Microsoft’s major upcoming releases got plenty of press this week.
Hear all about the Windows Server 2008 RC with Viridian and the beta for Vista SP1, plus what users are saying about SQL Server 2008.

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Other news this week:
Application virtualization myths debunked
Virtualizing applications: The who and the how
Gadget patch tool tackles free office apps

 

 Users test Windows 2008, Vista SP1 [7:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (328)

Microsoft released a third service pack for Office 2003 just as IBM unveiled its own office software. Hear about all the details, plus the latest on a new zero-day flaw affecting Windows XP SP2.

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Other news this week:
One insurer shares Vista deployment early hiccups
WSUS, security suites own patch management these days

 

 Updated Office sees more competition [5:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (342)

This week, learn how Microsoft’s agreements with Sun and Citrix will affect IT managers, plus what VMware’s latest technology means to Microsoft’s virtualization strategy.

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Other news this week:
Why detective controls are important in change management

 

 Microsoft takes steps toward better support, interoperability [7:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (389)

At least it can’t be worse than last time, right? Hear which IT shops are the most vulnerable to DST problems this time around, plus how a new blog will take you inside Microsoft’s security research.

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Other news this week:
Virtualization and the changing Windows desktop

 

 The return of the DST patch [6:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (328)