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 22nd, 2008 by kcipolletti
For many who want to experience the promise of a dynamic data center, there is one less roadblock — Microsoft plans to make changes to its virtual licensing structure on September 1. In this podcast, hear why the company decided to lift its current licensing restrictions, plus info on Windows 7 release schedule.
Highlights:
(0:32) Virtual licensing change
(2:22) Microsoft introduces new support program
(3:56) Windows 7 release schedule
(4:50) Meet the manpower behind Windows 7
Other recent news:
Top tips for harnessing SharePoint governance
Microsoft introduces elite custom support program
Microsoft unveils virtual licensing changes
Microsoft drops restrictions to virtual licensing [6:26 m]:
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August 15th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Patch Tuesday came and went this week leaving IT pros with a bevy of security updates to deal with. In this podcast, get the details on all of these fixes and find out what Microsoft applications were affected. Also, hear the latest on Microsoft’s rumored plan to reveal new licensing policies for virtual machines.
Highlights:
(0:33) Patch Tuesday delivers critical patches to IT pros
(1:36) Sysinternals tools updated
(2:29) New licensing plans for virtual plans?
(4:17) VMware ESX 3.5 Update 2 bug
Other recent news:
No Windows Server, Vista patches for August
How Microsoft Operations Framework 4.0 enhances IT service management
The Windows Manager’s Guide to IT Compliance
Microsoft produces several critical updates for Patch Tuesday [6:06m]:
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August 8th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Months after its “launch” at a February Microsoft marketing event, SQL Server 2008 was finally released to manufacturing this week. In this podcast learn about some of the database software’s new features, plus details on Microsoft’s plan to revamp its patching, exploitability index.
Highlights:
(0:33) SQL Server 2008 debuts
(3:10) Microsoft revamps patching, exploit index
(4:33) VMware offers virtual design certifications
(6:25)Micorosoft to offer tips on virtualizing Exchange, SQL Server
(6:40) Symantec shapes virtualization strategy
Other recent news:
Exchange, SQL Server virtualization tips on tap from Microsoft
IT shops beware — define SharePoint parameters before installing
New Windows Server 2008 backup tool improves disaster recovery
SQL Server 2008 makes its official debut [8:53m]:
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Posted in Security, Virtualization, Exchange Server, SQL Server, IT Enterprise Management, Problem Management, Windows security | 1 Comment »
August 1st, 2008 by kcipolletti
Could there be life after Windows for Microsoft? Seems like the company is preparing for this scenario, as this week rumors of a new OS design started to churn. In this podcast, learn more about Microsoft’s plans for their new operating system, plus info on IT services spending forecast.
Highlights:
(0:33) A closer look at Midori
(2:19) VMware offers hypervisor for free
(4:00) Thinking of skipping Vista: Think again
(6:55) IT services spending forecast
Other recent news:
Microsoft vs. VMware: What’s the next move?
How MOF 4.0 enhances IT service management
The Windows Manager’s Guide to IT Compliance
Microsoft setting stage to bid adieu to Windows? [9:33m]:
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