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 »
June 6th, 2008 by dnielson
This week, Microsoft revealed that it is testing a new service that allows admins to access its free Sysinternals diagnostic tools. Hear how IT pros are reacting to the news, as well as a preview of next week’s Patch Tuesday releases.
Highlights:
(0:29) Sysinternals Live details
(2:05) Hosted Exchange Server adoption infiltrates enterprise
(5:04) Consolidated Windows server offerings for SMBs
(7:32) Microsoft to release 3 critical patches in monthly patch bulletin
(8:51) Microsoft warns of Apple Safari vulnerability
(9:50) Bill Gates addresses Microsoft TechEd attendees for last time
Other recent news:
Time to investigate collaboration and document management tools
VMware education gaining momentum
Microsoft tests new Sysinternals Web-based file service [11:47m]:
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October 31st, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, learn how the latest tools from Microsoft can benefit users, plus why the company is changing its tune regarding the recent controversy over Windows Update.
Highlights:
(0:25) IT managers test new OS deployment tool
(1:37) Microsoft debuts Mobile Device Manager 2008
(2:47) Windows Update issues likely the fault of MS
(4:56) Security acts as Vista’s best selling point
(6:07) Critical RealPlayer flaw affects IE
Other news this week:
Early plans hatched for virtualization management
IT shops all ears about virtualizing desktops
Microsoft unveils tools for better deployment, remote management [7:36m]:
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June 8th, 2007 by windowsnews
What do Tai Kwon Do, Back to the Future and TechEd 2007 all have in common? Find out when SearchWindowsSecurity.com Site Editor Dana Brundage calls in from Orlando.
Highlights:
(0:24) Dana Brundage calls in from TechEd 2007
(3:31) The buzz around Microsoft SharePoint
(5:07) What’s on the horizon from Sysinternals
(6:20) Microsoft to release new Forefront beta by late 2007
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More stories from TechEd 2007
News from Orlando: Microsoft TechEd 2007 [7:41m]:
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March 30th, 2007 by windowsnews
Hear the latest from this week’s Microsoft Management Summit 2007 in San Diego.
Highlights:
(0:24) Microsoft announces new systems management beta availability
(1:10) Kirill Tatarinov discusses plans to enter the GRC arena
(2:37) Is Microsoft too late with System Center?
(4:13) Companies slow to deploy Windows Server 2003 SP2
(5:49) Office Communications Server 2007 open to public beta
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Microsoft systems management to enter governance fray
Revived initiative promises to unify systems management
News from Microsoft Management Summit 2007 [6:37m]:
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March 16th, 2007 by windowsnews
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.
Highlights:
(0:27) Microsoft releases Windows Server 2003 SP2
(2:02) Fix issued for Exchange 2000 and 2003
(2:46) DST nightmare is over — what have we learned?
(3:47) StickyKeys vulnerability found in Vista
(5:21) Who should be motivated to pursue Vista certification?
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Windows Server 2003 SP2 drops on patchless Tuesday
Specialists have more reason to chase Microsoft Vista certifications
No Patch Tuesday? No problem! Microsoft releases SP2 instead [6:49m]:
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Posted in Security, Windows Vista, Exchange Server, Upgrades and Migration, Patch Updates, Windows Server, Certifications | No Comments »
February 22nd, 2007 by windowsnews
This week, hear about how Microsoft is helping users with Vista migration, the security magic of “The Ultimate USB” stick and why some say the changes to daylight-saving time could cause the next Y2K.
Highlights:
(0:26) Microsoft ships SQL Server 2005 SP2
(1:52) New Vista migration tools released
(2:47) Researcher discovers HTML tagging flaw in IE6
(3:43) “The Ultimate USB” stick turns the tables on hackers
(5:20) IT shops prepare for daylight-saving time changes
(7:23) Longhorn Server CTP released
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Crucial SQL Server 2005 service pack ships
Microsoft expands Vista migration tools lineup
Loaded USB stick helps fend off hacker attacks
Vista migration gets some help and the new DST wreaks havoc [8:15m]:
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Posted in Security, Windows Vista, SQL Server, Windows Server, Problem Management, Change Management | 1 Comment »
