Microsoft password policies: GPO-based vs. fine-grained policies

Microsoft has two solutions for deploying the requirements for Active Directory domain users passwords. The requirements, referred to as the password policy, can be deployed...

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The cloud and the silver lining: The relevance of IT admins

Just as writing has come to mean texting, blogging or any form of digital writing, the cloud today means one or all of the three...

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One-third of businesses depend on end users to report application performance issues

Nearly one out of every three businesses (32%) become aware of most application performance issues from their end users, according to a recent ManageEngine Application...

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UserConf vignettes.

We just wrapped up our user conference  on IT service management (ITSM), and boy, it was one phenomenal experience. It was  amazing and reassuring to see...

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Join Us for a Free Seminar & Workshop on Real, Continuous AD Auditing

Active Directory change monitoring has become a tricky business. No matter how hard you try, eventually something vital slip through the cracks. But the truth...

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Salute the “Lord of the Links” on World SysAdmin Appreciation Day

While you get a pat on your back, they disappear in the shadows of the server rack. While the office celebrates your success, they never...

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IT Security: The New Target for CEO Performance

As Gregg Steinhafel steps down as chairman and CEO of Target, we’re witnessing more than just an act of contrition for one of the largest and...

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The lighter side of IT history

 

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Five Lessons IT Can Learn from Flappy Bird

Hi, my name is Mason, and it’s been 36 minutes since I last played Flappy Bird. My current high score is 24. If you are...

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