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.
February 8th, 2008 by dnielson
Many IT pros still love Windows XP, and they have the names to prove it. A movement has begun to urge Microsoft to extend the sale of the OS past the current June 30 end date. Listen to Microsoft’s response, plus how Windows Server 2008 is changing Microsoft certification.
Highlights:
(0:30) ‘Save XP’ campaign gains momentum
(1:43) Fake Microsoft Update page creates IT headaches
(2:53) Citrix to unveil new virtualization tools
(4:02) MCSA,MCSE on the way out
(5:14) A preview of Patch Tuesday
(5:59) Details come out about new Vista SP1 kernel
(6:47) System Center Capacity Planner set for release
(7:17) IT hack contest pits Vista against Linux, Leopard
Other news this week:
Dell overhauls support offerings
Reducing Windows desktop total cost of ownership
Users petition to save Windows XP [8:50m]:
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Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, Systems Management, Patch Updates, Certifications, Windows XP | 11 Comments »
October 19th, 2007 by windowsnews
Last week, Vista users questioned if Microsoft’s patch bulletins changed their Automatic Update settings. This week, the company said it was the users who made the mistake. Who is really to blame? Hear all the details, plus the latest on Windows Server 2008 certification.
Highlights:
(0:27) Microsoft offers explanation for AU mishaps
(2:32) Windows 2008 certs coming soon
(4:02) Windows 7 to feature shaved-down kernel
(5:13) Unofficial URI patch hits the ‘Net
Other news this week:
Converged networking still distressing to IT
Windows Update causes controversy -- but who's to blame? [6:48m]:
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Posted in Security, Windows Vista, Windows Desktop, Certifications, Windows Server 2008 | No Comments »
March 16th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear about the second service pack for Windows Server 2003, Microsoft’s “quiet” patch release and what experts learned from the DST ordeal.
Highlights:
(0:27) Microsoft releases Windows Server 2003 SP2
(2:02) Fix issued for Exchange 2000 and 2003
(2:46) DST nightmare is over — what have we learned?
(3:47) StickyKeys vulnerability found in Vista
(5:21) Who should be motivated to pursue Vista certification?
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Related articles:
Windows Server 2003 SP2 drops on patchless Tuesday
Specialists have more reason to chase Microsoft Vista certifications
No Patch Tuesday? No problem! Microsoft releases SP2 instead [6:49m]:
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March 8th, 2007 by windowsnews
Hear why Microsoft says there will be no Patch Tuesday in March, the latest on VoIP for Office 2007 and why those working with Group Policy could have a new reason to smile.
Highlights:
(0:25) Microsoft skips Patch Tuesday
(1:12) VoIP coming soon for Office 2007
(2:34) Internet worm threatens SQL Server
(3:30) Sensitive data loss a problem for most companies
(4:56) “GPO Guy” releases new Group Policy tools
(7:01) Vista cert exams take a makeup
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Related articles:
Expert releases tools to demystify Group Policy
IT managers need to be half techie, half detective
Worm uses Symantec tools to infiltrate SQL Server
Microsoft talks up VoIP, nixes Patch Tuesday [8:31m]:
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