Interesting Downloads for Week Ending – 05-01-2009….

Install this update of the Microsoft Installer (MSI 3.1) to resolve the issue in which some assembly files reflect the uninstalled version of the software instead of the original version when uninstalling software updates.

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=dedc4df4-9245-48c6-87ed-03592bdb5ac0

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB967756)

Brief Description

Overview

Install this update of the Microsoft Installer (MSI 4.5) to resolve the issue in which some assembly files reflect the uninstalled version of the software instead of the original version when uninstalling software updates. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=def73c87-4a85-4005-addc-cf8d54257ed6

Update for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB967752)

Brief Description

Overview

Install this update to resolve an issue in which the computer restarts repeatedly or a Stop Error occurs after you apply hotfix 957316 on a Windows Server 2008-based computer that is connected to a storage device over MPIO paths. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Server 2008 License Terms.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=29811938-0b2d-497b-8981-221c069b08f1

Update for Windows Vista (KB961320)

Brief Description

Install this update to synchronize the Directory Service Restore Mode (DSRM) Administrator password with a domain user account.

Overview

Install this update to synchronize the Directory Service Restore Mode (DSRM) Administrator password with a domain user account. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e20d5efe-773c-4d0a-a075-101ea539ec95

Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB955430)

Brief Description

Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully on all editions of Windows Server 2008.

Overview

Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully on all editions of Windows Server 2008. This update may be required before selected future updates can be installed. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Server 2008 License Terms.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=082a5532-d7b8-43d6-9677-cc02b2fcc87a

Update for Windows XP (KB968006)

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Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=db20c401-2081-496c-836d-e437bcf9afc8

Update for Windows Vista (KB967756)

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Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a3543555-35ae-4a04-b5bb-ea9a401b5eb4

Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB967756)

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Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=82b72944-87ed-4f5a-8af4-77ebb7e1bf45

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB961320)

Brief Description

Install this update to synchronize the Directory Service Restore Mode (DSRM) Administrator password with a domain user account.

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5f3ae50a-5911-47d3-a320-f28ef841b166

Update for Windows Vista (KB955430)

Brief Description

Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully on all editions of Windows Vista.

Overview

Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully on all editions of Windows Vista. This update may be required before selected future updates can be installed. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b1746a64-2bb5-4058-b133-d8264a0122cb

Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB968006)

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Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=dd4c4b4a-88e1-4ca6-b367-7587f2b5518a

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB955430)

Brief Description

Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully on all editions of Windows Vista.

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=f8db990c-9136-4332-8c16-1bd79a1559d3

Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB961320)

Brief Description

Install this update to synchronize the Directory Service Restore Mode (DSRM) Administrator password with a domain user account.

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=880baf1d-1be2-4715-848a-82158c01d28a

Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB967752)

Brief Description

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5b69bcff-a2f6-4d1d-9b50-bbc61f50029c

Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB961320)

Brief Description

Install this update to synchronize the Directory Service Restore Mode (DSRM) Administrator password with a domain user account.

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4e47ff5e-10c3-403a-9b06-86935c1a328d

Update for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB967756)

Brief Description

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1ffbb75e-b451-4fff-8b2f-7b21abf4e4cf

Update for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB968006)

Brief Description

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=17a6e64f-d475-45b9-b297-3862e1fdc6b9

Update for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB955430)

Brief Description

Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully on all editions of Windows Server 2008.

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=8778d46d-158c-42b4-8c17-7b38d76ef6f6

Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB967752)

Brief Description

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4d65c744-bc51-4b89-83d6-75f6a2da8a8c

Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB967756)

Brief Description

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=78ac8502-61e3-42cf-8661-53be20807ba4

Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB955430)

Brief Description

Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully on all editions of Windows Server 2008.

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5e4a1ebf-010d-43dc-9854-40cea502cda5

System Update Readiness Tool for Itanium-based Systems (KB947821) [April 2009]

Brief Description

This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

Overview

This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Server 2008 License Terms.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9ea36823-5ec0-4ec1-8654-237b75e05bf6

Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB968006)

Brief Description

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=76c90f7f-4f65-42aa-908f-1358e9e8323f

System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821) [April 2009]

Brief Description

This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0435684b-8d12-4028-9cb0-b2903257f1fd

System Update Readiness Tool for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [April 2009]

Brief Description

This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b950e3b1-3267-41c2-8f10-1fe9a4bfa44d

Exchange Server 2007 Proof of Concept (POC) in a Box

Brief Description

Use these virtual machines to demonstrate Exchange Server 2007 capabilities on your customers' existing network infrastructure.

Overview

Download and deploy Exchange Server 2007 using the following pre-configured virtual machines in each of the indicated server roles: POCDC01 - Active Directory RMS POCEX01 - Hub Transport, Mailbox, Client Access, Unified Messaging, Forefront Security for Exchange POCEX02 - Edge Transport, Forefront Security for Exchange POCOCS01 - Communications Server 2007 R2 Enterprise

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4d1e4eca-0a59-4208-83d0-43b812bf0cd9

Exchange Server 2007 Proof of Concept (POC) in a Box

Brief Description

Use this kit to drive your sales cycle to completion by demonstrating Exchange Server 2007 capabilities on your customers' existing network infrastructure.

Overview

Deploy and use the Exchange Server 2007 Proof of Concept (POC) in a Box in the following phases: Phase 1: Sets up the POC Environment Phase 2: Customer Evaluates the Scenarios Phase 3: Partner Responds to the Customer

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=83cf41dc-a800-4831-a65b-d8fbcff78320

Unified Communications How-To

Brief Description

Unified Communications How-To

Overview

The Microsoft Unified Communications “How-To” training tool is a Microsoft Silverlight™ 2 application that provides step-by-step instructions for common UC tasks. You can customize the How-To application to your company’s needs based on the UC features you’ve installed. For example, if you have installed all UC features except Communicator Mobile and Communicator Group Chat, you can modify the XML file so that those features and topics do not appear in the interface.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=aba240af-b5ba-4e14-bc12-c98eae1f6d15

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 with Service Pack 2

Brief Description

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services helps your team share and manage information and documents in a Web site.

