Network Management


System Center Orchestrator 2012 Beta Released

Microsoft released a beta of System Center Orchestrator 2012 last week.

Microsoft Planning 16 Fixes for Patch Tuesday

Windows IT pros can expect a really busy June if the advance notification for this month's security update is any indication.

Cloud Economics: Deciding Build vs. Buy

Should you build you own private cloud or buy someone else's? What about doing both?

Windows Users Readying for World IPv6 Day

The world will move to Internet Protocol version 6 for one day on Wednesday, June 8, but just a small percentage of Internet users might be adversely affected.

Deployment Toolkit 2012 and MAP 6.0 Betas Released

Microsoft this week announced two toolkit beta test releases for Windows-based deployment and migration planning.

IT Loves the iPad: Apple's iPad in the Windows Enterprise

The iPad was designed for and sold to consumers. But savvy IT pros and more than a handful of third parties are making the device a true enterprise force.

Is It Time to Rethink Active Directory?

Most likely, it's time to at least consider restructuring your current domain and forest design. With the right planning and tools, migrating to a new structure won't be as painful as you might think.

The Smartphone OSes Compared: Apple iOS vs. Google Android vs. Microsoft's Windows Phone 7

Apple, Google and Microsoft are battling for market share in the smartphone OS space. While Apple and Google have more popular but similar offerings, Microsoft Windows Phone 7 represents a new vision in the market.

Microsoft Looks for Management Dominance with System Center 2012

Microsoft is opening its management suite, already hugely popular in Microsoft shops, to handle third-party applications. The company hopes its huge customer base and the newfound flexibility of System Center will put the hurt on a raft of smaller competitors in the application-management market.

Microsoft System Center 2012 Community Test Programs Announced

Microsoft today opened signups to its community evaluation program (CEP) for testing the beta of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 (SCVMM 2012).

Numara Releases New Tool for Windows 7 Migrations

Numara Software released a new user state migration tool today that's designed to help IT pros with their Windows migration woes.

Microsoft Spotlights Windows Phone 7, System Center, Visual Studio at Tech-Ed Opening Keynote

Microsoft's Tech-Ed conference for IT pros in Atlanta Monday morning highlighted the company's plans for Windows Phone 7, System Center 2012 and Visual Studio, among other products.

How-To: Manage Mobile Devices with Microsoft System Center

See how System Center Mobile Device Manager (MDM) 2008 will help you manage them just like other desktops and laptops via Group Policy and more.

Business Networks Not Ready for IPv6, Survey Finds

Most business networks are not ready for the transition to IPv6, according to a poll conducted by Ipswitch Inc.

May Security Patch Targets Windows, PowerPoint Flaws

Microsoft's May patch arrived as expected, with just two security bulletins, one deemed "critical" and one considered "important."

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