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#BES and #Exchange 2010

2009-11-20T14:23:44Z

#Exchange2010 Humm, interesting .. it would appear that Support for Exchange 2010 is scheduled to be introduced with BES 5.0.1 MR1 RIM have a few issues with Exchange 2010 and BES 5 SP1 so MR1 is targeted for around the 7th December 2009. Microsoft will then probably release Update 1 for Exchange 2010 around the same time....(read more)

BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exchange Version: 5.0 | Service Pack: 1

2009-11-20T14:10:49Z

Interesting .. http://docs.blackberry.com/en/admin/deliverables/12039/BlackBerry_Enterprise_Server_for_Microsoft_Exchange-Release_Notes--934496-1104102201-001-5.0.1-US.pdf Hightlight for me is: Support for Microsoft Exchange Web Services. You can configure the BlackBerry Enterprise Server to use Microsoft Exchange Web Services instead of MAPI and CDO libraries to manage calendars on BlackBerry devices. You configure support for Microsoft Exchange Web Services using the BlackBerry Enterprise...(read more)

#VMware #ESX 4.0 Update 1 and VMware vCenter Server 4.0 Update 1

2009-11-20T13:58:44Z

Thanks Virtual Commander for the links: http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vs_pages/vsp_pubs_esx40_u1_vc40_u1.html -and- http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2009/11/20/vsphere-esxvcenter-4-0-update-1/ What's new? The following information provides highlights of some of the enhancements available in this release of VMware ESX: VMware View 4.0 support – This release adds support for VMware View 4.0, a solution built specifically for delivering desktops as a managed service from the protocol to the platform....(read more)

Microsoft Office 2010 Beta is here

2009-11-17T08:07:12Z

Oh yeah baby on Technet and MSDN Office 2010 provides enhancements for developers such as expanded platform services, increased tools productivity, and reduced time to solution delivery....(read more)

The Total Economic Impact Of Microsoft #Exchange 2010

2009-11-10T14:19:48Z

#Exchange2010 .. Planning on deploying Exchange 2010? .. You have got to check this out: http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/5/0/75068B44-0A70-4BBF-9824-01ECF076F7AE/TheTotalEconomicImpact_pdf_11042009.pdf Some highlights are: “Lorimer” is Forresters made up company the ROI for our composite company, computed from hard benefits, is 48% with a breakeven point (payback period) of less than six months after deployment. Exchange 2010 does not require Exchange Server Enterprise Edition for email...(read more)

#Exchange Server 2010 available for download

2009-11-09T15:27:22Z

#Exchange2010 .. just found it on Technet .. and MSDN .. Yeah baby it’s in the wild Exchange Server 2010 (x64) - DVD (Chinese-Simplified, Chinese-Traditional, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese-Brazil, Russian, and Spanish) Date Posted (UTC): 11/9/2009 6:41:51 AM...(read more)

#PowerShell v2 is out for Windows Vista, 2003 and 2008

2009-11-09T14:49:39Z

I was sleeping again .. but well done Christopher ;-) Source: http://chrisbeams.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/powershell-v2-out/ –and- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/968929 The Windows Management Framework includes: Windows Remote Management (WinRM) v2.0 Windows PowerShell v2.0 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) v4.0...(read more)

Notes from the MMMUG 6th November 2009

2009-11-08T00:57:11Z

so a special pre-TechEd event with two members of the products groups from Redmond enroute to present in Berlin. Astrid McClean is a Senior Technical Product Manager in the Exchange group Astrid went through a presentation on the management, new administration capabilities and self service features of Exchange Server 2010 RBAC Who Role based security group What Cmdlet and all it’s parameters Where Scope OU or set of filters Exclusive Scope Done make it complex Use groups and don't assign to users...(read more)

