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Based on your feedback, we've put together a roadshow that will give you technical low down on Windows 2000 Server and the new Windows Server 2003. Hear from the experts on how the technologies in the Windows platform can make your role as an IT Professional more productive.  Sessions include Windows 2000 Resource Tools, Windows 2000 Security Architecture, an introduction to the Windows 2003 Server
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TechNet evening seminar: Overview and Deployment of Microsoft Exchange 2003, 14 May 2003 - Reading. The evening will include a review of the new Exchange 2003 features, migration, coexistence and real-world deployments including details on Exchange 5.5 /Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003 migration. MMS 3.0 for multiple directories (Microsoft and non-Microsoft) will be discussed and a decision matrix and step by step overview for upgrading or migrating users to Exchange 2003 will also be included. Register

Upgrading to Active Directory
Anyone wishing to upgrade a Windows NT domain to Windows 2000 Active Directory should check out this guide and walkthrough.

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Microsoft TechEd 2003 Europe, 30 June - 4 July 2003, Barcelona.  Join 6,000 Developers and IT Professionals for the 10th Anniversary of Microsoft's premier European technical education conference. Gain access to valuable content, demos, tips and tricks, and connect with industry experts. Register now and save 300 Euros
 
Microsoft Group Policy Management Console Beta 2 available.  Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) is a new Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in and a set of scriptable interfaces that simplifies Group Policy management and provides a single place for managing core aspects of Group Policy under Windows Server 2003.

Return of the W32.Gibe@mm Virus.
First spotted in December 2002, the W32.Gibe@mm virus has resurfaced in a new form. This virus poses as an email message purporting to contain a security update from Microsoft Corporation Security Center.
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Trustworthy Computing with Mike Nash, Vice President for the Security Business Unit, 9 April 2003, 16:00 - 17:00 GMT

Installing, Securing and Maintaining Wireless Networks
10 April 2003, 21:00 - 22:00 GMT

Message Queuing Application and Architecture Design, 10 April 10 2003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT

Isolating and Securing Web Applications in IIS 6.0, 11 April 2003, 19:30 - 20:30 GMT

Software Update Services - How to Easily Manage Critical File Updates for Your Windows Servers and Desktops, 14
April 2003, 17:30 - 18:30 GMT

Monitoring Windows Server 2003 servers, 15 April 2003, 16:30 - 17:30 GMT

Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Client Deployment, 15 April, 2003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT

Managing Windows Server 2003 Patch Deployments, 16 April 2003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT

Managing Windows Server 2003 Web Servers and .NET Applications, 17 April 2003, 17:30 - 18:30 GMT

Exchange Webcast Part II: Disaster Recovery - Quickly and Effectively Getting an Exchange Server Back Online
April 17, 2003, 21:00 - 22:00 GMT

Understanding Windows 2000 Security, 18 April 2003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT

Maximizing Windows Server 2003 on HP Servers, 21 April , 2003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT

Microsoft Windows XP: An Overview of Windows Image Acquisition,
22 April 003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT
 
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Microsoft Architect Forum, Availability, Manageability & Security, 29 April 2003, London
The Forum offers Architects an exchange of information relating to architecting Microsoft based solutions in an enterprise environment. Further information and register

Subscription to Enterprise Server Magazine is currently free!
ESM is the UK's only independent magazine with technical "how to" articles on Windows Server products. Subscribe today and you could win an Xbox! Sign up now.

Check out FAQShop.com...
FAQShop.com provides hints, tips and Frequently Asked Questions, relating to Systems Management technologies such as Microsoft Systems Management Server and Operations Manager. More information
   
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Security-Related Columns

Using Microsoft Software to Build a Network Infrastructure
April 8, 2003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT

Using ISA Server to Securely Publish Exchange Server
April 9, 2003, 17:00 - 18:00 GMT

Commerce Server 2002 - General Discussion
April 10, 2003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT

Talk to Office: InfoPath Solutions
A
pril 10, 2003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT

Exchange 2000 and Multi-Forest Deployments
A
pril 10, 2003, 20:00 - 21:00 GMT

Use of Group Policy Objects To Administer Internet Explorer
April 16, 2003, 21:00 - 22:00 GMT

Introducing the Group Policy Management Console (GMPC)
April 24, 2003, 18:00 - 19:00 GMT
 
HOTFIXES / HIGHLIGHTS / HOW- TO'S
  Windows 2000 Professional Baseline Security Checklist

Make Your Exchange Servers Less Vulnerable with the Right Configuration

Top Security Service Packs and Security Rollup Packs

Computer Restarts After You Quickly Insert and Remove a PC Card (816500)


"Device Not Ready" Error Message When You Try to Shut Down a Windows
XP Workstation Remotely (816938)


You Cannot Download Files from an FTP Server (816037)

Post-SP3 Hot-fixes for Windows 2000
A cumulative list of hot-fixes and patches released for Windows 2000 since Service Pack 3 can be found.

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Intra-Site Replication Failures

HOW TO: Use the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep.exe) to Perform Disk Duplication


HOW TO: Troubleshoot Sound-Related Issues

 
NEW SECURITY BULLETINS / SERVICE PACKS
 
Make sure you receive the latest Microsoft Security Bulletins as soon as they are available with your free subscription to the Microsoft Security Notification Service.
More information.

MS03-010: Flaw in RPC Endpoint Mapper Could Allow Denial of Service Attacks (331953)

MS03-009: Flaw in ISA Server DNS Intrusion Detection Filter Can Cause Denial of Service (331065)

MS03-008: Flaw in Windows Script Engine Could Allow Code Execution (814078)

MS03-007: Unchecked Buffer in Windows Component Could Cause Web Server Compromise (815021)

SQL Server 2000 Security Tools


Microsoft Operations Manager 2000 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer

SharePoint Portal Server SP 2 Patch
 
SUPPORT NEWS AND KNOWLEDGE BASE ARTICLES
 
  Description and Availability of Windows Media Player 9 Series

Differences Between Windows XP SP1 and Windows XP SP1a

Virus Alert About the W32.Slammer Worm

INF: SQL Server Hotfix Install

Hard Disk May Become Corrupted When Entering Standby or Hibernation
 
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