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.
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
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Microsoft to patch critical Windows flaw
Microsoft hosts TechEd Europe 2008, separately releases emergency bulletin fix [11:31m]:
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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
Microsoft demos Live Migration, offers free hypervisor [5:48m]:
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March 14th, 2008 by kcipolletti
It’s safe to say that Microsoft was pretty busy this week. The company made an acquisition to enhance its desktop virtualization strategy, worked on new tools to boost Active Directory and even found time to release a handful of new patch bulletins. Learn all the latest developments in this week’s podcast.
Highlights:
(0:27) New tools for Active Directory
(1:29) MS plans to integrate Identity Lifecycle Manager v2 with Office 2007
(2:11) API and protocol documentation beta on the way
(3:12) Microsoft boosts virtual desktop plan with Kidaro buy
(4:49) VMware adopting PowerShell
(5:46) Patch Tuesday provides four critical fixes
Other news this week:
How to create a cross-forest trust in Active Directory
Server Core could top Windows Server 2008 features
How the service desk can help Windows shops meet SOX compliance
Active Directory enhancements on the horizon [8:29m]:
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February 15th, 2008 by windowsnews
After a relatively quiet January offering, February’s Patch Tuesday saw the release of 11 new bulletins from Microsoft. Of the six critical updates, hear which ones experts say are most important, plus why System Center Service Manager has been delayed yet again.
Highlights:
(0:24) Patch Tuesday provides 11 new bulletins
(2:41) Service Manager delayed … again
(3:55) Vista SP1 rolled out in phases — but why?
(5:59) Scripting is key for admins
Other news this week:
Network visibility helps IT catch performance problems
TS Web Access simplifies application process in Windows 2008
Microsoft issues largest patch bundle since August [7:18m]:
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January 18th, 2008 by windowsnews
Just days after making it available to only a select group of testers, Microsoft released the Windows Vista SP1 RC refresh to the public. Learn about the steps users must take to install it, plus the latest on a new zero-day flaw affecting Microsoft Excel in this week’s podcast.
Highlights:
(0:29) Windows Vista SP1 RC refresh goes public
(2:20) Vista gains momentum in the U.S. and overseas
(3:27) More details on AD for Windows 2008 revealed
(4:47) IE7 update imminent — admins must take action
(5:25) New zero-day affects several versions of Excel
Other news this week:
Windows Server 2008’s Group Policy has faster searching and filtering
Nagging Windows NT or Win2K problems? Use Sysinternals’ PsTools
Debugging Userenv issues using Windows new event viewer
Vista could be on the rise as SP1 refresh goes public [6:26m]:
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Posted in Security, Windows Vista, Upgrades and Migration, Active Directory, Windows Server 2008, Internet Explorer | 3 Comments »
January 11th, 2008 by windowsnews
A new rootkit made its presence felt this week, overwriting the master boot records of Windows XP machines. In this week’s podcast, learn about the dangers this rootkit poses, and which mistake Microsoft has admitted to regarding Office 2003.
Highlights:
(0:47) New rootkit threat plagues Windows users
(1:37) Microsoft admits to mistake in Office 2003
(2:45) Expert details AD changes in Windows Server 2008
(4:29) Patch Tuesday release features two new fixes
(5:50) Windows Vista sales still lagging
Other news this week:
Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 offers new capabilities
Microsoft to sell software license subscriptions through partners
Exchange downtime barely a blip for midsized insurer
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XP users plagued by rootkit to open 2008 [7:33m]:
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July 13th, 2007 by windowsnews
Hear which July patch is most critical to IT pros, what Microsoft has in mind for the future of SaaS, and what you can really expect on February 27th.
Highlights:
(0:27) Launch date announced for Windows Server 2008 and more
(1:17) Ballmer discusses software services
(2:51) Microsoft releseases six patch updates
(4:01) Free malware tool on the way
(5:32) ISA firewall tool gets an upgrade
(6:07) Several updates added to Exchange 2007
Other news this week:
Postini buy helps Google address IT compliance demands
A revised vulnerability rating system gains steam
Launch dates, patch bulletins...and troglodytes? [7:35m]:
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Posted in Security, Exchange Server, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Active Directory, Windows Server 2008 | 1 Comment »
May 24th, 2007 by windowsnews
Listen as SearchWinIT.com news director Margie Semilof talks with Microsoft’s Ward Ralston about some of the changes IT managers can expect from Windows Server 2008.
Highlights:
(0:35) How Win2K8 benefits power management
(2:11) Server architecture improvements
(3:13) Changes to Active Directory to look for
(5:24) New setup procedures for Win2K8
(7:00) Preparing for BitLocker
Related articles:
Considering BitLocker for remote server encryption
Microsoft crosses signals on open source
What to expect from Windows Server 2008 [9:40m]:
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February 15th, 2007 by windowsnews
Hear which new Patch Tuesday bulletin is most critical for admins and why the Secret Service is questioning the mental stability of IT professionals.
Highlights:
(0:25) Patch Tuesday sees release of 12 security bulletins
(2:50) Microsoft releases WSUS 3.0 beta
(4:10) IT shops upgrading to SQL Server 2005
(5:44) New software suite introduced for Windows-Linux interoperabilty
(6:51) Can AD and eDirectory become more interoperable?
(8:16) Study questions IT pros’ “mental stability”
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Microsoft fixes zero-day flaws in Word, Office
Microsoft and Novell plan mix of standards, open source to link directories
WSUS 3.0 release candidate beta is ready
Patch Tuesday roundup and news on Windows interoperability [9:41m]:
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January 18th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear what Microsoft’s latest SQL Server release could mean for remote users, and why the importance of last week’s patch update has grown.
Highlights:
(0:26) SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition designed to help remote users
(1:49) VML attack code published online
(2:59) New Vista features could wreak havok on help desks
(4:16) Microsoft, Nortel announce new communication products
(6:05) TechTarget announces 2006 Windows Products of the Year
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New SQL Server 2005 release targets remote users
TechTarget names best Windows products for 2006
New SQL Server goes public...and so does a Windows flaw [7:47m]:
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