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.
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
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Posted in Security, Upgrades and Migration, Systems Management, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP, Windows security | No Comments »
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
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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
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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
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Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, Office 2007, Systems Management, Patch Updates | No Comments »
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
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Posted in Windows Vista, Systems Management, Windows Desktop, Windows Server 2008 | No Comments »
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
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Posted in Security, Virtualization, Windows Vista, Systems Management, Change Management | No Comments »
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
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Windows roadmap ties security tools to management
Microsoft releases WSUS 3.0
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March 30th, 2007 by windowsnews
Hear the latest from this week’s Microsoft Management Summit 2007 in San Diego.
Highlights:
(0:24) Microsoft announces new systems management beta availability
(1:10) Kirill Tatarinov discusses plans to enter the GRC arena
(2:37) Is Microsoft too late with System Center?
(4:13) Companies slow to deploy Windows Server 2003 SP2
(5:49) Office Communications Server 2007 open to public beta
Related articles:
Microsoft systems management to enter governance fray
Revived initiative promises to unify systems management
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Posted in Systems Management, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Server, Change Management | No Comments »
March 2nd, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear about the latest patches being offered for the new DST and why Microsoft almost banned virtualization from Windows Vista.
Highlights:
(0:26) Frustration brews over DST
(2:47) Was virtualization almost not an option for Vista?
(3:49) SMS v4 beta 2 released
(4:59) Office 2007 suite sees its first flaw
(5:40) Vista and IE7 “super” secure? Not so fast
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IT jitters grow as DST deadline nears
All features now available in new SMS beta
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Posted in Asset Management, Security, Virtualization, Windows Vista, Office 2007, Systems Management, Patch Updates, Problem Management | No Comments »
February 8th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, SearchWindowsSecurity.com Site Editor Dana Brundage calls in from San Francisco to talk about the major themes of RSA Conference 2007.
Highlights:
(0:23) Dana Brundage discusses the major themes from this year’s RSA conference
(4:57) Ben Fathi talks Vista security
(6:23) Bill Gates outlines a new security strategy
(6:47) Gates shares details of new security products from Microsoft
(8:01) Microsoft sets roadmap for System Center products
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Ambitious service desk tool revealed
RSA Conference 2007 coverage
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Posted in Security, Windows Vista, Systems Management, Problem Management | No Comments »