Overview

Windows SharePoint Services is a versatile technology that organizations and business units of all sizes can use to increase the efficiency of business processes and improve team productivity. With tools for collaboration that help people stay connected across organizational and geographic boundaries, Windows SharePoint Services gives people access to information they need.
Note: This download of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 includes Service Pack 2 (SP2) in a single complete installation intended for use in new installations. Microsoft recommends you install this newer version of Windows SharePoint Services with SP2 for new installations. Please note that Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 with SP1 is the minimum requirement in order to install on Windows Server 2008. You can get a more complete description of SP2, including a list of issues that were fixed, in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article 953338: Description of the Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Service Pack 2.
Built on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows SharePoint Services also provides a foundation platform for building Web-based business applications that can flex and scale easily to meet the changing and growing needs of your business. Robust administrative controls for managing storage and Web infrastructure give IT departments a cost-effective way to implement and manage a high-performance collaboration environment. With a familiar, Web-based interface and close integration with everyday tools including the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Windows SharePoint Server is easy to use and can be deployed rapidly.
Installation over Windows Small Business Server: If you intend to install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on a server that is running Windows Small Business Server 2003, please read “Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on a Server Running Windows Small Business Server 2003”. This white paper contains important installation steps and procedures that you must perform to ensure a successful deployment. Caution: If you do not follow the instructions in this white paper, your configuration of Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 may not function properly or might not be supported.
Search Server 2008 Express: If you’re using Windows SharePoint Services, you can easily add search capabilities to your collaboration environment across SharePoint sites, file shares, web sites, Exchange Public Folders, and third party repositories using Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express. Click here to download.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ef93e453-75f1-45df-8c6f-4565e8549c2a

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 x64 with Service Pack 2

Brief Description

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services for x64 helps your team share and manage information and documents in a Web site.

Overview

Windows SharePoint Services for x64 is a versatile technology that organizations and business units of all sizes can use to increase the efficiency of business processes and improve team productivity. With tools for collaboration that help people stay connected across organizational and geographic boundaries, Windows SharePoint Services gives people access to information they need.
Note: This download of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 x64 includes Service Pack 2 (SP2) in a single complete installation intended for use in new installations. Microsoft recommends you install this newer version of Windows SharePoint Services with SP2 for new installations. Please note that Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 with SP1 is the minimum requirement in order to install on Windows Server 2008. You can get a more complete description of SP2, including a list of issues that were fixed, in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article 953338: Description of the Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Service Pack 2.
Built on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows SharePoint Services also provides a foundation platform for building Web-based business applications that can flex and scale easily to meet the changing and growing needs of your business. Robust administrative controls for managing storage and Web infrastructure give IT departments a cost-effective way to implement and manage a high-performance collaboration environment. With a familiar, Web-based interface and close integration with everyday tools including the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Windows SharePoint Server is easy to use and can be deployed rapidly.
Installation over Windows Small Business Server: If you intend to install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on a server that is running Windows Small Business Server 2003, please read “Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on a Server Running Windows Small Business Server 2003”. This white paper contains important installation steps and procedures that you must perform to ensure a successful deployment. Caution: If you do not follow the instructions in this white paper, your configuration of Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 may not function properly or might not be supported.
Search Server 2008 Express: If you’re using Windows SharePoint Services, you can easily add search capabilities to your collaboration environment across SharePoint sites, file shares, web sites, Exchange Public Folders, and third party repositories using Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express. Click here to download.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9fb41e51-cb03-4b47-b89a-396786492cba

Windows Server 2008 Network Load Balancing for System Center Operations Manager 2007

Brief Description

The Windows Server 2008 Network Load Balancing Management Pack monitors the health of the Windows Server 2008 NLB clusters and improves the availability, performance, and security of your Windows Server 2008 NLB deployment.

Overview

The Windows Server 2008 Network Load Balancing (NLB) Management Pack provides discoveries, monitors, alerts, and warnings to help the operator understand the state of NLB clusters and NLB servers running Windows Server 2008. The Windows Server 2008 NLB Management Pack can provide early warnings that an operator can use to proactively monitor the state of the NLB servers in the computing environment.
Feature Summary

Monitor the NLB Node status.
Based on the status of individual cluster nodes, determine the overall state of the cluster.
Where an integration management pack exists, determine the health state of a cluster node by looking at the health state of the load balanced application, such as IIS.
Alert on errors and warnings that are reported by the NLB driver, such as an incorrectly configured NLB cluster.
Take the node out of the NLB cluster if the underlying load-balanced application becomes unhealthy, and add the node back to the cluster when the application becomes healthy again.

Release History

4/27/2009 - Initial release of the English version, version 6.0.6573.0

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=dc17e093-bdd7-4cb3-9981-853776ed90be

Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) 4.0

Brief Description

MOF 4.0 is practical guidance for IT organizations. With the release of version 4.0, MOF now reflects a single, comprehensive IT service lifecycle—it helps IT professionals connect service management principles to everyday IT tasks and activities and ensures alignment between IT and the business.

Overview

Microsoft Operations Framework 4.0. MOF 4.0 is designed to help IT professionals quickly access useful, relevant content. It contains practical guidance—not just theory—and its streamlined approach makes it possible to use either the entire framework or one process from a particular service management function (SMF).
Planning for Software-plus-Services: A MOF Companion Guide. This guide provides a framework for considering and planning a software-plus-service strategy, using concise guidance and strategies from MOF 4.0 core content. The steps in this guide can be used to evaluate how software-plus-services will best help an organization. This is the first of the MOF companion guides, which apply MOF 4.0 principles to specific activities—making MOF’s guidance even more practical and usable.
MOF Job Aids. These templates, worksheets, and tools help IT pros apply MOF 4.0 guidance to specific scenarios and challenges.
IT Pro Quick Start Kit. Save time and money by learning more about MOF 4.0. The IT Pro Quick Start Kit gives an overview of MOF 4.0 and provides the tools to start using it today. The kit includes links to presentations and data sheets, information on MOF, compliance, and training and certification, ready-to-use graphics, and supporting materials.
To learn more, visit www.microsoft.com/MOF.
Send questions or feedback to us directly at mof@microsoft.com.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=457ed61d-27b8-49d1-baca-b175e8f54c0c

Release Documents for Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2

Brief Description

Readme and Release Notes for Windows Server 2008 SP2

Overview

Installing Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2 includes information should know and steps to take prior to installing or upgrading to this service pack. Release Notes for Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2 includes information about late-breaking issues that may require you to take extra steps once the installation is complete.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=45ebd5b7-57c5-4364-8713-37cba7dd797f

Release Notes for Windows Vista with Service Pack 2

Brief Description

Release Notes for Windows Vista with Service Pack 2

Overview

This document includes information about any late-breaking issues that you may need to work around once you have installed or upgraded to this service pack.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e8562a64-9ce3-4975-bbfc-c3bd71844da6

Windows Virtual PC Evaluation Guide

Brief Description

Describes how to try out some of the key features of Windows Virtual PC, including how to set up Windows XP mode.

Overview

This guide describes how to install Windows Virtual PC and set up a virtual environment, such as Windows XP mode or a custom virtual machine. It also shows you how to try out some of the key features of Windows Virtual PC.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=62cd2e63-52f8-4cf5-a7d5-7abaab270451

Demonstration: Windows 7 VHD Boot

Brief Description

This command line demonstration explains how to build a bootable Windows 7 VHD image from a Windows 7 “install.wim” file using diskpart.exe and imagex.exe.

