Service pack 2 for Windows 2003 server is out. This is an important update for all Windows 2003 Servers, including Small Business Server 2003. Be sure to have a full backup before updating.   www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/sp2.mspx

Service pack 2 for SQL Server 2005 is out and should be applied to any 2005 SQL installations. www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2005/downloads/servicepacks/sp2.mspx

Microsoft Office 2007 – Just a reminder. The native file format is incompatible with older versions of office. If you use it to send files to others, save in the older format. An add-in is available for Office XP / 2003 to enable reading the new format. 

Download it here: www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en

You are allowed to install MS office (retail versions) on an additional pc such as a laptop for use in multiple locations by one person.

Test drive Office 2007 online http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA101687261033.aspx

Upgrade considerations www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/software/page6173.cfm

Accountants with MPAN subscriptions should consider upgrading at least some of their computers to Office 2007 after tax season.

We are still recommending that you not install Windows Vista on business networks.

An important “critical update” for windows was released 4/3/07.  Be sure to install it ASAP. It will be installed automatically if your computer is set to update automatically. It is being actively exploited by the bad guys.  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925902  

www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2110382,00.asp

Additional updates will be released 4/10.

Microsoft is getting into IP telephony with a low end solution for small business. Exchange 2007 integrates voicemail with your inbox.

www.e-channelnews.com/usa/ec_storydetail.php?ref=412605

Cisco Buys Webx: www.e-channelnews.com/usa/ec_storydetail.php?ref=412598

Adobe Creative Suite 3 released. www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite  

Last month we announced that Scott Phillips, one of our Network Engineers, was leaving. We are pleased to say he decided to stay after all.  

In addition, we would like to welcome Nino Renzi to our staff. He moved here from Modesto, where he ran his own computer support business. He will be providing desktop support.

Tim Torian

Torian, Group, Inc.

http://www.toriangroup.com