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<item><title>Windows Media Player Vulnerability, PCAnywhere Warning</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft announces a new Windows Media Player vulnerability, while Symantec urges users not to use PCAnywhere.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Windows Media Player Vulnerability Targeted by Drive-by-download Attack Security firm Trend Micro recently released details on malware that has been targeting the MIDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows Media Player.   A post on Trend Micro's Malware Blog offered further insight into the malware that has been exploiting the CVE-2012-0003 vulnerability.  The malware's authors have been successful in exploiting the vulnerability by tricking unsuspecting victims into opening a specially engineered MIDI file in Windows Media Player.  This Web-based drive-by-download ...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>MS SQL Sever 2012 Launch, New Idera Release</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/MS-SQL-Server/MS-SQL-Sever-2012-Launch-New-Idera-Release/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Idera has announced the release of if its SQL Safe 7.0, while Microsoft releases the official launch date of MS SQL Server 2012. Read more to find out when it will be available!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Idera, a Microsoft Managed Partner and Houston-based provider of tools that specialize in the management and administration of Microsoft SQL Server, PowerShell, and SharePoint, recently announced the release of Idera SQL safe 7.0.  The latest version of the SQL Server backup and recovery solution comes equipped with various improvements which are highlighted by the company's innovative Instant Restore technology.  The release adds to Idera's impressive stable of products that has earned it over 10,000 customers across the globe since its inception. The Instant Restore technology integrated in ...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>Solera Networks Threat Predictions for 2012, Solutions</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/Windows-Security/Solera-Networks-Threat-Predictions-for-2012-Solutions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Solera Networks, a provider of enterprise network security solutions, recently released its list of predictions detailing the top five threats for 2012. The last half of 2011 was filled with an increased number of attacks that appeared to be more sophisticated than their predecessors, giving Solera a basis for its 2012 predictions. With so many threats on the horizon, Solera also pair its top five list with some security tips that online users should employ for the new year.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Legitimate sites are often trusted by their visitors, which makes them a perfect target for cybercriminals.  Solera lists attacks on legitimate, yet compromised sites as a growing trend for 2012 due to the increased amount of such sites containing unpatched vulnerabilities.  Once compromised, hackers can use the legitimate sites to redirect unsuspecting visitors and put them in harm's way.   According to Solera, malicious spam is another undesirable item that should increase in 2012.  Various methods, such as email, instant messaging, attachments, malicious links, and social networks will cont...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>With Silverlight Gone, Whither SharePoint?</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:02 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/Silverlight/With-Silverlight-Gone-Whither-SharePoint/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft declared that Silverlight 5, released last month, would be final version of the application framework. Despite the software giant's high hopes for this tool for building rich Internet applications, in its nearly five years of existence, it never quite replaced Adobe's Flash in users' and developers' hearts. Nevertheless, Silverlight's probable retirement brings with it consequences for other tools that depend on its features, such as SharePoint.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[For those unfamiliar with the tool, Microsoft SharePoint 2010   (http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/en-us/product/capabilities/Pages/default.aspx) is a web application platform that lets users  set up Web sites to share information with others, manage documents from start to finish, and publish reports to help everyone make better decisions.  First released seven years before Silverlight, more than three-quarters of Fortune 500 companies now use the platform. Because SharePoint 2010 takes advantage of certain Silverlight capabilities, Microsoft's decisions concerning the latter affect every one o...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>OpenText Azure Cloud Solution, Geminaire RaaS Suite</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/MS-SQL-Server/OpenText-Azure-Cloud-Solution-Geminaire-RaaS-Suite/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[OpenText extends its Azure Cloud solution, while Geiminaire teams with Microsoft to bring developers a new RaaS Solution Suite.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[OpenText, a worldwide leader in enterprise content management, recently announced that it has extended its existing agreement with Microsoft to include business process management (BPM) solutions as well as added support for Microsoft's cloud computing efforts.  More precisely, OpenText's Business Process Solutions Group will work on developing a host of process management and case management solutions to function on Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud platform. OpenText identified a strong demand amongst organizations for solutions that build upon the already sturdy Microsoft platform that includ...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>Melissa Data Releases MatchUp Tool for SQL Server</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/MS-SQL-Server/Melissa-Data-Releases-MatchUp-Tool-for-SQL-Server/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Melissa Data, a provider of contact data quality and address management solutions for over 25 years, recently announced the release of its MatchUp tool for SQL Server Integration Services. The latest offering from Melissa Data enhances the process of detecting and eliminating duplicate records, and it adds to the companys vast portfolio of products that has earned it a solid reputation amongst its over 5,000 clients.