This week, hear the latest on SP3s for SQL Server 2005 and Windows XP, plus info on the latest Windows flaw making the rounds.
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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.
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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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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.
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Application virtualization myths debunked
Virtualizing applications: The who and the how
Gadget patch tool tackles free office apps
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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.
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Security newcomer thwarts attacks at Windows kernel
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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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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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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.
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Future SQL Server to add policy management
Older platforms get the brunt of May patch activity
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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.
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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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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.
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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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Hear which new Patch Tuesday bulletin is most critical for admins and why the Secret Service is questioning the mental stability of IT professionals.
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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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