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.
March 28th, 2008 by kcipolletti
The third service pack for Windows XP is inching closer to release, but does anyone care? This week, hear why Vista is no longer the only desktop OS that Windows shops are in no hurry to upgrade to, plus info on the latest toolsets released by Microsoft.
Highlights:
(0:36) Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC 2 now available
(1:31) Windows enterprises to stick with XP
(4:17) Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 ready for download
(5:11) Tools for remote administration
(6:15) MS warns of actively exploited Word flaw
Other news this week:
New user interface in Windows Vista may affect applications
How to create a user access management process for Windows
Troubleshooting a cross-forest trust in Active Directory
Do IT pros care about Windows XP SP3? [8:33m]:
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Posted in Asset Management, Windows Vista, Upgrades and Migration, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP | 4 Comments »
March 21st, 2008 by dnielson
The release candidate for Microsoft’s hypervisor technology was issued this week, setting the stage for the company to become a major player in the virtualization market later this year. Also this week, Vista SP1 finally became a reality and some light was shed on the release date of Microsoft’s next desktop OS, Windows 7.
Highlights:
(0:34) Hyper-V reaches RC
(2:07) Vista SP1 released
(3:35) Windows 7 on track for 2010
(4:15) Hosted email on the rise
(5:12) IE8 to have a smaller impact on most enterprises than expected
(6:15) Spotlight on SOX compliance
Other news this week:
Keeping your change management process honest
Server Core could top Windows Server 2008 features
Alliance aims to curb unresolved call center questions
Hyper-V reaches RC, Vista SP1 released [8:08m]:
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Posted in Asset Management, Email, Virtualization, Windows Vista, Exchange Server, Internet Explorer, SOX compliance | No Comments »
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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Posted in Asset Management, Windows Vista, SQL Server, Password cracking, Network Access Control (NAC) | No Comments »
July 20th, 2007 by windowsnews
Gearing up for Windows Vista SP1? Don’t hold your breath. Hear why this is possibly bad news for Microsoft, plus the latest on the all-in-one product trend and a possible crack in BitLocker.
Highlights:
(0:26) Vista SP1 beta rumors all hype
(1:21) Windows Server 2003 leads the Microsoft sales race
(2:40) BitLocker is put to the test
(4:23) All-in-one products gain acceptance
(5:57) Microsoft launches new security Web site
Other news this week:
Microsoft unified communications overwhelms IT managers
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Posted in Asset Management, Security, Windows Vista, Cost Management | 2 Comments »
March 2nd, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear about the latest patches being offered for the new DST and why Microsoft almost banned virtualization from Windows Vista.
Highlights:
(0:26) Frustration brews over DST
(2:47) Was virtualization almost not an option for Vista?
(3:49) SMS v4 beta 2 released
(4:59) Office 2007 suite sees its first flaw
(5:40) Vista and IE7 “super” secure? Not so fast
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IT jitters grow as DST deadline nears
All features now available in new SMS beta
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Posted in Asset Management, Security, Virtualization, Windows Vista, Office 2007, Systems Management, Patch Updates, Problem Management | No Comments »
January 12th, 2007 by windowsnews
Learn which of the three critical patches released by Microsoft experts say is most important, and how hackers could actually help make Vista and IE more secure.
Highlights:
(0:27) Three critical fixes released by Microsoft
(1:59) Microsoft holds off on four patch bulletins
(2:25) VeriSign places bounty on Vista and IE7 vulnerabilities
(3:25) New Vista PCs and laptops unveiled
(4:35) Remote connectivity technology beginning to replace VPNs
(5:31) IT managers take a look at PC virtualization
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Microsoft nixes four patch bulletins
IT shops explore connectivity options for remote users
IT managers are testing PC virtualization waters
Standard Podcast [7:11m]:
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Posted in Asset Management, Terminal Services, Security, Virtualization, Windows Vista, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop | No Comments »
