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.

Early look at Windows 7 coming at PDC

Rumors about what Windows 7 is (and what it isn’t) have been circulating for months, but attendees at the Professional Developer’s Conference in October will get a sneak peek at Microsoft’s yet-to-be released operating system. Also, learn about the release of Windows HPC Server 2008 and the SDL Pro Network.

Highlights:

  • (0:31) Pre-beta Windows 7 to be showcased at PDC
  • (1:33) Microsoft releases Windows HPC Server 2008
  • (3:53) Secure Pro Network designed to share Microsoft’s security policies
  • Other recent news:

  • The 10 most common Windows security vulnerabilities
  • Can you shrink your SQL Server database to death?
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    Microsoft demos Live Migration, offers free hypervisor

    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
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    SQL Server 2008 makes its official debut

    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
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    Microsoft releases infrastructure updates for server products

    Thought you could rest easy this summer? Think again. This week, Microsoft released a series of updates and fixes that address its line of server products. So before you check out for vacation, check in with Windows in Week in Review. In this podcast, learn if these infrastructure updates apply for you, plus info on why many IT pros view unified communications as an avenue for data leaks.

    Highlights:

  • (0:33) Microsoft releases infrastructure updates
  • (1:26) Outsourcing security services growing
  • (3:00) Unified Communications an avenue for data leaks?
  • Other recent news:

  • ABCs of enterprise search
  • With enterprise search the work is never done
  • Integrating existing applications with SharePoint Server 2007
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    At long last, Hyper-V hits the streets

    Microsoft made their presence felt in the virtualization game with the release of Hyper-V this week. In this podcast, get the latest on Hyper-V’s features, as well as what experts are saying about the virtualization technology. Also, hear what Microsoft has to say about future migrations from Windows Vista to Windows 7, plus what’s being done about the increasing frequency of SQL injection attacks.

    Highlights:

  • (0:31) Microsoft releases Hyper-V
  • (2:31) Microsoft learning lessons from Vista
  • (3:36) SQL injection attacks on the rise
  • Other recent news:

  • IT pros dish on the future of desktops
  • Warning — your IT shop needs a makeover

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    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
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    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
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