Overview

This command line demonstration explains how to build a bootable Windows 7 VHD image from a Windows 7 “install.wim” file using diskpart.exe and imagex.exe. The demonstration continues with an explanation of how to configure the boot entry using bcdedit.exe and explains the limitations of VHD Boot. Note: This screencast discusses a release candidate of a Microsoft product. The information in this screencast is provided as-is and is subject to change without notice.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=80ede31d-3509-407b-a896-0beea8705589

Demonstration: Windows Search

Brief Description

Part of the IT Pro at Home: Tips and Tricks series, this screencast shows you how Windows Search can make Windows 7 your one-stop-search-shop at work and at home.

Overview

Part of the IT Pro at Home: Tips and Tricks series, this screencast shows you how Windows Search can make Windows 7 your one-stop-search-shop at work and at home. Note: This screencast discusses a release candidate of a Microsoft product. The information in this screencast is provided as-is and is subject to change without notice.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=8925be94-6983-4085-921d-e2268505d2ce

Enterprise Search in Windows 7 Overview

Brief Description

This document outlines how Windows 7 provides users with an improved and seamless search experience across local and networked corporate data directly within Windows Explorer.

Overview

This document outlines how Windows 7 provides users with an improved and seamless search experience across local and networked corporate data directly within Windows Explorer.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4e442135-4b08-49ca-9110-755acf966b80

Windows TIFF IFilter Installation and Operations Guide

Brief Description

This article describes how to install and use Windows TIFF IFilter with Microsoft products that use IFilter components for indexing and full text search. It also describes how to install Windows TIFF IFilter on multiple computers by using a custom installation image and Local Group Policy Editor.

Overview

This document describes how to install and use Windows TIFF IFilter with Windows Desktop Search and other Microsoft products that use IFilter components for indexing and full text search. It also describes how to install Windows TIFF IFilter on multiple computers in a domain by using a custom installation image and Local Group Policy Editor.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d220d961-5130-4279-b913-28b5f4be7a57

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Networking Enhancements for Enterprises

Brief Description

Describes networking features in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 including several that were developed to improve the productivity of mobile users and users at branch offices.

Overview

With Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2, Microsoft® introduces several new networking features to improve the productivity of mobile users and users at branch offices. This document describes those features, as well as other networking improvements in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The following topics are covered: DirectAccess, VPN Reconnect, Mobile Broadband, BranchCache, File Sharing and Offline Files enhancements, URL-based QoS, DNS security extensions, and support for green IT.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=43529b89-ea1b-488f-860f-409fbe917849

BranchCache Technical Overview

Brief Description

This document provides an overview of BranchCache, explains the different modes in which BranchCache operates, and describes how BranchCache is configured. The paper also explains how BranchCache works with Web servers and file servers and the steps BranchCache takes to determine that the content is up-to-date.

Overview

BranchCache™ is a feature in Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2 that can reduce wide area network (WAN) utilization and enhance network application responsiveness when users access content in a central office from branch office locations. When you enable BranchCache, a copy of the content that is retrieved from the Web server or file server is cached within the branch office. If another client in the branch requests the same content, the client can download it directly from the local branch network without needing to retrieve the content by using the Wide Area Network (WAN). This document provides an overview of BranchCache, explains the different modes in which BranchCache operates, and describes how BranchCache is configured. The paper also explains how BranchCache works with Web servers and file servers and the steps BranchCache takes to determine that the content is up-to-date.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ee07308f-7c53-4c76-9ed9-670bc25a4c9d

BranchCache Early Adopter's Guide

Brief Description

Introduces BranchCache, a new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that reduces WAN link utilization and improves application responsiveness.

Overview

Provides an overview of the BranchCache feature introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. After a thorough introduction of BranchCache and its modes of operation, the document describes BranchCache configuration. It then provides troubleshooting details and a list of tools to be used by BranchCache administrators.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a9a1ed8a-71ab-468e-a7e0-470fd46e46b3

Technical Overview of DirectAccess in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Brief Description

Covers the functional and architectural aspects of DirectAccess, a technology introduced in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to enable mobile workers to seemlessly connect to enterprise network resources when connected to the Internet.

Overview

Describes DirectAccess in technical detail, covering why the technology is useful to enterprises with a mobile workforce and the different architectures and technologies that DirectAccess uses to manage mobile connection, authentication, and authorization. Compares selected server and full enterprise network access architectures, describes the step-by-step connection process for mobile computers and users, and summarizes requirements.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=64966e88-1377-4d1a-be86-ab77014495f4

DirectAccess Early Adopter's Guide

Brief Description

This guide introduces DirectAccess concepts, defines new terms, explains requirements for installation, discusses how to design DirectAccess architecture, and then steps you through installation and deployment.

Overview

DirectAccess allows remote users to connect directly to intranet servers, which means organizations can reduce costs and simplify their network edge by reducing the number of application-specific front-end servers that are currently deployed. By implementing DirectAccess, your organization is deploying the foundation for connectivity and security that will carry it into the future. This guide introduces DirectAccess concepts, defines new terms, explains requirements for installation, discusses how to design DirectAccess architecture, and then steps you through installation and deployment.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2fdc531d-9138-454f-a820-78211755b52a

Power Management in Windows 7 Overview

Brief Description

This white paper provides an overview of the power management features in Windows 7. Discover how Windows 7 reduces power consumption and makes power management easier.

Overview

Windows 7 power-management technologies provide platform and processor efficiencies that reduce power consumption, helping lower energy costs. Windows 7 also provides diagnostic tools that enable IT pros to better manage and troubleshoot power management on client computers and to extend the time that users can work on their computers. This white paper describes power-management improvements in Windows 7, including power conservation, longer battery life, and enhanced enterprise power manageability.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7d582f8d-a9f5-4bb0-b53c-f1094210e3fa

What's New in Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC)

Brief Description

This video walks you through some of the new and updated features in the Windows 7 Release Candidate.

Overview

This video walks you through some of the new and updated features in the Windows 7 Release Candidate. Note: This screencast discusses a release candidate of a Microsoft product. The information in this screencast is provided as-is and is subject to change without notice.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=fb3982f1-d21e-4dda-b301-44dd402cc653

Migrating Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2008

Brief Description

Outlines the steps necessary to migrate settings and data from an existing server running Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 to a new computer running Windows SBS 2008.

Overview

This document written by Microsoft Support Engineer Edwin Joseph describes the process that you should follow to successfully migrate settings and data from an existing server running Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 to a new computer running Windows SBS 2008.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b86e2af5-782b-4001-bf86-d872028a4619

Infrastructure Planning and Design

Brief Description

The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. The guides in this series help clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies, with each guide addressing a unique infrastructure technology or scenario.

Overview

Infrastructure Planning and Design guides share a common structure, including:

Definition of the technical decision flow through the planning process.
Listing of decisions to be made and the commonly available options and considerations.
Relating the decisions and options to the business in terms of cost, complexity, and other characteristics.
Framing decisions in terms of additional questions to the business to ensure a comprehensive alignment with the appropriate business landscape.

