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Manage mobile devices smarter, not harder (updated)
Smartphones and tablets are all over the enterprise -- can you manage them? We've compiled tips, news and more to help you with your enterprise's mobile device management strategy. Guide
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Smart mobile device management, revisited
Smartphones and tablets are all over the enterprise -- can you manage them? We've compiled tips, news and more to help you with your enterprise's mobile device management strategy. guide
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Microsoft licensing guide
Microsoft's licensing rules are difficult to understand. This guide can help you solve licensing mysteries, including those around virtual desktops and Microsoft Office. Guide
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Enterprise device management: A brave new world
Windows desktops aren't the only game in town. Smartphones and tablets are changing the face of IT client management, whether you like it or not. Tutorial
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Step 3: How to secure a laptop
Laptops with sensitive data are getting stolen every day. Contributor Kevin Beaver says the best way to secure your laptops is to understand how they will be attacked. He provides the basic attack methods and a set of contingencies in this step-by-st... Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 2: How to crack a laptop
Laptops with sensitive data are getting stolen every day. Contributor Kevin Beaver says the best way to secure your laptops is to understand how they will be attacked. He provides the basic attack methods and a set of contingencies in this step-by-st... Step-by-Step Guide
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Endpoint security
Guest instructor Ben Rothke, provides tactics for endpoint security, policies for controlling endpoints and insight as to where endpoint security technology is headed. Identity and Access Manag
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Step 4: Laptop security summation
Laptops with sensitive data are getting stolen every day. Contributor Kevin Beaver says the best way to secure your laptops is to understand how they will be attacked. He provides the basic attack methods and a set of contingencies in this step-by-st... Step-by-Step Guide
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Step-by-step guide: Laptop hacking
Laptops with sensitive data are getting stolen every day. Contributor Kevin Beaver says the best way to secure your laptops is to understand how they will be attacked. He provides the basic attack methods and a set of contingencies in this step-by-st... Step-by-Step Guide
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VPNs and remote access
Virtual private networks can reduce the cost of business communication while extending secure remote access to teleworkers, travelers and mobile professionals. But deploying and managing a secure VPN can be challenging. In this lesson, guest instruct... Identity and Access Manag
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BYOD and mobile cloud apps lead to licensing compliance issues
Employees using their devices for work may violate their employers' Microsoft licensing agreement. But, licensing compliance issues can be avoided. News | 13 Apr 2012
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Microsoft Office 15 features, licensing details emerge
Microsoft Office 15 will include radical changes to the way the product is bought and licensed. An Office for iPad app may also be on its way. News | 15 Mar 2012
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Windows To Go delivers Windows 8 corporate images via USB
Microsoft has touted Windows To Go as a way to facilitate bring your own device programs, but the USB-based Windows 8 feature may not support commonly used devices. News | 07 Mar 2012
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Windows Intune helps strapped IT departments with desktop management
Small IT departments say it's better late than never for Windows Intune -- a cloud-based desktop management app for remote desktop access, patches, antivirus and software updates. News | 10 Feb 2012
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Windows on ARM poses unique challenges, benefits
Windows 8 on ARM processors will give enterprises supporting BYOD a way to manage one operating system across all devices. But putting Windows 8 on ARM also raises concerns. News | 01 Feb 2012
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Microsoft licensing rules for BYOD not set; beware of snags
Experts warn that BYOD can lead to Microsoft licensing violations, and they explain how to properly license software for mobile access. News | 30 Jan 2012
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Interop reporter's notebook
Here are some interesting factoids picked up from the IT consumerization coverage at Interop, including some debate about the cost of BYOD. News | 27 Oct 2011
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Interop pays tribute to Steve Jobs
The day after the passing of Apple's Steve Jobs, Interop's keynote began with a tribute to him. News | 27 Oct 2011
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BlackBerry vs. Microsoft: Who will survive?
While Apple and Google dominate the mobile OS market, there's still room for a third vendor to succeed. Will that vendor be Microsoft or RIM? News | 27 Oct 2011
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VMware mobile virtualization arrives, but with baggage
VMware is finally bringing mobile virtualization to market, but it's far from a slam-dunk solution to bring-your-own-device problems. News | 20 Oct 2011
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Group Policy settings FAQ: Why they matter
Group Policy settings in Microsoft's Active Directory are useful not only for managing user access and applications, but IT admins can also apply them to desktop and server security. FAQ
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What place do biometric passwords have in enterprise security?
