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Microsoft has continually improved each subsequent release of its flagship database management software - Microsoft SQL Server.  SQL Server 2005, code name Yukon is no exception. In fact this particular release is quite important to Microsoft as the company attempts to penetrate large enterprises by providing enterprise class scalability, programmability, manageability, and security.   This session is designed to introduce new features in Yukon. Although this session would be considered a 100-200 level, participants are expected to be familiar with database technology and have some prior development experience.

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The changes to Windows Firewall, Automatic Updates, and the Windows Kernel make a secure, compelling environment for Windows customers, but may require modifications to be fully deployed in an enterprise environment.  This is a technical discussion of the changes in the service pack and what enterprise customers can do to be ready to deploy the service pack.   We will discuss the details of buffer overflow prevention, network protection, and patching technologies in Windows XP SP2 -- and the deployment mechanisms to control each.

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Unwanted email is no longer just a nuisance. The rising tide of unsolicited commercial email (spam) is a major concern and cost for many organizations. Administrators can use the anti-spam features of Exchange Server 2003 to reduce the amount of spam entering their organization's mail networks. See how Outlook 2003 working together with Exchange Server 2003 lets end users control spam in their mailboxes.

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Introduction to Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003

Check out the exciting new things happening in Microsoft's Training and Certification programs, including Microsoft Certified Desktop Technician (MCDST) curriculum and certification, a new e-Learning Web site and courses, new training benefits provided through Microsoft's Software Assurance program, new security clinics, and new Windows Server 2003 clinics.