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Orchestrate Software Distribution with Windows Intune 2

 

Orchestrate Software Distribution with Windows Intune 2

A mere seven months after introducing its cloud-based PC-management service, Microsoft delivers a worthy update.

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At TechEd 2011, Darren Mar-Elia and Sean Deuby discuss cloud computing trends and the implications for IT pros. They covered privacy and security concerns about the cloud, the shift from virtual data center to cloud, the skill set needed to manage the private cloud and a hybrid cloud, and the role PowerShell and System Center play in the cloud.

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Q: Does System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 manage ESX templates differently than System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2?

By John Savill, 02/23/2012

Yes, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 and SCVMM 2008 R2 manage ESX templates differently. Here's how.

Q: What are logical networks in System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012?

By John Savill, 02/23/2012

System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 includes management of computer, storage, and network fabrics, and it lets you define logical networks.

Q: How do I control which virtual machines use Virtual Machine Device Queues with Hyper-V?

By John Savill, 02/23/2012

Native Hyper-V lets you control which virtual machines use Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq).

Q: What is SR-IOV?

By John Savill, 02/23/2012

Single Root I/O Virtualization is a PCI-SIG standard that does at least one very cool thing.


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Q: What do I change in System Center Configuration Manager 2012 when the Software Update Point synchronizes with Microsoft?

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2012 Software Update Point role automatically sets a synchronization with Microsoft Update. But action on your part is still needed. ...

Active Directory Auditing Tools

Auditing Active Directory changes? Minimize the workload with a third-party AD auditing product—directory experts reveal what's important to look for in AD auditing tools....


Take Care When Disabling Windows' Default Shares

Properly managing default shares can help you keep your computing environment safe and secure....

Using Reporting Services in an Internet/Extranet Environment

How can you use SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services to deploy reports when Windows Authentication isn’t available—and without the risk of one partner seeing another’s data? Here’s how to set up custom...



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Windows IT Pro Insider: Microsoft System Center 2012 and the Private Cloud

By Jeff James, 02/22/2012

Microsoft hosted a hands-on workshop on System Center 2012 and the Private Cloud in mid-January. Windows IT Pro staffers Jeff James, Michael Otey, and Sean Deuby attended. They ...

Q: What do I change in System Center Configuration Manager 2012 when the Software Update Point synchronizes with Microsoft?

By John Savill, 02/22/2012

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2012 Software Update Point role automatically sets a synchronization with Microsoft Update. But action on your part is still needed.

Q: How do I automatically approve and deploy updates with System Center Configuration Manager 2012?

By John Savill, 02/21/2012

SCCM 2012 adds a feature that enables certain software updates to be automatically approved and deployed to selected machines.

Q: Does Windows Thin PC support touch?

By John Savill, 02/20/2012

Windows Thin PC would support touch if it could. Who wouldn't?

Q: Does Hyper-V support SR-IOV?

By John Savill, 02/20/2012

See which Windows Hyper-V version supports Single Root I/O Virtualization, the PCI-SIG standard.

Q: Does Windows Embedded 7 support touch?

By John Savill, 02/18/2012

The Windows Embedded family provides a platform for product development--but does it support touch interfaces?

Q: How can I check if my App-V virtualized application has been optimized for streaming?

By John Savill, 02/17/2012

How to check if your virtual application is optimized for streaming.


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Microsoft Office 365: Security and On-Premises Requirements

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