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.
November 14th, 2008 by kcipolletti
This week Microsoft revealed more details about its upcoming System Center Service Manager, the company’s long-awaited service desk product. Hear when the newly designed beta is scheduled to be released and get info on October’s fixes and which applications were affected.
Highlights:
(0:26) Service Manager info
(1:57) Patch Tuesday details…
(4:04) Microsoft launches Windows Essential Business Server
(5:35) Info on upcoming WSUS 3.0 SP2
Other recent news and tips:
Citrix rolls out next NetScaler
Microsoft to release new Service Manager and issues fixes for Patch Tuesday [6:43m]:
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November 12th, 2008 by kcipolletti
So you have SharePoint deployed in your enterprise — now what? This tipcast offers some pointers on what the best deployment strategy for your SharePoint installation is, and reviews the biggest pitfalls to avoid when getting SharePoint up and running.
Other Microsoft SharePoint Resources:
Does your SQL Server database improve SharePoint performance?
Rookie mistakes to avoid during the SharePoint implementation process
Creating a SharePoint governance document
Getting your Microsoft SharePoint deployment up and running [4:55m]:
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November 7th, 2008 by kcipolletti
TechEd 2008 Europe was held in Barcelona this week, at which Microsoft announced a Terminal Services tweak and offered more info on Windows 7 and its AD Services Connector tool. Hear what IT pros and experts are saying about these new releases and other products Microsoft has in the works. Plus find out why Microsoft issued an emergency fix for RPC.
Highlights:
(0:30) Microsoft retools Terminal Services
(2:26) and offers more info on Windows 7…
(4:06) Info on Services Connector tool
(5:47) Two revisions for ILM and IAG 2007 coming soon
(7:02) Microsoft releases new version of MAP
(7:59) Microsoft sees OS flaws drop, application breaches rise
(9:56) Microsoft issues emergency fix for RPC flaw
Other recent news and tips:
Microsoft to patch critical Windows flaw
Microsoft hosts TechEd Europe 2008, separately releases emergency bulletin fix [11:31m]:
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October 31st, 2008 by kcipolletti
Microsoft held its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles this week, and kept attendees at the edge of their seats with talk of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and its new Azure Services Platform. Hear what features will be included in the new OSes and what experts are saying about the company’s cloud computing platform. Also, learn when new the service pack betas for Vista and Windows 2008 are expected to arrive.
Highlights:
(0:50) Windows 7 has new tools for admins
(2:56) Microsoft talks Windows Server 2008 R2 features
(5:26) Windows Azure Services Platform details
(6:50) Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP betas on the way
Other recent news and tips:
Is your Windows shop prepared for a privacy breach?
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Azure take center stage at PDC 2008 [7:59m]:
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Posted in Windows Vista, Upgrades and Migration, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Tools, Service packs | No Comments »
October 24th, 2008 by kcipolletti
On Thursday, the company released an out-of-cycle patch to repair a critical vulnerability that leaves Windows systems open to attack. Learn which systems are affected and defensive measures to protect against it. Also hear what the company is saying about its upcoming releases of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3.
Highlights:
(0:36) Gearing up for VMM 2008
(2:00) Info on SQL Server 2005 SP3
(3:05) Virtual licensing increases
(4:30) Microsoft’s licensing practices affecting virtual apps?
(6:27) Emergency patch issued
Other recent news:
IT pros have their Windows 7 wish list
Microsoft issues emergency patch, gears up for VMM 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3 [8:08m]:
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October 17th, 2008 by kcipolletti
In this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle, Microsoft dished out 11 security patches to fix 20 flaws. Get info on these fixes and find out what applications were affected. Also, hear the details on Microsoft’s latest product, Office Communications Server 2007 R2.
Highlights:
(0:33) Patch Tuesday details
(2:51) Info on OCS 2007 R2
(4:49) Why Microsoft is stickin with Windows 7
(5:47) Gartner curbs IT spending forecast
Other recent news:
In an economic downturn, Windows shops spend to save
Top five free Windows server management tools
Microsoft releases 11 fixes for Patch Tuesday, demos OCS 2007 R2 [6:39m]:
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October 10th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Community site AppDeploy.com has a free Windows Installer repackaging tool that helps streamline the application installation process. Also, hear about the critical patches Microsoft plans to deliver this month.
Highlights:
(0:30) Free Windows Installer repackaging tool released
(1:37) Select Plus licensing program causing confusion
(3:32) What next version of SQL Server will feature
(5:15) Microsoft Patch Tuesday preview
Other recent news:
Top five overall free Windows downloads
Resolving common Windows service desk challenges
AppDeploy.com releases free repackaging tool for Windows Installer [6:00m]:
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September 19th, 2008 by kcipolletti
VMworld 2008 was held in Las Vegas this week, and this year ‘cloud computing’ took center stage. Hear what attendees and presenters alike had to say about this new concept, plus info on Microsoft rival VMware’s new product line-up. Also, learn which Microsoft product was released to manufacturing this week.
Highlights:
(0:21) Cloud computing concept takes center stage at VMworld 2008
(2:12) VMware announces new product family
(3:36) Maritz acknowledges Microsoft
(4:40) Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack RTM
Other recent news:
SharePoint performance demands finely tuned SQL Server, storage
VMworld 2008 puts focus on ‘cloud computing’ [5:31m]:
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September 12th, 2008 by kcipolletti
The company that once downplayed the need for live migration recently announced that the feature will be included in its next release of Windows Server 2008. Hear what Microsoft said about the feature and get info on the company’s latest move to offer up free hypervisor technology. Plus, Patch Tuesday came and went this week, learn about the updates Windows admins should look out for.
Highlights:
(0:32) Live migration technology to be integrated with next Windows Server release
(1:56) Hyper-V Server 2008 coming in one month…at no cost
(3:04) Active Directory management tool developed
(3:56) Microsoft patches eight critical vulnerabilities
Other recent news:
Microsoft positions virtualization in the private cloud
How to meet data retention compliance in a Windows environment
Windows expert sizes up Server 2008
Microsoft demos Live Migration, offers free hypervisor [5:48m]:
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September 5th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Microsoft’s Web browser has a new competitor, Google Inc.’s Chrome. Hear whether experts believe Chrome will affect the dynamic between Microsoft vs. Google, plus info on Microsoft’s latest products to hit the RTM milestone.
Highlights:
(0:35) IE meet Chrome
(2:17) Microsoft fine-tunes desktop virtualization plans
(4:26) How DAS helps cut Exchange Costs
(6:10) New privilege elevation attack is making the rounds
Other recent news:
Microsoft to patch critical flaws in Office, SQL Server
Microsoft says DAS helps cut Exchange Server costs
Microsoft fine-tunes desktop virtualization story
Has Internet Explorer met its match? [7:38m]:
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