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.

Dangerous DNS flaw surfaces, Microsoft exec parts ways with Redmond

July 25th, 2008 by kcipolletti

There’s no doubt that Microsoft is feeling the heat during these dog days of summer. This week, the software vendor found itself dealing with a dangerous DNS flaw and a shake-up at the executive level. In this podcast, learn why IT pros are calling this flaw a very serious situation, plus info on the future of WSUS.

Highlights:

  • (0:32) DNS flaw surfaces
  • (2:37) future of WSUS
  • (5:21) Virtualization initial costs make more expensive
  • (7:13) Two IT pros plans for virtualization technology
  • (9:27) Microsoft exec says goodbye

    • Other recent news:

  • For some, the time is nigh for virtualizing desktops
  • Take control of SharePoint security with authorization techniques
  • Updating your Windows configuration management process

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    Microsoft releases infrastructure updates for server products

    July 18th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    Thought you could rest easy this summer? Think again. This week, Microsoft released a series of updates and fixes that address its line of server products. So before you check out for vacation, check in with Windows in Week in Review. In this podcast, learn if these infrastructure updates apply for you, plus info on why many IT pros view unified communications as an avenue for data leaks.

    Highlights:

  • (0:33) Microsoft releases infrastructure updates
  • (1:26) Outsourcing security services growing
  • (3:00) Unified Communications an avenue for data leaks?

    • Other recent news:

  • ABCs of enterprise search
  • With enterprise search the work is never done
  • Integrating existing applications with SharePoint Server 2007

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    Microsoft puts the heat on VMware

    July 11th, 2008 by dnielson

    Feeling the squeeze from Microsoft, virtualization rival VMware’s board of directors shook things up by replacing its president and CEO with a former Microsoft executive. In this week’s podcast, hear what experts are saying about this move, plus details on two new Microsoft software services offerings.

    Other recent news:

  • Microsoft adds two security features to IE8
  • Microsoft seeks to simplify volume licensing yet again
  • Alliance aims for better Apple Macs and Windows integration
  • Communicate your value to enhance your Windows IT career development

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