Supporting #Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2

2009-11-05T22:09:27Z

Cool at last, will probably be the first SP2 Rollup? .. you see “we” do have a voice and Microsoft do listen ! http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/11/04/453026.aspx … Earlier this year we made a decision in one direction, and due to the feedback we have received on this blog and elsewhere, we have reconsidered. In the coming calendar year we will issue an update for Exchange 2007 enabling full support of Windows Server 2008 R2...(read more)

Trend Micro Announces ScanMail for #Exchange2010

2009-11-04T14:02:49Z

#Exchange Missed this .. http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS154453+03-Nov-2009+PRN20091103 Trend Micro Announces the Latest ScanMail(TM) for Microsoft Exchange Tue Nov 3, 2009 11:00am EST ScanMail 10, providing the immediate protection of the Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) with half the administration and twice the performance, will support Microsoft Exchange Server 2010...(read more)

A Month in #Exchange: November 2009

2009-11-03T13:52:26Z

Damm November already, where has this year gone? #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* Microsoft Exchange … In Blog Posts and News from October 2009 #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* New Downloads available in October 2009 Quick Start Guide for Outlook Voice Access 2010 Outlook Voice Access lets UM-enabled users to access their Exchange 2010 mailbox using analog, digital, or cellular telephones. By using the menu system found in Outlook Voice...(read more)

FREE! Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 ebook

2009-10-30T17:38:29Z

Stu just sent me this link .. go get it baby, it’s free http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/C/0/5C0BD0AB-040D-4C56-A60B-661001012DDA/Windows_Server_2008_R2_e-book.pdf...(read more)

TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Virtualization Best Practices for Exchange Server (Level 300)

2009-10-29T07:53:01Z

Roll up roll up register why you can … in the UK it’s 1800-1900 :-| http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032428203&EventCategory=4&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US Wednesday, November 04, 2009 : Virtualizing business critical applications delivers significant benefits, including cost savings, enhanced business continuity, and an agile and efficient management solution. In this webcast, we focus on virtualizing Microsoft Exchange Server using Microsoft solutions,...(read more)

FREE! @Exchange 2010 - A Practical Approach ebook

2009-10-27T13:37:17Z

Check it out, all you need is your name and email address. http://www.red-gate.com/specials/Exchange/esa_exchange2010.htm?utm_source=simpletalkarticle&utm_medium=weblink&utm_content=2010ebookoct09 It’s a 195 PDF doc with five chapters: Chapter 1 is an overall chapter, what’s new in Exchange Server 2010 and what has deprecated with respect to Exchange Server 2007. Also there’s some information regarding Active Directory, the three containers in Active Directory and some information regarding...(read more)

Roadmap for Outlook Personal Folders (.pst) Documentation

2009-10-27T13:31:05Z

Interesting .. maybe someone will write a PST interface for Outlook Web Access :-o http://blogs.msdn.com/interoperability/archive/2009/10/26/roadmap-for-outlook-personal-folders-pst-documentation.aspx Data portability has become an increasing need for our customers and partners as more information is stored and shared in digital formats. One scenario that has come up recently is how to further improve platform-independent access to email, calendar, contacts, and other data generated by Microsoft...(read more)

Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Coming Soon - Technical Preview Program to Close

2009-10-25T14:28:08Z

Got an email on Friday .. about time too the Tech Preview is a bit buggy, but you expect that Thank you for continuing to utilize, evaluate and provide feedback on the Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview. We wanted to notify you the Office 2010 Beta will be available for you to download next month (November 2009). The Beta release of Office 2010 marks the end of the Technical Preview program you currently belong to. We will release the Beta on public download sites, where you can download and...(read more)

Blackberry Enterprise Server and Exchange 2010

2009-10-21T06:38:14Z

As you should know by now Exchange 2010 removes certain programming hinterfaces that breaks the likes of BES and Enterprise Vault. Found this: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/software/server_compatibility.jsp#tab_tab_news October 20, 2009 - Research In Motion (RIM) is pleased to notify you that we are working in close collaboration with Microsoft on compatibility and support for BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange Server 2010. Compatibility is expected later this year....(read more)

A Month in Exchange: October 2009

2009-10-09T07:01:35Z

I know, I know its late, but hey did u c the announcement last night .. " Exchange 2010 is Code Complete and on its way to General Availability " .. yeah baby! #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* Microsoft Exchange … In Blog Posts and News for September2009 ish #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* New Downloads available in September 2009 Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 2 Unified Messaging Language Packs Version: 08.02.0176.002...(read more)

Upgrade Your Hotmail Live Account.

