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Endpoint Management Strategies and Best Practices
The job of an IT administrator has become a lot more challenging today than what it once was. IT has evolved from a controlled endpoint environment behind four walls to thousands of islands of information scattered about an organization that must be ... E-Handbook
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Finding a prescription for desktop security management at Sharp HealthCare
Desktop security policy must cover the use of mobile devices and the cloud. Sharp HealthCare uses a mix of software for desktop security management. Case Study
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Mind the gaps left by Windows 8 security features
Observers agree that Microsoft has improved security in Windows 8, but IT must still check how the OS affects third-party apps and privacy. Feature
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Windows 8 Enterprise offers admin capabilities absent in Windows 8 Pro
Desktop admins should carefully consider OS editions -- Windows 8 Enterprise provides options for connectivity and control that Windows 8 Pro lacks. Feature
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Chapter excerpt: Defending the enterprise from password hacking
In this excerpt from 'Hacking for Dummies, Fourth Edition,' author Kevin Beaver looks at the dangers of password hacking and how to respond to them. Book Excerpt
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Tech Watch: The Windows 8 touch interface could change the way we work
The Windows 8 touch interface promises to change the way we work, but businesses need to adopt new hardware and apps need to be developed first. Feature
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Microsoft unified communications tool Lync-Skype gets updated
The Microsoft unified communications roadmap combines Lync and Skype to ease work and home interactions. But do employees need this connectivity? Cool Tool
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Windows 8 Task Manager: Finding and using its updated features
Not many of the changes in Windows 8 Task Manager are obvious, but there are definite improvements. See which features are worth another look. Tutorial
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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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Adding Microsoft Windows 8 multi-touch to a desktop or notebook
Microsoft Windows 8 Touch isn't just for tablet computers. Our expert discusses how the user interface can be added to desktops and notebooks. Feature
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The importance of touch in the Microsoft Windows 8 environment
One noteworthy feature of Microsoft Windows 8 is its use of a touch-based interface. Our expert takes a look at the user interface and ways around it. Feature
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Trusted platform module aids Windows mobile device security
Keeping data safe in mobile devices is the Holy Grail for preventing corporate data loss. News | 22 Apr 2013
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Standardizing on Windows tablet PCs to simplify device management
The enterprise can learn a thing or two about managing mobile devices from the education industry's standardization on Windows-based tablet PCs. News | 15 Apr 2013
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Windows 8 Companion Subscription License may lower BYOD costs
Microsoft's Companion Subscription License with Windows 8 accommodates BYOD and may turn out to be more economical for some enterprises. News | 25 Mar 2013
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Dell adds Credant data encryption software to its 2012 acquisition list
The acquisition of Credant Technologies could bolster Dell's data encryption play and its efforts to support and secure mobile devices. News | 20 Dec 2012
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IT pros reminisce about the best geek gifts ever
IT experts share their all-time favorite gadget gifts. In some cases, the best geek gifts launched their careers. News | 19 Dec 2012
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Desktop security software gets proactive with application sandboxing
Application sandboxing is nothing new, but experts say Bromium's hardware-based approach offers a novel twist on desktop security software. News | 25 Sep 2012
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Adobe Reader gets no love from IT shops, but few switch from it
Adobe Reader is unpopular but hard to give up. It could, however, become obsolete in a few years, thanks to built-in browser and OS support. News | 16 Feb 2012
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Three hundred million Apple iPhone 5s?
Apple has placed an order for 300 million parts for its iPhone 5. More than a few of those will no doubt make it into the enterprise. Column | 01 Aug 2011
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MDOP 2011 R2 brings new security, management tools
The BitLocker administration tool in MDOP 2011 R2 helps IT pros manage encryption policies. MDOP 2011 R2 also includes DaRT and AIS updates. News | 11 Jul 2011
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Intel's McAfee buy marks a turning point for security
Is McAfee really worth $7.68 billion? If Intel's security plans extend from software into hardware and cloud computing, the acquisition could lead to a major shift in IT security. Column | 08 Sep 2010
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New Office 2013 features can help IT pros as much as end users
New features in Microsoft Office 2013 make desktop management more efficient. See what Office Web Apps Server, Office Telemetry and more can do. Tip
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Windows 8 tools build on native Windows 7 utilities with new capabilities
New and updated Windows 8 tools can help admins and users. Windows 8 utilities include functions for backing up and restoring systems. Tip
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Windows Phone 8 security should be part of any mobile device strategy
Windows Phone 8 security is yet another thing for IT admins to consider, but mobile device management policies and systems should include it. Tip
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Securing Windows systems with Microsoft's free Attack Surface Analyzer
Attack Surface Analyzer, free Microsoft software, takes snapshots of Windows systems, giving admins a view into potential security vulnerabilities. Tip
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Using Windows 8 AppLocker and application sideloading in Windows 8
Windows 8 AppLocker, which IT can use to set policies for which apps can run on enterprise desktops, should be in every administrator's toolbox. Tip
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Microsoft improves Windows 8 DirectAccess as a VPN alternative
Microsoft has made Windows 8 DirectAccess easier for small businesses to deploy, providing IT more control over Windows remote access than with a VPN. Tip
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Windows System Control Center organizes utilities for admin toolboxes
Just as Windows Sysinternals gathers freeware tools, Windows System Control Center collects numerous Windows utilities, including those from NirSoft. Tip
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Microsoft RemoteFX and BranchCache add functions to Windows 8
Notable features in Windows 8 Enterprise Edition include Microsoft Remote FX for virtual desktops and BranchCache for satellite locations. Tip
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Windows 8 Enterprise has notable features not in Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Enterprise has features absent in the Windows 8 Professional edition, including Windows To Go and DirectAccess. Tip
