When evaluating current or possibly new staff members, look to see who utilize automation for repetitive time sinks.
From not embracing change to segmenting groups, here are some ways in which IT leaders are setting up their teams for failure.
Rising user tech IQ, easier-to-use gadgets and the transformation of users into consumers is changing the landscape of IT.
Nearly four years after launching Windows Azure, Microsoft's cloud service remains stuck in the shadows of Amazon Web Services.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 12/01/2013
Microsoft's decision to have SkyDrive's auto sync functions enabled as default and the lack of sync customization could lead to major headaches for IT.
- By Greg Shields
- 11/27/2013
Mary Jo Foley discusses how recent Microsoft executive and service pricing changes may not be sitting well with many on-premises experts.
- By Mary Jo Foley
- 11/14/2013
Two questions I get asked most are: "How do you keep up with changing technology?" and "What do you use for your lab?"
- By Greg Shields
- 10/01/2013
Despite Microsoft entering a transformative period, 69 percent of Redmond readers are confident the company will continue to be a key player in the enterprise software market.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 10/01/2013
Brien discusses that with the trend towards tablets, IT will survive by adapting.
The Kemp load balancer helps IT pros use the Microsoft hypervisor to distribute workloads across physical and virtual clusters.
- By Derek Schauland
- 09/05/2013
Microsoft announced it will be ending exams for the Microsoft Certified Master (MCM), Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) certificates, effective Oct. 1.
Keep a handy list of your jury rigged fixes to use as leverage when arguing for items that might not be in your IT budget.
Here's a variety of factors you'll want to consider before making the on-site vs. cloud decision for your upcoming SharePoint 2013 installation.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 04/25/2013
The User State Migration Tool may have its detractors, but it's pretty handy when it comes to migrating user settings
- By Greg Shields
- 04/22/2013
Effectively securing a number of branch offices is a considerable challenge, but there are tools to help.
When it comes time to migrate to Windows 8, you'll have many choices. Pick the right one to suit your organization's needs.
- By Stella Chernyak
- 04/16/2013
The project approval process can be fraught with peril, but if you follow this outline, you'll likely have better luck.
- By Ryan Haveson
- 04/16/2013
Migrating user settings and data over to Windows 7 is much easier when you have the User State Migration Tool on your side.
- By Johan Arwidmark
- 04/16/2013
System Center has morphed into a true private cloud platform. Here's a quick overview of what this means and how your IT infrastructure can take advantage of it.
You, as the IT manager, are responsible for finding places to automate and making sure it happens.