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.
May 9th, 2008 by kcipolletti
After a brief delay to troubleshoot compatibility issues, Microsoft resumed distribution of XP SP3 and Vista SP1 for most this week. Hear why the company halted distribution of the service packs to everyone, plus get info on the features of the second Community Technology Preview for Windows PowerShell 2.0.
Highlights:
(0:35) XP, Vista SP distribution
(1:27) IE7 lock with XP SP3
(3:00) A look inside CTP2 for PowerShell 2.0
(4:39) Desktop virtualization hard sell
Other news this week:
Microsoft will release three critical patches in May
For IT, desktop virtualization is a hard sell
Managing user profile properties on SharePoint Server 2007
XP and Vista SP's available once again…for most [6:52m]:
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Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, IT Enterprise Management, PowerShell, Windows XP, Service packs | No Comments »
May 2nd, 2008 by kcipolletti
Both Microsoft Management Summit and Interop were held this week, and editors Brendan Cournoyer and Dana Brundage call in to talk about the latest news from Las Vegas. Also, hear why the release of Windows XP SP3 has been delayed yet again by Microsoft.
Highlights:
( 0:36) MMS Las Vegas with SearchWinComputing.com editor Brendan Cournoyer
( 5:46) Interop Las Vegas with SearchWindowsSecurity.com editor Dana Brundage
( 8:42) XP SP3 release delayed again
( 9:50) Vista implementation inevitable, says one industry analyst
(11:19) Microsoft botnet hunter to help thwart cyber crime
Other news this week:
Microsoft plants itself in center of a virtual universe
Microsoft demos hosted service to troubleshoot Windows
Does upgrading to Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 mean rebuilding?
News from Interop and MMS 2008 [12:37m]:
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Posted in Windows Vista, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP, Service packs | No Comments »
April 25th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Microsoft released Windows XP’s third service pack to manufacturing this week. Hear about Microsoft’s plans to offer free mainstream support for XP SP3, plus info on the latest Windows zero-day flaw.
Highlights:
(0:45) XP SP3 arrives
(1:33) System Center making strides
(2:57) A look inside Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report
(4:39) Microsoft investigates a new zero-day flaw
Other news this week:
Will services bring superior security to all?
Managing assets with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
Following access control compliance requirements in a Windows environment
Windows XP SP3 lands [6:34m]:
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Posted in Security, Upgrades and Migration, Systems Management, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP, Windows security | No Comments »
April 11th, 2008 by kcipolletti
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.
Highlights:
(0:35) Microsoft releases fresh trial code for Stirling
(1:57) Patch Tuesday provides five critical fixes
(3:30) Oracle’s plans for Windows 2008
(4:21) Open Office XML document receives global endorsement
Other news this week:
Desktop virtualization: What Windows managers should know
Windows Server 2008 migration: Return on investment calculation
Thompson calls for marriage of data and security management
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Posted in Security, Interoperability, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Compliance, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft tools | No Comments »
March 28th, 2008 by kcipolletti
The third service pack for Windows XP is inching closer to release, but does anyone care? This week, hear why Vista is no longer the only desktop OS that Windows shops are in no hurry to upgrade to, plus info on the latest toolsets released by Microsoft.
Highlights:
(0:36) Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC 2 now available
(1:31) Windows enterprises to stick with XP
(4:17) Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 ready for download
(5:11) Tools for remote administration
(6:15) MS warns of actively exploited Word flaw
Other news this week:
New user interface in Windows Vista may affect applications
How to create a user access management process for Windows
Troubleshooting a cross-forest trust in Active Directory
Do IT pros care about Windows XP SP3? [8:33m]:
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Posted in Asset Management, Windows Vista, Upgrades and Migration, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP | 4 Comments »
March 14th, 2008 by kcipolletti
It’s safe to say that Microsoft was pretty busy this week. The company made an acquisition to enhance its desktop virtualization strategy, worked on new tools to boost Active Directory and even found time to release a handful of new patch bulletins. Learn all the latest developments in this week’s podcast.
Highlights:
(0:27) New tools for Active Directory
(1:29) MS plans to integrate Identity Lifecycle Manager v2 with Office 2007
(2:11) API and protocol documentation beta on the way
(3:12) Microsoft boosts virtual desktop plan with Kidaro buy
(4:49) VMware adopting PowerShell
(5:46) Patch Tuesday provides four critical fixes
Other news this week:
How to create a cross-forest trust in Active Directory
Server Core could top Windows Server 2008 features
How the service desk can help Windows shops meet SOX compliance
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Posted in Virtualization, Upgrades and Migration, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Active Directory, PowerShell | No Comments »
July 13th, 2007 by windowsnews
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.
Highlights:
(0:27) Launch date announced for Windows Server 2008 and more
(1:17) Ballmer discusses software services
(2:51) Microsoft releseases six patch updates
(4:01) Free malware tool on the way
(5:32) ISA firewall tool gets an upgrade
(6:07) Several updates added to Exchange 2007
Other news this week:
Postini buy helps Google address IT compliance demands
A revised vulnerability rating system gains steam
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Posted in Security, Exchange Server, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Active Directory, Windows Server 2008 | 1 Comment »
June 8th, 2007 by windowsnews
What do Tai Kwon Do, Back to the Future and TechEd 2007 all have in common? Find out when SearchWindowsSecurity.com Site Editor Dana Brundage calls in from Orlando.
Highlights:
(0:24) Dana Brundage calls in from TechEd 2007
(3:31) The buzz around Microsoft SharePoint
(5:07) What’s on the horizon from Sysinternals
(6:20) Microsoft to release new Forefront beta by late 2007
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More stories from TechEd 2007
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Posted in Security, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Server, Windows Desktop | No Comments »
May 24th, 2007 by windowsnews
Listen as SearchWinIT.com news director Margie Semilof talks with Microsoft’s Ward Ralston about some of the changes IT managers can expect from Windows Server 2008.
Highlights:
(0:35) How Win2K8 benefits power management
(2:11) Server architecture improvements
(3:13) Changes to Active Directory to look for
(5:24) New setup procedures for Win2K8
(7:00) Preparing for BitLocker
Related articles:
Considering BitLocker for remote server encryption
Microsoft crosses signals on open source
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Posted in Security, IT Enterprise Management, Active Directory, Windows Server 2008 | No Comments »
May 11th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear about the new critical patch bulletins released by Microsoft, what’s in store for the next-generation of SQL Server and how disaster recovery testing is at a nation-wide low.
Highlights:
(0:24) Patch Tuesday offers seven critical fixes
(2:06) Network Monitor 3.1 beta hits the streets
(2:51) Next generation of SQL Server expected in 2008
(4:06) Majority of DR plans going untested
(5:15) IT pros crank up the tunes at work
Related articles:
Future SQL Server to add policy management
Older platforms get the brunt of May patch activity
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Posted in Disaster Recovery, SQL Server, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management | No Comments »
