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Summary The following bulletin has undergone a minor revision increment. * MS09-045 - Critical
Bulletin Information: * MS09-045 - Critical - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-045.mspx
- Reason for Revision: V1.2 (September 30, 2009): Added information about known issues related to uninstalling the security update and verifying the registry key on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. - Originally posted: September 8, 2009 - Updated: September 30, 2009 - Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical - Version: 1.2
.NET Framework 2.0
974065 FIX: A System.InsufficientMemoryException exception occurs when you are running a .NET Framework 2.0-based application
200263 An error occurs after downloading a .ZIP file with Internet Explorer
200264 An error occurs after downloading a .ZIP file with Internet Explorer
975439 You receive an HTTP Error 403 page when you access the Reporting Services virtual directory for System Center Operations Manager 2007 after you upgrade to Windows Server 2008
975306 The file change notifications are lost when the FTP service that is installed in Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 runs on MSCS
961978 E-mail message attachments are not viewable in Outlook 2003 if you use the AddProps method of the ITnef interface to add properties to the TNEF message that contains multiple embedded attachments
974334 When you reply to or forward a signed or an encrypted e-mail message, the message is sent without encryption in Outlook 2007
974413 Read receipts are not related to sent messages when you use a draft message as a template to send e-mail messages in Outlook 2007
975776 There is neither a command in the Outlook 2007 user interface nor a Group Policy to prevent users from exporting items from the global address list (GAL)
200040 SQL Server 2005 cluster resources fail after a side by side installation of SQL Server 2008 on a Windows Server 2008
973223 FIX: You cannot synchronize data for a peer-to-peer replication after you perform a dummy update operation in SQL Server 2008
974816 FIX: You cannot add a node to a SQL Server 2008 cluster by running the Setup program if there are multiple instances of different languages installed on the same node
975055 FIX: Error message when you install SQL Server 2008 on a computer that is running Windows 7: "Invoke or BeginInvoke cannot be called on a control until the window handle has been created."
973601 Cumulative update package 7 for SQL Server 2008
200102 INF: Space requirements for backup devices in SQL Server 2008
973292 FIX: Error message when you use Microsoft Connector 1.0 for SAP BI in a SQL Server 2008 Integration Services package to extract data from SAP BW: "System.OutOfMemoryException: Exception of type 'System.OutOfMemoryException' was thrown"
973090 FIX: Prefix search with extended characters or accents returns incorrect result in SQL Server 2008
973897 FIX: The Database Mirroring session is disconnected when you manually perform a failover in SQL Server 2008
972939 FIX: A validation error is returned when you use the MSOLAP10 provider to connect to a SQL Server 2008 R2 Analysis Services server and set the value of the SubQueries property to 2 in the connection string
974076 FIX: Error message when you use the DTExec.exe or DTExecUi.exe utility to run a SQL Server 2008 Integration Services package by specifying a configuration file: “The package path referenced an object that cannot be foundâ€
974712 FIX: Error message when you use the BCP utility with the -R option in SQL Server 2008 to load a file that contains the dates of the non-English format: "[Microsoft][SQL Server Native Client 10.0]Invalid date format"
972937 FIX: A performance issue in which SQL Server 2008 Management Studio checks the fragmentation data of an index in a large database
973602 Cumulative update package 4 for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1
973255 FIX: When you run a query that uses the MIN or MAX function against a partitioned view in SQL Server 2008, the query runs much slower than when you run the same query in SQL Server 2005
975171 FIX: You cannot synchronize binary large object data by using a transactional replication when you set the SubscriptionStreams parameter of the Distribution Agent to a value that is larger than 1 in SQL Server 2008
973696 FIX: Change tracking cleanup does not clean up the sys.syscommittab system table in SQL Server 2008
974559 FIX: Error message when you run a SQL Server 2008 Integration Services package that uses a configuration table in SQL Server Business Intelligence Development Studio: “The connection "" is not foundâ€
973300 FIX: Error message when you resize a Chart control in the Report Designer in SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development Studio on a computer that is running Windows 7: "Chart Exception: Parameter is not valid."
