Secure Deployment - Level 200
July 29, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Chris Houser, Program Manager, Microsoft
Trustworthy Computing means helping to ensure a safe and reliable computing experience that is both expected and assumed. For Microsoft®, Trustworthy Computing is also a companywide initiative that is changing how we do business. When you install Host Integrated Server (HIS) 2004, the product is configured to be secure by default. In this session, network and PC administrators will learn how to configure and deploy HIS 2004 in a secure manner, to better protect vital enterprise computing resources.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30953
TechNet Webcast: PKI Management and Monitoring - Level 300
July 29, 2004
8:30 AM - 10:00AM Pacific Time
Mert Biyikli (mertb), Senior Consultant, Microsoft
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems help provide a tamper-proof security infrastructure for enterprise networks. An ever-increasing number of applications require certificate-based security which attempts to integrate with PKI systems. We will present the major design components and best practices for enabling manageable PKI systems. We’ll present the management components of Windows® 2003 PKI systems such as delegating operational roles, maintaining Active Directory® certificates and integrating with MOM 2000, all of which are essential to an integrated PKI solution. There will also be a demonstration: Managing PKI systems with Microsoft® Operations Manager.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31276
TechNet Webcast: HIS 2004 Secure Deployment - Level 200
July 29, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Chris Houser, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Trustworthy Computing means helping to ensure a safe and reliable computing experience that is both expected and assumed. For Microsoft®, Trustworthy Computing is also a companywide initiative that is changing how we do business. When you install Host Integrated Server (HIS) 2004, the product is configured to be secure by default. In this session, network and PC administrators will learn how to configure and deploy HIS 2004 in a secure manner, to better protect vital enterprise computing resources.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30953
Server Consolidation
TechNet Webcast: A Shop Talk Discussion On How Microsoft IT Does Server Consolidation - Level 200
July 13, 2004
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Phil Nguyen, Sr. Program Manager, Microsoft IT
Similar to many IT organizations, Microsoft® IT is challenged to leverage and integrate new product and technology features into the IT infrastructure while monitoring cost constraints and security threats. Recently, Microsoft IT leveraged new management techniques, technologies and product features to consolidate nearly 30% of its infrastructure server base. Join us as we review in detail our Model Enterprise Infrastructure (MEI) initiative, discussing the overall projects and technical specifics on how we made these significant strides in infrastructure server consolidation.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30927
By Product/Technology
· Internet Information Services (IIS)
o Project
o Visio
· SQL Server
· Windows Rights Management Services
Exchange Server
TechNet Webcast: Exchange 2003 Technical Overview - Level 200
July 13, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Blain Barton, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This session will focus on some of the new features of Exchange 2003 including enhancements to management tools such as Mailbox Recovery Center, Error Reporting, Public Folders, and the Exchange System Manager. The presenter will also discuss client-side improvements, and not just the features in Outlook®, but also features such as Cache mode and mail retrieval over http! OWA and Outlook Mobile Access (OMA) have been improved and the presenter will also cover the new security features such as anti-spam and anti-virus features.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30979
TechNet Webcast: Exchange 2003: Recovery and Preparedness Strategies - Level 200
July 20, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Kevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Server down. Now what? Join us for this important session on how to prepare and recover your Exchange 2003 server from server downtime. We will cover a broad array of disaster preparedness and response strategies for Exchange 2003 administration. The Microsoft® presenter will discuss and demonstrate best practices for backing up Exchange 2003 servers, prepare for and perform an alternate server recovery, and how to replace a damaged server. Additionally, the session will demonstrate new features of Exchange 2003, including the Mailbox Recovery Center and the Recovery Storage Group.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31001
Host Integration Server
TechNet Webcast: HIS 2004 Network Integration - Level 200
July 27, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Chris Houser, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Host Integration Server 2004 offers a number of technologies for integrating open TCP/IP and IBM Systems Network Architecture (SNA) networks, including a new IP-DLC Link Service to support industry-popular SNA over IP routing (Enterprise Extender) so HIS computers can connect directly to z900 mainframes via high-speed IP networks. No longer do you have to remotely administer branch cluster controllers, use expensive data link switching (DLSw) capable routers, or maintain costly front end processors (FEPs). Learn how to use HIS 2004 to consolidate your network infrastructure, while supporting the same level of SNA-compatible applications and services.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30950
TechNet Webcast: Deploying Enterprise Single Sign-On - Level 200
July 28, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Anil Balakrishnan, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Integrate enterprise-wide security systems, including IBM mainframe (RACF) and Microsoft® Windows® (Active Directory®), to improve daily operational efficiencies and reduce costs of deploying new line-of-business computing solutions. Learn how to offer end users single sign-on to legacy applications, while ensuring the integrity of your security policies across platforms. Synchronize user accounts and passwords across your enterprise using technologies from Microsoft and third-party ISVs. This session focuses on how to configure and deploy an Enterprise SSO solution in support of BizTalk® Server 2004, BizTalk Adapters, and Host Integration Server 2004.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30952
TechNet Webcast: HIS 2004 Secure Deployment - Level 200
July 29, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Chris Houser, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Trustworthy Computing means helping to ensure a safe and reliable computing experience that is both expected and assumed. For Microsoft®, Trustworthy Computing is also a companywide initiative that is changing how we do business. When you install Host Integrated Server (HIS) 2004, the product is configured to be secure by default. In this session, network and PC administrators will learn how to configure and deploy HIS 2004 in a secure manner, to better protect vital enterprise computing resources.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30953
Internet Information Services (IIS)
Learn more about Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0—register for a live webcast, or view previously recorded webcasts on demand.
