Network Management


Microsoft Previews 'Just Enough Administration' PowerShell Security Controls

Microsoft introduced a new PowerShell-based server protection scheme for IT pros at TechEd this week called "Just Enough Administration" (JEA).

How To Fix Windows Server Network Performance Problems

If your server network performance is lagging, chances are Windows' security features are to blame. Here's how to alleviate the problem.

Microsoft Enhancing Office 365 ProPlus Management Capabilities

Microsoft today announced some new and future administrative improvements for organizations subscribing to Office 365 ProPlus services.

Windows Intune Getting Data Security Protections for Android and Apple Devices

Microsoft announced that new mobile device management improvements will be coming to its Windows Intune management solution, arriving sometime in the fourth quarter.

Many Planning Move to Software-Defined Networking, Can't Define It

Even though a majority of networking professionals are forecasting a move to software-defined networking (SDN), close to 40 percent of respondents can't define what it is, according to a recent survey.

Microsoft's EMET Security Tool Requires App Compatibility Testing

Microsoft's Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit can spell trouble for some apps.

How To Work with Hyper-V Checkpoints

Here's a quick breakdown on how to roll back to an earlier Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V checkpoint.

5 Security Tools for IT That Go Deep

With IT facing more complex and new types of threats compared to years past, it's time to arm yourself with the best tools to keep you and your network secure.

Microsoft Releases Slipstreamed Version of SharePoint 2010 SP2

Microsoft late last week rolled out a slipstreamed version of SharePoint 2010 Service Pack 2 that supports Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

How To Move Workloads Among Hybrid Clouds with System Center

Here's a look at how you can extend your infrastructure from private to public clouds with System Center 2012 R2 App Controller.

Product Review: Keeping Systems Patched with SolarWinds Patch Manager 2.0

Patch management suite allows agents to schedule updates and provides better real-time reporting.

Report Sees Cloud Role for Database Backup and Disaster Recovery

Organizations are showing greater interest in using cloud services for database backup and disaster recovery scenarios, according to a Microsoft-sponsored study.

Create the Elastic Datacenter with Windows Server, System Center and Azure

Avoid the traditional on-site datacenters and servers with Microsoft's next-generation, software-defined, scale-out hybrid computing architectures.

Microsoft Buys Cloud Integration Solution Provider GreenButton

Microsoft has acquired Wellington, New Zealand-based GreenButton for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2014 Now Available

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2014, a suite of six tools for IT pros, was released for download today.

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