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How new System Center 2012 features ease cloud management
New System Center 2012 features offer flexible and scalable management options no matter your server location. Feature
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Downsides to consider with System Center 2012 features
Your enterprise may want to avoid System Center 2012 if you have cost or mixed infrastructure concerns. Feature
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A quick overview of System Center 2012 SP1
We put the best info about System Center 2012 SP1 in this guide, including the latest news, an evaluation of its beta and a Q&A about its features. One-page guide
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Test your knowledge of new Windows Server 2012 features with this quiz
Think you've done a good job in keeping up with all of the year's Windows Server news, updates and features? Take this short quiz to find out. Quiz
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Managing assets with Intune and Microsoft SCCM
Microsoft provides IT different tools for managing assets -- SCCM and Windows Intune. Learn how to distinguish these endpoint tools and where to best use them. guide
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Q&A: Taking a closer look at System Center Operations Manager 2012
Microsoft's Adam Hall runs down the significant changes made to the Operations Manager component in System Center 2012 and the thinking behind them. Feature
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Test your System Center 2012 knowledge
What's new in System Center 2012? See how much you know about a wide variety of topics in System Center. Quiz
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Microsoft System Center 2012 overview
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Microsoft's latest cloud message to IT: Manage or be managed
As System Center continues to shift toward a more cloud-friendly approach, it might be time for IT pros to become more flexible in their management practices as well. Column
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Guide to Microsoft System Center
System Center is Microsoft's trademark systems management product suite. This page will guide you through what's what, with details on the latest features and releases. Learning Center
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Microsoft advances Azure management, software-defined networking plans
Windows Azure and software-defined networking were main points of conversation at Microsoft Management Summit 2013. News | 08 Apr 2013
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System Center 2012 SP1 hits general availability with monitoring tool
Users of System Center now can manage Windows Server 2012 with System Center 2012 SP1. The service pack has virtualization enhancements and more. News | 16 Jan 2013
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Internet Explorer zero-day exploit overshadows light Patch Tuesday fixes
Admins begin the new year with a light Patch Tuesday that includes two critical bulletins, but they'll also want to pay attention to an exploit in IE. News | 09 Jan 2013
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System Center 2012 SP1 hits RTM, adds Windows 8 management support
Microsoft released the System Center 2012 SP1 RTM, which lets IT deploy and manage Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, but it requires a clean install. News | 17 Dec 2012
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System Center 2012 SP1 eventually lets IT manage Windows Server 2012
IT pros itching to manage Windows Server 2012 with System Center 2012 can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but will still have to wait a bit. News | 18 Sep 2012
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Microsoft details SCCM SP1, new Intune version, September patches
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 receives a patch, plus Microsoft delivered a beta version of a service pack for the 2012 edition of the product. News | 12 Sep 2012
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Microsoft pushes System Center 2012 for private cloud, IT pros push back
IT pros learned about Microsoft System Center 2012 management suite at MMS this week. But will they take action on a private cloud deployment? News | 17 Apr 2012
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Microsoft looks to strengthen cloud story with System Center 2012
When the new systems management product finally arrives next month, it'll include new cloud-friendly capabilities. But does it go far enough? News | 29 Mar 2012
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Microsoft targets VMware with System Center 2012 licensing, packaging
The latest version of Microsoft’s management tool has VMware’s offerings in its sights, but it will need Windows Server 8 and Hyper-V 3.0 to complete the private cloud picture. News | 18 Jan 2012
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Can SCUPdates survive VMware's Shavlik buy?
Though many IT shops use products from both VMware and Shavlik Technologies, some worry that VMware may not care to keep SCUPdates, a third-party patch tool that extends SCCM. News | 17 May 2011
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SCVMM 2012 SP1 management: There's a PowerShell cmdlet for that
If you think you have to memorize 529 cmdlets to use PowerShell to manage SCVMM 2012 SP1, think again. Tip
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Evaluating Microsoft System Center 2012 Service Pack 1
The release of the System Center 2012 SP1 beta supports Windows Server 2012 and does more with Hyper-V, the cloud and PowerShell. Here's what's new. Tip
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Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager 2012 enhancements
Virtual Machine Manager 2012 promises improvements for Hyper-V shops. Find out why this single-pane-of-glass manager improves on VMM 2008. Tip
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Microsoft System Center 2012 add-ons ease management issues
Microsoft System Center 2012 contains several add-on products that VARs can use to help customers manage and enhance their Windows system. Tip
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Microsoft's System Center 2012 designed to ease data center management
Microsoft's System Center 2012 Configuration Manager and Virtual Machine Manager 2012 aims to please system administrators. Tip
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How System Center 2012 enables Hyper-V private clouds
Microsoft is pushing private cloud with the latest releases of its systems management products. Find out if they can help you get a handle on your internal resources. Tip
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Understanding System Center Service Manager 2010 and virtualization
What Service Manager settings should you have set when virtualizing an environment? Tip
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A look at the System Center Configuration Manager 2012 beta
The second beta of SCCM 2012 has key features for remote application management. It also delivers applications to end users regardless of which device they are using. Tip
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Microsoft System Center Advisor tracks server issues in the cloud
Microsoft System Center Advisor can help admins keep up to date with Windows Server configuration issues and avoid problems before they occur. Tip
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System Center Updates Publisher zeroes in on third-party updates
Microsoft is close to releasing a new version of its System Center Updates Publisher, a standalone utility that can help simplify updates to third-party software and applications. Tip
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FAQ: System Center Configuration Manager 2012
Microsoft's new configuration management product offers some important new features. But only you know if it's the right fit for your organization. Answer
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Redeploy application to client machines using SMS
Can I redeploy the same application to client machines using System Management Server? Is it allowed, or is it a limitation? Ask the Expert
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Are there any advanced SMS installer guides online?
