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• IIS fails to serve ASP pages after you install IIS on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

Highlights & Top Issues

• Unchecked Buffer in Windows Component May Cause Web Server Compromise
  A new critical security patch has been released for Windows 2000 machines running IIS.  Microsoft strongly recommends that you install the patch described in this article if you are running IIS on Windows 2000.  If you are unable to install the patch immediately please read How to Work Around the Vulnerability Discussed in 815021.
• **Strategic Technology Protection Program**
  Recent viruses on the Internet underscore the threat to all computer users and highlight challenges facing the entire industry in providing security that everyone needs to conduct business. Microsoft has a special obligation to help ensure the security of the Internet and our customers’ data. Today, we are announcing a comprehensive program to help customers get and stay secure. We will not rest until your business is secure. Period.
• Hotfix Checker Tool
  Frequently Asked Questions about the Microsoft Network Security Hotfix Checker Tool

Step-by-Step Instructions & How To Articles

• Web & FTP HowTos on TechNet
  A HowTo is a recipe for succeeding at a specific task or scenario.
• Web Development HowTos on MSDN
  Common HowTo information for web developers on the IIS platform.

Downloads, Updates, and Utilities

• SSL Diagnostics (ia64)
  A tool for troubleshooting SSL problems.

Additional Resources & Related Sites

• IIS Bookstore
• Information on the "Nimda" worm
• MSDN Online Bug Center
  The Bug Center allows you to create a query that searches the Microsoft Knowledge Base for bug, fix, and problem articles for Microsoft developer products.