974398 FIX: The removal of a transaction log file from the database on the principal server causes a database mirroring session to be suspended in SQL Server 2008
973580 FIX: A query that uses the WITH CUBE aggregation incorrectly returns NULL values when you set the ANSI_WARNINGS option to "ON" in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services
974231 FIX: Some files are not rolled back to the original file versions after you uninstall a SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 hotfix that is applied when you use a slipstream installation
200199 Queries of certain iSCSI WMI classes may fail or return unexpected data when an iSCSI HBA or iSCSI Offload functionality is disabled
972907 Stop error message on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008: "STOP: 0x0000007F"
200214 Windows Explorer Hangs Connecting to Distributed File System Roots
973246 Write error when you upload files into a shared folder that is hosted on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008
971254 FIX: You are incorrectly prompted to format the volume when a formatted volume is mounted on a NTFS folder that is located on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista
973245 On a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista, you cannot add one or more servers to the securelist of a DNS service instance that is hosted on a server that is running Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003
973640 The Fax Service crashes when a fax server receives a fax on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008
974780 Error message when you log on to an iSCSI target by using the Iscsicpl.exe tool on a computer that is running an Itanium-based version of Windows Server 2008 if CHAP authentication is enabled: "Invalid access to memory location"
200247 Error when you uninstall an application “An error occurred while trying to uninstall [application]. It may have already been uninstalled. Would you like to remove [application] from the Programs and Features list?"
How can I easily tell which Packages and Components make up a Task Sequence? [27/09/09] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr] Wondering is there is an easy way to figure out which Packages and Components make up a Task Sequence so you can make sure everything required is on the relevant DPs? Well such a way exists...
Creating Task Sequence Media seems to have hung. Is there a log I can check? [25/09/09] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr] If you're trying to create TS Media but the process seems to have hung there is a log file you can check...
A fascinating post over on the OpsMgr Support Team blog:
We recently did an analysis of the issues we’ve been seeing on the Operations Manager product support team and I thought I’d share a couple here just in case you run into any of them. Below are some of the common problems that customers have been calling in on or have been hitting on the Internet over the last 6 months:
This issue can have a few different causes but some things to check for are:
1. KB974051 – which points to a Windows hotfix located in KB968967
2. On a Windows 2008 clustered system KB968936 may be needed which is a hotfix rollup package for the Windows 2008 Clustering WMI provider and replaces the KB958807 hotfix.
3. Windows Scripting Host Update 5.7 – If the agent is using 5.6 then high CPU utilization may occur. You will need the appropriate OS hotfix from KB940284 or the package at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=47809025-d896-482e-a0d6-524e7e844d81&DisplayLang=en
The authoritative guide for troubleshooting these issues in large environments can be found here:
http://blogs.technet.com/operationsmgr/archive/2009/09/17/opsmgr-2007-troubleshooting-console-performance-in-large-environments.aspx
We now have a new reporting guide that contains information on how to author reports:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee292065.aspx
Computers and agents showing as Not Yet Contacted
KB970606 will walk you through the common steps to resolve this issue.
Agent deployment using MOMAgent.msi – there are examples available at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee424297.aspx
The procedure to move the Datawarehouse database can be found at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc540368.aspx
Troubleshooting documentation for Reporting Deployment and Cross Platform issues can be found at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd883298.aspx
Adrian Doyle | Program Manager
http://blogs.technet.com/operationsmgr/archive/2009/09/23/some-common-operations-manager-issues-we-get-here-in-product-support.aspx
Security Advisories Updated or Released Today * Microsoft Security Advisory (975497) - Title: Vulnerabilities in SMB Could Allow Remote Code Execution - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/975497.mspx - Revision Note: V1.2 (September 23, 2009): Clarified the FAQ, What is Server Message Block Version 2 (SMBv2)? Also clarified the impact of the workaround, Disable SMB v2.
Where can I find a list of the various log files created by OSD and their purpose? [24/09/09] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr] You can find a full list on the ConfigMgr TechCenter at:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb932135.aspx
System Center Service Manager (SCSM), must be one of the most talked about and delayed products in the System Center suite but it now seems that it may finally see the light of day sometime in 2010. So I thought I’d pass on this blog post to help you start to get acquainted with each other.
