Now that Windows Home Server is a year old, and has been released in over 50 countries, Microsoft have reduced the cost of the software by 30%. So, if you don’t have Windows Home Server yet, and you have some spare hardware sitting around, there has never been a better time to buy the software and try WHS. Remember though, Windows Home Server software is not available to buy in normal retail channels, and so you will need to buy it from a System Builder as OEM softare. Just do a search using your favourite search engine to find a local system builder channel.
Critical Windows Security Patch Released
Yesterday Microsoft released a critical Windows security patch outside of their normal “patch Tuesday” schedule. This one is important as it patches a vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild. If you have automatic updates turned on then you should have it already, if not, download it and install it now. It affects all versions of Windows.
You can read more about it here: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-067.mspx
Computer Forensics for Dummies
Just a quick post to say that there is a new “Dummies” book on the market – Computer Forensics for Dummies. I have had a quick flick through it and it looks very good. I will post a review once I have finished going through it but from first glances it looks like an good book if you have an in interest in Computer Forensics.
RSA Security Conference Next Week
This RSA Conference Europe 2008 is almost upon us – next Monday in fact!
There is still time to register, and if you are still not sure if you want to attend, take a look at the agenda here: http://www.rsaconference.com/2008/Europe/Agenda/Agenda_at_a_Glance.aspx
I will be going and will report each day on anything interesting that happens, so stay tuned.
RSA Conference in 2 Weeks Time
The RSA Conference Europe 2008 is now less than 2 weeks away. It looks really interesting, and as previously mentioned there will be displays of the Enigma machine, amongst other things.
You can still register at http://www.rsaconference.com/2008/Europe/Home.aspx.
Windows 7
Ok, this week Microsoft finally annouced the official name for Windows 7 – and yes, is Windows 7! Not exactly that exciting – so who knows, maybe it will change its name before it finally gets released!
Congratulations to New WHS MVPs
Just wanted to say a hearty congratulations to the two new Windows Home Server MVPs – Donovan West and Sam Wood. Welcome to the “Homies”.
And well done to Grey, Terry and Ken who were renewed for another year.
RSA Security Conference in Europe
Just a quick post to say that the RSA Security Conference in Europe is still open for registrations. This year they will have a display of various Enigma machines. More information about them can be found here:
http://www.rsaconference.com/2008/Europe/Agenda/Enigma_Machine_Display.aspx
More information on the conference, including information on how to register can be found here.
http://www.rsaconference.com/2008/Europe/Home.aspx
I will be attending and reporting from the event, and I will post more information on the show and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.
Windows Home Server Forums Updated
If you are a visitor to the WHS forums, you will notice that they have just changed and have a new look.
The new location is: http://forums.community.microsoft.com/en-US/tag/windowshomeserver/
Power Pack 1 in German, French and Spanish
For those of you not using the English language version of Windows Home Server, Microsoft have now released a German, French and Spanish version of Power Pack 1. These will all be included in the automatic Windows Updates from 12th August but if you really want it now you can use the following links to download:
If you are anxious to have Power Pack 1 on your home servers, then you can use the following links to find the German, French, and Spanish Power Pack 1 update packages: