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.
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
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Posted in Security, Virtualization, Windows Vista, Patch Updates, Windows XP | No Comments »
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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Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, IT Enterprise Management, PowerShell, Windows XP, Service packs | No Comments »
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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Posted in Windows Vista, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP, Service packs | No Comments »
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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Posted in Windows Vista, Interoperability, Patch Updates, Windows XP, Microsoft tools | No Comments »
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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Posted in Asset Management, Email, Virtualization, Windows Vista, Exchange Server, Internet Explorer, SOX compliance | No Comments »
March 7th, 2008 by dnielson
A simple-to-use tool that can crack Windows passwords has resurfaced after two years of relative anonymity. Learn all about it in this week’s podcast, as well as the latest on SQL Server 2008 admin features, blacklisted programs for Vista SP1 and more.
Highlights:
(0:31) Password cracking tool circulates through IT world)
(1:40) SQL Server 2008’s admin features
(2:57) Users waiting for Hyper-V
(4:39) Vista SP1 blacklist
(5:29) Interest in NAC on the rise
(6:51) Symantec’s NAC to support Microsoft products
Other news this week:
Proactive planning crucial to avoiding SharePoint chaos
IT managers remain hot on SharePoint, cool on services
Microsoft expands SharePoint services for all IT shops
Password cracking tool targets Windows [8:02m]:
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Posted in Asset Management, Windows Vista, SQL Server, Password cracking, Network Access Control (NAC) | No Comments »
February 29th, 2008 by windowsnews
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 has finally launched. This week, Greg Shields, MCSE, calls in to talk about the new features that will prove most important to admins, as well as why Windows 2008 adoption will likely be quicker than with Windows Vista.
Highlights:
(0:15) Greg Shields discusses Windows 2008 features and migration
(7:01) Microsoft patches Vista cracks
(8:19) New vulnerabilities hit Vista, XP and Excel
Other news this week:
Microsoft server chief weighs in on key IT trends
Deployment tools ready as new Windows server arrives
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Posted in Terminal Services, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 | No Comments »
February 22nd, 2008 by dnielson
The second release candidate – and likely the final version – of Windows XP Service Pack 3 can now be downloaded through Microsoft’s Windows Update. This week, find out when users can expect the SP’s official release, along with the latest on Vista SP1.
Highlights:
(0:32) XP SP 3 can be downloaded
(1:34) Vista SP1 update pulled from Windows Update; could break certain programs
(4:10) Two new server operating systems to drop in 2008
(5:30) Security biggest draw of Windows 2008, survey says
(6:16) Mobile Device Manager not adept at interoperability
(7:10) Microsoft to publish file sharing and authentication protocols
Other news this week:
Testing Windows disaster recovery plans
SharePoint brings app challenges to Windows shops
Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC2 goes public - Windows Week in Review [8:36m]:
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Posted in Windows Vista, Office 2007, Interoperability, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP | No Comments »
February 15th, 2008 by windowsnews
After a relatively quiet January offering, February’s Patch Tuesday saw the release of 11 new bulletins from Microsoft. Of the six critical updates, hear which ones experts say are most important, plus why System Center Service Manager has been delayed yet again.
Highlights:
(0:24) Patch Tuesday provides 11 new bulletins
(2:41) Service Manager delayed … again
(3:55) Vista SP1 rolled out in phases — but why?
(5:59) Scripting is key for admins
Other news this week:
Network visibility helps IT catch performance problems
TS Web Access simplifies application process in Windows 2008
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Posted in Windows Vista, Systems Management, Patch Updates, Help Desk, Active Directory | 1 Comment »
