Microsoft announces launch of a new desktop management tool windows Intune

Microsoft today announced a new desktop management tool, Windows Intune, designed to provide management and security services to Windows PCs over the front end of the network, mainly for small and medium business users. Traditional software like this requires local server support, but Windows Intune is a cloud computing service hosted by Microsoft servers, which eliminates the cost of server configuration for the enterprise.

Microsoft's desktop management tool, Windows Intune, was scheduled to expire on May 16, but Microsoft said it would no longer accept new testers just two days after announcing the start of the test project. Brandon LeBlanc, head of Microsoft's Windows Communications team, said the Windows Intune Beta was popular and received about 1000 applications from consumers and business users a day after announcing the start of the test.

"We've had an incredible response within 30 hours of the start of the Windows Intune test project, and thanks to the enthusiasm of our users, we've got enough testers," says LeBlanc. "Microsoft did not say whether it would accept additional testers or tell the official release date."

Windows Intune is designed for small and medium business users and can provide management and security services to Windows PCs over the front end of the network. Traditional software like this requires local server support, but Windows Intune is a cloud computing service hosted by Microsoft servers, which eliminates the cost of server configuration for the enterprise.

As an All-in-one service system, Windows Intune is designed to manage 25 to 500 desktop PCs for patch management, malware protection, PC active monitoring, Remote Assistance, tracking hardware and software catalogs, and security policy implementation. Windows Intune Cloud computing services can not only help users save the hassle of deploying hardware, but can also be updated in a timely manner.

Windows Intune client software is compatible with the following systems (32-bit and 64-bit):

Reinstates 7 Enterprise Edition, flagship edition, Professional Edition;

reinstates Vista Enterprise Edition, flagship edition, Commercial edition;

Reinstates XP Professional Edition SP2, SP3.

For Windows 7 and Vista systems, the Intune client has no additional hardware requirements, but if installed on XP, it requires a minimum of MHz CPU, 256MB RAM.

As an All-in-one service system, Windows Intune is designed to manage 25 to 500 desktop PCs for patch management, malware protection, PC active monitoring, Remote Assistance, tracking hardware and software catalogs, and security policy implementation. Windows Intune Cloud computing services can not only help users save the hassle of deploying hardware, but can also be updated in a timely manner. As long as it is networked, it is possible to manage other machines from any machine.

Unfortunately, Microsoft today provided the Windows Intune Beta test version only to 1000 customers. Only the United States, Canada, Mexico and the wave of Intune users have the right to apply for the Windows test, the deadline is May 16, the beta version can be applied to 20 units. Microsoft does not currently disclose the official version of the release date.

Windows Intune Beta Windows Intune simplifies how businesses manage and secure PCs using Windows Cloud Services and Windows 7-so Your Consolidator and users can operate at peak configured, from virtually anywhere.

Windows Intune is a comprehensive solution this recursively PC management, malware homeowner, Windows upgrades, and more.

Use the Windows Intune Cloud service Beta to:

Manage Updates
Protect PCs from malware
Proactively monitor PCs
Provide Remote Assistance
Track Hardware & Software Inventory
Set Security Policies

The Windows Intune client software is keyword on both 32-bit and 64-bit of:

Windows 7 Enterprise, Ultimate and Professional
Windows Vista Enterprise, Ultimate, and Business
Windows XP Professional Service Pack (SP) 2 or SP 3 (recommended)

The Windows Intune client software super-delegates No additional hardware requirements for Windows 7 or Windows vista-based Consolidator. However, to install the client software in Windows xp-based Consolidator you'll need a CPU clock speed of MHz or greater and at L East 256 MB of RAM.

You'll also require Administrator rights on the computer to complete the Windows Intune client software installation.

    to access the Windows Intune Web console, administrators'll need access to a Web browser that supports Silverlight 3.0, such as Internet Explorer 7.0 or exit.