Months after its “launch” at a February Microsoft marketing event, SQL Server 2008 was finally released to manufacturing this week. In this podcast learn about some of the database software’s new features, plus details on Microsoft’s plan to revamp its patching, exploitability index.
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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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Just as Vista gains momentum in the market, rumors of Microsoft’s next desktop OS have surfaced. This week, hear the latest on Windows 7, plus the new tool Microsoft unveiled this week at Lotusphere 2008.
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Product guide assists busy IT managers
IT compliance documentation: Do it now
Windows change management on a budget
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The first service pack for Exchange Server 2007 was released this week, exactly one year after the original. In today’s podcast, learn what’s new with SP1, plus why Windows Vista can’t seem to catch a break.
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One MVP discusses the ins and outs of SQL Server 2008
Disaster recovery for Windows: Four critical success factors
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What would the holiday season be without a wishlist? As we head closer to December, a list has been leaked online displaying what users are looking for in Microsoft’s next desktop OS — Windows 7. Hear what they had to say, and leave a comment telling us which features you’d like to see in the next operating system. Also, listen to the latest on Microsoft’s standalone hypervisor and Exchange Server 2007 SP1.
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Under the hood: Microsoft’s desktop and server manager
Use Microsoft password settings to enforce IT policy
Under the hood: Microsoft’s desktop and server manager
Survey finds thousands of database servers open to attack
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Sometimes you just can’t win. As soon as Microsoft released its monthly patch bulletin on Tuesday, another critical flaw affecting Excel was announced. Hear all about the vulnerability, as well as why yet another edition of Windows XP Pro SP2 is in the works.
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Virtualization events add options for Windows shops
How to integrate mobile devices into a disaster recovery plan
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This week, hear why Microsoft has nixed Windows virtualization on top of Linux for now, plus why the company wants to wean users off Exchange public folders.
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Survey says IT shops without plans patch late
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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.
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Postini buy helps Google address IT compliance demands
A revised vulnerability rating system gains steam
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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.
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Windows Server 2003 SP2 drops on patchless Tuesday
Specialists have more reason to chase Microsoft Vista certifications
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This week, hear reports on the new zero-day flaw affecting Microsoft Word, a potential security flaw in Vista and why 64-bit server sales are up this year.
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New zero-day affects Microsoft Word
IT managers begin migration to 64-bit servers
Microsoft flip-flopping on future Exchange features
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