windowsintune

Microsoft has just released the beta of Windows Intune. Windows Intune is a Silverlight based PC management web console for medium sized businesses through which they can manage the security, updates, malware protection, software, licenses and other administrative tasks of PCs using Windows cloud services and Windows 7. They key point is to provide administrative access to PCs in your business network through browser anywhere from the web.

Following are the key features of Windows Intune:

  • Manage updates
  • Protect PCs from malware
  • Proactively monitor PCs
  • Provide remote assistance
  • Track hardware & software inventory
  • Set security policies

    • Technical requirements are:

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

    You can find out more here.