TechNet Webcast: Managing Internet Information Server 6.0 - Level 200
July 1, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Matt Hester, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This session describes the new features of IIS 6.0. It includes an explanation of the HTTP request-processing architecture and application isolation capabilities, and then shows how administrators can use those features to isolate applications. This session will also include new features of FTP and how to manage IIS by editing the Metabase and using template configurations.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30960
TechNet Webcast: Disaster Recovery and IIS 6.0: Metabase Backups in a Nutshell - Level 200
July 7, 2004
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Chris Adams, Web Platform Supportability Lead, Microsoft Corporation
This session details the metabase backup and restore process for IIS 6.0. Topics include server-specific backups and backup methods that enable you to move the metabase configuration to servers running different operating systems. This session also explains how you can efficiently recover from a disaster by using tools to perform automated installations of Windows Server 2003 and IIS 6.0, and then use IIS Manager and command-line tools to restore the metabase.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=28752
TechNet Webcast: Running IIS Web Farms: Tips and Tricks - Level 300
July 22, 2004
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Casey Jacobs, Group Manager, Microsoft Operations, Jeff Stucky, Senior Systems Engineer, Microsoft Corporation, , Microsoft Corporation
Learn the best practices for running Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Web farms from one of the top five most-visited sites in the world, www.microsoft.com. This session explains the IT infrastructure and operational processes used by Microsoft.com, reveals tips and tricks, and shows the gains they achieved in performance, reliability, security, manageability, and bandwidth cost savings by migrating to IIS 6.0.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31004.
TechNet Webcast: The Ins and Outs of Centralized Binary Logging in IIS 6.0 - Level 300
July 28, 2004
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Chris Adams, Web Platform Supportability Lead, Microsoft Corporation
This session explains how to enable and use centralized binary logging, which is a new logging method. The HTTP.sys component of Windows Server 2003 introduces a new centralized binary logging method. Since centralized binary logging cannot be enabled with IIS Manager, how do you enable and use it? Join this webcast to find out how. In addition, learn about the scenarios in which centralized binary logging is most effective, and see simple examples that show how to use free utilities such as Log Parser to review and sort data from the binary log.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=28756
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Webcast Series
This series of webcasts is designed to help you to get the most out of your SharePoint Portal Server 2003 deployment and to introduce you to new topics and capabilities.
Project
TechNet Webcast: Configuring Microsoft Office EPM Solution for Enterprise Environments - Level 300
July 12, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Brian Kennemer, Project Server Specialist, QuantumPM
Installing an Enterprise Project Management solution for a mid-to-large organization imposes several challenges. In this webcast you will learn about the skills and resources needed for large deployments. Additionally, you will learn about the scenarios and strategies for scaling implementations to thousands of users.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30976
TechNet Webcast: Installing and Configuring Project Server 2003 - Level 300
July 19, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Brian Kennemer, Project Server Specialist, QuantumPM
You have just planned and assembled the necessary system hardware, and now you are ready to do the initial Project Server 2003 installation. Join this webcast to learn the proper sequence of steps needed to successfully install and get the best use out of system components such as IIS V6, Windows® SharePoint® Services, and Project Server 2003.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30985
TechNet Webcast: Planning the Project Server 2003 Infrastructure – Level 200
July 26, 2004
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Brian Kennemer, Project Server Specialist, QuantumPM
Installing Project Server 2003 is not a trivial undertaking. Before you start that installation wizard you need to understand how this technology works. This session will teach you about the technology architecture of Project Server 2003 and how its components interact. You will also see how to assess your current infrastructure to determine what, if any, changes you’ll need in preparation for "The Big Install."
