Microsoft Freak : 2007 November

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Windows Disk Idle Detection Whitepaper

Windows Disk Idle Detection Whitepaper details the infrastructure supporting disk idle detection in the Windows operating system. The Windows power manager cooperates with disk driver software to automatically spin down hard disk drive rotational media to reduce power consumption when the system is idle.

System manufacturers will learn how to configure the disk idle detection power policies in their system preload. System manufacturers and test personnel will learn how to use the PwrTest utility to observe the mechanics of disk idle detection.

The Topics covered are,

Disk Idle Detection Overview
Configuring Disk Idle Detection Policies
Using PwrTest to Observe Disk Idle Detection

This whitepaper covers for the following operating systems:

Windows Vista with Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008

Download Windows Disk Idle Detection Whitepaper 1.7MB

16 November 2007 in Whitepaper | Comments (0)

Microsoft Deployment

Microsoft Deployment is the next version of Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007. It is the recommended process and toolset to automate desktop and server deployment. Microsoft Deployment provides detailed guidance and job aids for every organizational role involved with large-scale deployment projects.

Microsoft Deployment unifies the tools and processes required for desktop and server deployment into a common deployment console and collection of guidance. The fourth generation deployment accelerator adds integration with recently released Microsoft deployment technologies to create a single path for image creation and automated installation. Microsoft Deployment’s tools and end-to-end guidance reduce deployment time, standardize desktop and server images, limit service disruptions, reduce post-deployment help desk costs, and improve security and ongoing configuration management.

12 November 2007 in Administrator Tools | Comments (0)

Virtual Earth 3D

Virtual Earth 3D brings you another step closer to knowing “what it is like out there”. You can search, browse, and organize local information viewed in three dimensions, just the way it exists in the real world. This enables you to more effectively find the data that is relevant to you, making Live Maps more useful than ever. Even better — it’s just plain fun!

System Requirements:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Windows Internet Explorer 7, or Firefox 2.0
250 MB or more hard disk space
A 1 GHz processor (2.8 GHz or faster recommended)
256 MB of system memory (1 GB recommended)
32 MB video card (256 MB recommended) that supports Microsoft DirectX 9
A high speed or broadband Internet connection

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7 November 2007 in Beta Testing & Software | Comments (1)

Xbox Live Launched in India

Xbox Live, the premier online console gaming servi service, has been launched in India on 5th November.

Users will be able to log on to enjoy fast-paced arcade action, new game content, multi-player frag-fests, and exclusive Bollywood content such as trailers of ‘Hanuman Returns’, content related to “Love Story 2050″, Harman Baweja’s debut film opposite Priyanka Chopra.

Xbox 360 is also launching a range of interactive accessories for Xbox Live gamers which include: a live vision camera for interactive gaming; wireless and wired headsets; wireless controller and a chat pad (text input device); 512 MB memory unit; and a wireless network adapter.

Xbox Live is currently available in 25 countries across the globe, with India the 26th market to launch it.

Xbox Live will be available to users to log on, and sample for free with the Silver subscription level, and a one year paid Gold membership at Rs 2,200.

To access Xbox Live, log onto: www.xbox.com/in

7 November 2007 in xbox | Comments (1)

Microsoft Security Summit 2007

As a software professional, it is imperative that you have the skills and knowledge about developing secure software products and applications. Microsoft Security Summit 2007 is to be held in Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, and Chennai. This summit presents itself as a fabulous opportunity to know all there is to know in the Developer Security world.

This summit is for Software developers, Analysts, Architects, Project Managers.

The Schedule is,