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.
February 22nd, 2008 by dnielson
The second release candidate – and likely the final version – of Windows XP Service Pack 3 can now be downloaded through Microsoft’s Windows Update. This week, find out when users can expect the SP’s official release, along with the latest on Vista SP1.
Highlights:
(0:32) XP SP 3 can be downloaded
(1:34) Vista SP1 update pulled from Windows Update; could break certain programs
(4:10) Two new server operating systems to drop in 2008
(5:30) Security biggest draw of Windows 2008, survey says
(6:16) Mobile Device Manager not adept at interoperability
(7:10) Microsoft to publish file sharing and authentication protocols
Other news this week:
Testing Windows disaster recovery plans
SharePoint brings app challenges to Windows shops
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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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November 16th, 2007 by windowsnews
What would the holiday season be without a wishlist? As we head closer to December, a list has been leaked online displaying what users are looking for in Microsoft’s next desktop OS — Windows 7. Hear what they had to say, and leave a comment telling us which features you’d like to see in the next operating system. Also, listen to the latest on Microsoft’s standalone hypervisor and Exchange Server 2007 SP1.
Highlights:
(0:46) Windows 7 wishlist posted online
(1:46) Microsoft talks up Hyper-V
(2:49) New Vista SP1 build released
(3:36) Exchange 2007 SP1 coming soon
(5:54) WSUS glitch makes waves before Patch Tuesday
(7:00) One critical fix released in November
(8:06) New tool uses Group Policy to protect Office 2007
Other news this week:
Under the hood: Microsoft’s desktop and server manager
Use Microsoft password settings to enforce IT policy
Under the hood: Microsoft’s desktop and server manager
Survey finds thousands of database servers open to attack
Users weigh in on Windows 7 [9:16m]:
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September 20th, 2007 by windowsnews
Microsoft released a third service pack for Office 2003 just as IBM unveiled its own office software. Hear about all the details, plus the latest on a new zero-day flaw affecting Windows XP SP2.
Highlights:
(0:26) Microsoft drops Office 2003 SP3
(1:27) IBM makes news with free office software suite
(2:52) Zero-day flaw hits XP SP2
(4:21) PerformancePoint Server 2007 released
Other news this week:
One insurer shares Vista deployment early hiccups
WSUS, security suites own patch management these days
Updated Office sees more competition [5:56m]:
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June 29th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, learn about the latest Windows security attacks that are causing headaches for IT, as well as what to expect from the Windows Server 2008 CTP.
Highlights:
(0:31) Phony Microsoft patch update hits the ‘Net
(2:16) Get to know “man-in-the-browser” attacks
(4:24) Microsoft encourages Office app development — good or bad?
(6:30) Windows Server 2008 CTP made available
(7:26) Quest acquires ScriptLogic
Other news this week:
Four simple steps to a more secure database
Xen virtualization will catch up to VMware in 2008
Beware the fake patch bulletin [8:25m]:
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May 18th, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear about what Microsoft says to expect from Windows Server 2008, formerly known as Longhorn, as well as the changes that could be on the way for Patch Tuesday.
Highlights:
(0:27) What to expect from Windows Server 2008
(3:24) Viridian hypervisor beta 1 coming next year
(4:02) Vista offers enhanced device driver support
(4:51) Office 2007 to include zero-day exploit tool
(6:07) Patch update changes coming earlier than expected
Related articles:
Windows Longhorn public beta spurs flurry of downloads
Microsoft touts server hardware improvements
Goodbye Longhorn, hello Windows Server 2008 [7:34m]:
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March 8th, 2007 by windowsnews
Hear why Microsoft says there will be no Patch Tuesday in March, the latest on VoIP for Office 2007 and why those working with Group Policy could have a new reason to smile.
Highlights:
(0:25) Microsoft skips Patch Tuesday
(1:12) VoIP coming soon for Office 2007
(2:34) Internet worm threatens SQL Server
(3:30) Sensitive data loss a problem for most companies
(4:56) “GPO Guy” releases new Group Policy tools
(7:01) Vista cert exams take a makeup
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Expert releases tools to demystify Group Policy
IT managers need to be half techie, half detective
Worm uses Symantec tools to infiltrate SQL Server
Microsoft talks up VoIP, nixes Patch Tuesday [8:31m]:
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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
DST results in frustration and many...many patches [7:20m]:
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January 25th, 2007 by windowsnews
Listen to reports on what Microsoft is doing to become a major competitor in the systems management market, and what to expect from the first service pack for Windows Vista.
Highlights:
(0:27) Microsoft has big plans for systems management
(2:07) Vista SP1 already in the works
(3:06) Microsoft steps up the fight against software piracy
(4:51) Most companies in no hurry to migrate to Office 2007
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Windows, systems management players gird for battle
New Windows anti-piracy tools on the way
The future of systems management and Vista SP1 [8:23m]:
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December 7th, 2006 by windowsnews
This week, hear reports on the new zero-day flaw affecting Microsoft Word, a potential security flaw in Vista and why 64-bit server sales are up this year.
Highlights:
(0:27) Zero-day flaw affects Microsoft Word
(1:34) Vista vulnerable to malware from 2004
(2:37) Lengthy test period required for Vista, Office migrations
(3:42) 64-bit server sales on the rise
(5:14) Microsoft ‘hazy’ on direction of future Exchange features
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New zero-day affects Microsoft Word
IT managers begin migration to 64-bit servers
Microsoft flip-flopping on future Exchange features
An eye on Vista security and the booming 64-bit market [8:13m]:
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