Windows Week in Review - A SearchWinIT.com podcast

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.

Windows XP SP3 lands

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.

Highlights:

  • (0:45) XP SP3 arrives
  • (1:33) System Center making strides
  • (2:57) A look inside Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report
  • (4:39) Microsoft investigates a new zero-day flaw
  • Other news this week:

  • Will services bring superior security to all?
  • Managing assets with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
  • Following access control compliance requirements in a Windows environment
  •  Windows XP SP3 lands [6:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

    Is third time the charm for XP and SQL service packs?

    This week, hear the latest on SP3s for SQL Server 2005 and Windows XP, plus info on the latest Windows flaw making the rounds.

    Highlights:

  • (0:36) SQL Server 2005 SP3 on the way
  • (2:03) XP SP3 release date announced
  • (2:41) Gartner predicting the death of Windows
  • (4:55) Booby-trapped file circulating around the Web
  • (6:42) Microsoft eyeing back-to-basics approach to security
  • Other news this week:

  • System Center making strides, but still second string in big shops
  • Microsoft buffs image of openness, one deal at a time
  •  Is third time the charm for XP and SQL service packs? [8:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup