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Academic Initiatives
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System Center Mobile Device Manager
Get answers and guidance on installing, deploying, and managing System Center Mobile Device Manager
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BizTalk Server
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BizTalk Server General
General BizTalk Server discussions.
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BizTalk Server Adapters and Adapter Pack
All questions related to LOB Adapters, BizTalk WCF Adapter, WCF LOB Adapter SDK and BizTalk Adapter Pack.
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BizTalk Server EDI and AS2
All questions related to new EDI and AS2 features of BizTalk Server.
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BizTalk Server RFID
All questions related to new RFID features of BizTalk Server.
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BizTalk Server Host Integration Server
Host Integration Server (HIS) discussions
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Exchange Server
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Exchange Software Updates
Discuss updates to Exchange server including Software Rollup Updates as well as BPA (Best Practice Analyzer) updates.
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3rd Party Applications
Topics discussed include: 3rd party application integration with Exchange
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Admin
Topics discussed include: Administration across all server roles, management, Exchange Management Console (EMC) , Exchange Management Shell, storage and performance
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Anti-virus/Anti-spam
Topics discussed include; Anti-virus, Anti-spam, ForeFront, Sender ID, IMF, Hosted and Services
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Clients
Topics discussed include: Outlook, OWA, and other clients
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Compliance
Topics discussed include: Journaling and policy
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Deploy
Topics discussed include: setup, upgrade, evaluate, plan, architecture, consolidation, server roles, topology, design
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Development
Topics discussed include: Web services, APIs, application conversion and apps in general
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High availability/Disaster Recovery
Topics discussed include: Backup/restore, LCR/CCR, Hosted and Services, High availability and clustering, and store (mailbox database, ESE/Jet, etc)
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Migration [Exchange Server]
Topics discussed include: interoperability, coexistence
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Mobility
Topics discussed include: Exchange ActiveSync, using mobile devices against Exchange mailboxes
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Monitoring
Topics discussed include: Monitoring across all server roles and Microsoft System Center Operations Manager
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Secure Messaging
Topics discussed include: Encryption, peer to peer communication, DRM, Hosted and Services, hardening Exchange
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Transport
Topics discussed include: Transport and routing, transport security, transport rules
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Unified Messaging
Topics discussed include: Oulook Voice Access, PBX integration, Auto attendant
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General Discussions
Topics discussed include: Evaluation, troubleshooting, tools, and documentation RELATED TO EXCHANGE SERVER ONLY
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Remote Connectivity Analyzer
This forum is for providing feedback and discussing issues with the Exchange Remote Connectivity Analyzer tool at https://www.TestExchangeConnectivity.com.
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Exchange Server 2010
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Exchange Server 2010
Welcome to the Exchange 2010 Server Forum. This forum provides a place for you to discuss the Exchange 2010. You are welcome to come and post questions and comments about your experience with this software.
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Exchange 2010 for Hosters
Welcome to the Exchange 2010 Hosters Forum. This forum provides a place for you to discuss the Exchange 2010 product for Hosting companies. You are welcome to come and post questions and comments about your experience with this software.
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Feedback and Discussions
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TechNet Website Feedback
Help us improve TechNet (technet.microsoft.com) by sending your suggestions and bugs. For product bugs go to http://connect.microsoft.com
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MSDN and TechNet Search Feedback
For bugs and suggestions about Search features of MSDN and TechNet websites. For bug reports, please include the URL of search results page where the problem occurs. Note: Only Moderators can post to this forum currently.
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TechNet Wiki Discussion
Provide feedback, ask questions, request new features, discuss Wiki processes, governance, evolution and the future.
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Forefront Products and Technologies
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Forefront TMG and ISA Server
A forum for the discussion of general issues and ideas regarding Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) and ISA Server
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Forefront Edge Security – DirectAccess, UAG and IAG
A forum for the discussion of issues and ideas regarding Direct Access, Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) and Intelligent Application Gateway (IAG)
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Forefront for Exchange Server
Discussions and questions on Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server., and Forefront Security for Exchange
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Forefront for SharePoint
Discussions and questions on the next generation of Forefront Security for SharePoint.
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Forefront for Office Communications Server
Discussions and questions on detecting IM-based malware and filtering out-of-policy content in Office Communications Server 2007 environments.
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Forefront Management Consoles
Discussions and questions on FSSMC
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Forefront Online Protection for Exchange
FOPE forum is a space for customers to ask and answer questions pertaining to the Forefront Online Protection for Exchange technology.
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Forefront Endpoint Protection
Discussions and questions on Forefront Endpoint Protection.
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Forefront Client Security
Working with FCS? Start here for product discussions and Q&A
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Forefront Identity Manager 2010
This forum replaces the Connect newsgroup for ILM "2" beta and release candidate discussion topics
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Identity Lifecycle Manager
Forum to discuss Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM)
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Antigen
Topics Include: Antigen for Exchange, Antigen for SMTP, Antigen for SharePoint, and Antigen for IM.
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Read Only - Forefront Client Security - Security State Assessment
Discussions around the security state asessment, including feedback on existing checks and requests for new checks
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Read Only - Forefront Client Security Alerting and Monitoring
Discussions and questions around the alerting, the dashboard and policy authoring
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Read Only - Forefront Client Security Malware Technology and Response
Discussions and questions on the malware/signature response process
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Read Only - Forefront Client Security Reporting
Discussions and questions on FCS reports
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Read Only - Forefront Client Security Setup and Configuration
Discussions and questions on setting up and deploying the server and client
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Read Only - Forefront Security for Exchange Server
Topics Include: Dectection of viruses, worms, and spam in Exchange 2007 environments.
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Read Only - Forefront Security for SharePoint
Topics Include: Detection of viruses, unwanted files, and inappropriate contect for SharePoint Portal Server and Windows SharePoint Services servers.
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Read Only - Forefront Edge Security - Firewall Client
A forum for the discussion of issues and ideas regarding the Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) and the ISA Server Firewall clients.
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Read Only - Forefront Edge Security - Installation, Upgrade, and Setup
A forum for the discussion of issues and ideas regarding Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) and ISA Server installation, upgrade, and setup
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Read Only - Forefront Edge Security - Internet Access
A forum for the discussion of issues and ideas regarding Internet access through Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) or ISA Server
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Read Only - Forefront Edge Security - Monitoring, Logging, Reporting
A forum for the discussion of issues and ideas regarding monitoring, logging, and reporting for Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) and ISA Server
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Read Only - Forefront Edge Security - Publishing
A forum for the discussion of issues and ideas regarding publishing of Web and other servers through Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) and ISA Server
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Read Only - Forefront Edge Security Virtual Private Networks
A forum for the discussion of issues and ideas regarding VPN site-to-site connectivity and roaming client VPN access in Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) and ISA Server
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Read Only - Forefront Threat Management Gateway
Discussions and questions on Forefront Threat Management Gateway, the next generation of ISA Server.