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31007
Visio
TechNet Webcast: Visio 2003 for IT Professionals - Level 100
July 13, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
David Edson, Venturi Partners
Networks: they're getting bigger and more complicated. Being able to quickly make diagrams of multiple alternate network designs could save time and prevent errors. This session will help IT Professionals leverage the power of Visio® 2003 for diagramming network infrastructures and developing solutions. Starting with a survey of enhanced and new features, this session drills down through Visio 2003 features that boost productivity through information visualization/access and that enhance collaboration and communication. In addition, believe it or not we can show you how to use Visio 2003 as a development platform.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30947
Microsoft Virtual Server
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Virtual Server Technical Overview - Level 200
July 23, 2004
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Matt Hester, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Virtual machine technology allows multiple operating systems to run concurrently on a single machine, which can boost administrator productivity and operating efficiency. The technology helps migrate legacy applications and consolidate applications on fewer servers. This presents a look at Microsoft® Virtual Server. We will discuss what a Virtual environment is and how the Server product compares to the desktop product, Microsoft Virtual PC, and when to use each solution. We will cover the installation and setup of the product from the actual server to the actual drives.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31006
SQL Server
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Technical Overview - Level 200
July 6, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Kai Axford, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
In this session we will look at features and components of SQL™ Server Reporting Services. We will see the architecture of the product and describe the different components both on the server side and the client. We will also look at different deployment scenarios that may be used to implement SQL Server Reporting Services. Finally we will look at the report life cycle, and see how to create, deliver and manage reports.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30967
Systems Management Server
Discover how to optimize your use of Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003. This series of webcasts was created to help you learn about SMS 2003 by starting with the basics and progressively building on your knowledge with each webcast. Start now and learn what SMS 2003 can do for your business.
TechNet Webcast: Understanding SMS 2003 Advanced Client Log Files - Level 300
July 6, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
The SMS 2003 Advanced Client generates log information that is very different from that of the SMS 2.0 client. In this session, we'll name and explain the different Advanced Client log files, and how to look for the logs and logging patterns in SMS log files that provide copious, varied, and useful troubleshooting information to help you keep your IT infrastructure running smoothly.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30912
TechNet Webcast: Installing SMS 2003 from Start to Completion - Level 200
July 8, 2004
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
This session, which will be heavily demonstration-based, will show you the entire process of preparing Active Directory® for SMS integration, installation of a primary site server, installation of SMS 2003 site systems, discovery of potential clients, and an Advanced Client installation.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30916
TechNet Webcast: SMS 2003 Hierarchy Planning and Design with the SMS 2003 Hierarchy Capacity Planning and Hardware Sizing Tool - Level 300
July 16, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Craig Morris, Software Test Engineer and Steve Kaczmarek, Technical Writer, , Microsoft Corporation
If you are planning of an SMS 2003 deployment you need to collect data about your IT infrastructure first. This webcast shows how to get that information and put it to best use. Guided by the “Scenarios and Procedures for Systems Management Server 2003” document (available from the Microsoft® website), this presentation shows how the data gathered helps you develop an Enterprise SMS hierarchy architecture. Then we show how to use the collected data as input for the SMS 2003 Hierarchy Capacity Planning and Hardware Sizing Tool. The webcast includes demonstrations of the document worksheets and the capacity planning tool.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31024
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft System Management Server 2003: A Technical Overview - Level 200
July 20, 2004
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Pacific Time
John Baker, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Whether you have used System Management Server before or are just thinking about it for the first time, this webcast presents the information you need to plan for an upgrade or adoption of SMS 2003. The session starts by showing the new features of Microsoft® Systems Management Server 2003 and proceeds to show how SMS 2003 integrates with Network and Operating System Technologies such as Active Directory® and Windows® Management Instrumentation. From there the presentation shows the improvements in asset management, software distribution and reporting in SMS 2003.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31002
TechNet Webcast: Using SMS 2003 SP1 to Monitor Client Health - Level 200
July 29, 2004