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Examining what's new in Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2012
The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack aids with Windows management and virtual apps. MDOP 2012 includes updates to User Experience Virtualization. Tip
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Understanding the errors behind a temporary Windows profile
A Windows user finds that he has been issued a temporary Windows profile. Our expert shows how that can happen and how to fix the underlying problem. Answer
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How to delete a file or folder when the Windows path is too long
Our expert answers a question on how to delete a file or folder when its Windows file name is beyond the Windows path length limit. Answer
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Finding free alternatives for remote desktop apps and services
Our expert takes a look at free software and infrastructure alternatives for Windows Remote Desktop for remote desktop access. Answer
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Ways to detect and delete duplicate files in Windows systems
Our enterprise desktop expert answers a question about some third-party tools for eliminating duplicate files in Windows desktops. Answer
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How to connect a Windows XP client to a Microsoft SQL Server one
Incompatibilities can crop up when IT admins try to connect a Microsoft SQL Server instance to a Windows XP client. Here are ways to overcome them. Answer
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Why you should avoid a Windows 7 external hard drive installation
Microsoft doesn't support Windows 7 external hard drive installation. Our expert explains why putting the OS on a USB drive is a bad idea. Answer
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How to solve Windows security log mysteries
Don't rule out malware when faced with peculiar security log entries. Get to the bottom of logged events with this Windows security advice. Ask the Expert
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How do I apply a Group Policy Object at the OU level?
Learn how to apply a Group Policy Object at the organizational unit (OU) level with this advice from Wes Noonan. Ask the Expert
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How can I recover lost files?
If your administrator account is compromised, data recovery can be a tall task. Learn to recover lost files with this advice from Windows hardening expert Jonathan Hassell. Ask the Expert
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How can I recover data after rebuilding my machine?
If you're not careful, data recovery after rebuilding a machine may be impossible, as you can lose any necessary recovery agents for your data. Read what security expert Jonathan Hassell has to say about recovering data after you've reformatted your ... Ask the Expert
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desktop personalization
Desktop personalization is the process of adjusting the look, feel and organization of a Windows end-user experience. Definition
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prefetch folder (PF)
A Windows prefetch folder is a specific location within Windows XP and later computers that contains a series of small files detailing the startup activities and frequently-used applications. Definition
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Windows Imaging Format (WIM)
The Windows Imaging Format (or WIM) is used for the creation and distribution of disk image files. Definition
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application monitoring (app monitoring)
Application monitoring, also called application performance monitoring, is an area of information technology (IT) that focuses on making sure software application programs perform as expected. Definition
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BIOS password
A BIOS password is a security precaution that requires a computer user to log into the machine's basic input/output system (BIOS) before a computer will boot up. Definition
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endpoint security
Endpoint security is an approach to network protection that requires each computing device on a corporate network to comply with certain standards before network access is granted. Definition
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system tray
The system tray (or "systray") is a section of the taskbars in the Microsoft Windows desktop user interface that is used to display the clock and the icons of certain programs so that a user is continually reminded that they are there and can easily ... Definition
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New Office 2013 features can help IT pros as much as end users
New features in Microsoft Office 2013 make desktop management more efficient. See what Office Web Apps Server, Office Telemetry and more can do. Tip
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Finding a prescription for desktop security management at Sharp HealthCare
Desktop security policy must cover the use of mobile devices and the cloud. Sharp HealthCare uses a mix of software for desktop security management. Case Study
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Windows 8 tools build on native Windows 7 utilities with new capabilities
New and updated Windows 8 tools can help admins and users. Windows 8 utilities include functions for backing up and restoring systems. Tip
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Windows Phone 8 security should be part of any mobile device strategy
Windows Phone 8 security is yet another thing for IT admins to consider, but mobile device management policies and systems should include it. Tip
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Understanding the errors behind a temporary Windows profile
A Windows user finds that he has been issued a temporary Windows profile. Our expert shows how that can happen and how to fix the underlying problem. Answer
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Mind the gaps left by Windows 8 security features
Observers agree that Microsoft has improved security in Windows 8, but IT must still check how the OS affects third-party apps and privacy. Feature
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Windows 8 Enterprise offers admin capabilities absent in Windows 8 Pro
Desktop admins should carefully consider OS editions -- Windows 8 Enterprise provides options for connectivity and control that Windows 8 Pro lacks. Feature
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Trusted platform module aids Windows mobile device security
Keeping data safe in mobile devices is the Holy Grail for preventing corporate data loss. News
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Standardizing on Windows tablet PCs to simplify device management
The enterprise can learn a thing or two about managing mobile devices from the education industry's standardization on Windows-based tablet PCs. News
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Securing Windows systems with Microsoft's free Attack Surface Analyzer
Attack Surface Analyzer, free Microsoft software, takes snapshots of Windows systems, giving admins a view into potential security vulnerabilities. Tip
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About Endpoint security management tools
A proper set of tools can be the difference between a fully operational desktop deployment and an under-performing collection of paper weights. The free tools discussed in the Windows security tools section can help you automate patch management in Windows, fight malware infections and test the security of your desktop machines.