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Identity Management
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Identity Lifecycle Manager
Forum to discuss Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM)
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Forefront Identity Manager 2010
This forum replaces the Connect newsgroup for ILM "2" beta and release candidate discussion topics
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IT at Microsoft
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Microsoft Operations Framework -- MOF 4.0
For discussion of Service Management, MOF, ITIL, best-practices based frameworks, IT GRC, and the IT lifecycle on the Microsoft platform.
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IT management
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IT Management Planning and Technology
Join the discussions on IT management Community Hub with Microsoft IT Evangelists to discuss the major IT Management topics and specific challenges and issues do Managers of IT organizations face today. Share your problems and also share the solutions you came up at your IT organizations with your peers.
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Learning
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Learning Manager Knowledge Base
Find answers to common user questions, issues, and scenarios with the Learning Manager.
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Learning Manager Bugs and Feedback
Report Learning Manager Bugs or Provide Suggestions and Feedback.
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Learning Content Development System (LCDS) - Bugs and Feedback
Report LCDS bugs or provide suggestions and feedback here in this forum. The Learning Content Development System (LCDS) is a free tool from Microsoft Learning that enables you to create high quality, interactive, online courses.
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Training and Certification
Have questions about Microsoft training and certifications? Ask them here!
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Live Meeting
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Live Meeting General Discussion
General topics about Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
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Live Meeting - Creating, Joining Meetings, Configurations and Settings
Topics about various configuration and settings available to users of Microsoft Office Live Meeting service, such as Live Meeting Manager.
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Live Meeting - In Meeting Experience, Console and Add-ins
Topics about application sharing, slide uploads, Microsoft Office Live Meeting console’s install and functionality and add-ins such as Conferencing Add-in for Microsoft Outlook.
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Live Meeting - Media Discussion
Topics about audio setup, in meeting audio and video, display and manipulation in Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
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Live Meeting - Rollout/Deployment Programs
Topics about various service offerings to support deployment, provide guidance and best practices on rolling out Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
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Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
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App-V Sequencing Recipe Forum
Community contributed guidance for creating, updating, and customizing App-V virtual applicaitons.
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App-V General Sequencing
This is the place to submit information, tips and questions on Sequencing practices in Microsoft App-V
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App-V Server and Management
A central location for App-V Infrastructure installation as well as the Management Console and Practices.
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App-V Clients
The place for information relative to the App-V client’s installation, configuration, and performance.
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App-V 4.5 Beta (Retired)
This is the place to ask and answer questions about the Beta of SoftGrid 4.5.Since 4.5 is now a final release, this forum is transitioning to the App-V forum.
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App-V Documentation
This is the place to post questions and feedback on the documentation for App-V.
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App-V Add-ons
This is the place to post questions and feedback on the Resource Kit, ADM Template, and other add-ons for App-V.
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SharePoint 2010
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SharePoint 2010 - General Questions and Answers
General questions, comments and discussions on SharePoint 2010 products and SharePoint services such as Access Services, BCS, Excel Services and Visio Services.
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SharePoint 2010 - Setup, Upgrade, Administration and Operation
Discuss setup, upgrade, administration and operation for SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint services such as Access Services, BCS, Excel Services and Visio Services.
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SharePoint 2010 - Using SharePoint Designer, Infopath, and other customization
Discuss using SharePoint Designer, SharePoint Gallery Solutions, templates & other customization for SharePoint 2010 and SP services such as Access Services, BCS, Excel Services, & Visio Services.
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SharePoint 2010 - Using Visual Studio with SharePoint and other programming
Discuss using Visual Studio and other programming with SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint services such as Access Services, BCS, Excel Services and Visio Services.
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Microsoft Enterprise Search
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SharePoint 2010 - General Questions and Answers
General questions, comments and discussions on SharePoint 2010 products and SharePoint services such as Access Services, BCS, Excel Services and Visio Services.
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SharePoint 2010 - Setup, Upgrade, Administration and Operation
Discuss setup, upgrade, administration and operation for SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint services such as Access Services, BCS, Excel Services and Visio Services.
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SharePoint 2010 - Using SharePoint Designer, Infopath, and other customization
Discuss using SharePoint Designer, SharePoint Gallery Solutions, templates & other customization for SharePoint 2010 and SP services such as Access Services, BCS, Excel Services, & Visio Services.
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SharePoint 2010 - Using Visual Studio with SharePoint and other programming
Discuss using Visual Studio and other programming with SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint services such as Access Services, BCS, Excel Services and Visio Services.
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SharePoint - Search (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about Search capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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FAST Search for Internet Sites, FAST Search for Internal Applications and FAST ESP
Questions, comments, and discussion on FAST Search Server 2010 for Internet Sites, FAST Search Server 2010 for Internal Applications, and FAST ESP.
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FAST Search for SharePoint
Questions, comments, and discussion on FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint and search in SharePoint Server 2010 for Internet Sites, Enterprise
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FAST Products (pre-2010)
Topics on earlier FAST products including FAST Data Search (FDS), InStream, ImPulse, Unity, and AdMomentum.
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Microsoft Office for IT Professionals
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Office IT Pro General Discussions
Welcome to the Microsoft Office for IT Professionals General Discussion forum. This forum is for general questions and feedback related to Microsoft Office (including the release version of Office 2010) as they pertain to the IT Pro community. If you have an end-user question about Microsoft Office, please visit the forums at Microsoft Answers: http://answers.microsoft.com/office/default.aspx
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Office 2010 Setup and Deployment
Welcome to the Microsoft Office Setup and Deployment forum. This IT Professional forum is for questions, feedback, or anything else related to setting up and deploying Microsoft Office (including the release version of Office 2010). If you have an end-user question about Microsoft Office, please visit the forums at Microsoft Answers: http://answers.microsoft.com/office/default.aspx
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Office 2010 Application Compatibility
Use this forum to discuss application and document compatibility for Microsoft Office. For more information about Office 2010 application compatibility, please visit the TechNet resource center. http://technet.microsoft.com/office/ff460851.aspx
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Office Volume Activation
Welcome to the Microsoft Office Volume Activation forum. This forum is for questions, feedback, or anything else related to volume activation for Microsoft Office, including Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Key (MAK). Volume products include the Office 2010 Professional Plus suite, and the volume editions of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio. For general information, please visit the Office 2010 volume activation resource center: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ee691939.aspx. If you have any questions, please feel free to post! -- Ted Way, Program Manager, Microsoft Office PLEX, Enterprise Licensing, Group Policy, and 64-bit Office
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Excel IT Pro Discussions
Welcome to the Microsoft Office for IT Professionals Excel forum. This forum is for general questions and feedback related to Microsoft Excel (all versions) as they pertain to the IT Pro community. If you have more basic usage questions with Microsoft Excel, you can also visit the forums at Microsoft Answers: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeexcel.
