Windows 2000 and CMS - Revision history

Russ horton: /* Upgrading */

2010-07-14T23:23:12Z

Upgrading

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	Please consult [http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1131 this link] which contains migration information for upgrading your workstations or servers from Windows 2000 to a supported operating system. Another useful link is a [http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2010/01/14/windows-2000-server-approaching-end-of-life.aspx blog post from one of Microsoft's Product Managers] which contains some good information and links regarding upgrade paths.		Please consult [http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1131 this Microsoft link] which contains migration information for upgrading your workstations or servers from Windows 2000 to a supported operating system. Another useful link is a [http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2010/01/14/windows-2000-server-approaching-end-of-life.aspx blog post from one of Microsoft's Product Managers] which contains some good information and links regarding upgrade paths.

	If upgrading your server means moving to a new machine, [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Moving_CMS_to_a_New_Server this Wiki article] should also be referenced for instructions on how to move CMS from one server to another.		If upgrading your server means moving to a new machine, [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Moving_CMS_to_a_New_Server this Wiki article] should also be referenced for instructions on how to move CMS from one server to another.

Russ horton: /* CMS 7.0 and Win2000 */

2010-07-14T23:22:46Z

CMS 7.0 and Win2000

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	CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.		CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.

	The first edition of Windows to include the CrypoAPI component that CMS 7.0 needs is XP Pro SP3 (service pack 3). You must be running Windows XP Pro SP3 or one of our other [http://~~updates~~.newhavensoftware.com/~~v7pre_release_notes~~.~~htm~~#os supported operating systems] to use CMS 7.0.		The first edition of Windows to include the CrypoAPI component that CMS 7.0 needs is XP Pro SP3 (service pack 3). You must be running Windows XP Pro SP3 or one of our other [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/CMS_System_Requirements#Operating_Systems supported operating systems] to use CMS 7.0.

	If you have machines running on XP Pro, please verify they have been updated to service pack 3. If you're unsure which service pack you are running, you can check by going to Control Panel>System>General.		If you have machines running on XP Pro, please verify they have been updated to service pack 3. If you're unsure which service pack you are running, you can check by going to Control Panel>System>General.

Russ horton: /* CMS 7.0 and Win2000 */

2010-07-14T23:21:17Z

CMS 7.0 and Win2000

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	=CMS 7.0 and Win2000=		=CMS 7.0 and Win2000=
	Upgrading your operating systems from Windows 2000 to a supported operating system is not just a good idea - for CMS version 7.x, it has become a requirement. There are technical issues which make Windows 2000 no longer viable for running CMS.		Upgrading your operating systems from Windows 2000 to a [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/CMS_System_Requirements#Operating_Systems supported operating system] is not just a good idea - for CMS version 7.x, it has become a requirement. There are technical issues which make Windows 2000 no longer viable for running CMS.

	CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.		CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.

Russ horton: /* Upgrading */

2010-07-14T21:24:02Z

Upgrading

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	Please consult [http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1131 this link] which contains migration information for upgrading your workstations or servers from Windows 2000 to a supported operating system. Another useful link is a [http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2010/01/14/windows-2000-server-approaching-end-of-life.aspx blog post from one of Microsoft's Product Managers].		Please consult [http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1131 this link] which contains migration information for upgrading your workstations or servers from Windows 2000 to a supported operating system. Another useful link is a [http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2010/01/14/windows-2000-server-approaching-end-of-life.aspx blog post from one of Microsoft's Product Managers] which contains some good information and links regarding upgrade paths.

	If upgrading your server means moving to a new machine, [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Moving_CMS_to_a_New_Server this Wiki article] should also be referenced for instructions on how to move CMS from one server to another.		If upgrading your server means moving to a new machine, [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Moving_CMS_to_a_New_Server this Wiki article] should also be referenced for instructions on how to move CMS from one server to another.

Russ horton: /* Upgrading */

2010-07-14T21:23:03Z

Upgrading

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	Please consult [http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1131 this link] which contains migration information for upgrading your workstations or servers from Windows 2000 to a supported operating system.		Please consult [http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1131 this link] which contains migration information for upgrading your workstations or servers from Windows 2000 to a supported operating system. Another useful link is a [http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2010/01/14/windows-2000-server-approaching-end-of-life.aspx blog post from one of Microsoft's Product Managers].

	If upgrading your server means moving to a new machine, [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Moving_CMS_to_a_New_Server this Wiki article] should also be referenced for instructions on how to move CMS from one server to another.		If upgrading your server means moving to a new machine, [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Moving_CMS_to_a_New_Server this Wiki article] should also be referenced for instructions on how to move CMS from one server to another.

