Where to learn more about Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday

NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: DAVE KEARNS ON WINDOWS NETWORKING TIPS
06/22/05
Today's focus: Where to learn more about Microsoft's June Patch
Tuesday

Dear networking.world@gmail.com,

In this issue:

* Educational materials about Microsoft's latest security fixes
  and more
* Links related to Windows Networking Tips
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Today's focus: Where to learn more about Microsoft's June Patch
Tuesday

By Dave Kearns

It was a big week for Microsoft security fixes last week, as
June's "Patch Tuesday" brought 10 security patches, including
three deemed critical.

The three critical patches repair flaws in Windows and Internet
Explorer that could allow an attacker to take control of a
computer of an unsuspecting user.

None of the exploits, however, were known or publicized outside
of Redmond before the patches were release. Still, that could
make them more dangerous, as malefactors will be goaded by the
patch releases to try to identify (and exploit) the security
holes. If you haven't already downloaded and distributed the
patches, you should get them and roll them out in your test lab
to be sure they don't break any applications and then get them
out to users' desktops as soon as possible.

If you'd like to know more about the patch releases, you can
view the recorded Webcast that Microsoft presented on the day
the patches were released. The Webcast explains the patches and
what they fix. While you're there, register for the July Webcast
as well. If you're watching live, you do get to ask questions of
the presenters. For a link to the June Webcast please check out
the related links area.

Microsoft does maintain a large library of recorded Webcasts for
your perusal on demand. You can see and view them all at
<http://www.microsoft.com/events/webcasts/ondemand.mspx>.

Included are important topics ("Windows Server 2003 Active
Directory Diagnostics, Troubleshooting and Recovery"),
interesting topics ("A Conversation with Microsoft CIO Ron
Markezich: Metrics") and some that may not appear to have any
technical content ("Keeping the Customer King of YOUR Store") -
but there are sure to be dozens which will be of interest to
you.

You'll also want to check the upcoming schedule of live Webcasts
(there can be a dozen or more every day!) for topics of
interest. It's a great way to learn more about Microsoft
technologies without having to leave the office. It's also a
good way to find out about applications and services that could
be useful to you without having to spend any money. Many of
these services and applications are also available in evaluation
versions, but watch the Webcasts first so that you can get the
most out of the evaluation period.

The Microsoft Web site can be your best source of educational
materials and is certainly the best place to learn about (and
download) the security fixes your network and desktops need. I
try to bring important parts of Microsoft's Web site to your
attention from time to time - but don't wait for me, save the
URLs and visit periodically, there's always something new and
interesting.

RELATED EDITORIAL LINKS

TechNet Webcast: Information About Microsoft's June Security
Bulletins
http://www.networkworld.com/nlwnt2777

Microsoft patches critical bugs in IE, Windows
IDG News Service, 06/14/05
http://www.networkworld.com/nlwnt2753
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To contact: Dave Kearns

Dave Kearns is a writer and consultant in Silicon Valley. He's
written a number of books including the (sadly) now out of print
"Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Networks." His musings can be
found at Virtual Quill <http://www.vquill.com/>.

Kearns is the author of three Network World Newsletters: Windows
Networking Tips, Novell NetWare Tips, and Identity Management.
Comments about these newsletters should be sent to him at these

respective addresses: <mailto:windows@vquill.com>,
<mailto:netware@vquill.com>, <mailto:identity@vquill.com>.

Kearns provides content services to network vendors: books,
manuals, white papers, lectures and seminars, marketing,
technical marketing and support documents. Virtual Quill
provides "words to sell by..." Find out more by e-mail at
<mailto:info@vquill.com>
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This newsletter is sponsored by Concord Communications
Network World Executive Guide: The Evolution of Management
Technologies

Network and systems technologies have an important new role -
helping networked systems live up to new business realities.
With growing and shifting demands, network executives are
balancing business goals with prioritizing IT projects. Read
about the 'Future of Management', 'IT Service Management',
'Managing Security', and 'Best Practices'.
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