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Outlook IT Pro Discussions
Use this IT Professional forum to discuss questions and feedback for Microsoft Outlook.
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Word IT Pro Discussions
Welcome to the Microsoft Office for IT Professionals Word forum. This forum is for general questions and feedback related to Microsoft Word (all versions) as they pertain to the IT Pro community. If you have more basic usage questions with Microsoft Word you can also visit the forums at Microsoft Answers: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword.
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Office Web Apps Setup and Deployment
Welcome to the Microsoft Office Web Apps Setup and Deployment forum. Use this IT Professional forum to discuss questions and feedback for Office Web Apps setup and deployment. If you have an end-user question about Microsoft Office, please visit the forums at Microsoft Answers: http://answers.microsoft.com/office/default.aspx
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Office 2007 Planning and Deployment
Use this forum to discuss general topics on Office 2007 deployment including planning, imaging, customization and more.
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Office 2007 Application Compatibility
Use this forum to discuss specific issues on Office 2007 application compatibility.
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Office 2010 Beta (Archive)
Welcome to the Microsoft Office 2010 Beta client forum. This forum provides a place for IT Professionals to discuss the 2010 Beta versions of Office, including Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint Workspace, Word, Publisher, and Click-to-Run Beta for Office 2010 Home and Business. You are welcome to post questions, comments and thoughts about your experience. This forum will be retired and locked after the Beta version of Office 2010 is no longer supported. We encourage you to visit the Office IT Pro forum category for any post-Beta questions or discussions: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/category/officeitpro
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Microsoft Office 2010 Beta (Archive)
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Office 2010 Beta (Archive)
Welcome to the Microsoft Office 2010 Beta client forum. This forum provides a place for IT Professionals to discuss the 2010 Beta versions of Office, including Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint Workspace, Word, Publisher, and Click-to-Run Beta for Office 2010 Home and Business. You are welcome to post questions, comments and thoughts about your experience. This forum will be retired and locked after the Beta version of Office 2010 is no longer supported. We encourage you to visit the Office IT Pro forum category for any post-Beta questions or discussions: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/category/officeitpro
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Microsoft Office 2010 Volume Activation (to be retired)
This forum will be retired in May 2010, as part of a larger project to organize our Office-related TechNet forums, consolidate and archive our Office 2010 beta forums, enable Office communities across IT Pro, Developer, and Information Worker audiences, and provide an ongoing Microsoft presence in the community. Please direct all questions and discussions about Office Volume Activation going forward, including items about Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Key (MAK) volume activation for Office 2010, to the new forum we have created: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/officevolact/threads. Volume products include the Office 2010 Professional Plus suite, and the volume editions of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio. All threads previously in this forum have been moved to the new forum location. For general information about Office 2010 volume activation, please visit the TechNet resource center. http://technet.microsoft.com/office/ee691939.aspx
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Office 2010 Application Compatibility
This forum will be retired in May 2010, as part of a larger project to organize our Office-related TechNet forums, consolidate and archive our Office 2010 beta forums, enable Office communities across IT Pro, Developer, and Information Worker audiences, and provide an ongoing Microsoft presence in the community. Please direct all questions and discussions about Office Application Compatibility going forward to the new forum we have created: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/officeappcompat/threads. All threads previously in this forum will be moved to the new forum location. For information about Office 2010 application compatibility, please visit the TechNet resource center. http://technet.microsoft.com/office/ff460851.aspx
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Access 2010 Beta (to be retired)
This forum will be retired in May 2010, as part of a larger project to organize our Office-related TechNet forums, consolidate and archive our Office 2010 beta forums, enable Office communities across IT Pro, Developer, and Information Worker audiences, and provide an ongoing Microsoft presence in the community. All threads previously in this forum have been moved to the general Microsoft Office 2010 Beta forum. Please direct all IT Pro questions and discussions about Microsoft Access 2010 Beta going forward to: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/office2010/threads Please direct all consumer and Information Worker questions about Access to the Business Users: Visio, Project, InfoPath, and Access forum on MS Answers: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/addbuz/threads
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Click-To-Run for Office 2010 Home and Business (to be retired)
This forum will be retired in May 2010, as part of a larger project to organize our Office-related TechNet forums, consolidate and archive our Office 2010 beta forums, enable Office communities across IT Pro, Developer, and Information Worker audiences, and provide an ongoing Microsoft presence in the community. All existing threads in this forum will be moved to the general Microsoft Office 2010 Beta forum. Please direct all questions and discussions about Microsoft Click-To-Run technology specific to Office 2010 Home and Business to the Microsoft Office 2010 Beta forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/office2010/threads
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OneNote 2010 Beta (to be retired)
This forum will be retired in May 2010, as part of a larger project to organize our Office-related TechNet forums, consolidate and archive our Office 2010 beta forums, enable Office communities across IT Pro, Developer, and Information Worker audiences, and provide an ongoing Microsoft presence in the community. All threads previously in this forum have been moved will be moved to the general Microsoft Office 2010 Beta forum. Please direct all IT Pro questions and discussions about Microsoft OneNote 2010 Beta going forward to: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/office2010/threads Please direct all consumer and Information Worker questions about OneNote to the OneNote forum on MS Answers: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/addonenote/threads
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Outlook IT Pro Discussions
Use this IT Professional forum to discuss questions and feedback for Microsoft Outlook.
