Microsoft: This Week!
Konstantin Gusev
February 3, 2000
A compendium of the past week's news highlights at Microsoft.
Find important headlines, contests, free downloads, fun stuff to read, and
tips and tricks!
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TOP STORY
¾ Attend the Windows 2000 Launch Party
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/windows2000.htm
Register now to attend the Feb. 17 launch of Windows 2000, the business
operating system for the next generation of computing. Appearing live via
satellite in major cities around the world, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates
will highlight customer solutions, showcase powerful new Windows 2000
features, and, of course, inject lots of surprises. You won't want to miss
this!
¾ Are You Ready? One-day Training for Windows 2000 Deployment
http://www.microsoft.com/train_cert/win2000/oneday/
For a limited time, get the deployment training you need for Windows 2000
for just US$99. Outside of the U.S., similar training packages are
available. Visit the site for details.
BUSINESS NEWS
¾ Windows 2000 Offers New Features for Secure Networking
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2000/02-01w2ksecurity.asp
New security features in Windows 2000 offer centralized security management,
providing simpler access, improved performance and better interoperability.
¾ Aetna Expects to Save $1.5 Million Using Windows Media for Virtual
Meetings
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews2/020200.htm
Aetna, a leading health insurance provider, has selected Microsoft Windows
Media as its streaming media solution for virtual meetings, employee
training, media relations and customer education. Over the next three years,
Aetna expects the solution to cut training and travel costs by more than
$1.5 million.
DEVELOPER NEWS
¾ Windows 2000 Now Available to Qualified MSDN Subscribers
http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/features/win2000.asp
MSDN Universal and Professional subscribers in qualified regions can
download the final version of Microsoft Windows 2000 now exclusively through
MSDN Subscriber Downloads.
¾ Developing Web Sites on the Microsoft Windows DNA Platform
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdn-online/start/features/dnablueprint.asp
This draft white paper lays out the latest architectural guidelines for
building state-of-the-art, complex Web sites on the Windows DNA platform.
HOME COMPUTING
¾ Don't Wait for Cupid: Heat Up Your Love Life Today!
http://love.msn.com/
Valentine's Day is coming up fast. Are you in love and want to show it? Or
do you need advice on how to win over the heart of that special someone?
Either way, we can help. From the first date to a night of passion, you'll
find what you're looking for on MSN Love and Relationships.
THIS WEEK'S READ
How microsoft.com Put Windows 2000 to the Test
http://www.microsoft.com/backstage/
Upgrading 350-plus servers to Windows 2000 in less than a month took a team
effort. Learn the process we used to make microsoft.com run smoother than
ever before. How easy was it? A third of these servers were actually
upgraded in just five business days.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Deploying Office 2000? Read Our Notes from the Field
http://www.microsoft.com/office/enterprise/deployment/default.htm
Visit the Microsoft Office Web site to read any or all of the chapters from
"Deploying Microsoft Office 2000: Notes from the Field," a book based on
Microsoft Consulting Services experiences in the field.
FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK
MSXML Technology Preview
http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/webtechnology/xml/msxml.asp
Want to work with the latest XML technology? Then download the new Microsoft
XML Technology Preview Parser and try our improved schema support, XSLT and
XPath support, new interfaces, and more.
DID YOU KNOW?
microsoft.com and Your Privacy
http://www.microsoft.com/info/privacy.htm
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Konstantin Gusev
February 10, 2000
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TOP STORY
ž We Wrote the Book on Deploying Windows 2000
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win2000/dguide/home.asp
...and now you can read it all online. Here's the detailed scoop on what you
need to consider when planning to deploy Windows 2000 Server. We're offering
all 25 chapters of specific planning information, plus five handy appendices
with sample worksheets, setup commands, and answer files.
ž Attend the Windows 2000 Launch Party
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/windows2000.htm
Register now to attend the Feb. 17 launch of Windows 2000, the business
operating system for the next generation of computing. Appearing live via
satellite in major cities around the world, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates
will highlight customer solutions, showcase powerful new Windows 2000
features, and, of course, inject lots of surprises. You won't want to miss
this!
BUSINESS NEWS
ž Now Small Businesses Can Easily Manage Web Sites with bCentral
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2000/02-07bcentral.asp
This new service, which helps users easily build and maintain their own Web
sites, adds to a variety of tools that help small businesses reap the
benefits of the Internet.
ž Global Helpdesk Strategy at Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/seminar/1033/19991209helpdeskkd1/portal.htm
This online seminar examines the strategy that Microsoft has developed to
provide consistent, efficient, high-quality helpdesk service to more than
50,000 of its workers each month.
DEVELOPER NEWS
ž Tune in as Steve Ballmer Discusses Next Generation of Visual Basic
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/nextgen/
Catch Steve Ballmer's VBITS:San Francisco keynote focusing on the next
generation of Visual Basic. He will also discuss how Visual Basic works with
Windows 2000 and Next Generation Windows Services. The keynote will be
Webcast at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, February 15.
ž Deep C++: More About Exception Safety
http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/deep.asp
Learn about some more problems you may encounter handling exceptions as well
as some recommended reading on the subject.
HOME COMPUTING
ž Don't Panic: The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift is Still Available
http://giftcertificates.msn.com/
Gift certificates good at over 75 stores are available now from eShop. You
can purchase them online and then download them instantly. They make a
perfect gift for that hard to shop for valentine!
HERE'S A COOL DEAL
Windows 2000 Now Available to Qualified MSDN Subscribers
http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/features/win2000.asp
MSDN Universal and Professional subscribers in qualified regions can
download the final version of Microsoft Windows 2000 now exclusively through
MSDN Subscriber Downloads.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Network Security: From Planning to Implementation
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/network.asp
Find out how to implement PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, how to maintain a secure
computing environment, and the different tools that can be used for security
planning and analysis.
FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK
Windows 2000 High Encryption Pack
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommended/encryption/defaul
t.asp
The Windows 2000 High Encryption Pack allows you to enhance your system with
the highest available encryption level (128-bit). NOTE: The Windows 2000
High Encryption Pack is eligible for export from the U.S. to all customers
worldwide, except to U.S. embargoed destinations.