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.
January 25th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Just as Vista gains momentum in the market, rumors of Microsoft’s next desktop OS have surfaced. This week, hear the latest on Windows 7, plus the new tool Microsoft unveiled this week at Lotusphere 2008.
Highlights:
(0:29) Windows 7 could drop in 2009
(1:53) Vista outpaces XP on the security front
(3:10) Microsoft unveils improved migration tool at Lotusphere
(4:46) IE7 update imminent, but workaround available
Other news this week:
Product guide assists busy IT managers
IT compliance documentation: Do it now
Windows change management on a budget
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Posted in Security, Windows Vista, Exchange Server, Windows Desktop, Internet Explorer | 4 Comments »
January 18th, 2008 by windowsnews
Just days after making it available to only a select group of testers, Microsoft released the Windows Vista SP1 RC refresh to the public. Learn about the steps users must take to install it, plus the latest on a new zero-day flaw affecting Microsoft Excel in this week’s podcast.
Highlights:
(0:29) Windows Vista SP1 RC refresh goes public
(2:20) Vista gains momentum in the U.S. and overseas
(3:27) More details on AD for Windows 2008 revealed
(4:47) IE7 update imminent — admins must take action
(5:25) New zero-day affects several versions of Excel
Other news this week:
Windows Server 2008’s Group Policy has faster searching and filtering
Nagging Windows NT or Win2K problems? Use Sysinternals’ PsTools
Debugging Userenv issues using Windows new event viewer
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Posted in Security, Windows Vista, Upgrades and Migration, Active Directory, Windows Server 2008, Internet Explorer | 3 Comments »
January 11th, 2008 by windowsnews
A new rootkit made its presence felt this week, overwriting the master boot records of Windows XP machines. In this week’s podcast, learn about the dangers this rootkit poses, and which mistake Microsoft has admitted to regarding Office 2003.
Highlights:
(0:47) New rootkit threat plagues Windows users
(1:37) Microsoft admits to mistake in Office 2003
(2:45) Expert details AD changes in Windows Server 2008
(4:29) Patch Tuesday release features two new fixes
(5:50) Windows Vista sales still lagging
Other news this week:
Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 offers new capabilities
Microsoft to sell software license subscriptions through partners
Exchange downtime barely a blip for midsized insurer
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Posted in Security, Patch Updates, Windows Desktop, Active Directory, Windows Server 2008 | 3 Comments »