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PowerPoint 2010 Beta (to be retired)
This forum will be retired in May 2010, as part of a larger project to organize our Office-related TechNet forums, consolidate and archive our Office 2010 beta forums, enable Office communities across IT Pro, Developer, and Information Worker audiences, and provide an ongoing Microsoft presence in the community. All threads previously in this forum have been moved to the general Microsoft Office 2010 Beta forum. Please direct all IT Pro questions and discussions about Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Beta going forward to: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/office2010/threads Please direct all consumer and Information Worker questions about PowerPoint to the PowerPoint forum category on MS Answers: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeppt
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SharePoint Workspace 2010 Beta (to be retired)
This forum will be retired in May 2010, as part of a larger project to organize our Office-related TechNet forums, consolidate and archive our Office 2010 beta forums, enable Office communities across IT Pro, Developer, and Information Worker audiences, and provide an ongoing Microsoft presence in the community. All threads previously in this forum have been moved to the general Microsoft Office 2010 Beta forum. Please direct all IT Pro questions and discussions about Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010 Beta going forward to: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/office2010/threads
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Publisher 2010 Beta (to be retired)
This forum will be retired in May 2010, as part of a larger project to organize our Office-related TechNet forums, consolidate and archive our Office 2010 beta forums, enable Office communities across IT Pro, Developer, and Information Worker audiences, and provide an ongoing Microsoft presence in the community. All threads previously in this forum have been moved to the general Microsoft Office 2010 Beta forum. Please direct all IT Pro questions and discussions about Microsoft Publisher 2010 Beta going forward to: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/office2010/threads Please direct all consumer and Information Worker questions about Publisher to the Publisher forum on MS Answers: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/addpubs/threads
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Microsoft Online Services
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Microsoft Online: Announcements
Announcements from the Microsoft Online Services (Standard) team describing new releases, webcasts, etc.
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Microsoft Online: Exchange Online
Discussion of capabilities and operation of Exchange Online, both Standard and Deskless.
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Microsoft Online: SharePoint Online
Discussion of capabilities and configuration of SharePoint Online, both Standard and Deskless.
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Microsoft Online: Office Communications Online
Discussion of capabilities and configuration of Microsoft Office Communications Online (Standard)
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Microsoft Online: Live Meeting
Discussion of Microsoft LiveMeeting as it relates to being bundled with Microsoft Online.
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CRM Online
Forum for discussing Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online specific questions has been merged into the CRM forum.
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Microsoft Online: Administration Center
Discussion around operation of Microsoft Online Services (Standard) Administration Center for managing users and configuring services.
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Microsoft Online: Services Sign In for Windows
Discussion of the Windows client sign-in application used to provide seamless access for Microsoft Online (Standard) end users.
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Microsoft Online Services Customer Portal
Get answers to common issues, ask questions, and provide feedback on your experience with evaluation, registration, and Help documentation for Microsoft Online Services Customer Portal.
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Microsoft Online: Migration and Coexistence
Support, tips, and tricks for the Migration and Coexistence features of Microsoft Online Services (Standard)
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Microsoft Online: Services Sign In for Mac
Discussion of the Mac client sign-in application used to provide seamless access for Microsoft Online (Standard) end users.
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Transition Forum
Get information about how to transition from the current version of BPOS to Office 365.
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Microsoft ProClarity
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ProClarity - General
This forum focuses on technical questions related to Microsoft ProClarity products.
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Microsoft Groove Server for IT Professionals
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Groove Server
Welcome to the Microsoft Groove Server forum. This IT Professional forum is for questions, feedback, or anything else related to Groove Server.
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Migrated Forums
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Security Forum
Discuss the latest Security issues with the experts presenting at the Microsoft Security and Management Seminars. Locked per low moderation 4-14-2011
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Lync Server
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Planning and Deployment
Active Directory Domain Services, topologies, internal deployment, load balancing, disaster recovery, etc.
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Capacity Planning & Performance
Capacity planning and performance issues.
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Certificates
Configuring certificates for OCS
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Security
SPIM, Intelligent Instant Message Filter, NAT, ISA, firewalls, security policies, etc.
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Management
Discuss Lync and Office Communications Server family server and client configuration, including MMC and command line tools, MOM, WMI, OCSBPA, PowerShell, Resource Kit tools, PowerPack, and IM an Expert.
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Monitoring, Archiving and Compliance
Monitoring, archiving and Call Data Records (CDR), etc.
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Address Book and User Replicator
User replication and address book service.
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Presence and IM
Presence, IM management, etc.
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Conferencing
Web, audio, video conferencing and desktop sharing, RoundTable, PSTN dial-in
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Enterprise Voice and Telephony
VoIP, PBX integration, telcos, etc.
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Edge Servers
Servers in the perimeter network, remote user access, federation, federated partners, reverse proxy.
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Mobility
Using mobile devices with OCS, Office Communicator Mobile, etc.
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Lync Clients and Devices
Discuss all Lync family and previous version clients, including Lync, Lync Web App, Attendee, Attendant, response groups, Phone Edition, devices, Group Chat, Communicator, and CWA.
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Interoperability
Third-party devices, previous versions of OCS, OC, UC devices (PBX, devices, Presence and IM, Public IM Connectivity, video), RoundTable/Polycom CX5000), Outlook or Exchange, PIC interop
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UC Integration
Integration with Exchange Server, Office, etc.
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Office PerformancePoint Server
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Planning
This forum focuses on the Planning portion of PerformancePoint Server
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Monitoring and Analytics
This forum focuses on the monitoring and analytics portion of PerformancePoint Server
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Data Integration Toolkit
This forum focuses on the Data Integration Toolkit a set of software, documentation, and samples designed to enable partners and customers to expose data from finan
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Office 2007 Deployment Forum Group
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Office 2007 Planning and Deployment
Use this forum to discuss general topics on Office 2007 deployment including planning, imaging, customization and more.
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Office 2007 Application Compatibility
Use this forum to discuss specific issues on Office 2007 application compatibility.
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Performance
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Windows Performance Toolkit
Discuss questions about the Windows Performance Tools (WPT) Kit v.4.x.
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FSCT - File Server Capacity Tool
Please use this forum to ask questions, provide feedback, or reporting issues about FSCT.
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Project Professional
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Project Standard and Professional General Questions and Answers
General questions, comments and discussions on Project Standard and Project Professional.
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Project Server
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Project Server General Questions and Answers
General questions, comments and discussions on Project Server.
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Project Server - Setup, Upgrade, Administration and Operation
Discuss deployment, configuration, upgrade & migration, administration and operation for Project Server.
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Project Customization and Programming
Discuss customizations and programming for Project Web App, Project Server, Project Professional and Project Standard. Includes User Interface (UI) customizations, Project Server Interface (PSI) and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Programming.
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Sandbox Forums
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TechNet Sandbox
This forum is designed for users to try out the new forums functionality. Please be respectful of others, and do not expect replies to questions asked here.
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Moderator Posting Only Forum Sandbox
This forum is designed for users to try out the new forums functionality for Moderator Posting Only Forums. Please be respectful of others, and do <b>NOT</b> expect replies to questions asked here.
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Scripting
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The Official Scripting Guys Forum!