“System Center Service Manager, scheduled to ship in 2010, is a flexible IT automation platform that provides built-in workflows based on industry best practices for incident and problem resolution, change control, and asset lifecycle management. It can help provide better service management by:”
Continued along with a video at:
http://edge.technet.com/Media/Managing-Applications-with-Service-Maps-in-System-Center-Service-Manager-2010/
The IPD Guide for Windows Server Virtualization and IPD Guide for System Center Virtual Machine Manager are now updated to reflect the features and functionalities of Windows Server® 2008 R2 and System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2. These guides outline the critical infrastructure design elements that are crucial to a successful implementation of these virtualization products.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/ee395429.aspx
Outlook 2007
200197 Outlook 2007: Body of HTML e-mail messages are blank
974370 When you delete a meeting request in Outlook 2007 without responding to the request, there is no message that states that the corresponding calendar item is deleted
974412 DST time zone update for SQL Server 2005 Notification Services and for SQL Server 2000 Notification Services
200172 SQL Server 2008 setup fails to complete when instance name contains Arabic characters
974722 Support for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 in System Center Operations Manager 2007
974172 When you open Add or Remove Programs on a computer that is connected to one or more large hard disks, Add or Remove Programs seems to stop responding in Windows XP or in Windows Server 2003
200005 Folder Deletion and Re-Creation Can Cause Morphed Folder During FRS Replication When a Sharing Violation Occurs
974603 How to configure FTP 7.5 for IIS 7.0 in a Windows Server 2008 failover cluster
974729 The Chkdsk.exe utility cannot detect and fix a corrupted file that contains a non-resident "TXF_DATA" attribute in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008
974441 Files copied from a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path to another UNC path in restartable mode may be corrupted in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008
975694 Error message when you try to upgrade an iSCSI-booted server from Windows 2008 to Windows 2008 R2: "There is not enough free space on partition (C:)"
973553 An Automated System Recovery backup of the system state fails on a Windows Server 2008 failover cluster node if the database of an application is saved on a shared disk
975497 Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in SMB could allow remote code execution
967166 Two warning messages are logged for the Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) data when you run the "gpupdate /force" command on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 Server Core
971253 You receive a blank screen when you log on to a terminal server that is running Windows Server 2008
HP today announced that EDS, an HP company, will become HP Enterprise Services.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2009
The name change marks the next major step in a year-long integration of EDS into HP and emphasizes the growing global role of enterprise technology services in HP’s portfolio.
“Our clients expect us to harness the full power of HP’s portfolio to solve their business challenges,” said Joe Eazor, senior vice president and general manager, HP Enterprise Services. “Today we are combining the strong services brand equity that EDS has built over the last 47 years with HP’s technology leadership to become the leading IT services provider. We will continue to deliver the same service excellence that our clients have come to expect.”
To reflect the positive impact the EDS acquisition has made in expanding the breadth and depth of HP capabilities, the Technology Solutions Group will be renamed the HP Enterprise Business. This group is focused on business and government organizations of all sizes. In addition to enterprise services, its portfolio includes servers, storage, software, networking and technology services.
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, the HP Enterprise Business accounted for 47 percent of the company’s revenue and 60 percent of its non-GAAP operating profit.(1) All HP Enterprise Business units will continue to report to Ann Livermore, executive vice president of HP.
“Customers are facing tough challenges in their technology environments,” said Livermore. “Challenges such as a rigid infrastructure, increasing applications and information complexity are restricting the speed in which IT can add value to the business. HP is the best at helping customers manage and transform their technology environments to deliver better business outcomes.”
HP, the world’s largest technology company, simplifies the technology experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.
SYMPTOMS
The SMS_Executive service process (Smsexec.exe) consumes high CPU resource on a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) site server. The CPU usage on the CPU can be up to 100%. This problem occurs when Management Information Format (MIF) files are processed. Therefore, this always occurs after a new site is installed and can occur after the SMS_DEF.MOF file or the Configuration.MOF file is changed.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;973065
I’ve added this to the List of ConfigMgr KB Articles on FAQShop.
Why do I see a Red Exclamation Mark when I try to install the PXE Filter script? [22/09/09] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr] So you are trying to configure the PXE Filter script but you see a red exclamation mark beside the Installation option and if you click Finish you see the message "Please fix all errors before continuing". This is the reason why...
Mark your calendar’s for the 30th September for this webcast:
Language(s): English.
Product(s): Windows,Windows 7.
Audience(s): IT Generalist.
Duration: 60 Minutes
Start Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Event Overview
We focus on automating Windows 7 operating system deployments using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager in this webcast. First, we cover how to automate hardware and software inventory using Asset Intelligence to determine what applications and hardware are needed for deploying Windows 7. Next, we examine deploying Windows 7 packages, and we discuss how to add Windows 7 packages to System Center Configuration Manager and then the deploy packages to bare metal machines and existing Windows Vista clients across the enterprise.
Presenter: Keith Combs, Senior IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032416867&EventCategory=4&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US
Ever wondered if you can allocate a specific processor for use by a single virtual machine?
Well the answer is you don’t have to as Ben explains in this post:
http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2009/09/21/processor-affinity-and-why-you-don-t-need-it-on-hyper-v.aspx