TECH
NEWS & UPDATES
Important Security
Updates for July 2007
Top manufacturer released multiple Critical
Updates in July. These updates are crucial for your IT infrastructure
as they address known security vulnerabilities. Read below to find out
if you are at risk.
Symantec Backup Exec
for Windows Server
An advisory has been issued for
the Symantec Backup Exec product. According to the advisory, vulnerability
exists that may result in an RPC (remote Procedure Call) Interface Heap
Overflow, Denial of Service on versions 10.x and 11.0 for Windows Servers
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Adobe: Flash Player
Critical vulnerabilities have been
identified in Adobe Flash Player that could allow an attacker who successfully
exploits these potential vulnerabilities to take control of the affected
system
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Adobe: Photoshop
Critical vulnerabilities have been
identified in Photoshop CS2 and CS3 that could allow an attacker who
successfully exploits these potential vulnerabilities to take control
of the affected system
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Microsoft Security Updates
for July 2007
Microsoft announced Critical and
Important patches for Office, Active Directory and Windows XP. Please
see the following links for details:
Vulnerabilities
in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (936542)
Vulnerability
in Windows Active Directory Could Allow Remote Code Execution (926122)
Vulnerability
in Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 Could Allow Remote Code Execution
(936548)
Vulnerability
in Microsoft Internet Information Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution
(939373)
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WARNING:
The Microsoft Windows Server Update will perform an automatic reboot
of your servers. This can cause down-time and harm to your business
productivity. This update must be performed and it is recommended that
it be done with proper planning as re-boots are known to cause other
errors with your server.
Please
contact your Account Manager if you would like to schedule a PC Pro
Engineer to assist with installing these updates or fill out the following
form and a representative will contact you immediately.
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Microsoft Announces Windows
Server 2008 to Launch with Visual Studio and SQL Server
Just announced at the Worldwide
Partner Conference, Windows Server 2008 will be launched jointly with
Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 on Feb. 27, 2008, in Los Angeles.
As the most important enterprise launch in company history, this will
kick off a "launch wave" of hundreds of worldwide events hosted by Microsoft.
Windows Server 2008 is the most flexible
and robust Windows Server operating system to date. With new technologies
and features such as Server Core, PowerShell, Windows Deployment Services,
and enhanced networking and clustering technologies, Windows Server
2008 provides you the most versatile and reliable Windows platform for
all of your workload and application requirements.
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Dell Announces New Products
& Solutions for the SMB
Dell
today introduced new services and support customized for small businesses
worldwide. Simple to use tools that address top of mind problems like
easy installation, PC performance and health, and data back-up come
standard on Vostro™ systems for the first year at no additional cost.
Vostro systems are also backed by dedicated, small business-trained
technicians who are focused exclusively on small business technology
issues.
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Product Spotlight - Microsoft
Office Groove 2007
Office Groove 2007 is a collaboration
software program that helps teams work together dynamically and effectively,
even if team members work for different organizations, work remotely,
or work offline. Working in Groove workspaces saves time, increases
productivity, and strengthens the quality of team deliverables. Office
Groove 2007 is just one example of how the 2007 Microsoft Office system
helps teams and organizations collaborate more effectively.
- Work together dynamically
- Stay productive anywhere, online or
offline
- Streamline content creation
- Out-of-the-box integration with other
Microsoft programs
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PC PRO COMPANY UPDATES
Core Services
Spotlight
Remote Management &
Monitoring (RMM)
There are many tasks that PC Professional’s
technicians can perform without physically being at your location. By
interacting directly with our certified technicians in real time, our
Remote Services empower your IT personnel to resolve issues quickly
and reduce business critical downtime. Our certified experts have the
knowledge and expertise to help you pinpoint and resolve network problems
quickly and cost effectively.
The breadth of experience represented
by PC Professional's team of technicians makes it possible to escalate
even the toughest problems to the appropriate specialists as required.
Not only do PC Professional's engineers have Microsoft support tools,
technical information and on-going training available to them; they
regularly make use of these tools to stay abreast of technology shifts
and trends to assure that you receive the most up-to-date information.
Microsoft-certified technicians and engineers are on staff and ready
to support your Microsoft migrations, office applications and technical
problems immediately via phone or virtually.
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June Employee of the Month
PC Professional is proud to announce
a tie for June Employee of the Month:
Anthony Edwards and Danny Crumpton!
Anthony Edwards had one of his best months
ever here at PC Pro. Anthony’s hard work and long hours overtly demonstrate
his determination to ensure our client's are happy and their needs are
met.
Danny Crumpton's hard work, perseverance
and his consistent ability to understand our client's business and provide
them with expedient and accommodating customer service was evident this
month.
Congratulations Anthony and Danny.
Do
you remember the last time you tested and verified your backup?
Is
your Anti-Virus & Security Software up to date?