Unicenter® Desktop and Server Management r11.2 C1
The Unicenter Desktop and Server Management (DSM) team is pleased to announce the availability of the first cumulative patch (C1) for DSM r11.2 and DSM r11.2a.

The C1 patch is available in the following forms:

• DSM r11.2 C1 Linux Install Update: QO88589
• DSM r11.2 C1 MasterImage Update: QO88588
• DSM r11.2 C1 Windows Install Update: QO88587

These patches are available from SupportConnect^SM under Published Solutions. For quick access, use the links above.

What's New in Unicenter Desktop and Server Management r11.2 C1:

C1 contains numerous general fixes which are detailed in the patches listed above. In addition, C1 brings you the following new features:

Asset Collector - Expands the source of asset inventory information beyond that discovered by the Unicenter DSM agent by reading XML data provided from external systems. Unicenter DSM displays these assets side-by-side with assets it has discovered through its own management agent, and tracks the origin and trustworthiness of the inventory data.

CA Asset Converter for Microsoft SMS - Allows assets that are managed by Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 to be displayed alongside assets that are managed with the CA Asset Inventory Manager console providing a unified view of all enterprise resources. Using the Asset Converter for Microsoft SMS, SMS assets appear just like other assets in the environment, allowing them to be part of management policies, reports and more. In addition, because the SMS assets are part of the CA MDB, they can be used with other solutions including Unicenter® Service Desk, Unicenter® Asset Portfolio Management and Unicenter® Asset Intelligence. Please visit the CA web site product page and also access the Product Brief.

Operating System Installation Management (OSIM) – OSIM has been enhanced by the following features:

• Added client support for Windows XP and 2003 64bit operating systems
• Added client support for Windows 2003 R2 (32bit and 64bit)
• Added client support for Windows Vista (32bit and 64bit)
• Added support for boot images based on Win PE 2005 64bit
• Added support for boot images based on Windows PE 2.0 (32bit and 64bit)
• Added support of Ghost32 (NTFS) together with WinPE (32bit) for Windows 2000, XP and 2003
• Added support for automated plug&play driver installation

Reporter Performance Enhancements: C1 primarily provides improved Unicenter DSM Reporter performance when reporting on Software Delivery related information. Reporting of information from data sources based on the Reporter RDS functionality has also been improved.

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CA Mobile Device Management (CA MDM)
CA is pleased to announce CA Mobile Device Management (CA MDM), an innovative enterprise-class solution for managing BlackBerry smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM). By providing corporate IT organizations with expanded management capabilities and device-user self-service functionality, CA MDM substantially mitigates security and compliance risks associated with these devices - while also reducing total cost of ownership.

CA MDM simplifies the provisioning and ongoing management of mobile devices via existing over-the-air connections without placing agents on any devices. It features a configurable self-service portal for end-users that empowers them to rapidly register their devices, manage their passwords, and address common problems without the assistance of corporate help-desk personnel. It also provides a Web-based console that unifies all core management tasks-including security management, asset inventory, configuration management, policy compliance, and reporting-for all devices across the enterprise.

Other key features of CA MDM include:

• Leverages BlackBerry Enterprise Server IT policies to deliver over-the-air (OTA) management from a web-based interface, including device lock/unlock and data wipe to prevent access to data on lost or stolen devices
• Automated role-based device security and configuration enforcement and lifecycle management leveraging Active Directory data
• Automatic disabling of devices upon employee termination
• Customizable workflow for approvals, escalations, event management, and support processes
• A Bulk Addition feature that enables administrators to quickly roll out large numbers of devices
• Highly scalable, CA MDM can auto-discover thousands of devices in just a few hours

CA MDM can integrate with other CA solutions, including CA Asset Management, CA Identity Manager and CA Security Command Center, to help ensure that BlackBerry smartphones are easily incorporated into the broader set of enterprise IT governance best practices. Integration with Active Directory enables ongoing synchronization, monitoring and automated reconfiguration to ensure device configuration and security policy compliance.

Contact your account manager for more information on pricing and availability.

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Unicenter® Patch Management November Content Release
The CA Content Research Team is pleased to announce that the August (v0708) release of Unicenter Patch Management's Microsoft security roll-up packages is available.

The roll-up packages include the following new security bulletins:

• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-061
  Critical Vulnerability in Windows URI Handling Could Allow Remote Code Execution (943460)
  www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS07-061.mspx
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-062
  Important Vulnerability in DNS Could Allow Spoofing (941672)
  www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS07-062.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® Asset Management r4.0 AppDef Revision 74
The CA Content Research Team is pleased to announce AppDef Revision 74, scheduled for November 30, 2007.

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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Unicenter® Patch Management's IBM AIX 5.3 TL6 Service Pack Packages
The CA Content Research Team is pleased to announce the release of Unicenter Patch Management's IBM AIX 5.3 TL6 Service Pack packages is available.

They are:

• IBM AIX 5300-6-00
• IBM AIX 5300-6-01
• IBM AIX 5300-6-02
• IBM AIX 5300-6-03

Visit the Unicenter Patch Management Information Center for up-to-date information. Refer to the UPM Release Notes for important package information.

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

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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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