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.
December 6th, 2007 by windowsnews
Microsoft will release service packs for Windows XP and Vista early next year, and both are currently available to private testers. This week, learn which update is receiving the most buzz and why, plus the latest on that “other” upcoming release from Microsoft — Windows Server 2008. .
Highlights:
(0:47) Users looking forward to XP SP3
(2:27) Will Vista SP1 spur IT adoption?
(4:16) Poll shows lukewarm interest in Windows 2008
(5:16) Win2K8 RC1 drops
(5:52) Microsoft confirms new zero-day flaw
Other news this week:
Software management consoles proliferate, but will they all get along?
Server Manager: A closer look at its role in Windows Server 2008
Microsoft's dueling desktops [7:15m]:
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August 2nd, 2007 by windowsnews
When is a service pack not a service pack? When Microsoft says it isn’t. While no one knows exactly when Windows Vista SP1 will be released, a recent rollout of updates could shed some light on what the service pack will look like. Hear about all the details, plus learn why waiting for Windows 7 might not be a good idea.
Highlights:
(0:29) New Vista fixes leak onto the ‘Net
(2:14) Move to Vista now or wait for Windows 7?
(3:46) Up-and-coming security technologies to keep an eye on
(4:56) Virtual Machine Manager to RTM in September
(6:04) Change Manager 2007 RC1 available
Other news this week:
Making the business decision to move to Windows 2008
Avoiding software conflicts in a Windows Vista migration
Vista updates serve as an SP1 tease [7:36m]:
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June 22nd, 2007 by windowsnews
In part two of our segment on SQL Server 2008, Microsoft product manager Francois Ajenstat discusses what Microsoft is doing to scale the upcoming version of SQL Server, as well as the progress regarding SQL Server upgrades and migration.
A look into SQL Server performance and upgrades [8:34m]:
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June 18th, 2007 by windowsnews
At TechEd 2007, Microsoft product manager Francois Ajenstat discussed some of the major features in SQL Server 2008 that are designed to appeal to DBAs and IT administrators. In this first segment, Francois provides details on SQL Server’s Declarative Management Framework (DMF), Beyond Relational and more.
Microsoft exec outlines major SQL Server 2008 features [8:46m]:
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June 14th, 2007 by windowsnews
What’s “moderate” to one man might be critical to another. Hear why Microsoft may have gotten its patch rankings wrong this month, and which factors are keeping IT managers from deploying Windows Vista.
Highlights:
(0:26) Microsoft releases four “critical” security bulletins
(3:24) IT managers still in no hurry for Vista
(4:43) Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 hits the streets
(5:35) Beta 1 for Service Manager 2007 released
Other news this week:
Corporate databases still go unprotected, study says
Upgrade to Microsoft’s free security assessment tool readied
Patch Tuesday with a focus on Vista [6:49m]:
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May 18th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear about what Microsoft says to expect from Windows Server 2008, formerly known as Longhorn, as well as the changes that could be on the way for Patch Tuesday.
Highlights:
(0:27) What to expect from Windows Server 2008
(3:24) Viridian hypervisor beta 1 coming next year
(4:02) Vista offers enhanced device driver support
(4:51) Office 2007 to include zero-day exploit tool
(6:07) Patch update changes coming earlier than expected
Related articles:
Windows Longhorn public beta spurs flurry of downloads
Microsoft touts server hardware improvements
Goodbye Longhorn, hello Windows Server 2008 [7:34m]:
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April 20th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear what Microsoft is doing about the wave of attacks against a current DNS vulnerability and why IT pros don’t need to fear SaaS.
Highlights:
(0:25) DNS flaw wreaks havoc
(2:06) New worm raises priority for DNS patch — or does it?
(2:56) Ballmer says SaaS is your friend; not your enemy
(3:57) Microsoft prepares new Visual Studio beta
Related articles:
Microsoft DNS server flaw called dangerous
DNS worm strikes at Microsoft flaw
DNS attacks cause headaches for Microsoft, Windows shops [5:46m]:
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March 30th, 2007 by windowsnews
Hear the latest from this week’s Microsoft Management Summit 2007 in San Diego.
Highlights:
(0:24) Microsoft announces new systems management beta availability
(1:10) Kirill Tatarinov discusses plans to enter the GRC arena
(2:37) Is Microsoft too late with System Center?
(4:13) Companies slow to deploy Windows Server 2003 SP2
(5:49) Office Communications Server 2007 open to public beta
Related articles:
Microsoft systems management to enter governance fray
Revived initiative promises to unify systems management
News from Microsoft Management Summit 2007 [6:37m]:
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February 22nd, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear about how Microsoft is helping users with Vista migration, the security magic of “The Ultimate USB” stick and why some say the changes to daylight-saving time could cause the next Y2K.
Highlights:
(0:26) Microsoft ships SQL Server 2005 SP2
(1:52) New Vista migration tools released
(2:47) Researcher discovers HTML tagging flaw in IE6
(3:43) “The Ultimate USB” stick turns the tables on hackers
(5:20) IT shops prepare for daylight-saving time changes
(7:23) Longhorn Server CTP released
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Related articles:
Crucial SQL Server 2005 service pack ships
Microsoft expands Vista migration tools lineup
Loaded USB stick helps fend off hacker attacks
Vista migration gets some help and the new DST wreaks havoc [8:15m]:
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February 1st, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear the latest on Microsoft’s Service Desk product, a new flaw affecting Word 2000 and a project designed to make Windows and Linux more interoperable.
Highlights:
(0:25) Microsoft reveals new details about Service Desk
(1:43) Attackers exploit Word 2000 flaw
(2:26) Symantec acquires Altiris for $830 million
(3:43) PowerShell adds Vista support
(4:27) Microsoft, Novell work toward better Windows-Linux interoperability
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Ambitious service desk tool revealed
Microsoft-Novell staff up joint lab
Symantec-Altiris deal wins early praise from admins
Service Desk features revealed and a Microsoft Word flaw hits the 'Net [5:53m]:
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