These guides complement product documentation by focusing on infrastructure design options.
Each guide leads the reader through critical infrastructure design decisions, in the appropriate order, evaluating the available options for each decision against its impact on critical characteristics of the infrastructure. The IPD Series highlights when service and infrastructure goals should be validated with the organization and provides additional questions that should be asked of service stakeholders and decision makers.
IPD consists of the following downloadable packages:

New! Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization
New! Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Exchange Online—Evaluating Software-plus-Services
Internet Information Services 7.0
IPD Series Introduction
Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5
Selecting the Right NAP Architecture
Selecting the Right Virtualization Technology
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 with R2
System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 with SP1
System Center Operations Manager 2007
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008
Windows Deployment Services
Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
Windows Server 2008 File Services
Windows Server 2008 Print Services
Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
Windows Server Virtualization (for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1)

The guides are available as individual downloads or as a single all-in-one package.
Note Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios is available as an individual download only.
Send questions or feedback to us directly at SATfdbk@microsoft.com

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ad3921fb-8224-4681-9064-075fdf042b0c

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Beta Language Pack Bundle

Brief Description

This download contains the most recently updated language packs for Exchange Server 2010 Beta. The language bundle includes all packs for all supported languages.

Overview

This download is available to customers who would like to install the most recent languages packs for Exchange Server 2010 Beta. This bundle does not include language packs for Unified Messaging.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=3c0314ab-daa5-457f-8c61-c51182c38187

Exchange Server 2007 SP1 (x64) VHD

Brief Description

This download comes as a pre-configured VHD. This download enables you evaluate Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1 (64-bit edition) for 60 days.

Overview

Download this fully configured virtual machine of the latest release of Exchange Server 2007 SP1. Evaluate the new capabilities of Exchange Server 2007 SP1, which deliver the advanced protection your company demands, the anywhere access people throughout your organization want, and the operational efficiency you need.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=db31866c-2cd5-4610-8505-5f2572248618

Solutions & Solution Development

BizTalk Server RFID 2009 Whitepaper: Installing and Running BizTalk Server RFID 2009 in a Windows Server 2008 Cluster

Brief Description

Install, configure, and test BizTalk Server RFID 2009 on a Windows Server 2008 Cluster

Overview

Download this whitepaper for guidance on how to add high-availablity capabilities to your RFID environment. Learn how to install, configure, and test BizTalk Server RFID 2009 on a Windows Server 2008 cluster.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b038dda0-38a2-4d00-a30c-18cbca5af803

BizTalk Server RFID 2009 Tutorials

Brief Description

Overview

The BizTalk RFID tutorials contain detailed steps for implementing simple scenarios to give new users an experience of using a variety of BizTalk RFID tools and APIs while creating compiled, testable solutions. You can also find the BizTalk RFID tutorials in the "Getting Started" section of BizTalk RFID help.
• Tutorial: Order Fulfillment - This tutorial shows you how to implement a BizTalk RFID solution for the Order Fulfillment Scenario in an incremental fashion (lesson-by-lesson). At the end of each lesson, you can test the solution to verify that it works correctly. You will develop a solution for the shipping station and then develop a solution for the commissioning station.
• Tutorial: Creating an RFID Device Provider - This tutorial shows how to create a provider by using the Provider Template sample that you can download from the BizTalk Server R2 Code Samples Web site (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=83460). The tutorial also shows how to use RFID Manager to test a provider at each step of development instead of implementing the entire provider before starting to test it.
• Tutorial: Supply Chain - The supply chain tutorial walks you through a supply chain scenario that is likely to be used in a manufacturing organization. The supply chain scenario in this tutorial is not intended to be a complete end-to-end scenario, but rather one that illustrates the concepts of how BizTalk RFID can be used. Many of the concepts that you will learn in this tutorial will be repeated in other areas of a real-world supply chain scenario.
• Tutorial: Creating a Device Simulator and Testing a Device Provider - This tutorial walks you through the steps needed to develop a device simulator. The device simulator framework is used to create a device, and the device uses the simulator to send messages in XML format to the provider.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=26abd100-50ff-4a74-b810-f36d8cd12e42

Microsoft BizTalk Server RFID 2009 Documentation Update

Brief Description

Download the updated documentation for BizTalk Server RFID 2009

Overview

This documentation update contains the latest BizTalk Server RFID 2009 documentation.

To download a copy of BizTalk Server RFID 2009 Help, click the download button on this page.
To download a copy of BizTalk RFID Mobile 2009 Help, go to BizTalk RFID Mobile 2009 Documentation.
To download a copy of BizTalk RFID installation guides, go to BizTalk RFID Installation Guides.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=11c7179f-2a19-4a91-9614-9fde46e9733b

Microsoft BizTalk RFID 2009 Mobile Documentation Update

Brief Description

Download the updated documentation for BizTalk RFID Mobile 2009

Overview

This documentation update contains the latest BizTalk RFID Mobile 2009 documentation.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=3e82e3ce-86ce-4460-85e9-38f323782867

BizTalk Server 2009 Capabilities Poster

Brief Description

The poster provides a high-level and detailed view of BizTalk Server 2009 features and capabilities.

Overview

The poster has been updated to include new features and capabilities, including enhancements to RFID, BizTalk Adapter Pack, EDI, AS2, and better integration with Visual Studio and Windows Server. The poster is intended to be printed and measures 30.5"x28".

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9cb8fa47-f8b9-4b58-a927-3430826f520c

BizTalk Server 2009 Installation and Upgrade Guides

Brief Description

Download the installation and upgrade guides for BizTalk Server 2009, BizTalk Server RFID 2009, and BizTalk RFID Mobile 2009.

Overview

The installation guides explain how to install BizTalk Server 2009, BizTalk Server RFID 2009, and BizTalk RFID Mobile 2009. The upgrade guide explains how to upgrade from BizTalk Server 2006 or BizTalk Server 2006 R2 to BizTalk Server 2009.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9c697e02-d1bc-4684-8748-28b3a292d5bf

Microsoft BizTalk RFID 2009 Installation Guides

Brief Description

Microsoft BizTalk RFID Mobile Readme and Installation Guide
Download the installation instructions for BizTalk RFID.

Overview

The installation guides explain how to install:

BizTalk Server RFID 2009 on a computer
BizTalk RFID Mobile 2009 on a computer and Windows Mobile based device

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=813aea5c-b286-419e-8a7c-41f2bd5fec85

Business Contact Manager for Outlook 2007 Service Pack 2 (KB957324) - English

Brief Description

Overview

Business Contact Manager for Outlook 2007 Service Pack 2 provides the latest updates to Business Conact Manager for Outlook 2007. It fixes various customer reported functionality issues and improves the stability. For further information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 957324: Description of Business Contact Manager for Outlook 2007 Service Pack2
This update combines following previously released updates:

KB 946140 : Description of Update for Business Contact Manager for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
KB 941652: Description of Business Contact Manager for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Service Pack 1
KB 935569 : Error message when you start a 2007 Office program on a computer that is running Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager: "Office application version does not match".

