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.

Dangerous DNS flaw surfaces, Microsoft exec parts ways with Redmond

July 25th, 2008 by kcipolletti

There’s no doubt that Microsoft is feeling the heat during these dog days of summer. This week, the software vendor found itself dealing with a dangerous DNS flaw and a shake-up at the executive level. In this podcast, learn why IT pros are calling this flaw a very serious situation, plus info on the future of WSUS.

Highlights:

  • (0:32) DNS flaw surfaces
  • (2:37) future of WSUS
  • (5:21) Virtualization initial costs make more expensive
  • (7:13) Two IT pros plans for virtualization technology
  • (9:27) Microsoft exec says goodbye

    • Other recent news:

  • For some, the time is nigh for virtualizing desktops
  • Take control of SharePoint security with authorization techniques
  • Updating your Windows configuration management process

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    Posted in Security, Virtualization, Cost Management, Microsoft Tools, Service packs | 1 Comment »

    A Vista service pack? Not so fast

    July 20th, 2007 by windowsnews

    Gearing up for Windows Vista SP1? Don’t hold your breath. Hear why this is possibly bad news for Microsoft, plus the latest on the all-in-one product trend and a possible crack in BitLocker.

    Highlights:

  • (0:26) Vista SP1 beta rumors all hype
  • (1:21) Windows Server 2003 leads the Microsoft sales race
  • (2:40) BitLocker is put to the test
  • (4:23) All-in-one products gain acceptance
  • (5:57) Microsoft launches new security Web site

    • Other news this week:
    Microsoft unified communications overwhelms IT managers

     
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    Posted in Asset Management, Security, Windows Vista, Cost Management | 2 Comments »

    Microsoft, Novell keep their eyes on the customer

    March 23rd, 2007 by windowsnews

    Learn about the motivation behind the Microsoft-Novell partnership and why network access controls might not be worth the investment.

    Highlights:

  • (0:26) Novell and Microsoft continue to make progress
  • (1:44) Panel says price may be too high for NACs
  • (3:46) Take that Microsoft! Cisco makes bid on WebEx
  • (5:25) IT managers look to minimize internal treats

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