Vendor Management Strategies for the CIO-
Upgrading SMS 2003 sites to System Center Configuration Manager 2007
From accessing the initial splash screen to ensuring the installation and configuration processes are completed, every step of upgrading primary and secondary SMS sites is crucial. Chapter Excerpt
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SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 in-place upgrade
By running the prerequisite checker and finding out the site requirements for SMS 2003, conducting an in-place upgrade is a smooth process. Chapter Excerpt
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Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 and SC Configuration Manager 2007
Use these steps to test a SCCM 2007 database upgrade, and run Upgrade Advisor to learn how to set up and prepare for a SQL Server 2005 upgrade. Chapter Excerpt
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SMS 2003 to SC Configuration Manager 2007 post-upgrade considerations
Solutions providers need to know the best methods when upgrading SMS 2003 clients as well as post-upgrade considerations, including site boundaries and the SMS SQL Monitor. Chapter Excerpt
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SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 migration
There are a few different strategies to take into consideration when migrating from Systems Management Server 2003 to SCCM 2007, including the side-by-side and in-place approaches. Chapter Excerpt
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Configuring Windows Server 2008 Server Core
This chapter excerpt shows you how to make the necessary configuration changes in Windows Server 2008 after installation and details the best ways to install roles and features. Chapter Excerpt
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Managed Objects Partner Program Checklist
VARs interested in selling configuration management can learn about what Managed Objects' reseller partner program offers with this standardized checklist. Partner Program Checklist
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Problem management
Problem management should help your clients reduce incidents and their impact on an operations, but it's not the same as incident management, as described in this book excerpt by Dan Sullivan. Book Excerpt
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Elements of service support
The interdependencies of incident management, problem management, configuration management, change management and release management are discussed in this book excerpt by Dan Sullivan. Book Excerpt
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Deploying service support for systems management
The breadth of service support operations you have to perform as a channel professional is labor intensive. Understand the elements of service support, as outlined in this excerpt from Chapter 5, "Implementing System Management Services, Part 1: Depl... Book Excerpt
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Distributed Power Management in vSphere cuts energy costs
News Roundup: vSphere's Distributed Power Management feature is expected to significantly reduce power consumption through consolidation. Article | 11 May 2009
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Vista migration tools "unlikely to boost sales"
Microsoft released a set of six tools Tuesday to help users upgrade to Vista, but the tools may not help in the first step of any migration: deciding to do it. Article | 23 Feb 2007
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Service-oriented management in the channel
Service-oriented management (SOM) is becoming a hot channel opportunity. Dan Sullivan, author of "The Definitive Guide to Service-Oriented Systems Management," recently discussed how VARs can take advantage of this systems management approach. Interview | 19 Feb 2007
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IBM AIX best practices and methods
Some of the best practices and methods to come out of the "care and feeding of AIX" class at IBM System p, AIX 5L and Linux Technical University included how to best configure the /etc/netsvc.conf file, why to increase the number of AIX users and how... Column | 01 Nov 2006
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Using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 tools
Solutions providers can put the SCCM toolkit to work -- as well as available community tools -- helping them with installations, troubleshooting and performing updates. Tip
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Configuring Unix and Linux printers for SMBs
Configuring Unix and Linux printers may not be a priority for an IT manager in a small or medium-sized business (SMB). Help customers set up their printers by offering these printing services. Tip
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Unix and Linux printing services: Understanding SMB printer needs
Don't configure Unix or Linux printers until you know exactly what your SMB customer needs. This two-part tip will help you decide which Unix and Linux printing services to offer. Tip
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Apple Xserve storage benefits and functionality
Apple Xserve combines hardware and software for a storage offering worthy of consideration by just about any end customer. Get an overview of Xserve's components and functionality in part one of this three-part series. Tip
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Upgrading SMS 2003 sites to System Center Configuration Manager 2007
From accessing the initial splash screen to ensuring the installation and configuration processes are completed, every step of upgrading primary and secondary SMS sites is crucial. Chapter Excerpt
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SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 in-place upgrade
By running the prerequisite checker and finding out the site requirements for SMS 2003, conducting an in-place upgrade is a smooth process. Chapter Excerpt
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Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 and SC Configuration Manager 2007
Use these steps to test a SCCM 2007 database upgrade, and run Upgrade Advisor to learn how to set up and prepare for a SQL Server 2005 upgrade. Chapter Excerpt
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SMS 2003 to SC Configuration Manager 2007 post-upgrade considerations
Solutions providers need to know the best methods when upgrading SMS 2003 clients as well as post-upgrade considerations, including site boundaries and the SMS SQL Monitor. Chapter Excerpt
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SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 migration
There are a few different strategies to take into consideration when migrating from Systems Management Server 2003 to SCCM 2007, including the side-by-side and in-place approaches. Chapter Excerpt
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Configuring Windows Server 2008 Server Core
This chapter excerpt shows you how to make the necessary configuration changes in Windows Server 2008 after installation and details the best ways to install roles and features. Chapter Excerpt
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Using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 tools
Solutions providers can put the SCCM toolkit to work -- as well as available community tools -- helping them with installations, troubleshooting and performing updates. Tip
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Distributed Power Management in vSphere cuts energy costs
News Roundup: vSphere's Distributed Power Management feature is expected to significantly reduce power consumption through consolidation. Article
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Managed Objects Partner Program Checklist
VARs interested in selling configuration management can learn about what Managed Objects' reseller partner program offers with this standardized checklist. Partner Program Checklist
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Configuring Unix and Linux printers for SMBs
Configuring Unix and Linux printers may not be a priority for an IT manager in a small or medium-sized business (SMB). Help customers set up their printers by offering these printing services. Tip
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About Configuration Management Systems and Tools
Learn how configuration management systems can help value-added resellers (VARs) and systems solutions providers with planning, organizing and managing configuration management services. Use these tips, tutorials and guides to find out which tools are used to help with configuration management planning, implementation and auditing. The information from these resources help solutions providers with best practices and identification techniques for configuration management systems.