The Exchange 2007 Wiki - IT Policies

this is pretty good write up.

Purpose
This document was created to evaluate the various experiences that an Information Worker (IW) can have based on Exchange ActiveSync Policies being applied onto their devices in different states.

Possible States:
First Time Policy Applied onto device
Modify specific settings on device within the same policy
Reassign user to a new Exchange ActiveSync policy
Removing an Exchange ActiveSync policy from the user

The Exchange 2007 Wiki - IT Policies: "Exchange ActiveSync Policy User Experience"

Google Wave Preview

Google Wave is a new tool for communication and collaboration on the web, coming later this year. Watch the demo video below, sign up for updates and learn more about how to develop with Google Wave.

Google Wave Preview: "Check out the developer preview at Google I/O"

APPCMD.EXE missing on W2003x64

Here is a search link, thanks for fellow MVPs on their discussion on this topic.

http://www.google.com/search?q=EXEC+%3A+Input+error+%3A+Can+not+find+script+file+%22C%3A%5CWindows%5CSystem32%5Ciisapp.vbs%22.&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SNYK

Whitepaper : Configuring Windows 7 for a Limited User Account

Running as a limited user is a security best practice, and it's way easier to do on Win7 than it is on XP.

This is a good read to understand Configuring Windows 7 for a Limited User Account: "Configuring Windows 7 for a Limited User Account"

White Paper written by:
Stephen J Friedl

RtcQmsAgent fails to start on OCS 2007 R2 server - and causes KB 967831 (April 2009 update for Front End Server components) install to fail - Aaron Tiensivu's Blog

VERY IMPORTANT: MSMQ Required on OCS Servers prior to patching

RtcQmsAgent fails to start on OCS 2007 R2 server - and causes KB 967831 (April 2009 update for Front End Server components) install to fail - Aaron Tiensivu's Blog: "RtcQmsAgent fails to start on OCS 2007 R2 server - and causes KB 967831 (April 2009 update for Front End Server components) install to fail"

SharePad Reference Application for SharePoint Products and Technologies - Home

SharePad Reference Application for SharePoint Products and Technologies - Home: "SharePad Reference Application for SharePoint Products and Technologies"

Project DescriptionSharePad is a reference application demonstrating
Microsoft Office-style SharePoint integration techniques. This application
illustrates the use of the Front Page RPC calls exposed by SharePoint among
other SharePoint integration APIs.

CJG : Windows Workflow 4.0 Notes from TechEd

CJG : Windows Workflow 4.0 Notes from TechEd: "Windows Workflow 4.0 Notes from TechEd"

Download details: SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit

Download details: SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit: "SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit"

Brief Description
The SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit will help you understand how to build web applications which deeply exploit the rich data types, programming models and new development paradigms in SQL Server 2008.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2: "SQL Server 2008 R2"

Chris Capossela's interview and annoucement.

· Microsoft SharePoint “14” is now Microsoft SharePoint 2010

· Exchange 2010 will lead the way for the 2010 (previously referred by its codename “14”) wave of technologies and it will be available in the second half of 2009. You can download a beta <http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/2010> today.

· Using Office Web applications, customers will be able to create, edit and collaborate on Office documents through a browser.

· IT professionals will be able to choose to either deploy and manage on-premises or hosted as a service.
For developers, we are working on Open APIs, deep support for industry standards and developer tool support with Visual Studio 2010. You can read the entire interview here <http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/Apr09/04-15Office2010.mspx>

New SharePoint Server Server product site

Looks nice :)

http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/Pages/Default.aspx

and it runs on SharePoint

Reattaching LookupList Property to a new List - Becky Bertram's Blog

Reattaching LookupList Property to a new List - Becky Bertram's Blog: "Reattaching LookupList Property to a new List"

Microsoft, HP putting $180 million into UC deal - Network World

Microsoft, HP putting $180 million into UC deal - Network World: "Microsoft, HP putting $180 million into UC deal"

The Microsoft Office 2010 IT Blog : Leaked build and Staying Safe

The Microsoft Office 2010 IT Blog : Leaked build and Staying Safe: "Leaked build and Staying Safe"

Important note -->
"So, please be aware that if you download this torrent there is a very good chance you are also getting some unexpected malware with it. "

Desktop Virtualization and UC from Citrix

HDX RealTime info:
http://www.citrix.com/English/ps2/products/subfeature.asp?contentID=1686121

Citrix Blog Post:
http://community.citrix.com/blogs/citrite/derekt/2009/02/09/Delivering+Cisco+softphones+from+XenDesktop
“The HDX RealTime audio subsystem will provide broad compatibility with softphones and the "voice chat" feature of Unified Communications applications.”

Come n join us for a whole day of technical information and fun

Home: "Community Technology Update (aka CTU), in its 5th incarnation, is bigger than before. In Partnership with Microsoft, CTU has grown by leaps and bounds. This event is a follow on, after Microsoft {one} Nation 2009. The Community has arranged for a week's event at Microsoft."

Some potential white papers on OCS with regards to voice quality

Quality of Experience WP:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=05625AF1-3444-4E67-9557-3FD5AF9AE8D1&displaylang=en

Overview of Microsoft RTA Speech Codec:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5d79b584-79c9-42a8-90c4-4ab3f03d19c4&displaylang=en

QoE: A practical approach to Deploying Real-Time Communications
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5ec060fd-ba9a-4c52-8bd8-148f502b791f&DisplayLang=en

Integrating telephony with OCS:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=8CDE0C3A-042E-445B-A514-2D12ED5B2AC2&displaylang=en

Designing Your Perimeter Network for Office Communications Server 2007 White Paper:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e4a8d703-e41a-47d9-b9dd-2799f894af92&DisplayLang=en

Sign-up for the UC Developer Sandbox! - GotUC - GotUC.Net

Sign-up for the UC Developer Sandbox! - GotUC - GotUC.Net: "Today GotUC.net is proud to offer an opportunity for developers to start developing UC enabled applications, without having to overcome the hurdles of setting up Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Beta."

Microsoft Unified Communications 2007 R2 Adoption and Training Kit - Office Communications Server - Microsoft Office Online

Microsoft Unified Communications 2007 R2 Adoption and Training Kit - Office Communications Server - Microsoft Office Online: "Microsoft Unified Communications 2007 R2 Adoption and Training Kit"

Steve Riley has left the building.

Steve Riley on Security : Good bye, and good luck: "Steve Riley"

Google Takes Patent License to Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Google will be able to extend their value proposition to their customers through this license with Microsoft.

Google Takes Patent License to Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Google will be able to extend their value proposition to their customers through this license with Microsoft.: "Google Takes Patent License to Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync"

Email from Lutz Ziob, General Manager for MS Learning

"Dear Sarbjit Singh,

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your contribution to the MCT Summit in India, Hyderabad, in February. My team returned with fantastic stories and great enthusiasm. The giant photograph featuring 200 proud MCTs welcomes visitors to our building every day.
The quality of our MCT Summits is defined by the quality of our speakers. I have reviewed the evaluation scores and they clearly show you did a great job, delivering the right message and presenting it with impact.
Well done, thank you for all you do,

Lutz Ziob
General Manager
Microsoft Learning"