Windows Week in Review - A SearchWinIT.com podcast

Windows Week in Review:

 

A SearchWinIT.com podcast


A weekly podcast covering Microsoft Windows news and events. Includes analysis on Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Exchange, as well as the latest security and patch updates, systems management issues and more.

Spotlight on Vista and Office 2007

This week, hear all about Microsoft’s launches of Vista, Office 2007 and Exchange Server 2007, and listen to how IT managers are preparing for the new releases.

Highlights:

  • (0:31) Vista, Office 2007 and Exchange Server 2007 are here
  • (1:57) Migration to new releases could be slow
  • (3:45) New look and features for Office 2007
  • (5:20) Questions arise about Office 2007 and SharePoint
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    Related articles:
    It’s showtime for Vista, Office and Exchange
    Training, help desks loom large in Office 2007 adoption
    Office 2007 collaboration features puzzle IT managers

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    Patch Tuesday and the ‘MySpace’ of IT

    Hear about the most critical Windows patch releases, the latest on PowerShell and how Microsoft is hoping to create ‘MySpace’ for IT pros.

    Highlights:

  • (0:29) Patch Tuesday offers six new bulletins
  • (1:12) Time running out for Software Update Services 1.0
  • (2:13) Software available for migrating Group Policy templates to Vista
  • (3:07) PowerShell released to manufacturing
  • (4:44) RC1 made available for SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition
  • (5:56) Microsoft debuts ‘MySpace’ for IT pros
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    Related articles:
    Microsoft’s SUS gets a reprieve
    Free software converts Group Policy templates in Vista
    Microsoft releases PowerShell in time for Exchange 2007

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    Gearing up for Microsoft’s release party

    This week, listen to the latest on the upcoming releases of Windows Vista, Office System 2007 and Exchange Server 2007.

    Highlights:

  • (0:27) Closing in on Vista’s release
  • (1:29) Mark Minasi’s quick thoughts on Vista
  • (2:02) Office 2007 released to manufacturing
  • (2:34) Microsoft prepares for Exchange 2007 release
  • (3:51) CTP for SQL Server 2005 SP2 made available
  • (4:32) Microsoft warns of new zero-day flaw
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    Related articles:
    Vista reaches its last milestone
    Mark Minasi highlights Vista pluses
    For some, the new Exchange is the old Exchange

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    Preparing for Vista, Exchange and more new Microsoft releases

    This week, listen to some of the challenges involved in Vista migrations, the benefits of the new ITMU update and how IBM is helping companies virtualize their desktop environments.

    Highlights:

  • (0:26) Heavy planning required for new Windows upgrades
  • (1:13) Additions made to Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates
  • (2:02) New server management software hits release candidate stage
  • (3:09) Virtual Machine Additions 1.1 released
  • (4:04) IBM presents Virtual Infrastructure Access Service
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    Related articles:

    New Windows generation raises same old IT challenges
    After shaky beta, new MOM moves to RC1
    Virtual Machine Addition betas readied
    Symantec to reactivate IT support discussion boards

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