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.
November 14th, 2008 by kcipolletti
This week Microsoft revealed more details about its upcoming System Center Service Manager, the company’s long-awaited service desk product. Hear when the newly designed beta is scheduled to be released and get info on October’s fixes and which applications were affected.
Highlights:
(0:26) Service Manager info
(1:57) Patch Tuesday details…
(4:04) Microsoft launches Windows Essential Business Server
(5:35) Info on upcoming WSUS 3.0 SP2
Other recent news and tips:
Citrix rolls out next NetScaler
Microsoft to release new Service Manager and issues fixes for Patch Tuesday [6:43m]:
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Posted in Asset Management, Systems Management, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Server, Help Desk, Microsoft Tools, Service packs, Licensing | No Comments »
October 3rd, 2008 by dnielson
Microsoft this week released Process Monitor 2.0, the newest version of the popular administration tool. Also, hear about Microsoft’s release of its free version of Hyper-V, the state of virtualization and cloud computing and the pros and cons of concurrent licensing.
Highlights:
(0:29) Process Monitor 2.0 released
(1:40) Free version of Microsoft’s Hyper-V released
(3:00) VMware cofounder discusses virtualization and cloud computing
(4:49) Virtualization vendors focusing on client hypervisors
(6:16) The good, the bad and the ugly of concurrent licensing
Other recent news:
Rookie mistakes to avoid during the SharePoint implementation process
Five tips to improve SharePoint doc management
Process Monitor 2.0 now available for Windows admins [8:42m]:
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September 18th, 2008 by kcipolletti
As Microsoft SharePoint grows in popularity, Windows managers should have the right tools, technologies and knowledge in place to ensure a successful deployment. This Q&A with Mike Watson, technical architect for Microsoft SharePoint Server, offers some helpful tips for Windows managers who are ready to deploy this collaboration platform or add more sites.
Other Microsoft SharePoint Resources:
SharePoint performance demands finely tuned SQL Server, storage
Top tips for harnessing Microsoft SharePoint governance
Sharepoint E-zine Vol.1: Governance Implementation Management
Microsoft SharePoint planning and deployment best practices [4:35m]:
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June 13th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Microsoft held its annual TechEd conference for IT professionals in Orlando this week. Hear which topics were hot this year, as well as tips for planning a SharePoint deployment from Microsoft technical architect Mike Watson.
Highlights:
(0:45) Senior News Director Margie Semilof calls in to discuss TechEd keynote, new product announcements
(3:07) SharePoint deployment best practices
(5:32) Microsoft releases monthly patch bulletins
Other recent news:
Meeting compliance requirements in a SharePoint Server environment
Windows Server 2008 RemoteApps give Terminal Services a boost
News from TechEd 2008 [8:19m]:
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Posted in Asset Management, Patch Updates, IT Enterprise Management, SharePoint, Microsoft Tools | 1 Comment »
May 30th, 2008 by dnielson
This week, Microsoft clarified some of what customers can expect from its next desktop OS, Windows 7. Hear about the new features and why the company is hesitant to provide too much detail. Also, learn what Microsoft executives said when asked about the Windows 7 shipping date.
Highlights:
(0:34) Microsoft clarifies Windows 7 info
(1:56) IT managers react to Windows 7 kernel
(3:01) Ballmer speaks about Windows 7 shipping date
(4:27) Symantec warns of Windows registry corruption
(5:47) IT managers taking a mix match approach to virtualization
Other recent news:
Help desk and asset management tools merge
Citrix, Microsoft execs discuss tight relationship
Windows 7 rumors quelled, details revealed [9:08m]:
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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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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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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
A Vista service pack? Not so fast [7:25m]:
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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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