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Released: RDP Client for Mac 2

If you’re a Mac user, connecting to Windows servers and desktops just got a lot better. The much anticipated RDP Client for Mac 2 has been released. The RDP Client for Mac 2 is available in 8 languages (including English). Download it here. New features include multi-session support, new Network Level Authentication (NLA) that completes […]

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Released: ISA 2006 Service Pack 1

ISA Server 2006 SP1 has been released. SP1 brings some new features, and improvements such as support for SAN certificates. Download SP1. New features: Configuration Change Tracking: Registers all configuration changes applied to ISA Server to help you assess issues that may occur as a result of these changes. Test Button: Tests the consistency of […]

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Save XP, Rick Mercer Style

It’s June 30th! I had the date marked because of two reasons. The first one has to do with Windows XP, and if you haven’t heard enough already, CBC’s Rick Mercer has his own view of how to save Windows XP. Caution: May not be entirely work-safe for some. The second reason’s coming up in […]

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Released: Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V

While I was away yesterday, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V made its public debut (RTMed in Microsoftese). I know what you’re thinking: Let the Microsoft PR storm begin, VMWare has a better virtualization product, and other unbloggable thoughts… :). I’ve been using Hyper-V for a few months now, and all I can say is— it’s been […]

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Released: Transporter Suite v08.02.0053

An updated version of the Transporter Suite— a set of tools for interoperability and migration from Lotus Domino and generic POP/IMAP servers to Exchange Server 2007, has been released. Download Transporter Suite v08.02.0053 from here. Updated release notes are here. If you’re getting started on an interop or migration project, take a look at Resources […]

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Community content in Exchange docs: the wikization begins!

Microsoft recently started allowing community content (annotations/links) in Exchange documentation on TechNet. Initially available for Exchange 2003 documentation, this feature was recently expanded to Exchange 2007 documentation as well. At the bottom of each page in Exchange documentation (on TechNet) you’ll see the links to add community content. Figure 1: Links to add community content […]

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TechEd IT Pro: A major Exchange announcement in Scott’s session?

Scott Schnoll is presenting two sessions at TechEd this week:1. Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1: Tips & Tricks:When: Wednesday, June 11 2:45 PM – 4:00 PMWhere: N220 D What: This session provides an overview of how to gather diagnostic and troubleshooting information for Exchange Server 2007 focused on performance, connectivity, and services, as well as […]

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Mac, meet PC: PC, the Mac’s already hacked!

The Event: CanSecWest’s PWN 2 OWN contest, Vancouver, CanadaThe Contenders: Mac OS X Leopard, Microsoft’s Windows Vista, and Linux.The Challenge: Compromise the OSThe Prize: $10,000 + laptopThe Winner: Charlie Miller Apparently, the OS that’s safer by design is the first to get compromised, after the rules were relaxed a little bit. 2 minutes is all […]

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“Save XP” Campaign: InfoWorld responds, and the facts about downgrade rights

Note to readers: I haven’t had to keep a post on hold for as long as I”ve kept this one, contemplating whether I should post it or not. After much thought, I’ve decided to post this, because it is important to know the facts about downgrade rights, and to clarify my position on this debate. […]

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iPhone, meet Exchange: Apple announces Exchange ActiveSync support

Finally, Apple announces Exchange ActiveSync Support. Phil Schiller, Apple’s Senior VP of Marketing, announced minutes ago what many have suspected all along – Apple chose to go with Microsoft by licensing EAS. Schiller demonstrated EAS on the iPhone, including the ability to remotely wipe an iPhone. Without taking names, Phil also criticized the BlackBerry approach […]

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