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.
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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.
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Network visibility helps IT catch performance problems
TS Web Access simplifies application process in Windows 2008
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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.
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Dell overhauls support offerings
Reducing Windows desktop total cost of ownership
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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.
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Windows shops set sights on encryption, antivirus in 2008
Get up to speed on service-level agreements for IT
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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.
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New security technology bypasses the OS
When and how to migrate to a 64-bit platform
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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.
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Making the business decision to move to Windows 2008
Avoiding software conflicts in a Windows Vista migration
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This week, FullArmor chief technology officer Danny Kim offers his thoughts on Windows Vista security from NetPro’s Directory Experts Conference 2007.
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Windows roadmap ties security tools to management
Microsoft releases WSUS 3.0
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Hear the latest from this week’s Microsoft Management Summit 2007 in San Diego.
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Microsoft systems management to enter governance fray
Revived initiative promises to unify systems management
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This week, hear about the latest patches being offered for the new DST and why Microsoft almost banned virtualization from Windows Vista.
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IT jitters grow as DST deadline nears
All features now available in new SMS beta
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This week, SearchWindowsSecurity.com Site Editor Dana Brundage calls in from San Francisco to talk about the major themes of RSA Conference 2007.
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Ambitious service desk tool revealed
RSA Conference 2007 coverage
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