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[MatchUp for SQL Server Integration Services is equipped with several features to help businesses improve database efficiency when it comes to their contact records.  Users can define specific criteria to eliminate any duplicate records for existing or prospective customers to provide a clearer view of each situation.  MatchUp offers an extensive list of over 35 components that can be combined to identify matches.  Users can call on common search elements such as name, phone number, or address to look for matches, or they can rely on more obscure elements such as gender, company, or email addre...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>ESET Windows Predictions, January Patch Tuesday</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:02 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/Windows-Security/ESET-Windows-Predictions-January-Patch-Tuesday/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ESET, a worldwide provider of antivirus solutions for business and home environments, recently released its Trends for 2012 report, offering predictions on what the new year has in store for the tech community in terms of malware and other threats.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[It's not too surprising that ESET listed Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system as one of 2012's top targets for cybercriminals in 2012.  More and more home and business users are continuing to shift towards the latest OS from Windows XP and other predecessors, prompting research firm Gartner to predict that Windows 7 will become the most widely used operating system by the end of 2012.  As is usually the case, cybercriminals tend to target the most popular platforms to get a better return on investment, which puts Windows 7 on the priority list for many.  Windows 7 does have improved security...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>Glovia`s G2 ERP Solution to Support SQL Server 2012</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Glovia International, a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions aimed at helping manufacturers to improve efficiency and cut costs for a wide variety of businesses, announced that the next version of its Glovia G2 offering will support Microsofts future release of SQL Server 2012.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[James Gorham, an executive with Glovia, spoke of the upcoming G2 launch in the official press release:  In keeping with our mission to deliver cost-effective industry leading solutions, we are extremely excited by this release of G2 -- fully supporting the SQL Server 2012 capabilities.  We continue to offer our existing and future customers an ever increasing value to their business while at the same time significant savings and return-on-investments with their use of the G2 solution.    Anil Sharma, Glovia's VP of product development, added:  Glovia G2 is built around native Microsoft technol...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>Windows Store: A Closer Look</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:01 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/Windows-Security/Windows-Store-A-Closer-Look/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ASPFree The upcoming release of Windows 8 has many buzzing over what Microsofts latest and greatest operating system will have to offer its users. We have already heard about Windows 8s newer Metro-style interface and upgraded security features, but those are just the tip of the iceberg. Microsofts planned release of a Windows 8 beta in February should give a much greater insight into the operating systems strengths and weaknesses, so those looking forward to taking a closer look wont have to wait much longer.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[One area sure to boost Windows 8 appeal is a solid selection of apps.  These apps for will be available exclusively through Microsoft's new app store, the Windows Store.  Set to offer Metro-style apps optimized for Windows 8 tablets, as well as traditional desktop and laptop setups, the Windows Store will give users the ability to browse among a wide variety of apps that offer increased functionality in the realms of social networking, messaging, entertainment, and more. The Windows Store will debut in February alongside the Windows 8 beta release.  Since it will be the only avenue for Windows...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>Beginning C#</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial you will learn how to begin programming in C#. You will learn how to create your first console application and create your first “Hello World” style application. We will be using Visual Studio 2010 for our IDE, but you can follow along in Visual Studio Express if you prefer.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[This article will assume that you have installed a copy of Visual Studio or Visual Studio Express and that it is configured. You do not need any programming skills, but knowing another language never hurts. We will be creating a  Hello World  style application that asks for input (or data that the user types in) and then responds by printing some text to the user's monitor.  For those of you that are new to programming, a  Hello World  application is equivalent to learning  Smoke on the Water  when you first pick up a guitar - it is a universal application used to demonstrate programming basic...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>McAfee Identifies Threats for Windows 8 in 2012</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/Windows-Security/McAfee-Identifies-Threats-for-Windows-8-in-2012/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[McAfee, a security technology firm known for its antivirus solutions, recently released its 2012 Threats Predictions report.  Packed with predictions on trends in the realms of hacking, spam, mobile threats, and more, the report touched on issues that could plague Microsofts highly anticipated future release of the Windows 8 operating system.  