Russ horton: /* Upgrading */

2010-07-13T21:28:27Z

Upgrading

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	Please consult [http://~~msdn~~.microsoft.com/~~en-us~~/~~library/aa386979(VS.85).aspx~~ this link] which contains migration information for upgrading your workstations or servers from Windows 2000 to a supported operating system.		Please consult [http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1131 this link] which contains migration information for upgrading your workstations or servers from Windows 2000 to a supported operating system.

	If upgrading your server means moving to a new machine, [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Moving_CMS_to_a_New_Server this Wiki article] should also be referenced for instructions on how to move CMS from one server to another.		If upgrading your server means moving to a new machine, [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Moving_CMS_to_a_New_Server this Wiki article] should also be referenced for instructions on how to move CMS from one server to another.

Russ horton at 21:26, 13 July 2010

2010-07-13T21:26:54Z

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	In our version 7.0 release [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#min we announced] that we can no longer support Windows 2000, either as a server or a workstation operating system. Windows 2000 operating systems will continue to work with CMS version 6.x and ~~below~~ but, because Microsoft is [http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1131 suspending support for Windows 2000 on July 13th, 2010], we must also discontinue our support for Win 2000.		In our version 7.0 release [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#min we announced] that we can no longer support Windows 2000, either as a server or a workstation operating system. Windows 2000 operating systems will continue to work with CMS version 6.x and earlier but, because Microsoft is [http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1131 suspending support for Windows 2000 on July 13th, 2010], we must also discontinue our support for Win 2000.

	An additional consideration regarding Windows 2000 is that [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] (requirement 6.1) states that you must keep your systems updated. When Windows 2000 stops receiving support and security patches from Microsoft, our understanding is you will then not be able to keep those system(s) PCI compliant either.		An additional consideration regarding Windows 2000 is that [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] (requirement 6.1) states that you must keep your systems updated. When Windows 2000 stops receiving support and security patches from Microsoft, our understanding is you will then not be able to keep those system(s) PCI compliant either.

Russ horton: /* CMS 7.0 and Win2000 */

2010-07-13T17:12:09Z

CMS 7.0 and Win2000

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	CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.		CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.

	The first edition of Windows to include the CrypoAPI component that CMS 7.0 needs is XP Pro SP3 (service pack 3). You must be running Windows XP Pro SP3 or one of our other [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#os supported operating systems] to use CMS 7.0. If you have machines running on XP Pro, please verify they have been updated to service pack 3. If you're unsure which service pack you are running, you can check by going to Control Panel>System>General.		The first edition of Windows to include the CrypoAPI component that CMS 7.0 needs is XP Pro SP3 (service pack 3). You must be running Windows XP Pro SP3 or one of our other [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#os supported operating systems] to use CMS 7.0.

			If you have machines running on XP Pro, please verify they have been updated to service pack 3. If you're unsure which service pack you are running, you can check by going to Control Panel>System>General.

	==Servers and Workstations==		==Servers and Workstations==

Russ horton: /* CMS 7.0 and Win2000 */

2010-07-13T17:11:42Z

CMS 7.0 and Win2000

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	CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.		CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.

	The first edition of Windows to include the CrypoAPI component that CMS 7.0 needs is XP Pro SP3 (service pack 3). You must be running Windows XP Pro SP3 or one of our other [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#os supported operating systems] to use CMS 7.0. If you have machines running on XP Pro, please verify they have been updated to service pack 3.		The first edition of Windows to include the CrypoAPI component that CMS 7.0 needs is XP Pro SP3 (service pack 3). You must be running Windows XP Pro SP3 or one of our other [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#os supported operating systems] to use CMS 7.0. If you have machines running on XP Pro, please verify they have been updated to service pack 3. If you're unsure which service pack you are running, you can check by going to Control Panel>System>General.

	==Servers and Workstations==		==Servers and Workstations==

Russ horton: /* CMS 7.0 and Win2000 */

2010-07-13T17:09:17Z

CMS 7.0 and Win2000

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	CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.		CMS relies on the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa386979%28VS.85%29.aspx Windows CryptoAPI] (''referenced in the [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#2 CMS PA-DSS Implementation Guide]'') as part of our improved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES encryption] used for credit card and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm SHA] for password encryption which address [http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/PCI_Compliance PCI compliance] requirements. Earlier versions of CMS did not use AES encryption or the Windows CryptoAPI so this was not an issue.

	The first edition of Windows to include the CrypoAPI component that CMS 7.0 needs is XP Pro SP3. You must be running Windows XP Pro SP3 or one of our other [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#os supported operating systems] to use CMS 7.0. If you have machines running on XP Pro, please verify they have been updated to service pack 3.		The first edition of Windows to include the CrypoAPI component that CMS 7.0 needs is XP Pro SP3 (service pack 3). You must be running Windows XP Pro SP3 or one of our other [http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v7pre_release_notes.htm#os supported operating systems] to use CMS 7.0. If you have machines running on XP Pro, please verify they have been updated to service pack 3.

	==Servers and Workstations==		==Servers and Workstations==