Microsoft Windows Systems and Network Management

HIGHLIGHTS

			The new Microsoft System Center: What happened to SMS and MOM? TIP - Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen looks at Microsoft System Center and describes the things administrators should know about the new enterprise server product suite.
	Optimizing NTFS file system performance TIP - The hard disk can become a bottleneck in system performance. While not much can be done to overcome hardware-related limitations, admins can optimize NTFS to reduce delays.
			Windows scripting tutorials for systems administrators SCRIPTING SCHOOL - Need to bone up on your scripting know-how? It's time to go to school. Check out Christa Anderson's monthly scripting column.

SUBTOPICS

	System Center System Center is Microsoft's systems management product line, made up of tools designed to help IT administrators manage networks comprised of Windows desktop and server operating systems. This page features the latest news and expert advice for working with all of Microsoft's System ...
	Troubleshooting Windows systems and network administration is more than just maintaining the status quo. When problems arise, administrators have to know what the issue is and how to solve it quickly and efficiently. This Microsoft systems and network troubleshooting topic list provides tips, hints and ...
	SMS What is Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)? SMS is Microsoft's systems management software for managing large groups of Windows-based computer systems. The latest version of Systems Management Server (SMS 4.0), is now known as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) as part of ...
	MOM Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) is Microsoft's performance and event monitoring software for administration of Windows systems. The latest version of Microsoft Opertations Manager is now known as System Center Operations Manager. This page provides the latest news and monitoring advice ...
	Scripting Language Many systems administrators use scripting technologies to manage core elements of their Windows computing infrastructure, including such items as printers, Active Directory user accounts and computer hardware. Tasks such as stopping and starting services, managing disk quotas or taking a ... PowerShell Scripting, WMI Scripting
	File Management File management is a necessary evil for Windows systems administrators. Windows file management is made up of all the operations administrators need to perform on files (such as creatign and assigning permissions), as well as working with newer Windows file systems such as FAT32 and NTFS. ...
	Printer Management Administering a Windows network means dealing with printer problems -- there is no way around it. When it comes to printer management, there is a number of things that can go wrong. Fortunately, all is not lost. The network printer management topic page features advice from top Windows ...
	Performance Monitoring Systems administrators have several options when it comes to tools for monitoring network performance of their Windows systems. It is normal for system performance to diminish over time as more applications and drivers are installed onto that system. However, if system performance ...
	User Account Management Systems administrators spend a lot of time dealing with user accounts within a network. This includes everything from setting permission levels and user rights to configuring password and account lockout policies. For Windows administrators, this means having a solid understanding of the ...
	Tools and Techniques Every network and systems administrator will tell you that the key to enterprise performance is having the right tools. These pages provide advice on the best Microsoft and free third-party tools and software designed for the Windows platform that every systems administrator should know ...

	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Microsoft Windows Systems and Network Management:  Microsoft Windows Server Management, Microsoft Windows Hardware Management, Microsoft Windows Storage Management, Windows Server Operating Systems and Microsoft Applications, Microsoft Windows Desktop Management