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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Posted in Asset Management, Systems Management, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Server, Help Desk, Microsoft Tools, Service packs, Licensing | No Comments »
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 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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Posted in Security, Virtualization, Systems Management, IT Enterprise Management, Internet Explorer, Windows Update | 2 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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February 15th, 2008 by windowsnews
After a relatively quiet January offering, February’s Patch Tuesday saw the release of 11 new bulletins from Microsoft. Of the six critical updates, hear which ones experts say are most important, plus why System Center Service Manager has been delayed yet again.
Highlights:
(0:24) Patch Tuesday provides 11 new bulletins
(2:41) Service Manager delayed … again
(3:55) Vista SP1 rolled out in phases — but why?
(5:59) Scripting is key for admins
Other news this week:
Network visibility helps IT catch performance problems
TS Web Access simplifies application process in Windows 2008
Microsoft issues largest patch bundle since August [7:18m]:
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Posted in Windows Vista, Systems Management, Patch Updates, Help Desk, Active Directory | 1 Comment »
February 8th, 2008 by dnielson
Many IT pros still love Windows XP, and they have the names to prove it. A movement has begun to urge Microsoft to extend the sale of the OS past the current June 30 end date. Listen to Microsoft’s response, plus how Windows Server 2008 is changing Microsoft certification.
Highlights:
(0:30) ‘Save XP’ campaign gains momentum
(1:43) Fake Microsoft Update page creates IT headaches
(2:53) Citrix to unveil new virtualization tools
(4:02) MCSA,MCSE on the way out
(5:14) A preview of Patch Tuesday
(5:59) Details come out about new Vista SP1 kernel
(6:47) System Center Capacity Planner set for release
(7:17) IT hack contest pits Vista against Linux, Leopard
Other news this week:
Dell overhauls support offerings
Reducing Windows desktop total cost of ownership
Users petition to save Windows XP [8:50m]:
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Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, Systems Management, Patch Updates, Certifications, Windows XP | 11 Comments »
December 14th, 2007 by windowsnews
Originally scheduled for an early 2008 release, Microsoft made the first public trial of its hypervisor technology available this week. But while the Hyper-V beta got an early release, System Center Service Manager has been delayed until the end of the year. Listen to all the details, plus learn what’s new with Microsoft Office 2007 SP1 in this week’s podcast.
Highlights:
(0:45) Hyper-V beta now available…
(2:03) … as is Office 2007 SP1
(2:49) Toolkit blocks automatic SP updates
(3:50) Microsoft gives up the goods on Vista SP1
(5:04) Patch Tuesday provides three critical fixes
(6:05) SCSM delayed until late 2008
Other news this week:
Windows shops set sights on encryption, antivirus in 2008
Get up to speed on service-level agreements for IT
Hyper-V beta comes early [7:25m]:
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August 31st, 2007 by windowsnews
It’s not a big deal. No seriously, it’s not! While the RTM delay of Windows Server 2008 has raised more than a few eyebrows, Microsoft insists it won’t affect the server’s February launch date. Hear all about the delay, plus what analysts are saying about next year’s Vista service pack.
Highlights:
(0:27) What does the delay of Windows Server 2008 mean?
(1:55) Vista, XP service packs coming early next year
(3:44) Microsoft puts an end to AutoPatcher
(4:59) More product integration in the future for WSUS
(6:19) SCCM v5 released to manufacturing
Other news this week:
New security technology bypasses the OS
When and how to migrate to a 64-bit platform
Surprise? Microsoft delays RTM for Windows Server 2008 [7:23m]:
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August 2nd, 2007 by windowsnews
When is a service pack not a service pack? When Microsoft says it isn’t. While no one knows exactly when Windows Vista SP1 will be released, a recent rollout of updates could shed some light on what the service pack will look like. Hear about all the details, plus learn why waiting for Windows 7 might not be a good idea.
Highlights:
(0:29) New Vista fixes leak onto the ‘Net
(2:14) Move to Vista now or wait for Windows 7?
(3:46) Up-and-coming security technologies to keep an eye on
(4:56) Virtual Machine Manager to RTM in September
(6:04) Change Manager 2007 RC1 available
Other news this week:
Making the business decision to move to Windows 2008
Avoiding software conflicts in a Windows Vista migration
Vista updates serve as an SP1 tease [7:36m]:
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May 4th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, FullArmor chief technology officer Danny Kim offers his thoughts on Windows Vista security from NetPro’s Directory Experts Conference 2007.
Highlights:
(0:24) Danny Kim explains how Group Policy relates to Vista security
(1:33) Kim shares his thoughts on the Windows Firewall
(2:42) Is there such a thing as too much security?
(6:14) SMS 2003 SP3 is on the way
(8:42) Microsoft releases WSUS 3.0
Related articles:
Windows roadmap ties security tools to management
Microsoft releases WSUS 3.0
FullArmor's Danny Kim talks Vista security [10:11m]:
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