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.

Microsoft to release new Service Manager and issues fixes for Patch Tuesday

November 14th, 2008 by kcipolletti

This week Microsoft revealed more details about its upcoming System Center Service Manager, the company’s long-awaited service desk product. Hear when the newly designed beta is scheduled to be released and get info on October’s fixes and which applications were affected.

Highlights:

  • (0:26) Service Manager info
  • (1:57) Patch Tuesday details…
  • (4:04) Microsoft launches Windows Essential Business Server
  • (5:35) Info on upcoming WSUS 3.0 SP2

    • Other recent news and tips:

  • Citrix rolls out next NetScaler
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    Getting your Microsoft SharePoint deployment up and running

    November 12th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    So you have SharePoint deployed in your enterprise — now what? This tipcast offers some pointers on what the best deployment strategy for your SharePoint installation is, and reviews the biggest pitfalls to avoid when getting SharePoint up and running.

    Other Microsoft SharePoint Resources:

  • Does your SQL Server database improve SharePoint performance?
  • Rookie mistakes to avoid during the SharePoint implementation process
  • Creating a SharePoint governance document
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    Microsoft hosts TechEd 2008 Europe, separately releases emergency bulletin fix

    November 7th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    TechEd 2008 Europe was held in Barcelona this week, at which Microsoft announced a Terminal Services tweak and offered more info on Windows 7 and its AD Services Connector tool. Hear what IT pros and experts are saying about these new releases and other products Microsoft has in the works. Plus find out why Microsoft issued an emergency fix for RPC.

    Highlights:

  • (0:30) Microsoft retools Terminal Services
  • (2:26) and offers more info on Windows 7…
  • (4:06) Info on Services Connector tool
  • (5:47) Two revisions for ILM and IAG 2007 coming soon
  • (7:02) Microsoft releases new version of MAP
  • (7:59) Microsoft sees OS flaws drop, application breaches rise
  • (9:56) Microsoft issues emergency fix for RPC flaw

    • Other recent news and tips:

  • Microsoft to patch critical Windows flaw
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