Are there any tutorials or advanced SMS installer guides online? Ask the Expert
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What other players compete with Microsoft's MOM?
What other players compete with Microsoft's MOM? Ask the Expert
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What is the best way to deploy the SMS client to remote users?
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When do I need to set up SMS secondary site servers?
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The SMS2003 Advanced Client has begun rebooting my 2K File server.
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Will SUS 2.0 include MS Office patching?
Are there any plans to include MS Office patching in the next generation of SUS? Ask the Expert
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Microsoft System Center Global Service Monitor (GSM)
Microsoft System Global Service Monitor (GSM) is a tool that helps administrators extend the capabilities of System Center 2012 into a cloud-based infrastructure. Definition
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Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 (SCVMM 2012) is Microsoft's virtualization management product. It is part of the System Center 2012 systems management suite. Definition
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Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012 (SCCM 2012) is a Windows product that enables administrators to manage the deployment and security of devices and applications across an enterprise. Definition
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Microsoft System Center 2012
Microsoft System Center 2012 is a bundled suite of systems management products that offers tools to monitor and automate virtualized environments, including private clouds based on Microsoft Hyper-V. Definition
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Microsoft System Center
Microsoft System Center is a suite of individually sold systems management products... (Continued) Definition
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Ten experts to follow for Windows Server updates on Twitter
On social media? Follow this list of the best bloggers, consultants and authors for Windows Server updates and tips on Twitter. Photo Story
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System Center keys in on cloud management
Microsoft's Robert Reynolds discusses the latest System Center releases and how they tie into the company's overall cloud strategy. Podcast
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Microsoft on Hyper-V R2, licensing, Live Migration, System Center and VMware
Microsoft talks about managing virtual environments with System Center, when Hyper-V may be a better option for a business than ESXi Free Edition, Hyper-V R2 licensing restrictions and more. Podcast
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Microsoft System Center Global Service Monitor (GSM)
Microsoft System Global Service Monitor (GSM) is a tool that helps administrators extend the capabilities of System Center 2012 into a cloud-based infrastructure. Definition
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How new System Center 2012 features ease cloud management
New System Center 2012 features offer flexible and scalable management options no matter your server location. Feature
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Downsides to consider with System Center 2012 features
Your enterprise may want to avoid System Center 2012 if you have cost or mixed infrastructure concerns. Feature
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SCVMM 2012 SP1 management: There's a PowerShell cmdlet for that
If you think you have to memorize 529 cmdlets to use PowerShell to manage SCVMM 2012 SP1, think again. Tip
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Microsoft advances Azure management, software-defined networking plans
Windows Azure and software-defined networking were main points of conversation at Microsoft Management Summit 2013. News
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A quick overview of System Center 2012 SP1
We put the best info about System Center 2012 SP1 in this guide, including the latest news, an evaluation of its beta and a Q&A about its features. One-page guide
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System Center 2012 SP1 hits general availability with monitoring tool
Users of System Center now can manage Windows Server 2012 with System Center 2012 SP1. The service pack has virtualization enhancements and more. News
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Internet Explorer zero-day exploit overshadows light Patch Tuesday fixes
Admins begin the new year with a light Patch Tuesday that includes two critical bulletins, but they'll also want to pay attention to an exploit in IE. News
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Test your knowledge of new Windows Server 2012 features with this quiz
Think you've done a good job in keeping up with all of the year's Windows Server news, updates and features? Take this short quiz to find out. Quiz
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System Center 2012 SP1 hits RTM, adds Windows 8 management support
Microsoft released the System Center 2012 SP1 RTM, which lets IT deploy and manage Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, but it requires a clean install. News
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About Microsoft System Center
System Center is Microsoft's systems management product line, made up of tools designed to help IT administrators manage networks comprised of Windows desktop and server operating systems. This page features the latest news and expert advice for working with all of Microsoft's System Center products, including System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), System Center Data Protection Manager (SCDPM), System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), System Center Service Manager (SCSM) and more.