This update will install successfully even if the publicly available updates have already been installed on your computer.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=405aa7e9-e63b-447b-a49b-d4cbd8eea30d

Microsoft® Windows® Cryptographic Next Generation Software Development Kit for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7

Brief Description

Windows CNG SDK Version 2.0
The CNG SDK contains documentation, code, and tools designed to help you develop cryptographic applications and libraries targeting the Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7 Operating Systems.

Overview

Welcome to CNG SDK release Version 2.0. The documentation, code, and tools provided in this release are subject to change, and may be updated in the future.
What’s New in v2.0
This release of the kit highlights the following changes:

Added an extensive Key Storage Provider sample.
Updates to headers for Windows 7, including TLS 1.2 cryptographic provider support, and the smart card mini-driver interface version 7.
Documentation on how to implement a kernel mode provider for Windows 7.

IMPORTANT: This version of the Windows CNG SDK is intended to support development targeting Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Window 7. This release of the Windows CNG SDK is compatible with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 SP1 and Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008.
This download contains CNG SDK content only. The Windows CNG SDK includes content for application development with the CNG APIs in Windows Vista, Window Server 2008, and Windows 7.
Documentation: The Windows CNG SDK documentation contains API reference topics; task-based, how-to documentation; and feature overviews to help you develop applications using CNG APIs. Search, the Index, the Table of Contents, and the navigational topics in the documentation viewer are all available to help you locate the topics you need.
Code: The Windows CNG SDK provides header files, libraries, and source code in the C/C++ language. All CNG SDK source code is installed to the "Program Files\Microsoft CNG Development Kit" directory.
Tools and Build Environments: In order to build CNG sample applications, you will need the Windows SDK that includes more than 100 GUI and command-line tools to aid in the development of native (Win32) systems for the Windows platform. The tools include command-line compilers (both 32-bit and 64-bit), debuggers, performance monitoring applications, security management utilities, and much more.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1ef399e9-b018-49db-a98b-0ced7cb8ff6f

Updates for Microsoft Script Editor Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Script Editor Help file that is included with the 2007 Office System.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) file on your computer for Microsoft Script Editor. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in that Help file.
By default, officehelp.msp automatically replaces the current MSE.HXS file in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the file in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=05f07e2f-efcc-45b8-9def-a873927fe904

WCF LOB Adapter SDK SP2 Documentation

Brief Description

Download the latest readme, installation instructions and Help for the WCF LOB Adapter SDK SP2.

Overview

The readme lists the contents of the SDK and changes from previous versions of the WCF LOB Adapter SDK. (readme.htm)
The installation guide provides software requirements and detailed instructions for installing the WCF LOB Adapter SDK SP2. (installationguide.htm)
The Help provides conceptual and how to information for the WCF LOB Adapter SDK SP2. (WCFLOBAdapterSDK.chm within WCFLOBAdapterSDK.exe)

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9cff8ffd-7991-4f8e-bac1-2ce944bcc503

SQL Server Driver for PHP Version 1.0 Cumulative Update - April 2009

Brief Description

Download the SQL Server Driver for PHP Version 1.0 Cumulative Update - April 2009.

Overview

In its continued commitment to interoperability, Microsoft has released an updated SQL Server Driver for PHP. The SQL Server Driver for PHP download is available to all SQL Server users at no additional charge. The SQL Server Driver for PHP is a PHP 5 extension that allows for the reading and writing of SQL Server data from within PHP scripts. The extension provides a procedural interface for accessing data in all editions of SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008.
For update details, see the SQLServerDriverForPHP_Readme.htm file in the download package.
Peer-to-peer support is available in the SQL Server Driver for PHP forum. To submit feedback on this release, visit the SQL Server Feedback Center.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=61bf87e0-d031-466b-b09a-6597c21a2e2a

Windows 7 Client Software Logo Program

Brief Description

Technical Requirements
Technical requirements for the Windows 7 Client Software Logo Program

Overview

The Windows platform has a broad ecosystem of products and partners that supports the platform. Displaying the Windows logo on your product represents a relationship and a shared commitment to quality between Microsoft and your company. Customers trust that seeing the Windows brand on your product ensures that it meets compatibility standards and performs well on the Windows platform.
The Windows 7 Software Logo program is made up of policies and requirements that help ensure logo’d applications are easy to install and reliable on PCs running Windows 7.
The purpose of this document is to outline the technical requirements and eligibility qualifications an application must meet in order to participate in the Windows 7 Client Software Logo Program.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=27028822-b172-4cec-91a3-26b610a4da79

Access 2007 Download: Access Runtime

Brief Description

The Microsoft Office Access 2007 Runtime enables you to distribute Access 2007 applications to users who do not have the full version of Access 2007 installed on their computers.

Overview

Microsoft Office Access 2007 provides a rich platform for developing database management solutions with easy-to-use customization tools. If no end-user customization is required (including report modifications), you can choose to distribute those Access 2007 solutions so that they run without requiring a full installation of Access 2007. To do so, you must package and distribute your application with the Access 2007 Runtime.
The Access 2007 Runtime is similar to previous runtimes in that all design-related UI is either removed or disabled.
You do not need to buy any special SKU in order to redistribute the Access 2007 Runtime. You can freely redistribute it or point users to this download.
For information about the Access 2007 Developer Extensions, see Access 2007 Download: Access Developer Extensions.
For information about building and distributing solutions that include the Microsoft Office Access 2007 Runtime, see Deploying Access 2007 Runtime-Based Solutions.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d9ae78d9-9dc6-4b38-9fa6-2c745a175aed

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Enterprise Evaluation: Trial Experience for Developers

Brief Description

Download SQL Server 2008 180-day Trial Software. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a database platform for large-scale online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing, and e-commerce applications; it is also a business intelligence platform for data analysis and reporting solutions.

Overview

SQL Server 2008 is a trusted, productive, and intelligent data platform for all your data needs. SQL Server 2008 delivers on Microsoft’s Data Platform vision by helping your organization manage any data, any place, any time. It enables you to store structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, such as documents, images and music, directly in the database. SQL Server 2008 delivers a rich set of integrated services that enable you to do more with your data such as query, search, synchronize, report, and analyze. Data can be stored and accessed in your largest servers within the data center all the way down to desktops and mobile devices, enabling you to have control over your data no matter where it is stored.
This fully functional trial software will automatically expire after six months. You can obtain the fully licensed version at any time.
For information about the different editions of SQL Server 2008, see the Editions page.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=6b10c7c1-4f97-42c4-9362-58d4d088cd38

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Enterprise Evaluation: Trial Experience for IT Professionals

Brief Description

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=265f08bc-1874-4c81-83d8-0d48dbce6297

Microsoft UDDI Services 3.0 Help

Brief Description

Microsoft UDDI Services 3.0 documentation in CHM format.

