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.
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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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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Posted in Security, Virtualization, Exchange Server, SQL Server, IT Enterprise Management, Problem Management, Windows security | 1 Comment »
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 27th, 2008 by dnielson
Microsoft made their presence felt in the virtualization game with the release of Hyper-V this week. In this podcast, get the latest on Hyper-V’s features, as well as what experts are saying about the virtualization technology. Also, hear what Microsoft has to say about future migrations from Windows Vista to Windows 7, plus what’s being done about the increasing frequency of SQL injection attacks.
Highlights:
(0:31) Microsoft releases Hyper-V
(2:31) Microsoft learning lessons from Vista
(3:36) SQL injection attacks on the rise
Other recent news:
IT pros dish on the future of desktops
Warning — your IT shop needs a makeover
At long last, Hyper-V hits the streets [6:24m]:
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Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, SQL Server, Windows Server 2008, Windows security, Windows 7 | No Comments »
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
Is third time the charm for XP and SQL service packs? [8:31m]:
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March 7th, 2008 by dnielson
A simple-to-use tool that can crack Windows passwords has resurfaced after two years of relative anonymity. Learn all about it in this week’s podcast, as well as the latest on SQL Server 2008 admin features, blacklisted programs for Vista SP1 and more.
Highlights:
(0:31) Password cracking tool circulates through IT world)
(1:40) SQL Server 2008’s admin features
(2:57) Users waiting for Hyper-V
(4:39) Vista SP1 blacklist
(5:29) Interest in NAC on the rise
(6:51) Symantec’s NAC to support Microsoft products
Other news this week:
Proactive planning crucial to avoiding SharePoint chaos
IT managers remain hot on SharePoint, cool on services
Microsoft expands SharePoint services for all IT shops
Password cracking tool targets Windows [8:02m]:
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September 28th, 2007 by windowsnews
Microsoft’s major upcoming releases got plenty of press this week.
Hear all about the Windows Server 2008 RC with Viridian and the beta for Vista SP1, plus what users are saying about SQL Server 2008.
Highlights:
(0:29) Windows Server 2008 RC made available
(1:49) Select users test Vista SP1
(2:56) Lotus Symphony gains popularity
(3:52) Microsoft demos SQL Server 2008
(5:03) XP repair functions hit snag
Other news this week:
Application virtualization myths debunked
Virtualizing applications: The who and the how
Gadget patch tool tackles free office apps
Users test Windows 2008, Vista SP1 [7:05m]:
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July 27th, 2007 by windowsnews
While Vista sits on the shelves, XP continues to sell. This week, learn about the upcoming service pack for Windows XP, as well as what Microsoft is saying about its desktop OS of the future — Windows 7.
Highlights:
(0:26) XP SP3 is on the way …
(2:01) … and Windows 7 is coming in 2010
(3:10) What to expect from the next SQL 2008 CTP
(4:37) Microsoft Office going the way of the Web
(5:34) Process Monitor gets an update
Other news this week:
Security newcomer thwarts attacks at Windows kernel
Plenty on tap for Windows desktop [7:30m]:
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Posted in Windows Vista, SQL Server, Windows Desktop | 2 Comments »
June 22nd, 2007 by windowsnews
In part two of our segment on SQL Server 2008, Microsoft product manager Francois Ajenstat discusses what Microsoft is doing to scale the upcoming version of SQL Server, as well as the progress regarding SQL Server upgrades and migration.
A look into SQL Server performance and upgrades [8:34m]:
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June 18th, 2007 by windowsnews
At TechEd 2007, Microsoft product manager Francois Ajenstat discussed some of the major features in SQL Server 2008 that are designed to appeal to DBAs and IT administrators. In this first segment, Francois provides details on SQL Server’s Declarative Management Framework (DMF), Beyond Relational and more.
Microsoft exec outlines major SQL Server 2008 features [8:46m]:
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