Network Management


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."

Microsoft To Deliver Two Security Fixes on Tuesday

Microsoft's security update coming next Tuesday looks to be light, with one "critical" item and one "important" item expected.

The Cloud vs. IT: Is Your Job in Jeopardy?

Everyone is pushing the cloud. But there's a raging debate as to whether the cloud is good or bad for IT. We talked to readers and analysts and other industry experts to find out what the cloud may really mean for your future, plus other implications of this emerging technology.

How-To: Performance Tuning Tips for a Windows Virtualized Environment

Virtualization has brought the lost art of performance tuning back into the datacenter. Here's how to tune your VMs and hypervisor, and optimize CPU resources and memory to get the most out of your virtual servers.

IE 9: What IT Pros Should Know

Microsoft fielded some questions on Monday in a Webinar on Internet Explorer 9, focusing on what IT managers should know about the new Web browser.

System Center 2012 Preview: What to Expect

Microsoft plans to consolidate many moving parts in its System Center 2012 products this year -- here's your guide to it all.

Get in the Zone: A Review of MXI's Stealth Zone Secure Portal Desktop

Be sneaky -- and secure -- with the MXI portable Windows OS.

Joys and Perils of the Always-On VPN

How to get the benefits of an always-on VPN while mitigating the security risks.

WinMagic SecureDoc Review: Lock Down Your Laptops

WinMagic SecureDoc encryption software gets the better of hackers.

TuneUp Utilities Review: An Essential Tool for Teleworkers

TuneUp Utilities can substitute for IT support, keeping PCs up to speed.

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