March 2006 - Posts

I watch a few DLs internally at Microsoft and this link came up.  I wanted to pass along this article because it is yet another indication that Security is a industry wide cocern.  I am not in favor of these "hacking contests" because they often do more harm thn good by bringing little known vulnerbiliies to light, but it is good info all the same.   30 minutes is all it took to compromise this Mac OS X machine.

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac_OS_X_hacked_in_less_than_30_minutes/0,2000061744,39241748,00.htm

To find out how we rate compared to the competition you might want to check the security section of the www.getthefacts.com website.

TTFN,

Woody

I wanted to pass along some information on Windows Defender that I was asked for by a Partner.   He wanted to know the exact release date, but unfortunately I do not have that, but I do know his.  ...likely old news to some, but still valuable.

The MSAS Beta officially "converted" over to Windows Defender (Beta 2) a few weeks ago and is available for public download. It will also be included in Vista, but your customers can get it now. It will uninstall/remove the old MSAS stuff upon installation. 25+ Million downloads so far...the #1 most downloaded product in MS history!

 http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

 As far as an actual release date is concerned, that has not been decided precisely, but for planning purposes it will launch sometime in the second half of calendar year 2006

 Thanks as always,

 

Woody

Check ou this artcle on  CIO Jury http://www.silicon.com/ciojury/0,3800003161,39156914,00.htm  I especially like the use of the word "draconian" in reference to the approach of removing Google desktop search!

I am glad to see that key IT execs are wary of google in the enterprise search space and are taking measures acccoringly.   Let us hope that many turn to the Microsoft Windows Desktop Search and associated technologies for Enterprise Search.  see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/desktopsearch/enterprise/default.mspx

Have a great Weekend! 

Almost forgot.  I told everyone at the Allentown, PA Microsoft TS2 Event that I would post the link to the Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Certificate-Based Authentication Tool I mentioned at the end of the Exchange/mobility section.

Here it is:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=82510e18-7965-4883-a8c3-f73f1f4733ac&DisplayLang=en

Also,  If you are wantng to get the GAL lookup (Microsoft Global Contact Access) tool before the Messaging an Security feature pak arrives look here:  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/global/default.mspx

TTFN,

Woody

During my demonstraions mny ask me where I got the device emultator that I use on screen to show Windows Mobile 5.0 technology.

 

It is included as part of the Windows Mobile 5.0 SDK for Pocket PC  which can be found here:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=83a52af2-f524-4ec5-9155-717cbe5d25ed&displaylang=en&Hash=FXKG94C

Cheers,

Woody

Thank you Allentown!!!   I had never been to Allentown before and apart from the snow my experience was great!!  I just loved some of the old houses, farms. and barns  saw while driving around town (Bethlehem as well) and in the surrounding countryside. We don't have nearly as much old architecture in Kansas.  I ended up leaving after the event and headed towards Harrisburg.  I took my time of it and drove the rest of the way to Pittsburgh Today.  Quite a few tunnels I must say.  Amazing thing was that I had cellphone coverage WHILE IN THE TUNNELS!!!!   Cool!  It must be some special Pennsylvania tunnel technology they do not care to share.  Enough babble....

So you asked the following or I promised the following during the event yesterday:

1.)  What about the Technet Knowledge Base article for dealing with issues of settings button disappearing in CRM 3.0 UI for the Web Client.

I couldn't find the article number externally, but hear is the skinny.     This only occurs when the CRM outlook client is running and you start the webclient.   They both use the same cookie.  If the session is still open then CRM webclient will use it as well.  To solve the problem all you have to do is clear the IE cache.   ...Internet options, Delete Cookies, and then Delete files.

2.)  I stated I would provide clarification on which CRM 3.0 product was in the action pack.   ...It includes Microsoft CRM 3.0 Small Business Edition.To be precise it Contains Microsoft CRM 3.0 Small Business Edition with 1 license (server) and ten CALS.

To see a complete list of the current Action Pack components please visit https://partner.microsoft.com/US/40013779

3.)  I was also asked about CRM 3.0 Mobile edition and when it will likely release.   ...you should see it in the next months.

 

4.)  Where can one find the "We Share Your Pain" video?

 

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/technet/itsshowtime/sessionh.aspx?videoid=9999  or

http://72.246.49.6/5/3/14853/v003/1a1a1a72db3eb01f920167db4fb41745a9188ffd69d8399dcb2c97f865c62f5dc02f9ccbfc30689dd0ff6cdf44bc2c5bc83ba01888b7fc356ea7e0/9999_w.asf

 

5.)  Will the Fax service in CRM 3.0 SBE be included into SBS and f so when?   -still waiting a response

 

6.)  Is microsoft planning to extend the Outlook CRM client to allow settings and customization work?   - still waiting a response

 

I will post the other questions in separate posts as they do not refer to CRM and I catagorize my posts by subject.

 

Thanks again,

 

Woody

Hey everyone!  Thought I would send a post from Pittsburgh, PA!!!

I was just speaking with a peer of mine, Indy Boteju, and he asked me to let you all know about a series of webcasts on www.msreadiness.com    I have pasted the dates, times, and topics below.  If mobilty is of interest to you please tune in!

3/21/200611:00 AM  90 minutes Windows Mobile Training with TS2 Part 1: Selling the Value of Windows Mobile Solutions

 

http://www.msreadiness.com/ws_abstract.asp?eid=15003885

 

3/22/2006   11:00 AM  90 minutes  Windows Mobile Training with TS2 Part 2: Windows Mobile 5.0 versus the Competition

 

 http://www.msreadiness.com/ws_abstract.asp?eid=15003886

 

3/27/2006   11:00 AM  90 minutes  Windows Mobile Training with TS2 Part 3: Windows Mobile for Line of Business Solutions and Vertical Markets

 

http://www.msreadiness.com/ws_abstract.asp?eid=15003887

 

3/29/2006   11:00 AM  60 minutes  Windows Mobile Training with TS2 Part 4: Migrating to Windows Mobile 5.0  - Messaging Solutions and MSFP

 

http://www.msreadiness.com/ws_abstract.asp?eid=15003888

 

3/31/2006   11:00 AM  90 minutes  Windows Mobile Training with TS2 Part 5: Deploying Windows Mobile Solutions – Technical Overview

 

http://www.msreadiness.com/ws_abstract.asp?eid=15003889

 

4/10/2006   11:00 AM  90 minutes  Windows Mobile Training with TS2 Part 6: Windows Mobile Devices (SmartPhone and Pocket PC)

 

http://www.msreadiness.com/ws_abstract.asp?eid=15003890

 

4/11/2006   11:00 AM  60 minutes  Windows Mobile Training with TS2 Part 7: Microsoft’s Partner Program and Demand Generation Tools for Mobility Solutions Competency

 

http://www.msreadiness.com/ws_abstract.asp?eid=15003891