AMSSXP® Web Services Smart Client

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Version 2.2.1 – Release Notes

(Incremental Build – April 20th, 2006)

 

AMSSXP® Web Services Client - Version 2.2.1 (Incremental Build) is available for download.

 

    via HTTP ... http://www.amsoftwareservices.net/files/Downloads/AMSS.MSI(Compact).zip

 

Latest features incorporated with this release include:

 

*   Microsoft’s Security Readiness Kit has been discontinued.

 

*   The new AMSSXP® Web Services – Security Guidance Center offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive step-by-step security guidance documentation, bulletins, tools, utilities, whitepapers and case studies available.

 

*   The recently deployed AMSSXP® Web Services – XML Feed Viewer offers real-time feeds from industry leading Information Technologies companies including Apple Computer, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation.  Fully customizable, this browser based XML viewer was designed to be compatible with the RSS 1.0 specification standard.

 

*   Obtaining technical support could never be easier.  AMSSXP® Remote Support Services allows you to request “interactive” technical support. This service requires that you have a working broadband Internet connection.  Watch and learn, whilst a technical support technician diagnoses your problems and deploys the solution.

 

*   The AMSSKB® SharePoint Knowledge Base Collaboration Project is a web based "Knowledge Management" portal that enables you to submit, share, query or discuss a myriad of Information Technologies related content.

 

*   The Virtual Earth Map Control (AMSSVE® Release Candidate 1) provides hi-resolution satellite images of any location on Earth.  This control provides "road map", as well as "aerial" views, zoom (in/out), and directional panning.

 

*   Active Directory® system administrators will appreciate our LDAP-ADSI scripting tool which has been incorporated as an authorized client application.

  

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Version 2.0 - Release Notes

(Formal Product Release)

 

AMSSXP® Web Services Client - Version 2.0 (the Formal Product Release) is available for download.

 

Latest features incorporated with this release include:

 

*   Fully integrated online help facility accessible via “HELP” button from the AMSSXP® Web Services Main Browser or AMSSXP® Tool Box.  Online help is displayed using the web services “light browser” by default, but can also be accessed using any browser.  The product help facility (online) can be accessed via hyperlink; A. M. Software Services, Inc. primary web site’s home page: http://www.amsoftwareservices.net.

 

*   Several enhancements were implemented as identified during the final release candidate’s quality assurance testing phase.

 

*   The AMSSXP® Host IP Configuration application has been upgraded with DHCP release and renew functionality, and can be launched from within the web services client software.

 

*   AMSSXP® Terminal Services Advanced Client (TSAC) has been integrated into the AMSSXP® Web Services Client, to support seamless Windows XP Remote Desktop or Terminal Services session connections.

 

*   Microsoft’s Security Readiness Kit is available as an XML Web Service, and has been integrated into the AMSSXP® Web Services Client.  Keep on top of your security!  Access the latest Microsoft Security Bulletins and Patches instantly for all Microsoft supported Windows operating systems; patch management has never been easier!  This web service is available exclusively to registered Web Services Domain members.

 

*   AMSSXP®-IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is available to registered domain members and supports printing via Terminal Services session, VPN connection, or right over the Internet via a browser.  Internet printing is easily accessible from within the web services client.

 

*   Server-side development for supported Web Services continues.  Initial releases of the supported Web Services component will feature companies such as Factiva, a Dow Jones owned online research service, Amazon.com and online payment services from eBay’s PayPal.  More supported web services will become available in the future as more companies adopt the web services technology that’s been fully integrated into Microsoft’s Office System 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Family platforms.

 

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Version 1.3 Features

(Final Release Candidate)

 

AMSSXP® Web Services Client - Version 1.3 (release candidate) is available for download.  This is the final “in-development” version available prior to the formal product release of the client software.  Server-side development continues in earnest, and we shall keep you informed of the latest developments and delivery schedules for supported web services.

 

Latest features incorporated with this release include:

 

*   We’ve introduced five (5) new AMSSXP® Networking Services Tools:  AMSSXP® Host IP Configuration, AMSSXP® Host IP Routing Table, AMSSXP® Bandwidth Monitor, AMSSXP® FTP Client and AMSSXP® Networking Services Suite - Version 1.0.  Our goals are not only to provide web services support, but also to develop easy to use network monitoring and troubleshooting tools to supplement those web services.  Each incremental update or release of the web services client will also include new networking utilities to add to your TCP/IP toolbox!  These applications employ many Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 APIs.  Should you encounter “runtime” errors due to improperly registered or missing DLLs, there is a full version available that includes all of the operating system(s) APIs.

 

*   We’ve also integrated the control of several AMSSXP® Services applications into the web services client UI to simplify task deployment and execution.

 

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Version 1.2 - Release Notes

 

AMSSXP® Web Services Client - Version 1.2 (update) has been released and is available for download.

 

Latest features incorporated with this release include:

 

*   Improved error event message handling.

 

*   AMSSXP® Broken POP3 Email Message Delete Services - provides a means to manually delete Email messages on any POP3 based mail server.  Email messages containing bad headers or attachments, that prevent you from successfully downloading from and emptying your incoming mailbox, can be eliminated … quickly and easily!  All you need is your POP3 server name, your account name and your account password.

 

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Version 1.1 - Release Notes

August 29th, 2003

 

AMSSXP® Web Services Client - Version 1.1 has been released for testing, and is available for download.

 

Features incorporated with this release include:

 

*   AMSSXP® Tool Box - a small lightweight launching pad for accessibility to all available web services, with a "full screen" toggle.

 

*   AMSSXP® QuikMail® (Client) - the fast and easy way to send Email while you are busy at work, at home, or on the road.

 

*   AMSSXP® Web Services Chat Connection (Client and Server) - capable of listening on several TCP ports while supporting an unlimited number of incoming connections.

 

*   Automatic client registration via SMTP and AMSS.NET Domain Account status query using Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI) and LDAP.

 

*   Integrated directory browsing and file search capabilities.  UNC can be used to locate shared network resources.

 

*   Streamlined Internet browsing that preserves and imports your existing privacy settings and security preferences.

 

*   Integrated Network Resource Monitoring allows you to monitor any host on your LAN or private network.

 

*   Virtual Private Networking allows domain members to "pool" resources and share files and folders.  The distributed file system allows folders to be shared via a common  "root".  The actual physical location of resources is never revealed.

 

*   The AMSSXP® VPN Connection Manager (included) handles all outgoing connections seamlessly and without any manual configuration settings.

 

*   State-of-the-Art communication security, designed and “built-in” throughout the development cycle.  These include L2TP (layer 2 tunneling protocol) by default, IPSec (Internet Protocol Security), IAS (Internet Authentication Services) standard using RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), 128 bit encryption algorithms and session logging.  Secure Socket Layer (SSL) via HTTPS and Certificate Services provided by AMSSCA Certificate Authority are used to identify domain members and strongly encrypt network traffic.

 

Release Candidate Version 1.1 represents a secure networking infrastructure, a prerequisite for delivering valuable Web Services.  Your input and recommendations for developing a superior product, are not only desired, but are anticipated!

 

Thank you for your participation!

 

Best Regards,

 

James K. Murray (MCSA, MCSD)
President
A. M. Software Services, Inc.
347.247.6680
JamesMurray@AMSoftwareServices.com
http://www.amsoftwareservices.net

 

A. M. Software Services, Inc. is a Microsoft Certified Partner