An update for Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 is now available for DST changes in several countries
Important This update supersedes and replaces update 926666, which was released in September 2007. This update also includes additional time zone changes that were signed in to law after update 926666 was created. If you have already deployed update 926666, read the descriptions of the specific time zone changes that are addressed in this article to determine whether you must deploy this update immediately. If systems are not directly affected, you can schedule deployment at the next available opportunity. We recommend that you deploy the most current Windows and Microsoft Exchange cumulative time zone updates to guarantee the consistency of the time zone database on all systems. On This PageINTRODUCTIONAn update is now available for computers that are running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). This update addresses a time zone change in Venezuela in 2007 and the daylight saving time (DST) changes in several countries.MORE INFORMATIONUpdate informationThe update that is described in this article changes the time zone data to account for a time zone change in Venezuela in 2007. The update also addresses daylight saving time (DST) changes in several countries. This update adds updated DST information to the Collaboration Data Objects (CDO) time zone tables.The government of Venezuela has announced a change of 30 minutes in the time difference from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Previously, the time difference between Venezuela and UTC was -4:00. On December 7, 2007, clocks in Venezuela were moved back 30 minutes starting at 03:00 local time. Therefore, the time zone for Venezuela is now GMT-04:30. This time zone update addresses this issue for Exchange 2003. Additionally, this update includes the DST changes in the following time zones:
Hotfix informationA supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support) Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.PrerequisitesBefore you install this update for Exchange, you must install Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2).For more information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 836993 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836993/)
How to obtain the latest service packs for Exchange Server 2003
Restart requirementYou do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. However, the Microsoft Exchange Information Store service and all dependent services will be restarted.Hotfix replacement informationThis update supersedes and replaces update 926666, which was released in September 2007.File informationThe English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
REFERENCESWe recommend that you also install the latest time zone update for the Windows operating system. However, this is not a prerequisite. 942763 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942763/) December 2007 cumulative time zone update for Microsoft Windows operating systems
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:824684 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/LN/) Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:817903 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817903/) New naming schema for Exchange Server software update packages APPLIES TO
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