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Microsoft System Center News
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October 11, 2016
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Oct'16
Views mixed on new Microsoft patch rollup model
Microsoft's plan to move its older operating systems to a cumulative update model may help make its updates more reliable, but some administrators see more headaches on the horizon.
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March 08, 2016
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Mar'16
March Patch Tuesday closes holes in IE, Edge browsers
Despite ending support for Internet Explorer 9 in January, Microsoft continued to issue patches for the older browser.
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January 12, 2016
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Jan'16
January Patch Tuesday closes support for IE versions, Windows 8
Administrators with machines on Windows 8 and unsupported versions of Internet Explorer will need to update after this month.
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November 10, 2015
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Nov'15
November Patch Tuesday closes gaps in Internet Explorer, Windows
Microsoft releases 12 security bulletins covering a wide range of applications, including Skype.
Microsoft System Center Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Microsoft SCOM (System Center Operations Manager)
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) is a component in the Microsoft System Center suite of enterprise management software. Continue Reading
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Microsoft hopes an Azure Stack deployment will ease hybrid cloud angst
It's a hybrid cloud world, and Microsoft wants to get in while the getting's good. With its Azure Stack offering, Microsoft wants to ease hybrid cloud integration frustrations. Continue Reading
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SCORCH integration packs plug in more functionality
Integration packs enhance the automation abilities of System Center Orchestrator to help administrators manage a wide array of products and systems. Continue Reading
Evaluate Microsoft System Center Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How do you verify SCVMM Run As account credentials with PowerShell?
When our Run As account experiences issues, SCVMM doesn't show an error message. How do I check account credentials to ensure they're correct? Continue Reading
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SCVMM's ability to manage Azure VMs leaves a lot to be desired
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager is great for managing Hyper-V hosts and VMs, but it comes up short when managing Azure VMs. Continue Reading
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What improved in Service Management Automation, Orchestrator 2016?
Migrating to Service Center 2016 requires a good deal of preparation and work. Are the features in Orchestration and Service Management Automation better in Service Center 2016? Continue Reading
Manage Microsoft System Center
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Use SCVMM to diagram VM network connectivity
Diagraming VM networks makes it much easier to visualize the way the various infrastructure components relate to one another. Learn how to create diagrams in SCVMM. Continue Reading
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System Center Configuration Manager tool regulates server updates to stop attacks
Early security updates diminish online threats. See how IT admins use System Center Configuration Manager to roll out patches promptly while minimizing downtime for users. Continue Reading
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Will Microsoft Ignite 2016 catch fire with IT?
Microsoft Ignite 2016 will set the course for the company's agenda in the coming year, but is IT on board with its push to the cloud? Continue Reading
Problem Solve Microsoft System Center Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Troubleshoot System Center Orchestrator RunBook issues
By referencing various log files, like the Real-Time Log and the Historic Log, and checking the Orchestrator Runbook Audit History page, you can more easily locate the point of failure. Continue Reading
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What third-party Azure management tools should I use?
SCOM 2012 is Azure's native monitoring platform, but these third-party cloud management tools give IT shops more control over their Azure environments. Continue Reading
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How should we use SCOM 2012 for Azure management?
Our organization uses Azure for cloud services, but we need a way to monitor health and performance. Can we use SCOM 2012 for Azure management? Continue Reading