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.

The future of systems management and Vista SP1

Listen to reports on what Microsoft is doing to become a major competitor in the systems management market, and what to expect from the first service pack for Windows Vista.

Highlights:

  • (0:27) Microsoft has big plans for systems management
  • (2:07) Vista SP1 already in the works
  • (3:06) Microsoft steps up the fight against software piracy
  • (4:51) Most companies in no hurry to migrate to Office 2007
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    Related articles:
    Windows, systems management players gird for battle
    New Windows anti-piracy tools on the way

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    New SQL Server goes public … and so does a Windows flaw

    This week, hear what Microsoft’s latest SQL Server release could mean for remote users, and why the importance of last week’s patch update has grown.

    Highlights:

  • (0:26) SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition designed to help remote users
  • (1:49) VML attack code published online
  • (2:59) New Vista features could wreak havok on help desks
  • (4:16) Microsoft, Nortel announce new communication products
  • (6:05) TechTarget announces 2006 Windows Products of the Year
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    New SQL Server 2005 release targets remote users
    TechTarget names best Windows products for 2006

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    Ten flaws fixed — and a bounty on those that are not

    Learn which of the three critical patches released by Microsoft experts say is most important, and how hackers could actually help make Vista and IE more secure.

    Highlights:

  • (0:27) Three critical fixes released by Microsoft
  • (1:59) Microsoft holds off on four patch bulletins
  • (2:25) VeriSign places bounty on Vista and IE7 vulnerabilities
  • (3:25) New Vista PCs and laptops unveiled
  • (4:35) Remote connectivity technology beginning to replace VPNs
  • (5:31) IT managers take a look at PC virtualization
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    Related articles:
    Microsoft nixes four patch bulletins
    IT shops explore connectivity options for remote users
    IT managers are testing PC virtualization waters

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    Virtual PC, the new SMS and a New Year’s worm

    This week, hear about the new features for Virtual PC 2007 and how Microsoft is making a move in the systems management software market.

    Highlights:

  • (0:27) Virtual PC 2007 adds Vista support
  • (1:32) Microsoft reveals plans for new System Center products
  • (3:00) Attacks from hackers reach all-time high
  • (3:37) New Vista vulnerabilities exposed
  • (4:26) ‘Happy New Year’ worm hits the ‘Net
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    Related articles:
    Virtual PC 2007 release adds Vista support
    Microsoft’s next big product push: Systems management

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