2009-10-06T16:39:05Z

If you get an email like this in your hotmail account DO NOT reply to it .. and I really mean DO NOT reply to it. Microsoft NEVER sends email like this out! Check these out: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8291268.stm http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/oct/06/hotmail-phishing http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/microsoft/6264539/Microsoft-Hotmail-leak-blamed-on-phishing-attack.html# From: Windows Live Hotmail Member Services [mailto:member--services@live.com] Sent: 03 October...(read more)

Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) RC0

2009-09-25T12:01:18Z

Sweet http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a3f5729a-3989-4f60-980f-1b87dd198988 Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) is a secure application gateway, to manage, control, and optimize remote access for managed and non-managed endpoints, to corporate applications and resources. Forefront UAG RC0 provides a number of new features, including support for migration from Forefront UAG Beta 2. Forefront UAG provides the following: Remote access : Using Forefront...(read more)

e2010 Test-ServiceHealth for all

2009-09-23T07:41:30Z

Wanted to share this with you .. get the Service Health or all you Exchange 2010 Servers Get-ExchangeServer | where {$_.AdminDisplayVersion.Major -eq 14 –AND $_.IsProvisionedServer -eq $False} | ForEach{$s = $_.Name; "`n$s"; Test-Servicehealth $s | Select Role, RequiredServicesRunning | FT -auto}...(read more)

Dell to acquire Perot for $3.9bn

2009-09-21T14:14:15Z

Interesting Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8267054.stm ; http://www.perotsystems.com/MediaRoom/PressRelease092009 ; http://content.dell.com/us/en/corp/d/secure/2009-09-21-Perot-Systems.aspx Computer giant Dell is buying IT services provider and fellow Texan firm Perot Systems for $3.9bn (£2.4bn). Dell said the takeover, which it hopes to conclude between November and January, will help it provide a wider range of services to its customers … Perot Systems provides world-class services,...(read more)

Support changes coming July 2010 for Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003

2009-09-21T07:00:17Z

Saw this email … Windows 2000 Server Extended Support for Windows 2000 Server will end on July 13, 2010. At this time, Windows 2000 Server will no longer be publicly supported. You will be able to continue using "Self-Help Online Support"* Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 Also on July 13, 2010, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 (at a supported service pack level) will move from the Mainstream Support phase to the Extended Support phase. During the...(read more)

A Month in Exchange: September 2009

2009-09-01T14:15:25Z

Only 114 days until Christmas ;-). So August the release of Exchange 2007 Service Pack 2 and Exchange 2010 Release Candidate #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* Microsoft Exchange … In Blog Posts and News for August 2009 ish #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* New Downloads available in August 2009 Microsoft Forefront Server Security Management Console Documentation Version: RTM Forefront Server Security Management Console allows administrators...(read more)

British Airways: Earn Tier points on all economy flights

2009-08-26T09:17:46Z

About bl00dy time too, I fly BA a fair bit, but I pay so want to do it cheap! .. I received this in an email: We’re delighted to tell you that as of 18 August 2009, you’ll be able to earn Tier Points on every flight* you take with us and our oneworld® partners. This even includes flights on discount economy tickets, for which you’ll receive 25% of the Tier Points you’d earn on fully flexible economy tickets. It’s a programme change that has been frequently suggested in the feedback we’ve received...(read more)