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• Windows 7

  Windows 7 is the Microsoft Windows operating system (OS) released commercially in October 2009 as the successor to Windows Vista. Continue Reading

• Understand Windows Insider Program for Business options

  With its business-friendly Insider Program, Microsoft allows IT and users to test Windows 10 preview builds for compatibility and performance issues. Continue Reading

• 8 VMworld 2018 sessions for EUC admins to attend

  Put your plan in place now by exploring eight of the top sessions on Windows management, VDI and more at VMworld 2018 in Las Vegas. Continue Reading

• PC as a service (PCaaS)

  PC as a service (PCaaS) is a device lifecycle management model in which an organization pays a monthly subscription fee to lease endpoint hardware and management services from a vendor. Continue Reading

• application performance monitoring (APM)

  Application performance monitoring (APM) is software designed to help IT administrators ensure that the applications users work with meet performance standards and provide a quality user experience. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • Windows 7
  • PC as a service (PCaaS)
  • application performance monitoring (APM)
  • configuration service provider (CSP)

  • Windows 10 Update Assistant
  • Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit
  • Microsoft Windows System Image Manager (SIM)
  • Windows as a service

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• configuration service provider (CSP)

  A configuration service provider (CSP) is a component of the Windows client operating system that shows IT professionals potential device configuration choices and allows them to apply the settings across multiple Windows OSes.Continue Reading

• Windows 10 Update Assistant

  Windows 10 Update Assistant is a native update management tool designed to help individual users keep up with OS updates as Microsoft publishes them.Continue Reading

• Get smart with IAM tools for your EUC strategy

  Identity and access management (IAM) is an evolving market that now includes software and services that incorporate machine learning, analytics and microservices. IT departments can use IAM tools to strengthen end-user security. This month's cover ...Continue Reading

• Desktop and mobile malware detection takes on high priority

  End-user computing professionals must embrace modern Windows and mobile malware protection technologies to defend against ransomware and other attacks.Continue Reading

• Create an effective email phishing test in 7 steps

  The best way for IT to improve email phishing security is through comprehensive testing, which helps identify which users are susceptible and what type of fake email is most effective.Continue Reading

• Top Windows 10 April 2018 Update features you need to know

  Microsoft's latest update to Windows 10 helps IT pros and users alike. On the user front, Focus Assist can help employees silence notifications while they work.Continue Reading

• Effective end-user management helps fuel productivity

  To keep users at their most effective, IT pros must focus on security, pick the right productivity apps, consider companion apps and more.Continue Reading

• How to create a custom Windows 10 image for deployment

  IT pros can build a Windows 10 image with custom apps, Start menu tools and more that they can easily deliver throughout the organization.Continue Reading

• It's time to relinquish control over operating system updates

  For the most part, vendors and manufacturers are in control of operating system updates today. IT admins won't be getting their powers back anytime soon.Continue Reading

• Four factors to consider when you migrate to Windows 10

  When making the move to Windows 10, there are some important factors for IT to keep in mind, including whether to perform an in-place upgrade or a clean installation.Continue Reading