Ever been to the Script Center? You know, http://technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/. If your answer is "yes," you know what to do. Dive in and help somebody! If your answer is "no," welcome to our fun little world! We'd recommend that you first head over to the Script Center, get your feet wet, and then come back to either ask or answer questions. We can't be everywhere at once (we know—shocking!), so we will appreciate any and all help you can give to each other to get scripting problems solved. The Microsoft Scripting Guys
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Security
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Rights Management Services
This forum is dedicated to discussing all issues pertaining to Microsoft Rights Management Services, such as Windows RMS and AD RMS. Questions on other subjects (including general security topics) will not be answered in this forum.
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MBSA - Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Users of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) and related security tools
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SharePoint Products and Technologies
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SharePoint - General Question and Answers and Discussion (pre-SharePoint 2010)
General questions and discussions about Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Setup, Upgrade, Administration and Operation (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about installation/setup and upgrade/migration as well as administration and operation in in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Design and Customization (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about site design (i.e. definitions, templates) and page customization (i.e. layouts) as well as SharePoint Designer and similar tools in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Development and Programming (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about development and programming (i.e. web parts, features, etc.), SDKs, and tools (i.e. Visual Studio) in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Business Data Catalog (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about the Business Data Catalog capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Business Intelligence (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about implementing SharePoint for business intelligence oriented solutions in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - InfoPath Forms Services (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about InfoPath Forms Services capabilities in Office SharePoint Server in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Workflow (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about workflow capabilities in SharePoint products and technologies in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Excel Services (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about Excel Services capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and prior versions in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Search (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about Search capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Enterprise Content Management (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about document management, records management, and web content management capabilities in SharePoint products and technologies in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Accessibility (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about improving accessibility and usability in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Social Computing (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about MySites, blogs, wikis, tagging, social networking, knowledge search and brokering, communities, etc in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Community Advancement (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about improving or expanding the worldwide SharePoint community through blogs, forums, social networking, conferences, user groups, code camps, etc in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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SharePoint - Collaboration (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about team sites, project tracking, document collaboration, extranets, etc in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
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Project Server General
If you’re looking for peer-to-peer support on Project Product family, further technical, developer, product or partner related resources...
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Solution Accelerators
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Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
Find out how this automated inventory and assessment tool can help your Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office migration projects and your virtualization deployments.
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Microsoft Operations Framework -- MOF 4.0
For discussion of Service Management, MOF, ITIL, best-practices based frameworks, IT GRC, and the IT lifecycle on the Microsoft platform.
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Security and Compliance Management
A forum for issues related to specific Security and Compliance Solution Accelerators as well general discussions on security, governance, risk, and compliance matters.
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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
This is an open forum where we invite you to ask questions, post answers, and share your insights regarding the operations of MDT.
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SQL Server
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SQL Server Data Warehousing
Need help with using SQL Server for data warehousing, Change Data Capture, or decision support? Post your questions here.
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SQL Server Integration Services
All questions related to SSIS, transforms/data flow, control flow, and other related topics.
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Data Mining
All questions and discussions related to data-mining in SQL Server
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SQL Server Reporting Services
Report Server, Report Designer, Report Builder, and other reporting-related discussions.
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SQL Server Analysis Services
Discussions relating to MDX and other Analysis Services or OLAP questions
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SQL Server Tools General
Any questions and discussions related specifically to SQL Server tools. For discussions on features exposed through tools, please post to the directly-related forum
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Transact-SQL
TSQL challenges? This is the place for advice / discussions
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.NET Framework inside SQL Server
Need help with writing CLR code targeting SQL Server 2005? This forum is a great place to have your questions answered and hear about others’ experiences.
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SQL Server Data Access
Questions and discussion about data access to SQL Server using SQL Native Client, OLEDB, ODBC, ADO, WDAC/MDAC, JDBC, or SOAP/HTTP.
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SQL Server SMO/DMO
Any questions on SMO/DMO
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SQL Server XML
Any questions related to XML in SQL Server
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SQL Server Replication
Discussions on SQL Server Replication
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SQL Service Broker
Come here to ask questions about SQL Server Service Broker
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SQL Server Security
Any Security discussions related to SQL Server
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SQL Server Database Engine
Any questions or discussions relating to the SQL Server Database Engine, performance, features, Full-text Search, linked servers, etc.
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SQL Server Documentation
Books Online and all other documentation-related discussions
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SQL Server Setup & Upgrade
General Setup discussions, upgrade advisor, Best Practices Analyzer
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SQL Server Disaster Recovery and Availability
Any questions or discussions around using backup/restore, DBCC, recovering from hardware issues, planning disaster recovery or high-availability strategies.
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SQL Server Notification Services
Look here for Questions, answers, and advice on using SQL Server Notification Services
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SQL Server Compact
SQL Server Compact/Mobile Edition Technical Discussion
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Getting started with SQL Server
New to SQL Server? Beginners just getting started - here's the place for help with simple questions. For installation or setup questions, refer to the Setup Forum.
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Database Mirroring
General questions relating to the Database Mirroring feature, including client failover.
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SQL Server Express
Questions related to SQL Server Express, SQL Server Express with Advanced Services, and MSDE upgrade questions.
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SQL Server Driver for PHP
Forum for the SQL Server Driver for PHP which is designed to enable reliable, scalable integration with SQL Server for PHP applications on the Windows Platform
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SQL Server Search
Specifics on how to Search (and find) in SQL Server. This forum has the right expertise on how to do this in SQL Server, with deeper focus on SQL Server enhancements
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SQL Server Spatial
Any questions related to the use of spatial data in SQL Server.
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Database Design
Discussion regarding general database design
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SQL Server Master Data Services
All questions and discussions related to installing, configuring, and implementing Master Data Services.
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SQL Server Manageability
Primarily discussion around SQL Server Manageability
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SQL Server (Pre-release)
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SQL Azure
Discuss the various SQL Azure technologies including Database, Reporting and the Data Synchronization Service
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SQL Server Distributed Replay (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" Setup and Installation (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" PowerPivot for Excel (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" Integration Services (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" High Availability and Disaster Recovery (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" Spatial (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" Data Quality Services (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" Analysis Services (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" PowerPivot for SharePoint (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" Reporting Services (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" Master Data Services (Pre-Release)
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SQL Server "Denali" SQL Tools (Pre-Release)
Forum for SQL Tools questions (such as SSMS, Profiler, etc.) in SQL Server "Denali"
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System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager General
General Discussion on the topics or features not already covered by one of the other forums for System Center Configuration Manager.
