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Are you prepared for the BlueHat Challenge?
Today we are kicking off a new challenge so you can showcase your security prowess and, if we can, help you build some more. Our BlueHat Challenge is a series of computer security questions, which increase in difficulty as you progress. Only the rare and talented engineer will be able to finish the Challenge on the first attempt. It’s not a contest, so there’s no cash involved here, but there will be some great answers we’ll recognize publicly and you could win yourself a big chunk of bragging rights. You can find complete details about this new program over on the Security Research & Defense blog.
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Transforming your datacenter – networking in the R2 release
This post is a part of the nine-part “What’s New in Windows Server & System Center 2012 R2” series that is featured on Brad Anderson’s In the Cloud blog. Today’s blog post covers an overview of networking investments...(read more)
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What’s new in Hyper-V Network Virtualization in R2
This post is a part of the nine-part “What’s New in Windows Server & System Center 2012 R2” series that is featured on Brad Anderson’s In the Cloud blog. Today’s blog post covers new features in Hyper-V Network Virtualization in Windows Server...(read more)
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Hyper-V Extensible Switch Enhancements in Windows Server 2012 R2
This post is a part of the nine-part “What’s New in Windows Server & System Center 2012 R2” series that is featured on Brad Anderson’s In the Cloud blog. Today’s blog post covers Hyper-V Extensible Switch Enhancements and how it applies to the larger topic of “Transform the Datacenter.” To read that post and see the other technologies discussed, read today’s post: “What’s New in 2012 R2: IaaS Innovations.”
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Drive up networking performance for your most demanding workloads with Virtual RSS
This post is a part of the nine-part “ What’s New in Windows Server & System Center 2012 R2 ” series that is featured on Brad Anderson’s In the Cloud blog. Today’s blog post covers Virtual RSS and how it applies to the...(read more)
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Software Defined Networking (SDN): Double-Clicking into our Point of View
A couple of weeks ago we spoke about our approach to Software Defined Networking (SDN) - an approach that is open and extensible, driven by experience and most importantly, one that lets you leverage your existing investments.
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New Networking Diagnostics with PowerShell in Windows Server R2
This post is a part of the nine-part “ What’s New in Windows Server & System Center 2012 R2 ” series that is featured on Brad Anderson’s In the Cloud blog. Today’s blog post covers new diagnostic features to quickly isolate network problems...(read more)
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Important Update on DPM 2012 SP1 Update Rollup 3–Issues and Workarounds (Update: UR3 has been re-released)
The recently released Update Rollup 3 for System Center 2012 Data Protection Manager Service Pack 1 (DPM 2012 SP1) has 2 issues that impact protected server agent upgrade and the ability to modify protection groups. In light of this discovery we have temporarily suspended availability of the update through Microsoft Update.
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Microsoft Presents “Enabling Consumerization without Compromising Compliance” at BriForum this Week
BriForum kicks off today in Chicago. BriForum 2013 is the only technical virtualization conference that is 100% dedicated to desktop virtualization, VDI, application virtualization, Remote Desktop Services, and the consumerization of IT.
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Cumulative Update for Lync 2013: July 2013
Microsoft Support has released a cumulative update for Lync 2013, which includes the Two-factor Authentication feature, as well as new functionality for the Lync 2013 Desktop Client. Author : Tim Rich, Microsoft Technical Writer Publication date...(read more)
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The evolution of Rovnix: Private TCP/IP stacks
We recently discovered a new breed of the bootkit Rovnix that introduces a private TCP/IP stack. It seems this is becoming a new trend for this type of malware.
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Update Rollup 3 for DPM 2012 Service Pack 1 is now available
UR3 for System Center 2012 Data Protection Manager SP1 has been released and is now available for download. This update rollup contains fixes for the following issues:
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Shared Content Store in Microsoft App-V 5.0 – Behind the Scenes
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Lync Online: Guided Walkthrough for Troubleshooting Communication Between Lync Online Users and Their Federated Contacts
Are you looking for help to set up communication between Lync online users and their federated contacts? This guided walkthrough—based on analysis of Microsoft Support cases—walks you through the essential steps. Contributors : Peter Krebs...(read more)
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What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2 – End-to-End Scenarios Across Products
Although People-centric IT capabilities are great on Windows devices, these capabilities are not limited to Windows devices. We also put a lot of work into enabling first class support for heterogeneous devices in our People Centric IT capabilities. Putting users at the center of what we do includes enabling a broad set of devices. Active Directory is a core service enabling this and other scenarios.
