Introduction

Microsoft has traditionally geared its development of Windows Server applications toward providing network administrators with tools that can facilitate the functionality and management of its Windows networks. For example, applications such as Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 provide exceptional mail and database support through centralized management. Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007 is just such a product. In this new release you have a superior product that provides centralized management and support for your install base of computers. Those of you who have grown up with Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 and its plethora of tools, add-ons, and feature packs will be particularly impressed ...

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