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Configuration Manager Announcements
General Announcements for System Center Configuration Manager Forums
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Configuration Manager Admin Console
Discussion on the Admin Console for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Asset Intelligence
Discussion on the Asset Intelligence feature for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Backup and Recovery
Discussions on Backup and Recovery for System Center Configuration Manager Sites
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Configuration Manager Desired Configuration Management
Discussion on the Desired Configuration Management feature for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Documentation
Discussion on the Help and Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Internet Clients and Native Mode
Discussion on the Internet Based Clients and running sites in Native Mode, certificate and SSL issues for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Inventory
Discussion on the Inventory feature for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Operating System Deployment
Discussion on the Operating System Deployment feature for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager SDK
Discussion on the Software Development kit for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Setup/Deployment
Discussion on the Setup and Deployment of Clients and Servers for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Software Distribution
Discussion on the Software Distribution feature for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Software Updates Management
Discussion on the Software Updates Management feature for System Center Configuration Manager
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Systems Management Server 2003
General Discussion on Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003
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Configuration Manager Reporting
Discussion on the Reporting feature for System Center Configuration Manager
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Configuration Manager Power Management
Discussion on the Power Management feature for System Center Configuration Manager
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System Center Cross Platform and Interoperability
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Opalis v4 General
Discussion and questions regarding Opalis Integration Server v4
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Opalis v5 / v6 General
Discussion and questions regarding Opalis Integration Server v5 and v6
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Opalis Integrations
Discussion and questions regarding Opalis Integration Packs
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Opalis Quick Integration Kit
Discussion and questions regarding Opalis Quick Integration Kit
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Cross Platform Solutions for System Center
Discussion and questions around the cross platform products for System Center, including the Management Packs for AIX, HP-UX, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Solaris, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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Interop Connectors for Operations Manager
Discussion and questions regarding the Interop Connectors for System Center Operations Manager. Includes the Universal Connector and connectors for HP Operations Manager, Tivoli Enterprise Console and BMC Remedy.
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System Center Data Protection Manager
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Data Protection Manager
General Discussion on Data Protection Manager
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DPM Tape Protection
This Forum contains tape backup and recovery scenario discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM Disaster Protection
This Forum contains disaster recovery scenario discussions in Data protection Manager.
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DPM File Protection
This Forum contains file backup and recovery scenarios discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM Exchange protection
This Forum contains exchange backup recovery scenarios discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM SharePoint Protection
This Forum contains sharepoint backup recovery scenarios discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM SQL Protection
This Forum contains SQL backup recovery scenarios discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM Hyper-V and CSV Clusters
This Forum contains Hyper-V backup and CSV cluster scenarios discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM Setup and Agent management
This Forum contains DPM Setup and Agent management scenarios discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM System State and BMR Protection
This Forum contains System state and BMR protection scenario discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM Laptop Protection
This Forum contains Laptop protection scenario discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM Workgroup or untrusted machine protection.
This Forum contains workgroup machine protection scenario discussions in Data protection Manager
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DPM Storage pool
This Forum contains disk storage scenarios discussions in Data protection Manager
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System Center Essentials
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System Center Essentials - Capacity Planner
Questions and discussion about System Center Capacity Planner 2007
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System Center Essentials - General
General System Center Essentials Discussions
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System Center Essentials - Deployment
Installing and configuring Essentials, discovering computers and network devices
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System Center Essentials - Monitoring
Monitoring servers, clients and network devices using management packs
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System Center Essentials - Updates
Update management, including Microsoft and third-party updates
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System Center Essentials - Software Deployment
Software deployments, advanced scenarios, deployment status
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System Center Essentials - Inventory
Hardware and software inventory collection and reporting
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System Center Essentials 2010
Questions and discussion on System Center Essentials 2010. Essentials 2010 provides small and medium sized businesses with a unified console for managing both physical and virtual computers. Posts prior to January 19th 2010 refer to the Beta and posts prior to April 20th 2010 refer to the RC.
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Remote Operations Manager - General
Remote Operations Manager Support Forum
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System Center Mobile Device Manager
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System Center Mobile Device Manager
Get answers and guidance on installing, deploying, and managing System Center Mobile Device Manager
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System Center Operations Manager
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General
General discussion forum
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Deployment
Deployment, Setup, Upgrade
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Management Packs
Management Packs
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Reporting
Reporting setup, deployment and configuration
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Authoring
Authoring Space, Authoring Console
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Extensibility
SDK, Connectors, PowerShell
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AVIcode
AVIcode specific general discussion forum
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System Center Online Services
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MDOP Asset Inventory Service - Announcements
Forum for AIS Announcements
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MDOP Asset Inventory Service - General Discussion
AIS general discussion, questions, issues, and feedback on the various aspects of the Asset Inventory Service, such as client deployment, log in/access, reporting, licensing capabilities, and software identification.
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System Center Virtual Machine Manager
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Virtual Machine Manager – Clustering
Discussion about clustering and HA with System Center Virtual Machine Manager
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Virtual Machine Manager – General
General System Center Virtual Machine Manager discussions
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Virtual Machine Manager – Hyper-V
Discussion regarding managing Hyper-V with System Center Virtual Machine Manager
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Virtual Machine Manager – P2V/V2V
Discussion on System Center Virtual Machine Manager P2V / V2V conversions
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Virtual Machine Manager – PRO/SC integration
Discussion regarding System Center Virtual Machine Manager integration with other System Center products (OpsMgr, Config Mgr, DPM, etc...)
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Virtual Machine Manager – Setup
Discussion around System Center Virtual Machine Manager deployment
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Virtual Machine Manager – VMware
Discussion regarding managing VMware with System Center Virtual Machine Manager
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SCVMM SSP 2.0
Discussion regarding the System Center Virtual Machine Manager SSP v2
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System Center Service Manager
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Service Manager - General
General discussion group for Service Manager.
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Setup
This forum can be used to discuss any issues related to planning a Service Manager deployment, installing or configuring prerequisite software or hardware, installing the product, or upgrade.
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Customization Using the SDK and Authoring Tool
This forum is for discussing how to extend or customize Service Manager using the SDK or Authoring Tool.
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Data Warehouse, Reporting and Dashboards
This forum covers topics related to the data warehouse, ETL, MP Sync, reporting infrastructure, reports, creating custom reports, and the dashboard.
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ITIL and MOF Processes - Incident, Problem, Change Management
Use this forum to discuss how to configure and use any of the ITIL/MOF solutions provided out of the box such as Incident, Problem, or Change Management.
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Administration (User Roles, Notifications, Workflows, etc.)
This forum is for all things related to administering the product. This includes anything you could find in the Administration portion of the console, backups, restores, disaster recovery, and other admin topics.
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System Center Integration, Opalis, and Connectors
This forum is for System Center Operations Manager, System Center Configuration Manager, and Active Directory connectors. This forum can also be used to discuss CSV import, using the Opalis integration pack for Service Manager or how to create custom connectors.