Despite the fact that Windows 8 is set to ship with a host of integrated security features aimed to help its users, McAfee noted areas where the optimism for the operating systems security should be guarded.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[An area of particular interest with McAfee's predictions centers on where hackers plan to attack Windows 8.  The report explains that information security is often a cat and mouse game, where both the good and bad sides interchange roles.  Sometimes cybercriminals initiate the fight by writing malicious code, and security vendors counter with new defenses.  On the flip side, vendors of operating systems can implement new security features, which only forces hackers to think up new ways to get around them.  This back and forth battle is likely to never disappear due to the incentives at stake f...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>Upgrade Assistant for SQL Server 2012 Released</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:00:01 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scalability Experts, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and provider of data management and business intelligence solutions, recently introduced the availability of its Upgrade Assistant for SQL Server 2012 (UAFS) tool. Developed in conjunction with Microsoft, the free tool is just another addition to the line of pre-existing products of its kind that offer upgrade solutions for SQL 2005 and SQL 2008.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[With the UAFS tool, users can automate the process of application compatibility testing to determine any issues that may arise from upgrading to SQL Server 2012 from SQL Server 2008.  UAFS also helps verify that an SQL Server application's query results will remain the same once a database upgrade is complete.  Previous versions of the tool covered upgrades from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008.  Highlights of the 2012 version include improved replay accuracy and throughput thanks to its use of the SQL Server 2012 Distributed Replay Manager, as well as ...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>Automatic Updates Coming to Internet Explorer in 2012</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:00:01 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/Windows-Security/Automatic-Updates-Coming-to-Internet-Explorer-in-2012/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[It appears as if Microsoft does not embrace the thought of putting its Internet Explorer users completely in charge of updating their web browsers, as the company announced that it will begin employing silent updates in January of next year. Although some may worry that automatic updates could spell trouble, users will have the option to opt out of such updates if they choose.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Silent updating for Internet Explorer will be implemented on a gradual basis, with Australia and Brazil being the first countries targeted for January.  The process will include users of the Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems.  Internet Explorer 8 will be the upgrade destination for Windows XP users, while Windows Vista and Windows 7 users will be automatically upgraded to the newer version of Internet Explorer 9.   Microsoft's reasoning behind the move towards automatic updating was explained in a recent post on the Exploring IE blog.  In short, by putting the latest, ...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>Azure Update Features Several New Improvements</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/MS-SQL-Server/Azure-Update-Features-Several-New-Improvements/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft recently announced the rollout of several updates to its Windows Azure cloud platform that should make developers take notice. The updates cover a little bit of everything for Azure, including extended interoperability, revamped learning centers to ease the adoption process, an improved database scale, plus more overall value to give customers additional bang for their buck.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[One area of particular focus that the Azure team stressed with the new updates is the platform's ease of use.  The SQL Azure Management Portal has had its interface redesigned to give users more of a Metro-style feel.  Now featuring SQL Azure Federation support, the revamped portal makes monitoring databases easier thanks to new workspaces to help query plans and performance statistics, analyze schemas, and much more.  With the aforementioned SQL Azure Federation, users can employ a new sharding pattern to easily manage and elastically scale out databases.  Such functionality gives users essen...]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title>Microsoft`s December Patch Tuesday Fixes 17 Bugs</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:02 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/Windows-Security/Microsofts-December-Patch-Tuesday-Fixes-17-Bugs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft completed another Patch Tuesday last week where it released 13 security bulletins to fix a total of 17 vulnerabilities across its wide range of products and environments. Decembers Patch Tuesday was not as active as some of its predecessors for 2011, but it still addressed three critical bulletins and 10 that were deemed important.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Issues headlining the latest Patch Tuesday began with MS11-087, a critical bulletin that targeted the infamous Duqu Trojan accused of exploiting a kernel-level vulnerability in Windows.  According to Microsoft, this specific problem was detected as being part of the Win32k TrueType font parsing engine and is triggered by a user visiting a webpage that embeds TrueType font files.  Opening a malicious document created to exploit the vulnerability could trigger the problem as well.  Fixing the vulnerability does require a restart, but leaving it unpatched leaves the door open for remote code exec...]]></content:encoded>
<category>Windows Security</category>
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