Windows Week in Review - A SearchWinIT.com podcast

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.

Microsoft to release new Service Manager and issues fixes for Patch Tuesday

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
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    Posted in Asset Management, Systems Management, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Server, Help Desk, Microsoft Tools, Service packs, Licensing | No Comments »

    Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Azure take center stage at PDC 2008

    October 31st, 2008 by kcipolletti

    Microsoft held its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles this week, and kept attendees at the edge of their seats with talk of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and its new Azure Services Platform. Hear what features will be included in the new OSes and what experts are saying about the company’s cloud computing platform. Also, learn when new the service pack betas for Vista and Windows 2008 are expected to arrive.

    Highlights:

  • (0:50) Windows 7 has new tools for admins
  • (2:56) Microsoft talks Windows Server 2008 R2 features
  • (5:26) Windows Azure Services Platform details
  • (6:50) Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP betas on the way

    • Other recent news and tips:

  • Is your Windows shop prepared for a privacy breach?
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    Posted in Windows Vista, Upgrades and Migration, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Tools, Service packs | No Comments »

    Microsoft issues emergency patch, gears up for VMM 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3

    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
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    Posted in Security, Virtualization, SQL Server, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Service packs, Licensing | No Comments »

    Dangerous DNS flaw surfaces, Microsoft exec parts ways with Redmond

    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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    Posted in Security, Virtualization, Cost Management, Microsoft Tools, Service packs | 1 Comment »

    XP and Vista SPs available once again…for most

    May 9th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    After a brief delay to troubleshoot compatibility issues, Microsoft resumed distribution of XP SP3 and Vista SP1 for most this week. Hear why the company halted distribution of the service packs to everyone, plus get info on the features of the second Community Technology Preview for Windows PowerShell 2.0.

    Highlights:

  • (0:35) XP, Vista SP distribution
  • (1:27) IE7 lock with XP SP3
  • (3:00) A look inside CTP2 for PowerShell 2.0
  • (4:39) Desktop virtualization hard sell

    • Other news this week:

  • Microsoft will release three critical patches in May
  • For IT, desktop virtualization is a hard sell
  • Managing user profile properties on SharePoint Server 2007

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    Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, IT Enterprise Management, PowerShell, Windows XP, Service packs | No Comments »

    News from Interop and MMS 2008

    May 2nd, 2008 by kcipolletti

    Both Microsoft Management Summit and Interop were held this week, and editors Brendan Cournoyer and Dana Brundage call in to talk about the latest news from Las Vegas. Also, hear why the release of Windows XP SP3 has been delayed yet again by Microsoft.

    Highlights:

  • ( 0:36) MMS Las Vegas with SearchWinComputing.com editor Brendan Cournoyer
  • ( 5:46) Interop Las Vegas with SearchWindowsSecurity.com editor Dana Brundage
  • ( 8:42) XP SP3 release delayed again
  • ( 9:50) Vista implementation inevitable, says one industry analyst
  • (11:19) Microsoft botnet hunter to help thwart cyber crime

    • Other news this week:

  • Microsoft plants itself in center of a virtual universe
  • Microsoft demos hosted service to troubleshoot Windows
  • Does upgrading to Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 mean rebuilding?

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    Posted in Windows Vista, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP, Service packs | No Comments »

    Is third time the charm for XP and SQL service packs?

    April 18th, 2008 by dnielson

    This week, hear the latest on SP3s for SQL Server 2005 and Windows XP, plus info on the latest Windows flaw making the rounds.

    Highlights:

  • (0:36) SQL Server 2005 SP3 on the way
  • (2:03) XP SP3 release date announced
  • (2:41) Gartner predicting the death of Windows
  • (4:55) Booby-trapped file circulating around the Web
  • (6:42) Microsoft eyeing back-to-basics approach to security

    • Other news this week:

  • System Center making strides, but still second string in big shops
  • Microsoft buffs image of openness, one deal at a time

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    Posted in Security, SQL Server, Windows XP, Service packs, Windows security | 1 Comment »