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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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