Overview

One CHM file containing help documentation for Microsoft UDDI Services 3.0.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=cb715575-1e33-4e08-8851-324faef4fbf4

Content Management Server 2002 Service Pack 1a

Brief Description

This download includes Service Pack 1a (SP1a) for Microsoft® Content Management Server (MCMS) 2002. Before installing MCMS 2002 SP1a, it is strongly recommended that you carefully review the installation documentation.

Overview

This download allows existing Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 Enterprise Edition customers to upgrade to MCMS 2002 SP1a, which consists of SP1 fixes, plus new globalization features. If you are currently running MCMS 2002 SP1, you do not need to install SP1a unless you require globalization features. Please be sure to read and review the documentation before installing SP1a.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=62049d3f-24d7-4463-a924-550e5dc34095

BizTalk Server 2009 Runtime Architecture Poster

Brief Description

The poster depicts message flow, data flow, and references that occur at runtime in BizTalk Server 2009.

Overview

The poster depicts the modules and components of a BizTalk Server 2009 runtime environment, including message flow, data flow, and references that occur at runtime. It can be used to show how the capabilities listed in the BizTalk Server 2009 Capabilities Poster are actually implemented.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=d022a0a4-3b27-49cf-b47c-16d8458a1be2

.NET StockTrader Sample Application

Brief Description

This application is an end-to-end sample application for .NET Enterprise Application Server technologies.

Overview

This application is an end-to-end sample application for .NET Enterprise Application Server technologies. It is a service-oriented application based on Windows Communication Foundation (.NET 3.0) and ASP.NET, and illustrates many of the .NET enterprise development technologies for building highly scalable, rich "enterprise-connected" applications. It is designed as a benchmark kit to illustrate alternative technologies within .NET and their relative performance.
The application offers full interoperability with J2EE and IBM WebSphere's Trade 6.1 sample application. As such, the application offers an excellent opportunity for developers to learn about .NET and building interoperable, service-oriented applications.
The new download includes the automated setup for the .NET StockTrader 2.04 and the Configuration Service 2.04, with associated technical documents that explain how to run and reconfigure the .NET StockTrader service-oriented application. Additional documentation in the download provides the steps necessary to implement the Configuration Service 2.04 in your own applications and services for central configuration management; distributed caching; load-balancing and failover across clustered service nodes. The new sample includes:
· .NET StockTrader 2.04 composite Web application and middle tier services.
· New modes for Advanced Web Service (WS-*) message-level security and interoperability with a variety of non-Microsoft platforms via the SOA architecture.
· Configuration Service 2.04with technical guides and samples.
· Capacity planning tool for running multi-agent benchmarks against the .NET StockTrader services.
· WSTest 1.5 Web services benchmark.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9a60f0c0-007e-4d49-b061-fbe26c28302e

Windows Virtual PC Beta Release Notes

Brief Description

Release Notes for Windows Virtual PC Beta

Overview

Windows Virtual PC (Beta) is the latest Microsoft virtualization technology that allows you to run many productivity applications on a virtual Windows environment, with a single click, directly from a Windows 7-based PC.
For more information about Windows Virtual PC, please visit the Windows Virtual PC website.
The Release notes provide important information you should know prior to installing and using Windows Virtual PC, including known issues. You should familiarize yourself with all of the information prior to installing the software.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=51e93833-4b55-41e4-ab6a-c1ba9f8a3c2e

PHP on Windows Training Kit (April 2009)

Brief Description

The PHP on Windows Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content including demos and hands-on labs to help you understand how to build PHP applications using Windows, IIS 7 and SQL Server 2008.

Overview

NOTE: Updated for April 2009 Release
The PHP on Windows Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content including demos and hands-on labs to help you understand how to build PHP applications using Windows, IIS 7 and SQL Server 2008. This release includes the following:
PHP & SQL Server Demos

Integrating SQL Server Geo-Spatial with PHP
SQL Server Reporting Services and PHP

PHP & SQL Server Hands On Labs

Introduction to Using SQL Server with PHP
Using Full Text Search over Office Documents in PHP

PHP on Windows Hands On Labs

IIS Access Control Features for PHP
Using IIS 7.0 Media Features in a PHP Application
Troubleshooting PHP
Migrating PHP Applications to IIS 7.0

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c8498c9b-a85a-4afa-90c0-593d0e4850cb

Information Rights Management Application Patterns White Paper

Brief Description

White paper that presents development patterns for creating IRM-aware applications

Overview

This white paper provides architecture and design guidance for building an Information Rights Management (IRM)-aware application using Microsoft Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS). It presents a number of application patterns as well as best practices that you can use for developing IRM-aware applications. It covers basic consumer and publish scenarios as well as complex federated scenarios that make use of Active Directory Federations Services (AD FS). The IRM Application Patterns Reference Implementation (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=149875) available on MSDN implements the patterns discussed within this article.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/results.aspx?displaylang=en&nr=50&sortCriteria=Date&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=s_adv

MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 SP1

Brief Description

The MSDN® Library is an essential resource of information for developers using Microsoft® tools, products, and technologies.

Overview

MSDN Library provides access to essential programming information, including technical reference documentations, white papers, software development kits and code samples necessary to develop web services and applications. This is an updated version of the MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 and this library contains Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 documentation.
Updated content sets in MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 include:

Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 documentation

Visual Studio 2008 general documentation updates

Windows Developer documentation updates

Microsoft Knowledge Base

And More...

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7bbe5eda-5062-4ebb-83c7-d3c5ff92a373

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 White Paper: Print Management Integration Guide

Brief Description

This document describes print management, how to set it up, and how to use it.

Overview

You might want to use the print management framework if you have a feature that includes reports that require specialized print management, or you are adding a new document type to the application that is similar to the document types that are currently supported by print management. This white paper describes print management, and how it gives users specialized control of print settings for selected Microsoft Dynamics AX reports. Print settings include the number of copies, the printer destination, and the multi-language text that can be included on the report.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a767931c-cc21-480b-b221-2c0e4e3f9379

Windows Media® Components for QuickTime

Brief Description

With Windows Media® Components for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac™, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.

