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 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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September 26th, 2008 by dnielson
Rumors about what Windows 7 is (and what it isn’t) have been circulating for months, but attendees at the Professional Developer’s Conference in October will get a sneak peek at Microsoft’s yet-to-be released operating system. Also, learn about the release of Windows HPC Server 2008 and the SDL Pro Network.
Highlights:
(0:31) Pre-beta Windows 7 to be showcased at PDC
(1:33) Microsoft releases Windows HPC Server 2008
(3:53) Secure Pro Network designed to share Microsoft’s security policies
Other recent news:
The 10 most common Windows security vulnerabilities
Can you shrink your SQL Server database to death?
Early look at Windows 7 coming at PDC [5:57m]:
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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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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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August 8th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Months after its “launch” at a February Microsoft marketing event, SQL Server 2008 was finally released to manufacturing this week. In this podcast learn about some of the database software’s new features, plus details on Microsoft’s plan to revamp its patching, exploitability index.
Highlights:
(0:33) SQL Server 2008 debuts
(3:10) Microsoft revamps patching, exploit index
(4:33) VMware offers virtual design certifications
(6:25)Micorosoft to offer tips on virtualizing Exchange, SQL Server
(6:40) Symantec shapes virtualization strategy
Other recent news:
Exchange, SQL Server virtualization tips on tap from Microsoft
IT shops beware — define SharePoint parameters before installing
New Windows Server 2008 backup tool improves disaster recovery
SQL Server 2008 makes its official debut [8:53m]:
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July 25th, 2008 by kcipolletti
There’s no doubt that Microsoft is feeling the heat during these dog days of summer. This week, the software vendor found itself dealing with a dangerous DNS flaw and a shake-up at the executive level. In this podcast, learn why IT pros are calling this flaw a very serious situation, plus info on the future of WSUS.
Highlights:
(0:32) DNS flaw surfaces
(2:37) future of WSUS
(5:21) Virtualization initial costs make more expensive
(7:13) Two IT pros plans for virtualization technology
(9:27) Microsoft exec says goodbye
Other recent news:
For some, the time is nigh for virtualizing desktops
Take control of SharePoint security with authorization techniques
Updating your Windows configuration management process
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July 18th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Thought you could rest easy this summer? Think again. This week, Microsoft released a series of updates and fixes that address its line of server products. So before you check out for vacation, check in with Windows in Week in Review. In this podcast, learn if these infrastructure updates apply for you, plus info on why many IT pros view unified communications as an avenue for data leaks.
Highlights:
(0:33) Microsoft releases infrastructure updates
(1:26) Outsourcing security services growing
(3:00) Unified Communications an avenue for data leaks?
Other recent news:
ABCs of enterprise search
With enterprise search the work is never done
Integrating existing applications with SharePoint Server 2007
Microsoft releases infrastructure updates for server products [5:51m]:
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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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