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Windows has always been a powerhouse of flexibility, and its configuration tools are a testament to this. These tools allow users to fine-tune their system settings, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues. Whether you're a tech novice looking to make basic changes or an IT pro diving deep...
On October 8, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a significant security issue tracked under CVE-2024-43468 that affects its Configuration Manager, a crucial tool many businesses rely on for remote administration and management of Windows environments. This vulnerability enables an attacker to potentially...
In today's fast-evolving technological landscape, ensuring that Windows devices are up-to-date with the latest patches and updates can be a daunting task for IT administrators. As organizations increasingly adopt modern management strategies, tools like Windows Autopatch and PowerShell scripts...
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In an era where customization and system optimization are essential, Windows users often find themselves on a quest for tools and utilities that enhance their experience. While many rely on third-party applications, Microsoft recognizes that a treasure trove of native configuration tools exists...
IT security isn’t just a problem—it’s a global crisis. Download this white paper and find out how Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) can help. We’ll share 20 best practices that will serve as a good starting point for administrators
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Microsoft have recently identified issues with high cpu and high memory usage in certain Windows 10 builds (1703 isn't affected... Yet. ).
Builds which are affected are: Windows 10 version's 1607, 1511, and 1507.
Apparently this is down to recent updates which are named in the quote's below...
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Editor’s Note: Last year, we shared Forrester Consulting’s Total Economic Impact (TEI) study of Windows 10 (June 2016) which found significant IT management cost savings, security and productivity benefits for Windows 10 customers. In December 2016, Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft...
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Configuration Manager Vulnerability Assessment allows to scan managed systems for common missing security updates and misconfigurations which might make client computers more vulnerable to attack.
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This toolkit contains fifteen downloadable tools to help you manage and troubleshoot Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
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The SCAP Extensions enable Configuration Manager to consume Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) data streams, assess systems for compliance, and generate report results in SCAP format by taking advantage of the capabilities in the compliance settings feature.
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Link Removed, Windows 10 is available in 190 countries beginning today. This is a significant milestone we reached together, as more than 5 million Windows Insiders, 30% of them IT Pros, provided us with feedback and helped us build the best Windows ever.
We’re excited to begin to make Windows...
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The Clients for Additional Operating Systems allow you to manage Apple Mac, UNIX and Linux computers using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
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When we talked about Link Removed back in November, we announced new capabilities that will enable Windows 10 to leverage Azure Active Directory. Since these capabilities are now starting to appear in the Windows 10 preview builds, this is a great time to explore them in more detail.
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The big news of last week were the three different events from around the world...
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Join Scott Klein and his guests Shawn Bice, Nigel Ellis, and Rohan Kumar LIVE each month on SQL Unplugged, your avenue for chatting with the three individuals who own the relational database at...
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Security Updates
Today we released six security bulletins to help protect our customers - four Critical, one Important, and one Moderate – addressing 19 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Shell, Windows Kernel, Internet Explorer, Internet Information Services (IIS), .NET Framework, and...
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Fixes an issue in which a client agent is not deployed on a computer that is running the French version of Windows 7. The issue occurs when you try to deploy the client agent by using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.
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Today we published the Link Removed due to 404 Error. During the webcast, we fielded thirteen questions, focusing primarily on Link Removed due to 404 Error, covering Visual Studio Team Foundation Server; MS12-062, affecting System Center Configuration Manager; and Link Removed due to...