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Windows SharePoint Services Updated

Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft's free team collaboration technology for Windows file servers, learns a few new tricks in a service pack posted this week.

Diagnostic/Repair Tool for Exchange Ships

Zenprise is shipping its management tool of the same name for real-time, automated diagnosis and resolution of Microsoft Exchange problems.

Symantec Ships Updates of Backup Exec, Recovery Suite

The same week that Microsoft shipped its System Center Data Protection Manager, Symantec, one of Microsoft’s largest competitors in that space, is shipping its own first product that embraces continuous data protection.

Microsoft Gets REAL with Partners on SQL Server 2005

With the launch of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 coming in November, the Redmond software giant has formalized the implementation guidance and marketing support it will provide to its partners and customers.

Windows Storage Server R2 Enters Beta

Microsoft on Tuesday released a beta of Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, which will include enhancements for storage management, collaboration and branch usage.

IBM Ships First Server for Small Customers

With renewed interest in attracting small business customers, IBM has begun to ship the first machines in a new line of single-processor, x86-based, low-cost servers targeted specifically to provide “enterprise class” technology to small-scale businesses.

Microsoft Disk-Based Backup Product Generally Available

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager, a new disk-based backup and recovery server for Windows file servers, became generally available on Tuesday. Several partners are rolling out hardware and software based on DPM to coincide with the launch.

10 Key Elements of Office 12

It's been a busy few weeks for Microsoft's "Office 12" project. Having said nearly nothing at all about the next version of the office productivity suite and its accompanying servers for a year, Microsoft hasn't been able to stop talking about the suite for the last few weeks. A recap of some of the major new elements.

IT Weekly Roundup, Sept. 23

From the business wires this week: learning resources for Comptia A+ and Microsoft SQL Server 2005, an IM firewall and a network traffic monitoring tool.

Partner Watch, Sept. 23

IBIS and Inacom team up to offer Microsoft training in Atlanta.

Improved Training Benes Under SA

Next year, Software Assurance will include a sizable increase in training vouchers. The increase can prove to be a boon to Microsoft Certified Training Partners.

Coming Soon to a Computer Near You

VBrick Systems is shipping a video-on-demand network appliance that supports Microsoft Windows Media (WM) video and audio formats in enterprise environments.

IDC Global PC Sales Forecast – Going Up

Strong demand in international markets, and especially for notebooks, will likely drive worldwide sales of new PCs this year to well over 200 million units, research firm IDC said this week.

Password Organizer Update Ships

While the world waits for single-sign on to become a reality, 1-abc.net is shipping version 1.10 of its Password Organizer product.

Sim Versions of 70-293, 70-294 Exams Make Beta

With exam rollout problems apparently worked out, Microsoft has begun beta testing exams 70-293 and 70-294.