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.

Plenty on tap for Windows desktop

July 27th, 2007 by windowsnews

While Vista sits on the shelves, XP continues to sell. This week, learn about the upcoming service pack for Windows XP, as well as what Microsoft is saying about its desktop OS of the future — Windows 7.

Highlights:

  • (0:26) XP SP3 is on the way …
  • (2:01) … and Windows 7 is coming in 2010
  • (3:10) What to expect from the next SQL 2008 CTP
  • (4:37) Microsoft Office going the way of the Web
  • (5:34) Process Monitor gets an update

    • Other news this week:
    Security newcomer thwarts attacks at Windows kernel

     
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    Posted in Windows Vista, SQL Server, Windows Desktop | 2 Comments »

    A Vista service pack? Not so fast

    July 20th, 2007 by windowsnews

    Gearing up for Windows Vista SP1? Don’t hold your breath. Hear why this is possibly bad news for Microsoft, plus the latest on the all-in-one product trend and a possible crack in BitLocker.

    Highlights:

  • (0:26) Vista SP1 beta rumors all hype
  • (1:21) Windows Server 2003 leads the Microsoft sales race
  • (2:40) BitLocker is put to the test
  • (4:23) All-in-one products gain acceptance
  • (5:57) Microsoft launches new security Web site

    • Other news this week:
    Microsoft unified communications overwhelms IT managers

     
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    Posted in Asset Management, Security, Windows Vista, Cost Management | 2 Comments »

    Launch dates, patch bulletins … and troglodytes?

    July 13th, 2007 by windowsnews

    Hear which July patch is most critical to IT pros, what Microsoft has in mind for the future of SaaS, and what you can really expect on February 27th.

    Highlights:

  • (0:27) Launch date announced for Windows Server 2008 and more
  • (1:17) Ballmer discusses software services
  • (2:51) Microsoft releseases six patch updates
  • (4:01) Free malware tool on the way
  • (5:32) ISA firewall tool gets an upgrade
  • (6:07) Several updates added to Exchange 2007

    • Other news this week:
    Postini buy helps Google address IT compliance demands
    A revised vulnerability rating system gains steam

     
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    Posted in Security, Exchange Server, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Active Directory, Windows Server 2008 | 1 Comment »