Windows Intune, Cloud Desktop management
- by David Nudelman
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
