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.
August 31st, 2007 by windowsnews
It’s not a big deal. No seriously, it’s not! While the RTM delay of Windows Server 2008 has raised more than a few eyebrows, Microsoft insists it won’t affect the server’s February launch date. Hear all about the delay, plus what analysts are saying about next year’s Vista service pack.
Highlights:
(0:27) What does the delay of Windows Server 2008 mean?
(1:55) Vista, XP service packs coming early next year
(3:44) Microsoft puts an end to AutoPatcher
(4:59) More product integration in the future for WSUS
(6:19) SCCM v5 released to manufacturing
Other news this week:
New security technology bypasses the OS
When and how to migrate to a 64-bit platform
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Posted in Windows Vista, Systems Management, Windows Desktop, Windows Server 2008 | No Comments »
August 24th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, listen to the latest Windows flaws that have popped up and hear who experts think will be buying Windows Server 2008 next year.
Highlights:
(0:24) Two vulnerabilities arrive immediately after Patch Tuesday
(2:46) Sales prospects for Windows Server 2008
(4:15) Tool unlocks Vista passwords
(5:00) Microsoft announces launch date for Communications Server 2007
Other news this week:
Hardware flash drive secures Windows passwords
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August 17th, 2007 by windowsnews
Sometimes you just can’t win. As soon as Microsoft released its monthly patch bulletin on Tuesday, another critical flaw affecting Excel was announced. Hear all about the vulnerability, as well as why yet another edition of Windows XP Pro SP2 is in the works.
Highlights:
(0:29) Lack of product keys forces Microsoft’s hand
(1:50) ‘Highly critical’ Excel vulnerability discovered
(2:54) Microsoft releases nine fixes, six critical
(4:24) Details on the latest Exchange 2007 beta
(6:13) Linux creator criticizes Microsoft
Other news this week:
Virtualization events add options for Windows shops
How to integrate mobile devices into a disaster recovery plan
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Posted in Exchange Server, Interoperability, Patch Updates, Windows Desktop | 1 Comment »
August 10th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear why Microsoft has nixed Windows virtualization on top of Linux for now, plus why the company wants to wean users off Exchange public folders.
Highlights:
(0:29) LinuxWorld ends hope of Windows virtualization with Linux
(2:14) Microsoft high on SharePoint, low on Exchange public folders
(3:46) 64-bit Vista now safe from ‘dangerous’ tool
Other news this week:
Survey says IT shops without plans patch late
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August 2nd, 2007 by windowsnews
When is a service pack not a service pack? When Microsoft says it isn’t. While no one knows exactly when Windows Vista SP1 will be released, a recent rollout of updates could shed some light on what the service pack will look like. Hear about all the details, plus learn why waiting for Windows 7 might not be a good idea.
Highlights:
(0:29) New Vista fixes leak onto the ‘Net
(2:14) Move to Vista now or wait for Windows 7?
(3:46) Up-and-coming security technologies to keep an eye on
(4:56) Virtual Machine Manager to RTM in September
(6:04) Change Manager 2007 RC1 available
Other news this week:
Making the business decision to move to Windows 2008
Avoiding software conflicts in a Windows Vista migration
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