Rod Trent MVP, myITforum'er : Systems Management

Is IT Ready for End-User Self-Help Portals?

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:03:23 GMT

End-User self-help portals are getting more and more exposure in web articles and industry magazines. This survey is to help Matrix42 understand what you IT administrators are thinking and planning around end-user self-help portals. http://www.myitforum...(read more)

Microsoft Extends Support for SMS 2003

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:04:16 GMT

Support for Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 and Systems Management Server 2003 R2 will transition from Mainstream Support to Extended Support on January 12, 2010. This update follows the Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy for Business and Developer...(read more)

Two new Twibes to follow for MMS 2009

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:11:18 GMT

We’ve created a couple new Twibes for those Tweeters wanting to get the most out of MMS 2009 through up-to-the-minute news and information. First, there’s the System Center Twibe: http://www.twibes.com/group/systemcenter And, of course, the best...(read more)

Adaptiva Client Health for ConfigMgr/SMS: Beta Test Invitation

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:23:12 GMT

Extensible health check and remediation framework that will help ensure 100% success of your computer management services Adaptiva TM , a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is inviting participation in the beta test for its Configuration Manager...(read more)

New SCCM/SMS Software Updates from Roger Zander

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:35:49 GMT

SCCM Client Center has been updated to v2.0.1.0. http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=157573&release_id=677985&package_id=307270 Changes . Countdown timer has gone, just need to press OK instead :) AppV info / Offer Remote Assistance...(read more)

Kaseya Enters Chinese Market

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:24:40 GMT

I.T. automation software provider Kaseya has entered the Chinese market, taking it as an important part of its global expansion strategy. http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/IndustryNews.aspx?articleid=6290&zoneid=71 Read More......(read more)

Zoho Parent Launches ManageEngine On-Demand Forays Into Cloud Computing

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:13:22 GMT

ManageEngine, makers of a globally renowned suite of cost effective network, systems and security management software solutions, today announced it is making its family of applications available in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, beginning...(read more)

Home - VirManSec Community

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:19:43 GMT

Systems’ Virtualization, management and security are taking the highest ground among IT technologies as they compose three corners of the triangle of reliable maintainable cost effective IT service. VirManSec is the community founded by technically...(read more)

Techworld.com - New software puts 'sleepless' PCs to bed

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:43:03 GMT

British firm 1E has launched a "significant upgrade" for its PC power management software, NightWatchman , which puts PCs to sleep at night so that businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and power consumption. Techworld.com - New...(read more)

Office 2007 SMS package definition file (.sms) - myITforum.com

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:33:31 GMT

This download includes a Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 package definition (.sms) for various versions and components of the 2007 Office release. A package definition file is a template that contains the SMS components necessary to create...(read more)

IT Asset Management for Salesforce

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:34:05 GMT

SEATTLE, WA, January 13, 2009 -- SAManage, a leading provider of on-demand (SaaS) IT Management services , today announced the general availability of SAManage IT Asset Management for Salesforce. Built on the Force.com platform, the application...(read more)

MMS 2009 - Registration Now Open

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:50:38 GMT

Registration for MMS 2009 is now open! Early-bird Rates Currently Available There's no time like the present to come learn how the latest IT management products, solutions and technologies from Microsoft can help reduce costs and maximize availability...(read more)

BDNA Acquires PS’Soft Inc

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:48:43 GMT

On December 2nd BDNA acquired PS’Soft to round out their product offering and follow the industry trend to house a full IT IT Asset and Service Management life-cycle solution within a single vendor offering. We’re reporting this now as we...(read more)

ScriptLogic’s Desktop Authority Product Line Enhanced for Desktop Lifecycle Management from Beginning to End

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:47:28 GMT

ScriptLogic’s Desktop Authority Product Line Enhanced for Desktop Lifecycle Management from Beginning to End Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - myITforum.com BOCA RATON, Fla.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--ScriptLogic® Corporation ( www.scriptlogic.com...(read more)

1 New SMS 2003 MSKB article…

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:49:26 GMT

Sys Mgmt Svr Ent Ed 2003 EN 915198 - You may receive inaccurate reports when you run SMS hardware inventory reports on the parent site server Published - Updated Read More......(read more)

ManageSoft better than PS’Soft?

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:59:53 GMT

Could be… http://www.myitforum.com/forums/m_189423/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#189424 Read More......(read more)

Distributing AIR in the enterprise using SMS 2003 and ConfigMgr 2007

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:07:53 GMT

http://www.adobe.com/devnet/air/articles/distributing_air_in_enterprise.html Read More......(read more)

Nico’s SCCM migration issues

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:21:36 GMT

Take a look at the cliff-note version of Nico’s SMS 2003 to ConfigMgr migration, to see if any of his fixes might help you… http://nicosienaert.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html#2849966924822099091 Read More......(read more)

1E’s Nomad Enterprise 3.0 released.

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:08:25 GMT

http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/IndustryNews.aspx?articleid=5952&zoneid=71 Read More......(read more)

Systems Management Server 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update Updated – 3.0 required to work with latest Dell catalog

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:07:00 GMT

SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Updates is an add-on to SMS 2003 that enables customers to use the SMS 2003 Software Update Management feature to update their Dell servers. Customers will be able to deploy BIOS, firmware, and driver updates to their...(read more)