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Premier

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Microsoft Premier Support UK – Site Home – TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/mspremuk/

Antigen & Forefront

http://blogs.technet.com/forefront

http://blogs.technet.com/fssnerds

Exchange

Exchange Team Blog – Site Home – TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/

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http://blogs.technet.com/b/msukucc

Microsoft Online Services Team Blog – Site Home – TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/msonline/

1. How large is my Exchange Offline Address Book (OAB)?
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/04/27/how-large-is-my-exchange-offline-address-book-oab.aspx
2. Released: Processor Query Tool v1.1
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/04/30/released-processor-query-tool-v1-1.aspx
3. Exchange Server Deployment Assistant Update for Exchange 2007 and Office 365 Hybrid Deployments
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/05/02/exchange-server-deployment-assistant-update-for-exchange-2007-hybrid-deployments-with-office-365.aspx
4. Is ARIA ready to make Web 2.0 accessible? The OWA team says “YES!”
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/05/16/is-aria-ready-to-make-web-2-0-accessible-the-owa-team-says-quot-yes-quot.aspx
5. Exchange 2010 Service Pack 2 Language Pack Available for Download
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/05/23/exchange-2010-service-pack-language-pack-available-for-download.aspx
6. Exchange Server Deployment Assistant Update for Exchange 2010 Hybrid Deployments with Office 365
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/05/23/exchange-server-deployment-assistant-update-for-exchange-2010-hybrid-deployments-with-office-365.aspx
7. Released: Update Rollup 3 for Exchange 2010 Service Pack 2
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/05/29/released-update-rollup-3-for-exchange-2010-service-pack-2.aspx
8. RPC Client Access Cross-Site Connectivity Changes
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/05/30/rpc-client-access-cross-site-connectivity-changes.aspx
9. Holy COW! Changes to Recoverable Items versioning in Exchange 2010 SP2 RU3
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/06/01/holy-cow-changes-to-recoverable-items-versioning-in-exchange-2010-sp2-ru3.aspx
10. Everything You Need to Know About Exchange Backups* – Part 1
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/06/04/everything-you-need-to-know-about-exchange-backups-part-1.aspx
11. Check Out Some TechNet Radio Podcasts on Hybrid Deployments
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/06/05/check-out-some-technet-radio-podcasts-on-hybrid.aspx

Lync, Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

NextHop – Site Home – TechNet Blogs
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DrRez: Microsoft Lync Server Technical Reference Hub
http://blogs.technet.com/b/drrez/

1. Deploying Lync Jump Start Video Series
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/04/27/deploying-lync-jump-start-series.aspx
2. Lync and Learn: Delivering Professional Quality Webcasts Using Lync Online
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/04/27/lync-and-learn-session-delivering-professional-quality-webcasts-using-lync-online.aspx
3. Troubleshooting Lync Server 2010 with Snooper: Part 3
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/04/30/troubleshooting-lync-server-2010-with-snooper-part-3.aspx
4. Interview with a Lync Pro: Elan Shudnow
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/02/interview-with-a-lync-pro-elan-shudnow.aspx
5. Planning and Designing a Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Solution Jump Start
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/04/planning-and-designing-a-microsoft-lync-server-2010-solution-jump-start.aspx
6. Troubleshooting Lync Server 2010 with Snooper: Part 4
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/07/troubleshooting-lync-server-2010-with-snooper-part-4.aspx
7. Notes from the Field: Three Unified Communications Success Criteria Every IT Team Should Consider
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/09/notes-from-the-field-three-unified-communications-success-criteria-every-it-team-should-consider.aspx
8. Video: Troubleshooting “Cannot Connect to the Server” Error When Using Lync Mobile for Office 365
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/10/video-troubleshooting-cannot-connect-to-the-server-error-when-using-lync-mobile-for-office-365.aspx
9. Lync Server 2010 Geographically Dispersed Edge Topology: Part 1
   http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/15/lync-server-2010-geographically-dispersed-edge-topology-part-1.aspx
10. Push Notification Flow for Windows and iOS Mobile Device on Lync Server 2010 Internal Network
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/21/push-notification-flow-for-windows-and-ios-mobile-device-on-lync-server-2010-internal-network.aspx
11. Using Server-Side Logging to Troubleshoot Lync Server 2010 Mobility Issues
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/23/using-server-side-logging-to-troubleshoot-mobility-issues.aspx
12. LyncMD: Troubleshooting Installation Issues when Deploying Lync Server 2010 with Other Microsoft Products
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/24/lyncmd-troubleshooting-installation-issues-when-deploying-lync-server-2010-with-other-microsoft-products.aspx
13. Introducing Lync Partner Connect!
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/05/29/introducing-lync-partner-connect.aspx
14. Microsoft Announces New MVP Website
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/06/01/microsoft-announces-new-mvp-web-site.aspx

Outlook

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Other

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Documents

Antigen & Forefront

1. FOPE-EHA Support Contact Information and Support SLO Details Document contains all contact and SLO information for FOPE-EHA
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28774

