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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Windows 7 security; Patch Tuesday priorities; running Active Directory and DNS on the same system

Windows exploit code coming; Patch Tuesday: What the experts say
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Windows 7 may be secure, but are Windows users safe?

Windows 7 users got a nice surprise when Microsoft released its first set of security patches since unveiling the new operating system last month. Of the 15 bugs patched, none affected Windows 7. Read full story

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Windows exploit code coming
As Microsoft recommends that users focus first on installing the MS09-065 patch released Tuesday, experts are agreeing with that advice because exploit code for remote execution appears to be right around the corner.

Patch Tuesday: What the experts say
Microsoft released six patches that address 15 vulnerabilities. Here's a look at what security experts are saying about the vulnerabilities, patches and what should concern users.

Microsoft missed perfect chance to contribute GPL code
Doesn't Microsoft know that bloggers, techno-dudes and everyone else is watch them like a hawk waiting for Microsoft to make a GPL license misstep?

Active Directory and DNS on the same system
I've found the AD/DNS relationship to be one of the least understood aspects of Active Directory, and the literature is full of misinformation and half-truths.

Microsoft releases Office 2004, 2008 updates
Microsoft on Tuesday issued updates for its venerable Office suite versions 2004 and 2008.

Missing features in Windows 7 Starter will disgruntle netbook buyers
Microsoft may have ditched the three application limit on the Windows 7 Starter Edition, but other restrictions on the netbook-only version of the operating system will be an unwelcome surprise for many netbook buyers, according to a survey.

Migrating from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010
Tips, tricks and best practices to look forward to when migrating from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010.

Microsoft's Teamprise acquisition means nothing for open development
Despite a misleading press release, Microsoft's purchase of the Teamprise toolset means almost nothing for Visual Studio and doesn't make Visual Studio a tool for cross-platform support.

Microsoft's delicate balancing act between cloud and data center
TechEd's focus on Exchange 2010 is all about the efficiency gains through improved productivity, lower power consumption and decreased storage costs of Exchange 2010. Thank the economy for the focus on efficiency gains.

Microsoft shutters Office 2010 preview, preps public beta
Microsoft may launch the public beta of Office 2010 as early as next week, according to e-mail messages received by people who have been testing the company's next application suite.

Microsoft, Novell say alliance still bearing fruit
The alliance between Microsoft and Novell continues to bear fruit three years after it was first signed, say the two companies.

Microsoft rechristens Oslo modeling platform
The technology is now called SQL Server Modeling, and Microsoft will release a community technology preview next week

November giveaways
Cisco Subnet is giving away free books on VMware vSphere security. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons and free books on Exchange Server 2010. Google Subnet is giving away free books on Android app development. Entry forms can be found on the main contest page. Trivia answers are revealed on each main Subnet page.

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November 12, 2009

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