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 7th, 2008 by kcipolletti
TechEd 2008 Europe was held in Barcelona this week, at which Microsoft announced a Terminal Services tweak and offered more info on Windows 7 and its AD Services Connector tool. Hear what IT pros and experts are saying about these new releases and other products Microsoft has in the works. Plus find out why Microsoft issued an emergency fix for RPC.
Highlights:
(0:30) Microsoft retools Terminal Services
(2:26) and offers more info on Windows 7…
(4:06) Info on Services Connector tool
(5:47) Two revisions for ILM and IAG 2007 coming soon
(7:02) Microsoft releases new version of MAP
(7:59) Microsoft sees OS flaws drop, application breaches rise
(9:56) Microsoft issues emergency fix for RPC flaw
Other recent news and tips:
Microsoft to patch critical Windows flaw
Microsoft hosts TechEd Europe 2008, separately releases emergency bulletin fix [11:31m]:
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October 24th, 2008 by kcipolletti
On Thursday, the company released an out-of-cycle patch to repair a critical vulnerability that leaves Windows systems open to attack. Learn which systems are affected and defensive measures to protect against it. Also hear what the company is saying about its upcoming releases of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3.
Highlights:
(0:36) Gearing up for VMM 2008
(2:00) Info on SQL Server 2005 SP3
(3:05) Virtual licensing increases
(4:30) Microsoft’s licensing practices affecting virtual apps?
(6:27) Emergency patch issued
Other recent news:
IT pros have their Windows 7 wish list
Microsoft issues emergency patch, gears up for VMM 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3 [8:08m]:
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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 19th, 2008 by kcipolletti
VMworld 2008 was held in Las Vegas this week, and this year ‘cloud computing’ took center stage. Hear what attendees and presenters alike had to say about this new concept, plus info on Microsoft rival VMware’s new product line-up. Also, learn which Microsoft product was released to manufacturing this week.
Highlights:
(0:21) Cloud computing concept takes center stage at VMworld 2008
(2:12) VMware announces new product family
(3:36) Maritz acknowledges Microsoft
(4:40) Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack RTM
Other recent news:
SharePoint performance demands finely tuned SQL Server, storage
VMworld 2008 puts focus on ‘cloud computing’ [5:31m]:
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September 12th, 2008 by kcipolletti
The company that once downplayed the need for live migration recently announced that the feature will be included in its next release of Windows Server 2008. Hear what Microsoft said about the feature and get info on the company’s latest move to offer up free hypervisor technology. Plus, Patch Tuesday came and went this week, learn about the updates Windows admins should look out for.
Highlights:
(0:32) Live migration technology to be integrated with next Windows Server release
(1:56) Hyper-V Server 2008 coming in one month…at no cost
(3:04) Active Directory management tool developed
(3:56) Microsoft patches eight critical vulnerabilities
Other recent news:
Microsoft positions virtualization in the private cloud
How to meet data retention compliance in a Windows environment
Windows expert sizes up Server 2008
Microsoft demos Live Migration, offers free hypervisor [5:48m]:
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September 5th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Microsoft’s Web browser has a new competitor, Google Inc.’s Chrome. Hear whether experts believe Chrome will affect the dynamic between Microsoft vs. Google, plus info on Microsoft’s latest products to hit the RTM milestone.
Highlights:
(0:35) IE meet Chrome
(2:17) Microsoft fine-tunes desktop virtualization plans
(4:26) How DAS helps cut Exchange Costs
(6:10) New privilege elevation attack is making the rounds
Other recent news:
Microsoft to patch critical flaws in Office, SQL Server
Microsoft says DAS helps cut Exchange Server costs
Microsoft fine-tunes desktop virtualization story
Has Internet Explorer met its match? [7:38m]:
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August 22nd, 2008 by kcipolletti
For many who want to experience the promise of a dynamic data center, there is one less roadblock — Microsoft plans to make changes to its virtual licensing structure on September 1. In this podcast, hear why the company decided to lift its current licensing restrictions, plus info on Windows 7 release schedule.
Highlights:
(0:32) Virtual licensing change
(2:22) Microsoft introduces new support program
(3:56) Windows 7 release schedule
(4:50) Meet the manpower behind Windows 7
Other recent news:
Top tips for harnessing SharePoint governance
Microsoft introduces elite custom support program
Microsoft unveils virtual licensing changes
Microsoft drops restrictions to virtual licensing [6:26 m]:
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August 15th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Patch Tuesday came and went this week leaving IT pros with a bevy of security updates to deal with. In this podcast, get the details on all of these fixes and find out what Microsoft applications were affected. Also, hear the latest on Microsoft’s rumored plan to reveal new licensing policies for virtual machines.
Highlights:
(0:33) Patch Tuesday delivers critical patches to IT pros
(1:36) Sysinternals tools updated
(2:29) New licensing plans for virtual plans?
(4:17) VMware ESX 3.5 Update 2 bug
Other recent news:
No Windows Server, Vista patches for August
How Microsoft Operations Framework 4.0 enhances IT service management
The Windows Manager’s Guide to IT Compliance
Microsoft produces several critical updates for Patch Tuesday [6:06m]:
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August 8th, 2008 by kcipolletti
Months after its “launch” at a February Microsoft marketing event, SQL Server 2008 was finally released to manufacturing this week. In this podcast learn about some of the database software’s new features, plus details on Microsoft’s plan to revamp its patching, exploitability index.
Highlights:
(0:33) SQL Server 2008 debuts
(3:10) Microsoft revamps patching, exploit index
(4:33) VMware offers virtual design certifications
(6:25)Micorosoft to offer tips on virtualizing Exchange, SQL Server
(6:40) Symantec shapes virtualization strategy
Other recent news:
Exchange, SQL Server virtualization tips on tap from Microsoft
IT shops beware — define SharePoint parameters before installing
New Windows Server 2008 backup tool improves disaster recovery
SQL Server 2008 makes its official debut [8:53m]:
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July 25th, 2008 by kcipolletti
There’s no doubt that Microsoft is feeling the heat during these dog days of summer. This week, the software vendor found itself dealing with a dangerous DNS flaw and a shake-up at the executive level. In this podcast, learn why IT pros are calling this flaw a very serious situation, plus info on the future of WSUS.
Highlights:
(0:32) DNS flaw surfaces
(2:37) future of WSUS
(5:21) Virtualization initial costs make more expensive
(7:13) Two IT pros plans for virtualization technology
(9:27) Microsoft exec says goodbye
Other recent news:
For some, the time is nigh for virtualizing desktops
Take control of SharePoint security with authorization techniques
Updating your Windows configuration management process
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