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Portals
This forum can be used to discuss configuring or using any of the portals provided in Service Manager such as the end user self-service portal or the analyst portal.
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Documentation
This forum is to capture any feedback about the official Service Manager product documentation found on TechNet.
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Surface
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Surface Software Platform
Discuss how to set up, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot the Surface software platform.
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Surface Applications
Discuss how to set up, configure, and troubleshoot Surface applications from Microsoft, including Concierge, Music, Photos, Financial Services, Games Pack, Mobile Connect, and Newsreader.
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Surface Hardware Units
Discuss how to set up, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Surface hardware units.
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UC Community Readiness
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Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Overview
This forum is being archived. Please DO NOT POST HERE. Instead, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/exchangeserver
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OCS 2007 Deployment Overview
This forum is being archived. Please DO NOT POST HERE. Instead, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ocsplanningdeployment/threads
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VoIP Topologies and Interoperability
This forum is being archived. Please DO NOT POST HERE. Instead, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ocsvoice/threads
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Web Conferencing
This forum is being archived. Please DO NOT POST HERE. Instead, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ocsconferencing/threads
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Security and Organizational Governance
This forum is being archived. Please DO NOT POST HERE. Instead, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ocssecurity/threads
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UC End User Experience
This forum is being archived. Please DO NOT POST HERE. Instead, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ocsclients/threads
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Mobility and Anywhere Access
This forum is being archived. Please DO NOT POST HERE. Instead, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ocsmobility/threads
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VoIP Quality of Experience
This forum is being archived. Please DO NOT POST HERE. Instead, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ocsvoice/threads
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UC Administration Experience
This forum is being archived. Please DO NOT POST HERE. Instead, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ocsmanagement/threads
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Using Forums
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Announcements for all Forums
This forum contains announcements for all of the Microsoft Forums.
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Suggestions and Feedback for the Forums
Give us your feedback and suggestions for new or improved functionality in these forums. Please include as many details as possible. If you have a bug to report, please use the Forums Issues (Not Product Support) Forum.
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Where is the Forum For…?
A forum to get advice on where the best place is to ask a question. No technical questions will be answered in this forum.
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Forums Issues (not product support)
Use this forum to report issues with the online forums application. When reporting an issue please include relevant details such as repro steps, error messages and browser version.
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Off-Topic Posts (Do Not Post Here)
Forum for moderators to move off-topic posts to. Do not post in this forum...your question will not be answered.
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MSDN, TechNet, and Expression Profile and Recognition System Discussions
Help us improve the profile & recognition related features across MSDN, TechNet, & Expression. Use this forum to discuss bugs (within profile), provide your feedback on upcoming features and send your suggestions for the profile & recognition features. If your question isn't about our profile or recognition systems, please take a moment to search for the correct forum. Off topic posts will be deleted from this forum.
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Virtual Server
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Virtual Server
Discuss issues regarding Virtual Server
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Visio 2010
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Visio General Questions and Answers for IT Professionals
General questions, comments and discussions for IT Professionals on Visio. For end-user questions and answers, visit the "Microsoft Office for Business Users: Visio, Project, InfoPath, and Access" forum on MS Answers: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/addbuz/threads
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Windows Azure Platform
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Windows Azure Platform Development
General Windows Azure platform development topics: Getting started, development strategies, design, web services, samples, tools, SDK, APIs & how to best use Windows Azure platform.
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Windows Azure Platform Troubleshooting, Diagnostics & Logging
Troubleshoot & diagnose deployment errors, service & application issues for applications running on the Windows Azure Platform. Discuss application monitoring & logging.
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Windows Azure Storage, CDN and Caching
Discuss Windows Azure Storage (BLOB service, table service, queue service & Windows Azure Drive), Windows Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN), Windows Azure AppFabric Caching (distributed, in-memory, application cache service) & other non-relational solutions for storing & accessing data for the Windows Azure platform.
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SQL Azure
Discuss the various SQL Azure technologies including Database, Reporting and the Data Synchronization Service
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Connectivity for the Windows Azure Platform
Windows Azure Connect, Windows Azure AppFabric Service Bus, Windows Azure Traffic Manager, connecting Windows Azure Platform services to on-premise servers & virtual networking.
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Managing Services on the Windows Azure Platform
Deploying & managing services on the Windows Azure platform: Using the Windows Azure Portal, Service management tools, samples, APIs & account/subscription management.
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Security for the Windows Azure Platform
Windows Azure platform security best practices, data security for Windows Azure Storage & SQL Azure, Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control, authentication & authorization methods.
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Windows Azure Platform Purchasing, Pricing & Billing
Discuss Windows Azure Platform offers, pricing, estimating usage/costs, billing & comparisons.
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Windows Embedded
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Windows Embedded POSReady
Windows Embedded POSReady is an operating system designed for Point of Service solutions, including Point of Sale Terminals, Self-Checkout, Kiosks, ATMs, and Digital Signage.
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Windows Server
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Service Pack 1 RC for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Use this forum to discuss all areas specific to Service Pack 1 (SP1) RC for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. For other issues, please use the other Windows 7 forums.
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General
General discussion on Windows Server
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Branch Office
This forum is for questions on the BranchCache, Read-Only DFS-R, and other branch office related questions
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High Availability (Clustering)
Discussion on High Availability (Clustering) in Windows Server.
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Directory Services
Discussion on Windows Server Active Directory services
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File Services and Storage
Discussion on file systems and storage functionality within Windows Server
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Group Policy
Discussion of Group Policy on Windows Server
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Migration
Discussion on migrating to Windows Server
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Hyper-V
Discussion on virtualization on the Windows Server platform
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Management
Discussion on managing Windows Server, including management tools
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Network Access Protection
Discussion of Network Access Protection
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Network Infrastructure Servers
Discussion on DirectAccess, DHCP, DNS, NPS, and RRAS with Windows Server
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Platform Networking
Discussion on networking with Windows Server, including networking technologies and solutions
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Security
Discussion on Windows Server security topics and technologies
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Print/Fax
Discussion on printing and faxing with Windows Server
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Setup Deployment
Discussion on setting up and deploying Windows Server
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Server Core
Discussion on Windows Server Server Core
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Server Manager
Discussion of Server Manager on Windows Server
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Windows PowerShell
Discussion on Windows Server Windows Powershell
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Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)
Discussion on all things Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)
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WSUS
Discussion of WSUS on Windows Server
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Backup – Windows and Windows Server
This forum supports questions for the default backup utility in Windows Vista, Server 2008 and beyond. For questions on NTBackup or Windows Server 2003/XP, please use the “File services and storage" forum.
