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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.

Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Azure take center stage at PDC 2008

October 31st, 2008 by kcipolletti

Microsoft held its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles this week, and kept attendees at the edge of their seats with talk of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and its new Azure Services Platform. Hear what features will be included in the new OSes and what experts are saying about the company’s cloud computing platform. Also, learn when new the service pack betas for Vista and Windows 2008 are expected to arrive.

Highlights:

  • (0:50) Windows 7 has new tools for admins
  • (2:56) Microsoft talks Windows Server 2008 R2 features
  • (5:26) Windows Azure Services Platform details
  • (6:50) Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP betas on the way

    • Other recent news and tips:

  • Is your Windows shop prepared for a privacy breach?
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    Posted in Windows Vista, Upgrades and Migration, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Tools, Service packs | No Comments »

    Microsoft issues emergency patch, gears up for VMM 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3

    October 24th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    On Thursday, the company released an out-of-cycle patch to repair a critical vulnerability that leaves Windows systems open to attack. Learn which systems are affected and defensive measures to protect against it. Also hear what the company is saying about its upcoming releases of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3.

    Highlights:

  • (0:36) Gearing up for VMM 2008
  • (2:00) Info on SQL Server 2005 SP3
  • (3:05) Virtual licensing increases
  • (4:30) Microsoft’s licensing practices affecting virtual apps?
  • (6:27) Emergency patch issued

    • Other recent news:

  • IT pros have their Windows 7 wish list
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    Posted in Security, Virtualization, SQL Server, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Service packs, Licensing | No Comments »

    Microsoft releases 11 fixes for Patch Tuesday, demos OCS 2007 R2

    October 17th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    In this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle, Microsoft dished out 11 security patches to fix 20 flaws. Get info on these fixes and find out what applications were affected. Also, hear the details on Microsoft’s latest product, Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

    Highlights:

  • (0:33) Patch Tuesday details
  • (2:51) Info on OCS 2007 R2
  • (4:49) Why Microsoft is stickin with Windows 7
  • (5:47) Gartner curbs IT spending forecast

    • Other recent news:

  • In an economic downturn, Windows shops spend to save
  • Top five free Windows server management tools

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    Posted in Security, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Windows 7 | No Comments »

    AppDeploy.com releases free repackaging tool for Windows Installer

    October 10th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    Community site AppDeploy.com has a free Windows Installer repackaging tool that helps streamline the application installation process. Also, hear about the critical patches Microsoft plans to deliver this month.

    Highlights:

  • (0:30) Free Windows Installer repackaging tool released
  • (1:37) Select Plus licensing program causing confusion
  • (3:32) What next version of SQL Server will feature
  • (5:15) Microsoft Patch Tuesday preview

    • Other recent news:

  • Top five overall free Windows downloads
  • Resolving common Windows service desk challenges

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    Posted in Systems Management, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Problem Management, Microsoft Tools, Licensing | No Comments »

    Process Monitor 2.0 now available for Windows admins

    October 3rd, 2008 by dnielson

    Microsoft this week released Process Monitor 2.0, the newest version of the popular administration tool. Also, hear about Microsoft’s release of its free version of Hyper-V, the state of virtualization and cloud computing and the pros and cons of concurrent licensing.

    Highlights:

  • (0:29) Process Monitor 2.0 released
  • (1:40) Free version of Microsoft’s Hyper-V released
  • (3:00) VMware cofounder discusses virtualization and cloud computing
  • (4:49) Virtualization vendors focusing on client hypervisors
  • (6:16) The good, the bad and the ugly of concurrent licensing

    • Other recent news:

  • Rookie mistakes to avoid during the SharePoint implementation process
  • Five tips to improve SharePoint doc management

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    Posted in Asset Management, Virtualization, Microsoft Tools, Licensing | No Comments »