What is Intune ?
Intune is a cloud application in the form of subscription that allows IT managers to manage PCs within an organization have a simple, Web-based console from any location and secure to install new software or add to existing applications. In April 2010, Microsoft Windows Intune had already made a small circle of companies. In the coming weeks, now 10,000 customers and partners in ten countries, including Germany, to test the online console through its paces. The launch of the software is planned for early 2011. Windows Intune is another building block in the cloud strategy of Microsoft.
With Windows Intune provides IT managers a comprehensive review of the status of each computer of a company - no matter where is this PC or the administrator. Intune goes beyond the current capabilities of Microsoft System Center addition. Thus allowing the new software update the definition of company-wide rules for installed software. Service Packs can be centrally controlled and recorded. Buy also has the option of Windows XP or Windows Vista to Windows 7 Enterprise upgrade without additional license costs.
About the Malware Protection Engine in Windows Intune can a computer secure effective against malware. In an emergency, the software informs the administrator of attempted attacks on a specific PC. Intune created a comprehensive list of all installed hardware and software of a computer. This facilitates administrators to search for specific components or applications, should a fault occur. Intune also supports the individual user. Using a Microsoft Easy Assist the user can get in touch with his system administrator if it needs technical support.
Intune is an all-in-one that enables companies to manage and secure their computers park based on a simple Internet connection. Every computer connected to the corporate network can be equipped with the Windows client software Intune side and directors, an online interface allows access to service features Intune. The latter being partly hosted in the cloud, it may evolve in functionality over the months. We find the management of updates, protection against malware, making remote control is still inventory capabilities and implementation of safety rules.
Regarding the management of Windows Intune, it ensures that all PCs in the park are the latest updates and service packs required. Microsoft Malware Protection Engine handles the same manner, updates on security, and management of security policies, even for PCs that are outside the network. Windows Intune will also proactively monitor PCs on vulnerabilities related to possible attacks, so it could be remedied in time. The manager of IT application in this way the hands that allows him to make an inventory of all hardware, software and licenses. Finally, it can also correct problems remotely.
Features:
- Protection against viruses, spyware and malware based on the same engine package Forefront Endpoint Protection;
- Event notification on updates, virus and processes Intune;
- Remote Assistance on multiple accounts, also useful for transferring files and documents;
- Implementing security policies on 'access for user groups; hardware and software inventory of' whole company;
- License management software packages and updates, like Windows 7 Enterprise;
- Automatic creation of event logs and statistics analyzed and exported to external programs;
- Monitor processes, services, hard drives and system performance;
- Scripting dedicated to custom analysis;
- Encrypted communication channel between client and data center;
- Full support for virtual machines.
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