Overview

With Windows Media® for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac™, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.
Optimized for High-Definition Playback:
Windows Media® Components for QuickTime has been highly optimized for Power Mac G4 and G5 and Intel computers and supports playback of high-definition Windows Media video files.
Upgrade to Advanced Features:
Windows Media playback is provided for free. By upgrading, you can import Windows Media files for editing and create Windows Media files for distribution. To learn more about these advanced features, visit the Flip4Mac Web site.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=915d874d-d747-4180-a400-5f06b1b5e559

Security, Policy & Compliance

Active Directory Domain Services in the Perimeter Network (Windows Server 2008)

Brief Description

Overview

This guide contains direction for determining whether Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is appropriate for your perimeter network (also known as the DMZs or extranets), the various models for deploying AD DS in perimeter networks, and planning and deployment information for Read Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) in the perimeter network. Because RODCs provide new capabilities for perimeter networks, most of the content in this guide describes how to plan for and deploy this new Windows Server 2008 feature. However, the other Active Directory models introduced in this guide are also viable solutions for your perimeter network.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c1d0fd00-bf31-4b20-95c6-279a4ce7c2b4

2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide

Brief Description

The 2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide provides prescriptive Group Policy setting and security configuration recommendations to help strengthen the security of computers running the 2007 Microsoft Office release on computers that run Windows Vista or Windows XP in domain–based environments.

Overview

The 2007_Microsoft_Office_Security_Guide.zip file includes the following elements:

2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide: This document describes the security features in the 2007 Office release and how they can help mitigate issues of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The guide also contains prescriptive guidance for configuring your environment through Group Policy.
2007 Microsoft Office Threats and Countermeasures: This reference describes Group Policy settings that relate to security and privacy for the following programs in the 2007 Office release:
- Microsoft Office Access 2007
- Microsoft Office Excel 2007
- Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007
- Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
- Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
- Microsoft Office Word 2007

The Threats and Countermeasures referenced Microsoft Office programs and also provides security analysis and mitigation strategy information.

Security Settings for 2007 Office Applications: This Office Excel workbook lists Group Policy settings that relate to security and privacy for the referenced programs. It provides default configuration information as well as recommendations for two different types of environments. The Enterprise Client recommendations are appropriate for most organizations that wish to balance security and functionality, and the Specialized Security – Limited Functionality recommendations are only appropriate for organizations that have very stringent security requirements and for which security is more important than functionality.

To view an overview of this accelerator at TechNet, click here.
Note: On February 18, 2009, an updated version of the 2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide was released as part of the Security Compliance Management Toolkit Series. Please go to the Security Compliance Management Toolkit Series location on the Microsoft Download Center to get the 2007 Microsoft Office Security Compliance Management Toolkit.
Send questions or feedback to us directly at SecWish@microsoft.com

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a12eca33-a20d-45e2-895c-5e021f3ae4c5

GPOAccelerator

Brief Description

The GPOAccelerator creates all the Group Policy objects (GPOs) that you need to deploy recommended security settings for your environment to save you hours of work that you would otherwise need to configure these settings. This Solution Accelerator includes guidance to assist you with this tool.

Overview

Note: On February 18, 2009, an updated version of the 2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide was released as part of the Security Compliance Management Toolkit Series. Please go to the Security Compliance Management Toolkit Series location on the Microsoft Download Center to get the 2007 Microsoft Office Security Compliance Management Toolkit.
Send questions or feedback to us directly at SecWish@microsoft.com

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a46f1dbe-760c-4807-a82f-4f02ae3c97b0

Local Security Authority Merged IDL File - English

Brief Description

Overview

This file contains the complete set of IDL definitions for the lsarpc interface, which is associated with the [MS-LSAD] and [MS-LSAT] protocol documents. It has been created by merging the "Full IDL" sections of said documents.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7700ad04-866b-447a-9e08-21dbda94460f

2007 Office system (SP2) Administrative Template files (ADM, ADMX, ADML) and Office Customization Tool

Brief Description

This download includes updated Group Policy Administrative Template and Office Customization Tool OPA files; an updated Office Customization Tool; and ADMX and ADML versions of the Administrative Template files. This update assumes that you have updated your 2007 Office System applications with the 2007 Office System Service Pack 2 (SP2).

Overview

This download includes updated Group Policy Administrative Template files and Office Customization Tool OPA files for use with the 2007 Microsoft Office system applications. It also includes an \Admin folder with an updated Office Customization Tool, and ADMX, ADML, and ADM versions of the 2007 Microsoft Office system Administrative Template files for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. For Administrative Template files, you may use the ADM files for any Windows operating system, or the combination of ADMX and language-specific ADML files on computers running at least Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008. This download also includes a workbook (Office2007GroupPolicyAndOCTSettings.xls) that provides information about the 2007 Office system Group Policy settings and OPA settings. This update assumes that you have updated your 2007 Office System applications with the 2007 Office System Service Pack 2 (SP2).
For more information about this download, see 2007 Office system Administrative Template files (ADM, ADMX, ADML) and Office Customization Tool updates.
For more information about ADMX and ADML files, see Managing Group Policy ADMX Files Step-by-Step Guide on the Microsoft TechNet Web site.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=73d955c0-da87-4bc2-bbf6-260e700519a8

ADMX Migrator

Brief Description

ADMX Migrator is a snap-in for the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) that simplifies the process of converting your existing Group Policy ADM Templates to the new ADMX format and provides a graphical user interface for creating and editing Administrative templates.

Overview

ADMX Migrator, which is created and supported by FullArmor, enables you to convert ADM files to the ADMX format and take advantage of the additional capabilities that it provides. The new XML-based format includes multilanguage support, an optional centralized datastore, and version control capabilities.
You can select multiple ADM files for conversion. The ADMX Migrator creates a unique namespace which you can rename and will display a warning if a collision is detected due to duplicate names. Also, any items that cannot be validated against the ADMX schema are preserved in an Unsupported section. Please note that any annotations in ADM files are removed during the conversion process.
Additionally, the ADMX Migrator provides an ADMX editor with a graphical user interface for creating and editing Administrative Templates. You can select settings from menus rather than entering them manually in a text file, speeding template creation and reducing the chance for error.
Version 1.3 includes:
(1) Enhancements and bug fixes to support a wider range of ADM templates for conversion to ADMX.
(2) Enhancements to code and documentation for conversion error reporting and warnings.
(3) Improved stability when editing policy setting registry values on the Values tab.
For support with ADMX Migrator, see https://www.fullarmor.com/admx-migrator-issue-report.htm.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0f1eec3d-10c4-4b5f-9625-97c2f731090c

Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows Internet Explorer 8

Brief Description

This spreadsheet lists the policy settings for computer and user configurations included in the administrative template files (admx/adml) delivered with Windows Internet Explorer 8.

Overview

This spreadsheet lists the policy settings for computer and user configurations included in the administrative template files (admx/adml) delivered with Windows Internet Explorer 8. The policy settings included in this spreadsheet cover Internet Explorer 5, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7 and Internet Explorer 8. These files are used to expose policy settings when you edit Group Policy objects (GPOs) using Group Policy Object Editor (also known as GPEdit).