Traditional passwords and smart cards alone may not be enough to protect data anymore, so biometric passwords could be the next big thing in enterprise security. Tip
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Endpoint management FAQ for desktop admins
The proliferation of consumer endpoints and concerns about mobile endpoint security are giving IT headaches. Answering these endpoint management questions could ease your pain. FAQ
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Desktop backup oversights that can get you into a bind
Enterprise policy and regulatory requirements dictate that desktop backups cover data and apps, but many people still save only locally. Here's how to overcome that risky behavior. Tip
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Why the Windows 8 tablet PC will fail
The Windows 8 tablet PC was supposed to play to Microsoft's enterprise strengths, but if it can't join a domain, what good is it? Column
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One Windows management console to rule them all: Will it ever happen?
A single Windows management console is IT's dream, but it may not be attainable. Figuring out how to handle multiple dashboards is the next best thing, and several tools can help. Tip
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Windows 8 FAQ: Windows 8 features, news and more
Now that the consumer preview is out, we have more information about new Windows 8 features. This Windows 8 FAQ has the latest Windows 8 news and analysis. FAQ
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Top 10 reasons why you shouldn’t ignore mobile device security
What’s your company’s mobile security strategy? You don’t really worry about it? These 10 reasons will make you rethink that decision. Tip
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Don't ignore mobile security effects on enterprise desktop management
Mobile devices are the new endpoints, so they must be protected as well as -- or better than -- stationary endpoints. Read some advice on boosting enterprise mobile security. Tip
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Top desktop-related news and tips of 2011
In 2011, Microsoft software and both Windows 7 and 8 operating systems were all hot topics on SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com. Here's a list of the year's top desktop content. Tip
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Configuring a home laptop to access the office's shared resources
Site expert Kevin Beaver discusses which networking features are lacking from Windows XP Home Edition. He also provides tips on troubleshooting Windows network connectivity in this response. Ask the Expert
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Securing wireless connections in hotels
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Setting up a simple network using Wi-Fi
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Securing Windows 2000 laptop drives
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Alert system for when users plug in laptops that are not part of the domain
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Getting errors with remote desktop connection
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Getting E-PROM error after removing security chip from notebook
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How to block a non-company laptop from infecting the network
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Securing a network through wireless APs
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Computers outside firewall can't reach DC
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Windows Remote Desktop
Windows Remote Desktop is a program that allows the user to connect to a computer in another location and interact with it as if it were local. (Continued) Definition
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device driver
A device driver is a program that controls a particular type of device that is attached to your computer. There are device drivers for printers, displays, CD-ROM readers, diskette drives, and so on. Definition
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Windows desktop endpoint security challenges podcast series
Planning desktop virtualization and cloud computing in your environment? Get a heads up on Windows desktop endpoint security challenges by listening to this expert podcast. Podcast
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Group Policy settings FAQ: Why they matter
Group Policy settings in Microsoft's Active Directory are useful not only for managing user access and applications, but IT admins can also apply them to desktop and server security. FAQ
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What place do biometric passwords have in enterprise security?
Traditional passwords and smart cards alone may not be enough to protect data anymore, so biometric passwords could be the next big thing in enterprise security. Tip
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Windows Remote Desktop
Windows Remote Desktop is a program that allows the user to connect to a computer in another location and interact with it as if it were local. (Continued) Definition
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Endpoint management FAQ for desktop admins
The proliferation of consumer endpoints and concerns about mobile endpoint security are giving IT headaches. Answering these endpoint management questions could ease your pain. FAQ
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BYOD and mobile cloud apps lead to licensing compliance issues
Employees using their devices for work may violate their employers' Microsoft licensing agreement. But, licensing compliance issues can be avoided. News
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Desktop backup oversights that can get you into a bind
Enterprise policy and regulatory requirements dictate that desktop backups cover data and apps, but many people still save only locally. Here's how to overcome that risky behavior. Tip
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Why the Windows 8 tablet PC will fail
The Windows 8 tablet PC was supposed to play to Microsoft's enterprise strengths, but if it can't join a domain, what good is it? Column
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One Windows management console to rule them all: Will it ever happen?
A single Windows management console is IT's dream, but it may not be attainable. Figuring out how to handle multiple dashboards is the next best thing, and several tools can help. Tip
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Microsoft Office 15 features, licensing details emerge
Microsoft Office 15 will include radical changes to the way the product is bought and licensed. An Office for iPad app may also be on its way. News
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Windows 8 FAQ: Windows 8 features, news and more
Now that the consumer preview is out, we have more information about new Windows 8 features. This Windows 8 FAQ has the latest Windows 8 news and analysis. FAQ
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About Windows mobile device management
The need for Windows Mobile device management is growing by the day as your users are continuing to work remotely with devices like smart phones and laptops. In this section, learn how you can manage Windows Mobile devices, secure laptop machines and optimize desktop and other client-level technologies for your on-the-go users.