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.

We have lift off! Microsoft launches Windows Server 2008

February 29th, 2008 by windowsnews

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 has finally launched. This week, Greg Shields, MCSE, calls in to talk about the new features that will prove most important to admins, as well as why Windows 2008 adoption will likely be quicker than with Windows Vista.

Highlights:

  • (0:15) Greg Shields discusses Windows 2008 features and migration
  • (7:01) Microsoft patches Vista cracks
  • (8:19) New vulnerabilities hit Vista, XP and Excel

    • Other news this week:

    Microsoft server chief weighs in on key IT trends
    Deployment tools ready as new Windows server arrives

     
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    Posted in Terminal Services, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 | No Comments »

    Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC2 goes public

    February 22nd, 2008 by dnielson

    The second release candidate – and likely the final version – of Windows XP Service Pack 3 can now be downloaded through Microsoft’s Windows Update. This week, find out when users can expect the SP’s official release, along with the latest on Vista SP1.

    Highlights:

  • (0:32) XP SP 3 can be downloaded
  • (1:34) Vista SP1 update pulled from Windows Update; could break certain programs
  • (4:10) Two new server operating systems to drop in 2008
  • (5:30) Security biggest draw of Windows 2008, survey says
  • (6:16) Mobile Device Manager not adept at interoperability
  • (7:10) Microsoft to publish file sharing and authentication protocols

    • Other news this week:

    Testing Windows disaster recovery plans
    SharePoint brings app challenges to Windows shops

     
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    Posted in Windows Vista, Office 2007, Interoperability, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP | No Comments »

    Microsoft issues largest patch bundle since August

    February 15th, 2008 by windowsnews

    After a relatively quiet January offering, February’s Patch Tuesday saw the release of 11 new bulletins from Microsoft. Of the six critical updates, hear which ones experts say are most important, plus why System Center Service Manager has been delayed yet again.

    Highlights:

  • (0:24) Patch Tuesday provides 11 new bulletins
  • (2:41) Service Manager delayed … again
  • (3:55) Vista SP1 rolled out in phases — but why?
  • (5:59) Scripting is key for admins

    • Other news this week:
    Network visibility helps IT catch performance problems
    TS Web Access simplifies application process in Windows 2008

     
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    Posted in Windows Vista, Systems Management, Patch Updates, Help Desk, Active Directory | 1 Comment »

    Users petition to save Windows XP

    February 8th, 2008 by dnielson

    Many IT pros still love Windows XP, and they have the names to prove it. A movement has begun to urge Microsoft to extend the sale of the OS past the current June 30 end date. Listen to Microsoft’s response, plus how Windows Server 2008 is changing Microsoft certification.

    Highlights:

  • (0:30) ‘Save XP’ campaign gains momentum
  • (1:43) Fake Microsoft Update page creates IT headaches
  • (2:53) Citrix to unveil new virtualization tools
  • (4:02) MCSA,MCSE on the way out
  • (5:14) A preview of Patch Tuesday
  • (5:59) Details come out about new Vista SP1 kernel
  • (6:47) System Center Capacity Planner set for release
  • (7:17) IT hack contest pits Vista against Linux, Leopard

    • Other news this week:
    Dell overhauls support offerings
    Reducing Windows desktop total cost of ownership

     
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    Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, Systems Management, Patch Updates, Certifications, Windows XP | 11 Comments »

    Windows 2008 on its way in, Windows 7 rumors on their way out

    February 1st, 2008 by windowsnews

    Microsoft is focusing on the launch of Windows Server 2008 while at the same time dismissing rumors that Windows 7 is coming sooner rather than later. This week, learn the real status of Windows 7, plus the latest on Vista SP1 and Office 2003 SP3.

    Highlights:

  • (0:32) Windows Server 2008 launch nears
  • (1:57) Microsoft refutes alleged Windows 7 timeline
  • (2:59) Another Vista SP refresh released to private testers
  • (3:47) Office 2003 SP3 coming before end of February
  • (4:36) Research firm cracks TCP/IP flaw

    • Other news this week:
    Finding solutions to application incompatibility in Windows Vista

     
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    Posted in Windows Vista, Windows Desktop, Windows Server 2008, Office 2003 | No Comments »