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A fresh face for the Microsoft Malware Protection Center
Today we launched our new Microsoft Malware Protection Center website.
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New book on System Center Data Protection Manager
Our MVPs Steve Buchanan, Robert Hedblom, Islam Gomaa, and Flemming Riis wrote a great book on System Center Data Protection Manager and is now available in stores… check it out.
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I want you to go read the In the Cloud Blog
I am channeling my early days living and breathing as a U.S. Army Officer. I can't be any more clear about what I am asking you to do. So, here is your mission:
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Hotfix Package 2 for Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Service Pack 2 now available
This article describes Hotfix Package 2 for June 2013 which contains the latest hotfixes for Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Service Pack 2 All Languages (APP-V 4.6 SP2 All Languages). This hotfix package contains the latest hotfixes for App-V 4.6 SP2. For all the details and a download link please see the following:
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DPM: How to plan for protecting VMs in private cloud deployments
Windows 2012 help customers in maximize their ROI of their hardware investments and manage them efficiently. Windows 2012 can support various Hyper-V deployments including Hyper-V over CSV, Hyper-V over Remote SMB and Hyper-V Stand alone. This provides efficient and flexible deployment capability that meets various customer needs.
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What is a Session Border Controller (SBC) and Do I Need It?
This article discusses the functionality of Session Border Controllers, including scenarios where they can be used and how they can be implemented. Author : Steven van Houttum, Lync MVP Publication date : July 8, 2013 Product version : Lync Server...(read more)
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How to Prepare for a Migration to App-V 5.0
This is the first post in a series of posts around migration of App-V from 4.x to 5.0.
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Lync Online Media Port Changes Offer Better Bandwidth Management
Lync Online media ports are now split into three separate categories, giving you much better control over network bandwidth. This article applies to midsized business or enterprise customers with an internal proxy or firewall server. Author : Rob Pittfield...(read more)
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Integrating Lync, SharePoint and Exchange for Value-Add Solutions
The Office Content Group is now introducing a new type of content guidance, one that directly addresses Office Server (Lync, SharePoint and Exchange) integration to solve larger business problems. Check out this article for details. Author : Office...(read more)
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Getting Started with PowerShell 3.0 Jump Start
Don’t miss this opportunity; get your staff together and learn about PowerShell right from the source! Join Jeffrey Snover, the inventor of PowerShell, together with Jason Helmick, Senior Technologist at Concentrated Technology, as they take you through the ins and outs of using PowerShell for real-time problem solutions and automations. This will be a high-speed, fun day aimed at IT pros, admins, and help desk persons who want to know how to use this powerful management tool to improve your management capabilities, automate redundant tasks and manage your environment in scale. It’ll prepare you for a second event on August 1, which will go further into scripting, automation, and building tools (cmdlets).
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Lync Windows Store App: Better Than Ever
The second update to the Lync Windows Store app is now available in the Windows Store. Check out the new features. Authors : Phillip Garding, Lync Senior Program Manager Published : July 2, 2013 Product version : Lync 2013, Lync App, Windows...(read more)
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Expanded Lync Server Support Options
This article provides an overview of the new Lync Server support options for Lync Server customers and Lync Certified Support Partners. Author : Mayank Verma, Senior Partner Marketing Manager, Lync Business Group, Skype Division Published : June...(read more)
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Update: Autoruns v11.62
Autoruns v11.62: This release fixes a bug in version 11.61’s jump-to-image functionality.
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Viewing Vobfus infections from above
Win32/Vobfus is a family of worms that spreads via removable drives and downloads other malware, and a family that is causing people a lot of pain lately. Vobfus was initially discovered in September 2009 and became prevalent with its use of the MS10-046 .LNK vulnerability. The .LNK vulnerability has also been used by Chymine, Sality, and Zbot, though it is no longer used by Vobfus.