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.
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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October 5th, 2007 by windowsnews
Is Microsoft really worried about Vista? Many experts think so, and the fact that the company has extended the availability of Windows XP only reinforces their theory. Hear all the details, plus how AutoPatcher could make a comeback sooner than you think.
Highlights:
(0:25) Microsoft extends XP availability
(2:00) Four critical patches coming in October
(2:27) AutoPatcher: The second coming
(3:45) Microsoft, Google discuss SaaS strategies
(6:12) Brad Anderson opens up about Configuration Manager 2007
Other news this week:
Russinovich finds his place at Microsoft
How to design monitoring controls to manage mistakes

XP is extended as Vista concerns mount [8:11m]:
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Posted in Software as a Service, Windows Vista, Patch Updates, Windows Desktop | 6 Comments »