SupportConnect - Unicenter Desktop Management/Unicenter IT Resource Management Newsletter, Version 06.16
  

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E-News
Unicenter® Desktop Management /
Unicenter® IT Resource Management Newsletter
Version 06.16
December 29, 2006

In This Newsletter
Product News
> CA's Statement Regarding Daylight Saving Time

Product Updates
> Unicenter® Asset Management r4.0 AppDef Revision 62
> Unicenter® Patch Management December Content Release
> Recent Product Certifications
> Recent Published Knowledge Base Articles

Special Events
> CA Introduces Product Line Communities
> CA World® 2007

Product News

CA's Statement Regarding Daylight Saving Time
CA's official statement regarding the new daylight saving time change is now posted on SupportConnectSM. Please review the notice.

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Product Updates

Unicenter® Asset Management r4.0 AppDef Revision 62
The CA Content Team is pleased to announce the release of AppDef Revision 62.

Key Components/Features Added

  • VMware Workstation for Windows 5.5.x, K Desktop Environment, KOffice for Linux
  • IBM WebSphere MQ Server/Client, WebSphere MQ Workflow, MQ Everyplace, MQ Event Broker, and WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker
  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, Windows Desktop Search, SyncToy, Windows Defender, and Microsoft XML Notepad
  • SAP GUI, PGP 8.1, Cisco VPN Client, Snapware Client, Trend Micro OfficeScan Client, DameWare NT Utilities
  • ActivePerl, Apache Beehive, Apache Derby, Apache ObJectRelationalBridge, Apache Torque, Log4j, and Apache Xerces
  • Mozilla Thunderbird (1.5), SeaMonkey, Opera, and Unlocker Assistant
IMPORTANT: 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 SupportConnectSM.

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 December Content Release
The CA Content Team is pleased to announce that the December (v0612) release of Unicenter Patch Management's Microsoft Security Roll-up Packages is available.

The Rollup package includes the following new security bulletins:

The Rollup package includes the following re-released security bulletin: 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 v0612 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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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
Unicenter® Asset Management r4.0 SP1
- Agent		 SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 on S390 IBM hardware QO84563
Fix required for SLES 9 SP3 on S390 IBM hardware

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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 and Server Management r11.1
Unicenter® Patch Management r11.1
Unicenter® Software Delivery r11.1
Unicenter® Asset Management r11.1
Unicenter® Remote Control r11.1		 Apply the Desktop and Server Management (DSM) Cumulative fix while considering a Unicenter Patch Management installation. TEC410906
Desktop and Server Management r11.0, r11.1
Unicenter Remote Control r11, r11.1		 Deploying the Remote Control Plugin as Host Only TEC407134
Desktop and Server Management r11.0, r11.1
Desktop Management Suite r11.0, r11.1
Unicenter Software Delivery r11.0, r11.1		 An error message is given when deploying an MSI package to an agent machine with default configurations TEC411553
Unicenter Asset Intelligence r11.0, r11.1 Unicenter Asset Intelligence r11.x and PHP 5.2 required configuration changes TEC412859

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Special Events

CA Introduces Product Line Communities
CA has introduced Product Line Communities (PLC) that focus on a variety of CA products and solutions as well as specific platforms and technologies. The PLCs provide a forum for active and ongoing communication between customers, development, and support.

Benefits of belonging to a CA PLC include:

  • Access to a forum for exchanging information, experiences, and best practices
  • Ability to voice business issues with peers - including industry standards, government regulations, and/or other trends
  • Access to the PLC website for access to product line information (product road maps, presentations, etc.)
  • Increasing the technical advantage of your organization
  • Discovering new ways to leverage CA solutions, increase access to product knowledge, and improve user experience
  • Providing an excellent entry point for new users
Communication with CA - CA PLCs assist in providing feedback to CA to ensure that solutions align with specific IT and business challenges by:
  • Conducting regular webcast presentations from CA development discussing current product releases and road maps
  • Prioritizing and voting on selected product enhancements
  • Participating in technical discussion forums
  • Voicing issues, concerns, and suggestions regarding product direction - to assist in guiding the future of CA solution offerings
PLC membership is open to all customers who are actively using CA solutions. You can join a PLC by visiting the CA Customer Communities website at causergroups.com. You can email the Customer Programs Team at customerprograms@ca.com.

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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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