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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 is focusing on the launch of Windows Server 2008 while at the same time dismissing rumors that Windows 7 is coming sooner rather than later. This week, learn the real status of Windows 7, plus the latest on Vista SP1 and Office 2003 SP3. Highlights: (0:32) Windows Server 2008 launch nears (1:57) Microsoft refutes alleged Windows 7 [...]

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