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.
October 31st, 2008 by kcipolletti
Microsoft held its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles this week, and kept attendees at the edge of their seats with talk of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and its new Azure Services Platform. Hear what features will be included in the new OSes and what experts are saying about the company’s cloud computing platform. Also, learn when new the service pack betas for Vista and Windows 2008 are expected to arrive.
Highlights:
(0:50) Windows 7 has new tools for admins
(2:56) Microsoft talks Windows Server 2008 R2 features
(5:26) Windows Azure Services Platform details
(6:50) Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP betas on the way
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Is your Windows shop prepared for a privacy breach?
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Azure take center stage at PDC 2008 [7:59m]:
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August 1st, 2008 by kcipolletti
Could there be life after Windows for Microsoft? Seems like the company is preparing for this scenario, as this week rumors of a new OS design started to churn. In this podcast, learn more about Microsoft’s plans for their new operating system, plus info on IT services spending forecast.
Highlights:
(0:33) A closer look at Midori
(2:19) VMware offers hypervisor for free
(4:00) Thinking of skipping Vista: Think again
(6:55) IT services spending forecast
Other recent news:
Microsoft vs. VMware: What’s the next move?
How MOF 4.0 enhances IT service management
The Windows Manager’s Guide to IT Compliance
Microsoft setting stage to bid adieu to Windows? [9:33m]:
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Posted in Windows Vista, IT Enterprise Management, Windows 7 | 1 Comment »
June 27th, 2008 by dnielson
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
At long last, Hyper-V hits the streets [6:24m]:
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May 30th, 2008 by dnielson
This week, Microsoft clarified some of what customers can expect from its next desktop OS, Windows 7. Hear about the new features and why the company is hesitant to provide too much detail. Also, learn what Microsoft executives said when asked about the Windows 7 shipping date.
Highlights:
(0:34) Microsoft clarifies Windows 7 info
(1:56) IT managers react to Windows 7 kernel
(3:01) Ballmer speaks about Windows 7 shipping date
(4:27) Symantec warns of Windows registry corruption
(5:47) IT managers taking a mix match approach to virtualization
Other recent news:
Help desk and asset management tools merge
Citrix, Microsoft execs discuss tight relationship
Windows 7 rumors quelled, details revealed [9:08m]:
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Posted in Asset Management, Virtualization, Windows Vista, Windows 7 | 2 Comments »
May 16th, 2008 by dnielson
Microsoft released six patch bulletins in May. In this week’s podcast, get the details on all of these fixes and find out if you could be affected. Also, hear the latest news on Windows XP SP 3 and upcoming product releases from Microsoft, including OneCare for Server and Virtual Machine Manager 2008.
Highlights:
(0:35) Microsoft releases three critical patches in May
(1:50) Problems with Windows XP SP 3
(2:51) OneCare for Server to focus on SMB security
(3:49) Opinions differ on security threats in Vista
(5:47) Microsoft expects to emerge as a systems management player
(7:32) Virtual Machine Manager 2008 beta unveiled
Other news this week:
Managing user profile properties on SharePoint Server 2007
Virtualization vendors not in the security business, says Citrix CTO
Microsoft issues three critical fixes, details upcoming product releases [9:33m]:
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May 9th, 2008 by kcipolletti
After a brief delay to troubleshoot compatibility issues, Microsoft resumed distribution of XP SP3 and Vista SP1 for most this week. Hear why the company halted distribution of the service packs to everyone, plus get info on the features of the second Community Technology Preview for Windows PowerShell 2.0.
Highlights:
(0:35) XP, Vista SP distribution
(1:27) IE7 lock with XP SP3
(3:00) A look inside CTP2 for PowerShell 2.0
(4:39) Desktop virtualization hard sell
Other news this week:
Microsoft will release three critical patches in May
For IT, desktop virtualization is a hard sell
Managing user profile properties on SharePoint Server 2007
XP and Vista SP's available once again…for most [6:52m]:
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May 2nd, 2008 by kcipolletti
Both Microsoft Management Summit and Interop were held this week, and editors Brendan Cournoyer and Dana Brundage call in to talk about the latest news from Las Vegas. Also, hear why the release of Windows XP SP3 has been delayed yet again by Microsoft.
Highlights:
( 0:36) MMS Las Vegas with SearchWinComputing.com editor Brendan Cournoyer
( 5:46) Interop Las Vegas with SearchWindowsSecurity.com editor Dana Brundage
( 8:42) XP SP3 release delayed again
( 9:50) Vista implementation inevitable, says one industry analyst
(11:19) Microsoft botnet hunter to help thwart cyber crime
Other news this week:
Microsoft plants itself in center of a virtual universe
Microsoft demos hosted service to troubleshoot Windows
Does upgrading to Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 mean rebuilding?
News from Interop and MMS 2008 [12:37m]:
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April 4th, 2008 by dnielson
As expected, Microsoft will pull Windows XP from store shelves this June. What wasn’t expected is that some users will still have access to XP Starter Edition for some time after that. Hear all the details in this week’s podcast, plus what users are saying about Vista SP1 and a brief preview of next week’s Patch Tuesday.
Highlights:
(0:37) Bare-bones version of XP to remain available until 2010
(2:01) Mark Minasi talks SP1 at Vista seminar
(3:30) Microsoft releases updated Desktop Optimization Pack
(4:30) System Center Online Services to allow online app management
(5:50) April patch preview; five critical fixes expected
Other news this week:
Network pros spend months on troubleshooting
Next services play for Microsoft: Systems management
Apple Macs taking on the enterprise — not so fast
Microsoft extends life of Windows XP – but with a catch [6:40m]:
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March 28th, 2008 by kcipolletti
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.
Highlights:
(0:36) Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC 2 now available
(1:31) Windows enterprises to stick with XP
(4:17) Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 ready for download
(5:11) Tools for remote administration
(6:15) MS warns of actively exploited Word flaw
Other news this week:
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
Do IT pros care about Windows XP SP3? [8:33m]:
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Posted in Asset Management, Windows Vista, Upgrades and Migration, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP | 4 Comments »
March 21st, 2008 by dnielson
The release candidate for Microsoft’s hypervisor technology was issued this week, setting the stage for the company to become a major player in the virtualization market later this year. Also this week, Vista SP1 finally became a reality and some light was shed on the release date of Microsoft’s next desktop OS, Windows 7.
Highlights:
(0:34) Hyper-V reaches RC
(2:07) Vista SP1 released
(3:35) Windows 7 on track for 2010
(4:15) Hosted email on the rise
(5:12) IE8 to have a smaller impact on most enterprises than expected
(6:15) Spotlight on SOX compliance
Other news this week:
Keeping your change management process honest
Server Core could top Windows Server 2008 features
Alliance aims to curb unresolved call center questions
Hyper-V reaches RC, Vista SP1 released [8:08m]:
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