Microsoft released Windows XP’s third service pack to manufacturing this week. Hear about Microsoft’s plans to offer free mainstream support for XP SP3, plus info on the latest Windows zero-day flaw.
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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.
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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
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It’s safe to say that Microsoft was pretty busy this week. The company made an acquisition to enhance its desktop virtualization strategy, worked on new tools to boost Active Directory and even found time to release a handful of new patch bulletins. Learn all the latest developments in this week’s podcast.
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How to create a cross-forest trust in Active Directory
Server Core could top Windows Server 2008 features
How the service desk can help Windows shops meet SOX compliance
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Just days after making it available to only a select group of testers, Microsoft released the Windows Vista SP1 RC refresh to the public. Learn about the steps users must take to install it, plus the latest on a new zero-day flaw affecting Microsoft Excel in this week’s podcast.
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Windows Server 2008’s Group Policy has faster searching and filtering
Nagging Windows NT or Win2K problems? Use Sysinternals’ PsTools
Debugging Userenv issues using Windows new event viewer
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This week, hear about the second service pack for Windows Server 2003, Microsoft’s “quiet” patch release and what experts learned from the DST ordeal.
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Windows Server 2003 SP2 drops on patchless Tuesday
Specialists have more reason to chase Microsoft Vista certifications
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This week, hear all about Microsoft’s launches of Vista, Office 2007 and Exchange Server 2007, and listen to how IT managers are preparing for the new releases.
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It’s showtime for Vista, Office and Exchange
Training, help desks loom large in Office 2007 adoption
Office 2007 collaboration features puzzle IT managers
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This week, listen to the latest on the upcoming releases of Windows Vista, Office System 2007 and Exchange Server 2007.
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Vista reaches its last milestone
Mark Minasi highlights Vista pluses
For some, the new Exchange is the old Exchange
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This week, listen to some of the challenges involved in Vista migrations, the benefits of the new ITMU update and how IBM is helping companies virtualize their desktop environments.
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New Windows generation raises same old IT challenges
After shaky beta, new MOM moves to RC1
Virtual Machine Addition betas readied
Symantec to reactivate IT support discussion boards
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