Both Microsoft Management Summit and Interop were held this week, and editors Brendan Cournoyer and Dana Brundage call in to talk about the latest news from Las Vegas. Also, hear why the release of Windows XP SP3 has been delayed yet again by Microsoft.
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Microsoft released Windows XP’s third service pack to manufacturing this week. Hear about Microsoft’s plans to offer free mainstream support for XP SP3, plus info on the latest Windows zero-day flaw.
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This week, hear the latest on SP3s for SQL Server 2005 and Windows XP, plus info on the latest Windows flaw making the rounds.
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This week, hear about the latest security management tool in the works from Microsoft, plus details on Patch Tuesday and Oracle’s plans to provide Windows 2008 support with 10g.
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As expected, Microsoft will pull Windows XP from store shelves this June. What wasn’t expected is that some users will still have access to XP Starter Edition for some time after that. Hear all the details in this week’s podcast, plus what users are saying about Vista SP1 and a brief preview of next week’s Patch Tuesday.
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Network pros spend months on troubleshooting
Next services play for Microsoft: Systems management
Apple Macs taking on the enterprise — not so fast
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The third service pack for Windows XP is inching closer to release, but does anyone care? This week, hear why Vista is no longer the only desktop OS that Windows shops are in no hurry to upgrade to, plus info on the latest toolsets released by Microsoft.
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New user interface in Windows Vista may affect applications
How to create a user access management process for Windows
Troubleshooting a cross-forest trust in Active Directory
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The release candidate for Microsoft’s hypervisor technology was issued this week, setting the stage for the company to become a major player in the virtualization market later this year. Also this week, Vista SP1 finally became a reality and some light was shed on the release date of Microsoft’s next desktop OS, Windows 7.
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Keeping your change management process honest
Server Core could top Windows Server 2008 features
Alliance aims to curb unresolved call center questions
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It’s safe to say that Microsoft was pretty busy this week. The company made an acquisition to enhance its desktop virtualization strategy, worked on new tools to boost Active Directory and even found time to release a handful of new patch bulletins. Learn all the latest developments in this week’s podcast.
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How to create a cross-forest trust in Active Directory
Server Core could top Windows Server 2008 features
How the service desk can help Windows shops meet SOX compliance
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A simple-to-use tool that can crack Windows passwords has resurfaced after two years of relative anonymity. Learn all about it in this week’s podcast, as well as the latest on SQL Server 2008 admin features, blacklisted programs for Vista SP1 and more.
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Proactive planning crucial to avoiding SharePoint chaos
IT managers remain hot on SharePoint, cool on services
Microsoft expands SharePoint services for all IT shops
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 has finally launched. This week, Greg Shields, MCSE, calls in to talk about the new features that will prove most important to admins, as well as why Windows 2008 adoption will likely be quicker than with Windows Vista.
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Microsoft server chief weighs in on key IT trends
Deployment tools ready as new Windows server arrives
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