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.

Microsoft issues three critical fixes, details upcoming product releases

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 »

    XP and Vista SPs available once again…for most

    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

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    Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, IT Enterprise Management, PowerShell, Windows XP, Service packs | No Comments »

    News from Interop and MMS 2008

    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?

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    Posted in Windows Vista, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP, Service packs | No Comments »

    Windows XP SP3 lands

    April 25th, 2008 by kcipolletti

    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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    Posted in Security, Upgrades and Migration, Systems Management, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP, Windows security | No Comments »

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

    April 18th, 2008 by dnielson

    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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    Posted in Security, SQL Server, Windows XP, Service packs, Windows security | 1 Comment »

    Microsoft extends life of Windows XP – but with a catch

    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

     
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    Posted in Windows Vista, Interoperability, Patch Updates, Windows XP, Microsoft Tools | No Comments »

    Do IT pros care about Windows XP SP3?

    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

     
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    Posted in Asset Management, Windows Vista, Upgrades and Migration, IT Enterprise Management, Windows Desktop, Windows XP | 4 Comments »

    Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC2 goes public

    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

     
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    Posted in Windows Vista, Office 2007, Interoperability, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP | No Comments »

    Users petition to save Windows XP

    February 8th, 2008 by dnielson

    Many IT pros still love Windows XP, and they have the names to prove it. A movement has begun to urge Microsoft to extend the sale of the OS past the current June 30 end date. Listen to Microsoft’s response, plus how Windows Server 2008 is changing Microsoft certification.

    Highlights:

  • (0:30) ‘Save XP’ campaign gains momentum
  • (1:43) Fake Microsoft Update page creates IT headaches
  • (2:53) Citrix to unveil new virtualization tools
  • (4:02) MCSA,MCSE on the way out
  • (5:14) A preview of Patch Tuesday
  • (5:59) Details come out about new Vista SP1 kernel
  • (6:47) System Center Capacity Planner set for release
  • (7:17) IT hack contest pits Vista against Linux, Leopard

    • Other news this week:
    Dell overhauls support offerings
    Reducing Windows desktop total cost of ownership

     
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    Posted in Virtualization, Windows Vista, Systems Management, Patch Updates, Certifications, Windows XP | 11 Comments »