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Streaming Media Services
Discussion on Windows Media Services 2008
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Windows Multipoint Server
This forum is for General Discussions on Windows Multipoint Server
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Linux Integration Services for Microsoft Hyper-V
This forum is for questions about the Linux Integration Services for Microsoft Hyper-V.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 General - Read Only
This forum is for general R2 questions as well as questions for Directory Services, File Services, Group Policy, Deployment, Migration, Printing, and Server Core.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services - Read Only
This forum is for all questions related to Remote Desktop Services, formerly known as Terminal Services.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V - Read Only
This forum is for questions on Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 High Availability - Read Only
This forum is for questions on Failover Clustering and the new LiveMigration feature in R2.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Networking - Read Only
This forum is for questions on the new DirectAccess feature and other networking technologies in Windows Server 2008 R2.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Management - Read Only
This forum is for questions on management technologies such as Server Manager, PowerShell, WSUS, Backup, Power Management, WinRM, WinRS, and other management related technologies specific to R2.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Technologies - Read Only
This forum is for questions on the new IIS 7.5, IIS extensions, and other IIS related questions for R2.
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IPv6
Discussion on IPv6 technology, deployment, and application development.
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Windows XP IT Pro
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Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
Use this forum for all issues related to Windows XP SP3
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Windows Vista IT Pro
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Windows Vista Announcements
General Anouncements on Windows Vista.
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Windows Vista Service Packs/Windows Server 2008 Service Packs
Use this forum for all issues related to Windows Vista SP1, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2.
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Windows Vista Applications
Use this forum to discuss issues with the built-in applications that come with Windows Vista. For compatibility of 3rd party applications, use the ACT forum.
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Windows Vista Application Compatibility Toolkit
Use this forum to discuss issues with the Windows Vista Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
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Windows Vista Deployment and Imaging
Use this forum to discuss all aspects of imaging and deploying Windows Vista.
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Windows Vista Desktop UI
Use this forum to discuss user interface (UI) issues with Windows Vista. Such issues include folders, AERO, toolbars, etc.
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Windows Vista Hardware
Use this forum to discuss issues with Windows Vista hardware. For any hardware issues that specifically relate to Windows Vista SP1, please use the SP1 forum.
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Windows Vista Migration
Use this forum for issues in migrating from an earlier version of Windows to Windows Vista.
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Windows Vista Networking
Use this forum for all issues related to networking in Windows Vista. For specific hardware-related issues, please use the Windows Vista Hardware forum
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Windows Vista Printing
Use this forum for all issues related to printing in Windows Vista. For hardware-specific issues, please use the Windows Vista Hardware forum.
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Windows Vista Security
Use this forum to discuss all issues related to security and permissions in Windows Vista.
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Windows Vista Setup
Use this forum for all issues relating to setting up Windows Vista. For deployment issues, please use the Windows Vista Deployment and Imaging forum.
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Windows Vista Activation
Use this forum to discuss Windows Vista licensing and activation issues for ENTERPRISE customers. For individual issues, please post your question in the Microsoft Genuine Advantage forum at http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/genuine/.
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Windows 7 IT Pro
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Windows 7 Miscellaneous
This forum is used by Microsoft to make general announcements, post FAQs, and resources about Windows 7. Use this forum to discuss miscellaneous issues that cannot be covered in any other Windows 7 forum.
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Windows 7 Installation, Setup, and Deployment
Use this forum to discuss issues related to installation, setup, and deployment of Windows 7.
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Windows 7 Networking
Use this forum to discuss networking in Windows 7.
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Windows 7 Hardware Compatibility
Use this forum to discuss hardware issues and hardware compatibility in Windows 7.
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Windows 7 Application Compatibility
Use this forum to discuss application compatibility in Windows 7 and the Application Compatibility Toolkit.
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Windows 7 Security
Use this forum to discuss security issues in Windows 7.
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Windows 7 Media
Use this forum to discuss anything related to media, including Media Center and burning CDs/DVDs in Windows 7.
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Windows 7 Performance
Use this forum to discuss the performance of Windows 7.
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Windows 7 User Interface
Use this forum to discuss any aspect of the user interface of Windows 7.
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Windows Virtual PC and XP Mode
Use this forum to discuss Windows Virtual PC and XP Mode. Please do not use this forum to discuss Virtual Server 2005, or Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V technologies.
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Windows 7 Optimized Desktop Deployment Proof of Concept
Use this forum to discuss issues related to the Windows 7 Optimized Desktop Deployment Proof of Concept (POC) download
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Service Pack 1 RC for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Use this forum to discuss all areas specific to Service Pack 1 (SP1) RC for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. For other issues, please use the other Windows 7 forums.
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Windows Tools
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Windows SteadyState
Windows SteadyState helps you keep shared computers in a school computer lab, an Internet cafe, a library, or even your home running the way that you want them to, even when many people regularly use them.
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Windows Perfmon and Diagnostic Tools
Discuss performance monitor (perfmon), resource monitor (resmon), and task manager, focusing on HOW-TO, Errors/Problems, and usage scenarios. Please first check the FAQ before posting a question. Thank you.
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Network Monitor
Discuss Network Monitor versions 3 and greater.
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Archived Forums
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Internet Explorer
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Internet Explorer 8 and 9
Questions regarding Internet Explorer 8 and 9 for the IT Pro Audience. Topics covered are: Installation, Deployment, Configuration, Security, Group Policy, Management questions
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Internet Explorer All Prior Versions
Questions regarding previous Internet Explorer versions for the IT Pro Audience. Topics covered are: Installation, Deployment, Configuration, Security, Group Policy, Management questions
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Windows Vista IE
Use this forum for all issues relating to Internet Explorer in Windows Vista.
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SQL Azure
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SQL Azure
Discuss the various SQL Azure technologies including Database, Reporting and the Data Synchronization Service
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Windows Intune
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Windows Intune BETA
These forums are for questions, discussions, and feedback on the Windows Intune BETA release. For disussions and questions around the commercial release, visit the Windows Intune Forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/windowsintuneprod/threads
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Windows Intune Commercial Release
Discuss and post questions, suggestions and feedback about Windows Intune.
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Windows Small Business Server
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Small Business Server
This forum is for General Discussions on Small Business Server 2011, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003 SP1, 2003 and earlier. NNTP Bridge Client available if you want to participate via a Newsgroup reader. Read Sticky Post at the top of the forum.
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Small Business Server 2011 Essentials
This forum is for General Discussions on Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. NNTP Bridge Client available if you want to participate via a Newsgroup reader. Read Sticky Post at the top of the forum.
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