As a part of Microsoft Cloud computing strategy, Windows Intune beta was released today.

Here’s a quick overview of what customers and IT consultants can do with the cloud service component of Windows Intune:

• Manage PCs through web-based console: Windows Intune provides a web-based console for IT to administrate their PCs. Administrators can manage PCs from anywhere.
• Manage updates: Administrators can centrally manage the deployment of Microsoft updates and service packs to all PCs.
• Protection from malware: Windows Intune helps protect PCs from the latest threats with malware protection built on the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine that you can manage through the Web-based console.
• Proactively monitor PCs: Receive alerts on updates and threats so that you can proactively identify and resolve problems with your PCs—before it impacts end users and your business.
• Provide remote assistance: Resolve PC issues, regardless of where you or your users are located, with remote assistance.
• Track hardware and software inventory: Track hardware and software assets used in your business to efficiently manage your assets, licenses, and compliance.
• Set security policies: Centrally manage update, firewall, and malware protection policies, even on remote machines outside the corporate network.

And here a quick video about Windows Intune

For support and questions go to : TechNet Forums for Intune

Regards,

David Nudelman