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.

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

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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    Password cracking tool targets Windows

    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

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    Users test Windows 2008, Vista SP1

    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

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    Plenty on tap for Windows desktop

    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

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    A look into SQL Server performance and upgrades

    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.

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    Microsoft exec outlines major SQL Server 2008 features

    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.

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    Details on Patch Tuesday and the next SQL Server

    This week, hear about the new critical patch bulletins released by Microsoft, what’s in store for the next-generation of SQL Server and how disaster recovery testing is at a nation-wide low.

    Highlights:

  • (0:24) Patch Tuesday offers seven critical fixes
  • (2:06) Network Monitor 3.1 beta hits the streets
  • (2:51) Next generation of SQL Server expected in 2008
  • (4:06) Majority of DR plans going untested
  • (5:15) IT pros crank up the tunes at work
  • Related articles:
    Future SQL Server to add policy management
    Older platforms get the brunt of May patch activity

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    Microsoft talks up VoIP, nixes Patch Tuesday

    Hear why Microsoft says there will be no Patch Tuesday in March, the latest on VoIP for Office 2007 and why those working with Group Policy could have a new reason to smile.

    Highlights:

  • (0:25) Microsoft skips Patch Tuesday
  • (1:12) VoIP coming soon for Office 2007
  • (2:34) Internet worm threatens SQL Server
  • (3:30) Sensitive data loss a problem for most companies
  • (4:56) “GPO Guy” releases new Group Policy tools
  • (7:01) Vista cert exams take a makeup
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    Related articles:
    Expert releases tools to demystify Group Policy
    IT managers need to be half techie, half detective
    Worm uses Symantec tools to infiltrate SQL Server

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    Vista migration gets some help and the new DST wreaks havoc

    This week, hear about how Microsoft is helping users with Vista migration, the security magic of “The Ultimate USB” stick and why some say the changes to daylight-saving time could cause the next Y2K.

    Highlights:

  • (0:26) Microsoft ships SQL Server 2005 SP2
  • (1:52) New Vista migration tools released
  • (2:47) Researcher discovers HTML tagging flaw in IE6
  • (3:43) “The Ultimate USB” stick turns the tables on hackers
  • (5:20) IT shops prepare for daylight-saving time changes
  • (7:23) Longhorn Server CTP released
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    Related articles:
    Crucial SQL Server 2005 service pack ships
    Microsoft expands Vista migration tools lineup
    Loaded USB stick helps fend off hacker attacks

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    Patch Tuesday roundup and news on Windows interoperability

    Hear which new Patch Tuesday bulletin is most critical for admins and why the Secret Service is questioning the mental stability of IT professionals.

    Highlights:

  • (0:25) Patch Tuesday sees release of 12 security bulletins
  • (2:50) Microsoft releases WSUS 3.0 beta
  • (4:10) IT shops upgrading to SQL Server 2005
  • (5:44) New software suite introduced for Windows-Linux interoperabilty
  • (6:51) Can AD and eDirectory become more interoperable?
  • (8:16) Study questions IT pros’ “mental stability”
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    Related articles:
    Microsoft fixes zero-day flaws in Word, Office
    Microsoft and Novell plan mix of standards, open source to link directories
    WSUS 3.0 release candidate beta is ready

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