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SupportConnect - Unicenter Desktop Management/Unicenter IT Resource Management Newsletter, Version 06.14

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Unicenter® Desktop Management /
Unicenter® IT Resource Management Newsletter
Version 06.14
October 26, 2006

In This Newsletter

Product Updates

	>	Unicenter® Asset Management r4.0 AppDef Revision 60
	>	Unicenter® Patch Management Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Package
	>	Unicenter® Patch Management October Content Release
	>	Unicenter® Patch Management Support for Windows XP SP1 Ends October 2006
	>	Recent Product Certifications
	>	Recent Published Knowledge Base Articles

Special Events

	>	CA World® 2007
	>	CA VIP Award

Unicenter® Asset Management r4.0 AppDef Revision 60
The CA Content Team is pleased to announce the release of AppDef Revision 60.

Key Components/Features Added

Definitions specially designed to assist administrators in detecting the presence of vulnerabilities recently discovered in earlier versions of the CA Agent Technology Common Services software, as posted October 17, 2006.

IMPORTANT: In order to import the current revision to r4.0, the following two criteria must be met:

Apply Unicenter Asset Management r4 Console Cumulative Fix QO81414.
It is mandatory for Administrators to apply Cumulative Fix QO81414 to all Asset Management Console nodes in order to accommodate the volume of this revision, which exceeds the capacity of currently un-patched installations. Refer to Cumulative Fix QO81414 documentation.
Perform Software Normalization Procedures.
It is mandatory for Administrators that have not already upgraded beyond AppDef Release 30 to perform the Software Normalization procedures in order to most effectively integrate the current revision with existing signature data. Instructions for the required Software Normalization procedures are 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.

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Unicenter® Patch Management Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Package
Microsoft plans shortly to distribute the new release of Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) as a
high-priority update via Microsoft's Automatic Updates, and Windows Update and Microsoft Update sites. For administrators who wish to block automatic delivery of IE7 in their organizations through Microsoft's automated update sites, the CA Content Team is providing an Internet Explorer 7 Blocker package. For up-to-date information on this and other available UPM patches, please visit the Unicenter Patch Management Information Center. Additional information for administrators is available at the Microsoft Windows Update on TechNet.

Microsoft suggests that customers should complete preparations by November 01, 2006.

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Unicenter® Patch Management October Content Release
The CA Content Team is pleased to announce the October (v0610) release of Unicenter Patch Management's Microsoft Security Roll-up Packages has been made available as of October 17, 2006. This release features the addition of Traditional Chinese to the supported languages.

The Rollup package includes the following new security bulletins:

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-056
Vulnerability in ASP.NET 2.0 Could Allow Information Disclosure (922770)
Maximum Severity Rating: Moderate

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-057
Vulnerability in Windows Explorer Could Allow Remote Execution (923191)
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-058
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint Could Allow Remote Code Execution (924163)
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-059
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (924164)
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-060
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (924554)
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (924191)
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-062
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (922581)
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-063
Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Denial of Service and Remote Code Execution (923414)
Maximum Severity Rating: Important

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-064
Vulnerabilities in TCP/IP IPv6 Could Allow Denial of Service (922819)
Maximum Severity Rating: Low

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-065
Vulnerability in Windows Object Packager Could Allow Remote Execution (924496)
Maximum Severity Rating: Moderate

Please refer to the UPM Release Notes for the list of all Microsoft patches that are included in the v0610 Roll-up Package.

For up-to-date information on available UPM patches, please visit Unicenter Patch Management Information Center.

Now you can access the latest news regarding Unicenter Patch Management with the convenience of the CA Content Team's new RSS Feed.

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Unicenter® Patch Management Support for Windows XP SP1 Ends October 2006
The CA Content Team would like to remind users that Microsoft Support for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 ended on October 10, 2006. As a result, the October (v0610) release of Unicenter Patch Management's Microsoft Security Roll-up Packages will be the last to feature roll-ups for this operating system and service pack level. Support for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 will continue to be featured in ongoing updates.

For more information, please refer to the Microsoft website.

The following custom packages are available to assist administrators with their Windows XP Service Pack 2 migration process:

CA - Windows XP SP2 EN 32Bit - Archive OFF
CA - Windows XP SP2 EN 32Bit - Archive OFF, Firewall OFF
CA - Windows XP SP2 EN 32Bit - Archive OFF, Firewall OFF, Intranet Popup OFF
CA - Windows XP SP2 EN 32Bit - Archive ON
CA - Windows XP SP2 EN 32Bit - Archive ON, Firewall OFF
CA - Windows XP SP2 EN 32Bit - Archive ON, Firewall OFF, Intranet Popup OFF

Note: The above-referenced packages feature Firewall and Intranet Popup options turned ON by default.

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

Product & Components Certified	Certified Platform	Required Patch
Desktop and Server Management r11.1 C1 DSMGUI WAC	IE7 RC1	None
Unicenter® Software Delivery 4.0 SP1 EGC WAC	IE7 RC1	None
Unicenter® Asset Management 4.0 SP1 EGC WAC	IE7 RC1	None
Unicenter® Remote Control 6.0 SP1 Host Viewer	IE7 RC1	None

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Recent Published Knowledge Base Articles
The following table identifies Unicenter® products that have recently published knowledge base articles that may be of interest:

Product(s)	Title / Description	TecDoc#
Desktop Management Suite r11.0 and r11.1 Desktop and Server Management r11.0 and r11.1 Unicenter® Asset Management r11.0 and r11.1 Unicenter® Remote Control r11.0 and r11.1 Unicenter® Software Delivery r11.0 and r11.1	Moving the Ingres MDB to Another Drive	TEC408094
Unicenter® Asset Intelligence r11.0 and r11.1	Asset Intelligence Public Interface "Browse Org" tab displays no organization	TEC408548

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CA World® 2007
Registration for CA World 2007 is officially open, and this year CA World will change your World. CA World goes way beyond introduction - it is about demonstrating how our technology solutions can help drive success for the smartest people in IT.

Returning to the Venetian Las Vegas and Sands Expo and Convention Center
April 22 - 26, 2007, CA World 2007 offers:

Hundreds of Thought Provoking Sessions - Learn best practices from industry luminaries, attend informative strategy sessions by CA leaders, see product and service demonstrations from CA partners, and benefit from the thought-provoking implementation experiences of fellow customers.
Visionary Keynotes - Hear about the timely and thought-provoking strategies, innovations, and broader industry trends that shape our fast-moving technology world.
Unparalleled Networking Opportunities - Enjoy quality time with your peers, CA representatives, and CA partners in a relaxed and informative atmosphere.
State-of-the-Art Exhibition Center - Preview the latest CA and partner solutions and technologies.
Technical Campgrounds - Meet one-on-one with the CA development and support staff responsible for the products you use. Ask questions, solve problems, and prepare for release upgrades.
Entertainment and Enlightenment - Enjoy performances and presentations from world-renowned entertainers and industry visionaries.

Register Now!

We are also planning our session content and selecting speakers. If you would like to volunteer to speak or request a topic to be covered, fill out a Call for Speakers Form.

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CA VIP Award
Remember when technology had the power to inspire you? Now you have the power to inspire others by sharing your IT success story and you may win a CA VIP Award in the process!

Apply today in one or more of the following categories:

Vision Award for IT's support of enterprise success.
Impact Award for achieving measurable results.
Progress Award for implementation success.

Ten finalists will receive paid registration for CA World® 2007 valued at US$1295. Three winners will additionally receive public recognition at CA World.

Application deadline is December 01, 2006. Inspire us with your story today!

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