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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November 7th, 2008 by kcipolletti
TechEd 2008 Europe was held in Barcelona this week, at which Microsoft announced a Terminal Services tweak and offered more info on Windows 7 and its AD Services Connector tool. Hear what IT pros and experts are saying about these new releases and other products Microsoft has in the works. Plus find out why Microsoft issued an emergency fix for RPC.
Highlights:
(0:30) Microsoft retools Terminal Services
(2:26) and offers more info on Windows 7…
(4:06) Info on Services Connector tool
(5:47) Two revisions for ILM and IAG 2007 coming soon
(7:02) Microsoft releases new version of MAP
(7:59) Microsoft sees OS flaws drop, application breaches rise
(9:56) Microsoft issues emergency fix for RPC flaw
Other recent news and tips:
Microsoft to patch critical Windows flaw
Microsoft hosts TechEd Europe 2008, separately releases emergency bulletin fix [11:31m]:
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October 24th, 2008 by kcipolletti
On Thursday, the company released an out-of-cycle patch to repair a critical vulnerability that leaves Windows systems open to attack. Learn which systems are affected and defensive measures to protect against it. Also hear what the company is saying about its upcoming releases of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3.
Highlights:
(0:36) Gearing up for VMM 2008
(2:00) Info on SQL Server 2005 SP3
(3:05) Virtual licensing increases
(4:30) Microsoft’s licensing practices affecting virtual apps?
(6:27) Emergency patch issued
Other recent news:
IT pros have their Windows 7 wish list
Microsoft issues emergency patch, gears up for VMM 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3 [8:08m]:
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October 17th, 2008 by kcipolletti
In this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle, Microsoft dished out 11 security patches to fix 20 flaws. Get info on these fixes and find out what applications were affected. Also, hear the details on Microsoft’s latest product, Office Communications Server 2007 R2.
Highlights:
(0:33) Patch Tuesday details
(2:51) Info on OCS 2007 R2
(4:49) Why Microsoft is stickin with Windows 7
(5:47) Gartner curbs IT spending forecast
Other recent news:
In an economic downturn, Windows shops spend to save
Top five free Windows server management tools
Microsoft releases 11 fixes for Patch Tuesday, demos OCS 2007 R2 [6:39m]:
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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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August 15th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Patch Tuesday came and went this week leaving IT pros with a bevy of security updates to deal with. In this podcast, get the details on all of these fixes and find out what Microsoft applications were affected. Also, hear the latest on Microsoft’s rumored plan to reveal new licensing policies for virtual machines.
Highlights:
(0:33) Patch Tuesday delivers critical patches to IT pros
(1:36) Sysinternals tools updated
(2:29) New licensing plans for virtual plans?
(4:17) VMware ESX 3.5 Update 2 bug
Other recent news:
No Windows Server, Vista patches for August
How Microsoft Operations Framework 4.0 enhances IT service management
The Windows Manager’s Guide to IT Compliance
Microsoft produces several critical updates for Patch Tuesday [6:06m]:
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July 11th, 2008 by dnielson
Feeling the squeeze from Microsoft, virtualization rival VMware’s board of directors shook things up by replacing its president and CEO with a former Microsoft executive. In this week’s podcast, hear what experts are saying about this move, plus details on two new Microsoft software services offerings.
Other recent news:
Microsoft adds two security features to IE8
Microsoft seeks to simplify volume licensing yet again
Alliance aims for better Apple Macs and Windows integration
Communicate your value to enhance your Windows IT career development
Microsoft puts the heat on VMware [10:35m]:
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June 13th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Microsoft held its annual TechEd conference for IT professionals in Orlando this week. Hear which topics were hot this year, as well as tips for planning a SharePoint deployment from Microsoft technical architect Mike Watson.
Highlights:
(0:45) Senior News Director Margie Semilof calls in to discuss TechEd keynote, new product announcements
(3:07) SharePoint deployment best practices
(5:32) Microsoft releases monthly patch bulletins
Other recent news:
Meeting compliance requirements in a SharePoint Server environment
Windows Server 2008 RemoteApps give Terminal Services a boost
News from TechEd 2008 [8:19m]:
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June 6th, 2008 by dnielson
This week, Microsoft revealed that it is testing a new service that allows admins to access its free Sysinternals diagnostic tools. Hear how IT pros are reacting to the news, as well as a preview of next week’s Patch Tuesday releases.
Highlights:
(0:29) Sysinternals Live details
(2:05) Hosted Exchange Server adoption infiltrates enterprise
(5:04) Consolidated Windows server offerings for SMBs
(7:32) Microsoft to release 3 critical patches in monthly patch bulletin
(8:51) Microsoft warns of Apple Safari vulnerability
(9:50) Bill Gates addresses Microsoft TechEd attendees for last time
Other recent news:
Time to investigate collaboration and document management tools
VMware education gaining momentum
Microsoft tests new Sysinternals Web-based file service [11:47m]:
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May 16th, 2008 by dnielson
Microsoft released six patch bulletins in May. In this week’s podcast, get the details on all of these fixes and find out if you could be affected. Also, hear the latest news on Windows XP SP 3 and upcoming product releases from Microsoft, including OneCare for Server and Virtual Machine Manager 2008.
Highlights:
(0:35) Microsoft releases three critical patches in May
(1:50) Problems with Windows XP SP 3
(2:51) OneCare for Server to focus on SMB security
(3:49) Opinions differ on security threats in Vista
(5:47) Microsoft expects to emerge as a systems management player
(7:32) Virtual Machine Manager 2008 beta unveiled
Other news this week:
Managing user profile properties on SharePoint Server 2007
Virtualization vendors not in the security business, says Citrix CTO
Microsoft issues three critical fixes, details upcoming product releases [9:33m]:
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