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EMEA case studies - English

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Word documents for GCRP

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=3bdb0e93-b786-4e19-ab1a-d578ee1d3295

Updates for Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Help files and the Office Visio 2007 Developer Help files.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office Visio 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, visiohelp.msp automatically replaces the current VISIO.hxs, VISIO.DEV.hxs, VISIO.SHAPESHEET.hxs and VISIO_STD.hxs files in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=cf925e59-96bd-4803-9a2f-1becc07c2379

Updates for Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 Help file and the Office SharePoint Designer 2007 Developer Help file.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office SharePoint Designer 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, spdhelp.msp automatically replaces the current SPD.HXS and SPD.DEV.HXS files in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=5286d9df-517b-43e4-9d71-15f054044bdc

Updates for Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 Help file and the Office Publisher 2007 Developer Help file.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office Publisher 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, publisherhelp.msp automatically replaces the current MSPUB.DEV.HXS and MSPUB.HXS file in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=79182d0e-d08e-4eea-8346-23f71dda768c

Microsoft Pre-Split and Post-Split Closing Stock Prices

Brief Description

List of weekly closing stock prices.

Overview

List of weekly closing stock prices, including unadjusted prices and prices adjusted for all stock splits.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4c0b1e02-adf3-4e79-9534-f8b664d3f84c

Updates for Microsoft Office Project 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office Project 2007 Help files and the Office Project 2007 Developer Help files.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office Project 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, projecthelp.msp automatically replaces the current WINPROJ.hxs, WINPROJ.DEV.hxs and WINPROJ_STD.hxs files in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7958e162-9c47-4e31-ad42-08f12de664ff

Updates for Microsoft Office Word 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office Word 2007 Help file and the Office Word 2007 Developer Help file.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office Word 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, wordhelp.msp automatically replaces the current WINWORD.DEV.HXS and WINWORD.HXS files in the \Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2abe6ebd-4033-44b0-b723-4e17cd16a15c

Updates for Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 Help file and the Office InfoPath 2007 Developer Help file.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office InfoPath 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, infopathhelp.msp automatically replaces the current INFOPATHEDITOR.HXS, INFOPATH.HXS, IPVSTA12.HXI, and IPVSTA12.HXS files in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=222f2488-c8ae-42de-afef-55812642010c

Updates for Microsoft Office Access 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office Access 2007 Help file and the Office Access 2007 Developer Help file.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office Access 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, accesshelp.msp automatically replaces the current MSACCESS.DEV.HXS and MSACCESS.HXS file in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c3e78fb1-a75f-4280-82ee-2ed466e3f374

Updates for Microsoft Office 2007 Help for Common Features

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office 2007 Help file.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) file on your computer for common Office 2007 features. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in that file.
By default, ribbonhelp.msp automatically replaces the current RIBBON.HXS file in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the file in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=167b354e-0b88-470c-8cbe-ac3228084fa9

Updates for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Help file and the Office PowerPoint 2007 Developer Help file.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office PowerPoint 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, powerpointhelp.msp automatically replaces the current POWERPNT.DEV.HXS and POWERPNT.HXS file in the \Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7a813892-2033-4210-b96c-10de08abc6ac

Updates for Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 Help file.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) file on your computer for Office OneNote 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in that Help file.
By default, onenotehelp.msp automatically replaces the current ONENOTE.HXS file in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a86298b3-f36b-4791-bc0a-0543fd0212d1

Updates for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Help

Brief Description

This update installs the latest assistance content for the Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Help file and the Office Excel 2007 Developer Help file.

Overview

This download replaces the Help (.HxS) files on your computer for Office Excel 2007. The download contains the latest revisions and additions to content in those Help files.
By default, excelhelp.msp automatically replaces the current EXCEL.DEV.HXS and EXCEL.HXS file in the \Program Files\Office12\1033 directory on the drive where you installed the 2007 Office System. If you installed the 2007 Office System in a different directory, you can locate the files in the \1033 directory, a subdirectory of the \Program Files\Office12 folder.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2fbf47a2-e338-4ed8-92f2-b0a146e8593c

Xbox.com Support

Brief Description

Xbox® support downloads for your Xbox 360™ video game console.

Overview

Support Downloads from Xbox.com

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=08d9ed7b-69ea-4808-b41b-be1c0632e48f

Xbox.com Game Downloads

Brief Description

Download trailers and more from Xbox.com.

Overview

Download trailers and more from Xbox.com.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b7698db2-28e6-43e6-b0ee-4965d3a1af18

Microsoft Research AutoCollage 2008 version 1.1

Brief Description

Free trial version of AutoCollage 2008, a program for creating collages from your images.

Overview

AutoCollage is an application for automatically creating collages from your images. Pick a folder, press a button, and in mere moments AutoCollage presents you with a unique memento to print or to e-mail to your family and friends.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=08aacf32-0608-4a02-af3e-581b2e617602

Virtual Earth 3D (Beta)

Brief Description

Add realistic 3D capabilities to your online Live Search Maps.

Overview

Virtual Earth 3D brings you another step closer to knowing "what it is like out there". You can search, browse, and organize local information viewed in three dimensions, just the way it exists in the real world. This enables you to more effectively find the data that is relevant to you, making Live Maps more useful than ever. Even better -- it's just plain fun!

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e9298080-50c4-4f2e-9fc4-4009074996ba

Volume Licensing Program Guides, Datasheets, and FAQs

Brief Description

Volume Licensing documents, including program guides, datasheets, and FAQs

Overview

The Microsoft Volume Licensing program guides provide comprehensive descriptions of Volume Licensing programs, including information about Microsoft Software Assurance. Download these guides to get details about things such as program features, benefits, requirements, pricing, and agreement structure.
The datasheets provide an overview of Volume Licensing programs. Use these documents to get at-a-glance information about benefits, licensing options, pricing, Software Assurance benefits, and more.

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=30a9ba5f-2027-4d38-bf4e-39fe160737d0

Volume Licensing Program Guides, Datasheets, and FAQs

Brief Description

Volume Licensing documents, including program guides, datasheets, and FAQs

Overview

https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e8798816-b0ba-4337-ba38-8fe2cf32b5d8

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Interesting Downloads for Week Ending – 05-01-2009….

Infrastructure Development, Operations & Maintenance

Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems (KB968006)

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Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB967756)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB967752)

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Update for Windows Vista (KB961320)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB955430)

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Update for Windows XP (KB968006)

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Update for Windows Vista (KB967756)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB967756)

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Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB961320)

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Update for Windows Vista (KB955430)

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Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB968006)

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Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB955430)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB961320)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB967752)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB961320)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB967756)

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Update for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB968006)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB955430)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB967752)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB967756)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB955430)

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System Update Readiness Tool for Itanium-based Systems (KB947821) [April 2009]

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Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB968006)

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System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821) [April 2009]

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System Update Readiness Tool for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [April 2009]

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Exchange Server 2007 Proof of Concept (POC) in a Box

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