This week, hear about the latest security management tool in the works from Microsoft, plus details on Patch Tuesday and Oracle’s plans to provide Windows 2008 support with 10g.
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As expected, Microsoft will pull Windows XP from store shelves this June. What wasn’t expected is that some users will still have access to XP Starter Edition for some time after that. Hear all the details in this week’s podcast, plus what users are saying about Vista SP1 and a brief preview of next week’s Patch Tuesday.
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Network pros spend months on troubleshooting
Next services play for Microsoft: Systems management
Apple Macs taking on the enterprise — not so fast
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The second release candidate – and likely the final version – of Windows XP Service Pack 3 can now be downloaded through Microsoft’s Windows Update. This week, find out when users can expect the SP’s official release, along with the latest on Vista SP1.
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Testing Windows disaster recovery plans
SharePoint brings app challenges to Windows shops
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This week, learn how Microsoft’s agreements with Sun and Citrix will affect IT managers, plus what VMware’s latest technology means to Microsoft’s virtualization strategy.
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Why detective controls are important in change management
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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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Learn about the motivation behind the Microsoft-Novell partnership and why network access controls might not be worth the investment.
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IT managers turn to training to reduce internal threats
Lawsuits drive email archiving
NAC panel says technology may not add up
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Hear which new Patch Tuesday bulletin is most critical for admins and why the Secret Service is questioning the mental stability of IT professionals.
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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
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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.
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Ambitious service desk tool revealed
Microsoft-Novell staff up joint lab
Symantec-Altiris deal wins early praise from admins
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