Exchange

1. Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Outlook Standards Documentation
   The Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Outlook standards documentation describes how Exchange and Outlook support industry messaging standards and Requests for Comments (RFCs) documents about iCalendar, Internet Message Access Protocol – Version 4 (IMAP4), and Post Office Protocol – Version 3 (POP3).
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13800
2. Microsoft Exchange Server Protocol Documentation
   The Microsoft Exchange protocol documentation provides detailed technical specifications for the Microsoft protocols that are implemented and used by Microsoft Exchange to inter-operate or communicate with other products. It also provides technical specifications for extensions to industry-standard and other published protocols that are used by Microsoft Exchange.
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15779
3. How To Successfully Migrate From Novell GroupWise to Microsoft Exchange
   Learn how organizations perform successful migrations from Novell GroupWise to Exchange Server or Office 365 using migration tools from Quest Software and services provided by Dimension Data.
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29683
4. Infrastructure Planning and Design
   The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. The guides in this series help clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies, with each guide addressing a unique infrastructure technology or scenario.
   http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=ad3921fb-8224-4681-9064-075fdf042b0c
5. Open Specifications Poster
   The Open Specifications Poster (PDF format) makes it easy for interoperability developers to explore the Open Specifications overview documents for Office client, Lync, SharePoint, Office file formats, and Exchange Server.
   http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=1b9a43e0-2e37-481b-9e00-686973094ca0

Hosted Messaging Collaboration

Lync, Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

1. Open Specifications Poster
   The Open Specifications Poster (PDF format) makes it easy for interoperability developers to explore the Open Specifications overview documents for Office client, Lync, SharePoint, Office file formats, and Exchange Server.
   http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=1b9a43e0-2e37-481b-9e00-686973094ca0
2. Unified Communications Phones and Peripherals Datasheets
   These datasheets list the phones and peripheral devices that are qualified to display the “Optimized for Microsoft Lync” logo.
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16857
3. Training Presentation – Scheduling Lync 2010 Online Meetings
   Learn how to schedule online meetings and conference calls with Lync 2010, and the familiar user interface of Microsoft Outlook.
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26793
4. Outlook Open Specifications Poster
   The Open Specifications Poster (PDF format) makes it easy for interoperability developers to explore the Open Specifications overview documents for Office client, Lync, SharePoint, Office file formats, and Exchange Server.
   http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=1b9a43e0-2e37-481b-9e00-686973094ca0

Downloads

Exchange

1. Exchange Server 2010 SP2 Help
   This download contains a standalone version of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP2 Help.
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28207
2. Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP2 Language Pack Bundle
   This download contains the most recently updated language packs for Exchange 2010. The language bundle includes all packs for all supported languages.
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28953
3. Update Rollup 3 for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2 (KB2685289)
   Update Rollup 3 for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2 (KB2685289)
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29899

Lync, Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting

1. Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Resource Kit Tools
   Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Resource Kit Tools are provided to help make some routine tasks easier for IT administrators who deploy and manage Lync Server 2010.
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21165
2. Outlook Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB2598343)
   This update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail.
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29725
3. Calendar Checking Tool for Outlook
   The Calendar Checking Tool for Outlook (CalCheck) is a program that checks the Microsoft Outlook Calendar and items for problems or for potential problems.
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28786

Events/Webcasts

None

New KB’s

Antigen & Forefront

Microsoft Forefront Online Protection for Exchange

1. 2669119 Legitimate email messages are marked as spam for a Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE) user
2. 2690809 How to perform a message trace in the Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE) Administration Center

Exchange

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition

1. 822444 How to reset system folders in Exchange Server 2003
2. 883380 How to reset the default virtual directories that are required to provide Outlook Web Access, Exchange ActiveSync, and Outlook Mobile Access services in Exchange Server 2003

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise Edition

1. 2695022 The E-mail Signature text box is not editable in Outlook Web App when you use Google Chrome in an Exchange Server 2010 environment
2. 2698960 You cannot move some users’ mailboxes from one Exchange Server 2010 mailbox database to another
3. 2716912 Event ID 122 is logged incorrectly on a server that is running  Exchange Server 2010

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Standard Edition

1. 2710089 Application-generated email messages or email messages from a user in an external organization generate an NDR that has a 5.6.0 status code when messages are sent to an Exchange Server user

Outlook

Microsoft Office Outlook 2003

1. 235244 XCLN: Error Message: Text Formatting Command Is Not Available
2. 2598343 Description of the Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter update: May 8, 2012
3. 2701020 You experience issues when your Exchange account uses Cached Exchange Mode and you set a .pst file as the default delivery location in Outlook
4. 2711221 Error printing from Outlook 2003 “The system cannot find the file specified”
5. 823580 How to configure how the Offline Address Book is downloaded when you use Outlook in Cached Exchange Mode

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

1. 2598290 Description of the Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter update: May 8, 2012

Microsoft Office Outlook 2010

1. 2697986 How to configure the default message class for new items in an Outlook folder
2. 2710636 Outlook cannot encrypt by using AES when Outlook is running on Windows XP
3. 2713772 Email remains in the Outbox when the StrictAccountOrder registry value is non-zero
4. 2714439 Office document attachments in Outlook unexpectedly open in Protected View mode
5. 2715315 Problems when Outlook and Exchange components (2003 and earlier) are installed on the same computer
6. 841273 Administering the offline address book in Outlook