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.
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Microsoft made their presence felt in the virtualization game with the release of Hyper-V this week. In this podcast, get the latest on Hyper-V’s features, as well as what experts are saying about the virtualization technology. Also, hear what Microsoft has to say about future migrations from Windows Vista to Windows 7, plus what’s being done about the increasing frequency of SQL injection attacks.
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This week, Microsoft revealed that it is testing a new service that allows admins to access its free Sysinternals diagnostic tools. Hear how IT pros are reacting to the news, as well as a preview of next week’s Patch Tuesday releases.
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This week, Microsoft clarified some of what customers can expect from its next desktop OS, Windows 7. Hear about the new features and why the company is hesitant to provide too much detail. Also, learn what Microsoft executives said when asked about the Windows 7 shipping date.
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Microsoft released six patch bulletins in May. In this week’s podcast, get the details on all of these fixes and find out if you could be affected. Also, hear the latest news on Windows XP SP 3 and upcoming product releases from Microsoft, including OneCare for Server and Virtual Machine Manager 2008.
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This week, hear the latest on SP3s for SQL Server 2005 and Windows XP, plus info on the latest Windows flaw making the rounds.
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As expected, Microsoft will pull Windows XP from store shelves this June. What wasn’t expected is that some users will still have access to XP Starter Edition for some time after that. Hear all the details in this week’s podcast, plus what users are saying about Vista SP1 and a brief preview of next week’s Patch Tuesday.
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Network pros spend months on troubleshooting
Next services play for Microsoft: Systems management
Apple Macs taking on the enterprise — not so fast
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The release candidate for Microsoft’s hypervisor technology was issued this week, setting the stage for the company to become a major player in the virtualization market later this year. Also this week, Vista SP1 finally became a reality and some light was shed on the release date of Microsoft’s next desktop OS, Windows 7.
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Keeping your change management process honest
Server Core could top Windows Server 2008 features
Alliance aims to curb unresolved call center questions
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A simple-to-use tool that can crack Windows passwords has resurfaced after two years of relative anonymity. Learn all about it in this week’s podcast, as well as the latest on SQL Server 2008 admin features, blacklisted programs for Vista SP1 and more.
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Proactive planning crucial to avoiding SharePoint chaos
IT managers remain hot on SharePoint, cool on services
Microsoft expands SharePoint services for all IT shops
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The second release candidate – and likely the final version – of Windows XP Service Pack 3 can now be downloaded through Microsoft’s Windows Update. This week, find out when users can expect the SP’s official release, along with the latest on Vista SP1.
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Testing Windows disaster recovery plans
SharePoint brings app challenges to Windows shops
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