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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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Disaster recovery planning for System Center Operations Manager 2007
This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" helps prepare you for the possibility of a catastrophic failure, and guides you through the process of recovering from a total loss or a downed RMS. Book Excerpt
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Backing up reports in System Center Operations Manager 2007
This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" explains how reports work in SCOM 2007 and guides you through the process of backing them up. Book Excerpt
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Database grooming for System Center Operations Manager 2007
This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" takes you through the process of grooming your operational, data warehouse and ACS databases in SCOM 2007 Book Excerpt
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Roles of key System Center Operations Manager files and databases
This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" takes a look at the different databases and files that should be a part of your backup strategy for SCOM 2007. Book Excerpt
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FAQ: SMS & SUS
Got a question for Systems Management Server & System Update Server expert Rod Trent? Check the SMS & SUS FAQ first to see if Rod may already have answered your question. FAQ
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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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Microsoft hopes storage spec gets a boost under SCVMM 2012
Microsoft believes its SMI-S specification can address the needs of Windows shops with multi-vendor storage needs, but it will need support from storage vendors to make it happen. News | 02 May 2011
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Microsoft System Center opens Windows to the cloud
Microsoft advanced its System Center platforms and features at its annual management conference. IT shops watch with interest but -- no shocker -- few are ready for cloud. News | 22 Mar 2011
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With Opalis, Microsoft bids for cross-platform credibility
Big enterprises are not pure Windows shops. Microsoft hopes its investment in Opalis Software will extend its reach in systems management and boost integration across platforms. News | 07 Mar 2011
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Microsoft readies Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 service pack
The first service pack for SCVMM 2008 R2 will include updates for managing Windows Server 2008 R2’s Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX features. News | 06 Dec 2010
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Microsoft brings endpoint protection to Configuration Manager
With Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, Microsoft aims to make client security one with systems management, and those running SCCM 2007 should see the biggest lift. News | 08 Nov 2010
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IT pros invited to evaluate Opalis for System Center
IT managers who sign up for Microsoft's Opalis Customer Evaluation Program can bend the ears of developers who are integrating Opalis into the company's systems management suite. Article | 09 Sep 2010
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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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A wish list for the future of System Center Virtual Machine Manager
With its new focus on the private cloud, Microsoft could be on the right track with SCVMM. Here are four more capabilities that will hopefully be included with future versions. Column
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Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2: Four features you wish it supported
While Microsoft has made strides with its current virtualization management software, some still find it lacking in certain areas. Tip
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The nuances of managing VMware virtual machines with Microsoft SCVMM
VMware expert Mike Laverick shares his experience of running vSphere 4.1 machines with SCVMM and chimes in on the issue of using one tool across various virtualization platforms. Tip
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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?
Ask the Expert
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The SMS2003 Advanced Client has begun rebooting my 2K File server.
Ask the Expert
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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 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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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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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 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 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
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Microsoft System Center 2012 overview
guide
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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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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
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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 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
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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.