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Monitoring the health of your SMS clients can be a difficult task. The SMS Client Health Tool provides automated processes to monitor the health of your SMS 2003 SP1 Advanced Clients. In this session, we'll discuss the tool and how to implement it in your sites.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30918
Windows Rights Management Services
TechNet Webcast: Windows Rights Management Services - Level 200
July 2, 2004
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Kai Axford, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast presents a technical overview of Windows® Rights Management Services (RMS) for Windows Server™ 2003, and what types of solutions it offers. The presentation will include the components and features, and platform requirements. Included are live demonstrations and information on how to deploy the service to servers and clients to reproduce the demonstrations. We will use Office 2003 an RMS-aware application to demonstrate RMS, but will also cover how to make your applications RMS-aware. Finally we will look at the administration side of RMS, including polices, revocation lists and logging.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30965
Product/Technology: Windows Rights Management Services (RMS) for Windows Server 2003
Windows Server
TechNet Webcast: Managing Windows Server 2003 Best Practices - Level 200
July 9, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Kevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
In this session we will look at operations guide for managing the Windows® Server™ 2003 services. The presenters cover the tasks that need to be performed on the Active Directory®, the DNS server, the DHCP server and the WINS server. We will discuss which tasks should be performed and how often. The session will be framed around the Microsoft® Operations Framework, which will be covered briefly in the session introduction.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30975
TechNet Webcast: A Shop Talk Discussion On How Microsoft IT Does Server Consolidation - Level 200
July 13, 2004
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Phil Nguyen, Sr. Program Manager, Microsoft IT
Similar to many IT organizations, Microsoft® IT is challenged to leverage and integrate new product and technology features into the IT infrastructure while monitoring cost constraints and security threats. Recently, Microsoft IT leveraged new management techniques, technologies and product features to consolidate nearly 30% of its infrastructure server base. Join us as we review in detail our Model Enterprise Infrastructure (MEI) initiative, discussing the overall projects and technical specifics on how we made these significant strides in infrastructure server consolidation.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30927
TechNet Webcast: Group Policy Power Hour: Old School vs. New School – Level 200
July 16, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Pacific Time
Jeremy Moskowitz, Chief Propeller-Head of Moskowitz,Inc., Moskowitz,Inc.
Are you still using the Group Policy interface built into the box? If you're not using the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) yet, don't panic. You just need a little guidance to get to there from here. And in this first Group Policy Power Hour, we'll explore how to take your old-school skills and bump them up a knotch into the new-school GPMC. In this hour, We'll do a half hour of talk and demonstration, and another half hour of questions and answers.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31009
TechNet Webcast: WMI is Not a Four-Letter Word - Level 200
July 20, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Scripting Guys, Microsoft Corporation
WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) is the 800-pound gorilla of system administration scripting on Microsoft® Windows®. In this webcast, part 2 in a 5-part series, the Microsoft Scripting Guys explain how to harness this powerful technology and use it to quickly and easily write your own system administration scripts. If all those acronyms and classes always seemed scary, you'll get to know and love them here.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30793
Active Directory
TechNet Webcast: Active Directory Fundamentals – Level 200
July 21, 2004
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Blain Barton, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Do you want to get a better understanding of some of the basic concepts of Active Directory®? Then join us for this informative session as we explain the logical concepts as they relate to Domain, Trees and Forests and the physical concepts of Domain Controllers and Sites. You'll also come away with a better understanding of the relationship between the Active Directory and the Domain Name System (DNS) and why it's important to you. We'll conclude with an examination of the operation functions such as Replication, both Inter-site and Intra-Site and the Active Directory Operations.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=31003
Windows XP
TechNet Webcast: Windows XP Tips and Tricks - Level 200
July 2, 2004
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Kevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This session covers a variety of troubleshooting topics and tips and tricks for many features and administration tasks in Windows® XP, including Event Viewer, interface personalization, startup, transferring settings from other computers, configuring desktop and menu properties, wireless communications, and configuring the Internet Connection Firewall. It also shows how to use application compatibility features of Windows XP, including the Compatibility Wizard and the Application Compatibility Toolkit 3.0.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30961
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