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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.

Early look at Windows 7 coming at PDC

September 26th, 2008 by dnielson

Rumors about what Windows 7 is (and what it isn’t) have been circulating for months, but attendees at the Professional Developer’s Conference in October will get a sneak peek at Microsoft’s yet-to-be released operating system. Also, learn about the release of Windows HPC Server 2008 and the SDL Pro Network.

Highlights:

  • (0:31) Pre-beta Windows 7 to be showcased at PDC
  • (1:33) Microsoft releases Windows HPC Server 2008
  • (3:53) Secure Pro Network designed to share Microsoft’s security policies

    • Other recent news:

  • The 10 most common Windows security vulnerabilities
  • Can you shrink your SQL Server database to death?

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    VMworld 2008 puts focus on ‘cloud computing’

    September 19th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    VMworld 2008 was held in Las Vegas this week, and this year ‘cloud computing’ took center stage. Hear what attendees and presenters alike had to say about this new concept, plus info on Microsoft rival VMware’s new product line-up. Also, learn which Microsoft product was released to manufacturing this week.

    Highlights:

  • (0:21) Cloud computing concept takes center stage at VMworld 2008
  • (2:12) VMware announces new product family
  • (3:36) Maritz acknowledges Microsoft
  • (4:40) Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack RTM

    • Other recent news:

  • SharePoint performance demands finely tuned SQL Server, storage

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    Microsoft SharePoint planning and deployment best practices

    September 18th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    As Microsoft SharePoint grows in popularity, Windows managers should have the right tools, technologies and knowledge in place to ensure a successful deployment. This Q&A with Mike Watson, technical architect for Microsoft SharePoint Server, offers some helpful tips for Windows managers who are ready to deploy this collaboration platform or add more sites.

    Other Microsoft SharePoint Resources:

  • SharePoint performance demands finely tuned SQL Server, storage
  • Top tips for harnessing Microsoft SharePoint governance
  • Sharepoint E-zine Vol.1: Governance Implementation Management
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    Microsoft demos Live Migration, offers free hypervisor

    September 12th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    The company that once downplayed the need for live migration recently announced that the feature will be included in its next release of Windows Server 2008. Hear what Microsoft said about the feature and get info on the company’s latest move to offer up free hypervisor technology. Plus, Patch Tuesday came and went this week, learn about the updates Windows admins should look out for.

    Highlights:

  • (0:32) Live migration technology to be integrated with next Windows Server release
  • (1:56) Hyper-V Server 2008 coming in one month…at no cost
  • (3:04) Active Directory management tool developed
  • (3:56) Microsoft patches eight critical vulnerabilities

    • Other recent news:

  • Microsoft positions virtualization in the private cloud
  • How to meet data retention compliance in a Windows environment
  • Windows expert sizes up Server 2008
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    Has Internet Explorer met its match?

    September 5th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    Microsoft’s Web browser has a new competitor, Google Inc.’s Chrome. Hear whether experts believe Chrome will affect the dynamic between Microsoft vs. Google, plus info on Microsoft’s latest products to hit the RTM milestone.

    Highlights:

  • (0:35) IE meet Chrome
  • (2:17) Microsoft fine-tunes desktop virtualization plans
  • (4:26) How DAS helps cut Exchange Costs
  • (6:10) New privilege elevation attack is making the rounds

    • Other recent news:

  • Microsoft to patch critical flaws in Office, SQL Server
  • Microsoft says DAS helps cut Exchange Server costs
  • Microsoft fine-tunes desktop virtualization story

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    Posted in Security, Virtualization, Systems Management, IT Enterprise Management, Internet Explorer, Windows Update | 2 Comments »