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The Desktop Depot podcast series keeps IT admins up to speed with the latest desktop management news and expert advice, including tips on desktop virtualization, security, OS management, desktop migration and more.

Discussing Windows 7 with Mark Minasi

December 4th, 2008 by dnielson

The release of Windows 7 is on the horizon, and we recently caught up with Windows guru Mark Minasi to discuss his thoughts on Microsoft’s next desktop operating system. What are the compelling reasons to deploy Windows 7? What is Microsoft planning to do about hardware support for the new OS? Are there any new features worth getting excited about? Listen to our podcast with Mark Minasi to learn more about Windows 7.
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Highlights:

  • (0:29) Compelling reasons to deploy Windows 7
  • (1:43) Hardware support in Windows 7
  • (2:32) Branch cache can free up bandwidth in Windows 7 environments
  • (3:47) How will admins go about deploying Windows 7?
  • (5:15) AppLocker can prevent users from installing applications on your machines
  • (7:44) The release of Windows 7

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    Antivirus incompatibilities in Windows XP SP 3

    June 6th, 2008 by dnielson

    This month, security expert Kevin Beaver joins us to share his experiences with Windows Vista and XP SP3. Hear about what could go wrong with Vista and XP SP3, including antivirus incompatibilities. Also, beware of what kinds of common security issues could be going unchecked in your Windows network. Are you up to date with Windows patches? Is your Windows shop configured properly? Are your Windows servers secure? Find out in the June installment of our “What’s hot in Windows security” podcast series.

    Highlights:

  • (0:41) The latest info on Windows XP SP3 and why you should keep up with security testing
  • (4:30) Security demons that might be in your organization
  • (7:11) Windows 7’s potential impact on the security landscape

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