Unicenter® Patch Management January Content Release
The CA Content Research Team is pleased to announce that the January (v0801) release of Unicenter Patch Management's Microsoft Security Rollup (DELTA\FULL) packages is available.

The rollup packages include the following new security bulletins:

• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-001
  Critical Vulnerabilities in Windows TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code Execution (941644)
  www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-001.mspx
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-002
  Important Vulnerability in LSASS Could Allow Local Elevation of Privilege (943485)
  www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-002.mspx

NOTE: The DELTA Security Rollup Packages are only available for systems running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 applied. These are special Unicenter Patch Management packages, designed to install critical security patches released during the current month. Unlike the existing Windows XP Post SP2 FULL Security Rollup Packages, the DELTA packages do not include ALL of the critical security patches ever released for the operating system. For more information on Supported Patch Content and Content Publication Goals, please see the updated Supported Patch Content Informational Document.

Visit the Unicenter Patch Management Information Center for up-to-date information. Refer to the UPM Release Notes for the list of all Microsoft patches that are included in the current Roll-up Package.

Access the latest news regarding Unicenter Patch Management with the convenience of the Unicenter Patch Management RSS Feed.

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Unicenter® Patch Management Microsoft Windows XP Roll-up Content Coverage Expanded
The CA Content Research Team is pleased to announce that with the publication of Microsoft Windows XP Roll-up Content for January (v0801), coverage has been expanded to accommodate Microsoft Windows XP installations in the following languages:

• English
• German
• Italian
• Spanish
• French
• Finnish
• Traditional Chinese
• Japanese
• Swedish - NEW!
• Danish - NEW!
• Norwegian - NEW!

Visit the Unicenter Patch Management Information Center for up-to-date information. Refer to the UPM Release Notes for the list of all Microsoft patches that are included in the current Roll-up Package.

Access the latest news regarding Unicenter Patch Management with the convenience of the Unicenter Patch Management RSS Feed.

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Unicenter® Asset Management r4.0 AppDef Revision 76
The CA Content Research Team is pleased to announce AppDef Revision 76, scheduled for January 31, 2008.

In order to import the current revision to Asset Management r4.0, it is mandatory for Administrators to (1) apply Cumulative Fix QO81414 to all Asset Management Console nodes, and (2) perform the Software Normalization procedures posted on SupportConnect^SM. Direct access to the links referenced above may be routed through the SupportConnect login page if a session is not previously authenticated.

NOTE: This bulletin is only applicable to Asset Management r4.0 installations, whereas the Asset Management component of Desktop and Server Management r11.x installations will download the content automatically through the Software Content Download Job based on its configuration.

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Recent Product Certifications
For the latest information on product certifications, please refer to the compatibility matrixes on SupportConnect^SM for the Client Management Solutions:

Unicenter® Asset Management

Unicenter® Software Delivery

Unicenter® Remote Control

The following table identifies Unicenter® products that have recently been certified by CA for newer versions of various platform operating systems:

Note: Please use the latest patches available on SupportConnect.

Note: Please open an issue with support to obtain any required test fixes. Be advised these fixes may be superseded and/or published at any time after this notice is sent.

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CA Development Buddy Members: It's Always Better LIVE - You're Invited to the
Exclusive 6th Annual Development Buddy Summit
One of the benefits of belonging to the CA Development Buddy Program is the opportunity to attend exclusive development summits. Participation in these events is limited to a select group of strategic and valued clients and is available on a first come, first served basis. Don't miss this opportunity to get up to speed on industry trends, the latest CA technology and influence CA product direction.

Seats are filling up fast for our 6th Annual Development Buddy Summit featuring the following tracks:

• Client Management (formerly Desktop and Server Management)
• Service Management
• Change and Configuration Management
• New: Project and Portfolio Management (CA Clarity)
• Systems Management: (CA Unicenter® NSM, CA Unicenter® ASM)
• New: Network & Voice Management and Database Performance Management
• Workload Automation (UK Only)

Register today for the Development Buddy Summit 2008:

• CA Headquarters in Islandia, NY on January 30 - 31, 2008
• CA European Headquarters in Ditton Park, Berkshire, England on February 20 - 21, 2008

Each two-day event is packed with over 50 exclusive technical sessions, development hosted round table discussions and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with senior and development executives. We have added new topics based upon early feedback.

New to this year's conference, attendees will receive the Development Buddy 2008 Resource Kit CD, available exclusively to members. The Resource Kit contains valuable and practical technical information such as the latest Green Book information and white papers.

Preview sneak peeks of future products and services.

Receive complimentary meals throughout the event, discounted hotel rates and free transportation from select hotels to the event venue.

If you are not yet a member, learn more about the CA Development Buddy Program and
enroll now!

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