http://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/news.htmlLatest news and resources from the Enterprise Desktop Allianceen-usTue, 16 Mar 2010 21:12:25 GMTTue, 16 Mar 2010 21:12:25 GMT1440http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/community/news/inf/blog/enterprise-macs-a-hindrance/?cs=39850Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMTIT Business Edge, Ainsley Joneshttp://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9163718/Macs_in_Enterprise_Management_Headaches_LingerMon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMTComputerWorld, Tom Kaneshigehttp://www.cio.com/article/552263/More_Macs_in_the_Enterprise_Survey_SaysTue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMTCIO.com, Tom Kaneshigehttp://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/02/17/4628343.htmWed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMTTMCnewshttp://www.eweek.com/c/a/Enterprise-Applications/Apple-in-the-Enterprise-Bobs-to-the-Surface-at-Macworld-581086/Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMTeWeek, Cameron Sturdevanthttp://www.marketwatch.com/story/ibm-joins-enterprise-desktop-alliance-2010-02-10Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMTMarketWatchhttp://bigtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/04/15/cisco-embraces-macs-%E2%80%93-and-more/Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMTBigtech Blogs, Jon Fortthttp://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tmo_interviews_group_logic_wwdc_is_eye_opener_for_executives/Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMTMac Observer, John Martellarohttp://www.certmag.com/print.php?start=0&in=3729Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMTCertification Magazine, Meagan Polakowski http://www.processor.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles%2Fp3112%2F42p12%2F42p12.aspFri, 10 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMTProcessor.com, Joanna Saffordhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlTue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMTResults from a survey of 322 IT professionals regarding issues and plans for Macs in their organizations.

Will Organizations continue to add Macs? What are the priorities when it comes to managing Macs? How are IT departments organized to accommodate the Mac? These and more facts are included in the summary of survey responses from IT administrators like you.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlWed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMTMoving to Snow Leopard? Windows Server 2008? Enterprise Desktop Alliance solutions can make the transition smooth for you and your Mac users. Find out how in this on-demand webinar. You'll hear from member companies who make it easy to deploy Snow Leopard and to integrate and manage Macs in a cross-platform environment.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlThu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTLearn how to reduce the costs of managing and administering Mac home directories by using Group Logic's ExtremeZ-IP Server and Centrify DirectControl for Mac OS X to deploy them on Windows servers.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlTue, 02 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMTIn this webinar the Enterprise Desktop Alliance will help you learn how to integrate Macs into your Windows environment. Watch now and discover how organizations like yours are getting more from their Mac installations without increasing their overhead.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlTue, 09 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMTLearn how the Enterprise Desktop Alliance solutions leverage Windows-based administration tools and procedures to manage Macs in enterprise environments.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlTue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTFrom automatically discovering Mac & PC assets on and off your network to viewing trouble ticket history for given computer, this webinar details how Absolute Manage and Web Help Desk promote visibility, accessibility, and productivity when it comes to managing and servicing your Macs to the same level as your PCs.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlWed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTIn October, 2009, Ben Hanes, senior system administrator, described CHORI's use of Group Logic, Absolute Software and Web Help Desk solutions. See a brief video of his presentation about how his organization leveraged the solutions to simplify the integration of the Macs.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlWed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTThis application note describes how to configure both DirectControl and ExtremeZ IP to enable users to log in to an OS X system with their Active Directory user ID and password to gain access to their home directory stored on a Windows server. This paper will also explain how to set up a Mac to support a DFS hosted home directory, a new capability delivered by Group Logic's Extreme Z-IP which provides integration with Windows Server's Distributed File System (DFS).

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlThu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMTThis tech note provides step by step instructions for configuring and then using Absolute Manager (formerly LANrev) to deploy and inventory Centrify DirectControl clients throughout your your organization without leaving your desk.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlThu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMTThis tech note provides step by step instructions for configuring and then using Absolute Manager (formerly LANrev) to administer, inventory and upgrade ExtremeZ-IP File and Print servers throughout your your organization without leaving your desk.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlFri, 10 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMTThis report contains a detailed statistical analysis of the results to the survey titled "Enterprise Desktop Alliance (EDA) Mac/Windows Integration Survey". The results analysis includes answers from all respondents who took the survey in the 50 day period from Tuesday, November 11, 2008 to Wednesday, December 31, 2008.

Enterprise Desktop Alliance--The Enterprise Mac For IT Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTAnd Minimize End-User Downtime

Migrating to Snow Leopard can be very time consuming for IT and create business interruption for end-users. Backing up end-user files, maintaining the new OS with patches that usually comes after a new release, tracking and reinstalling software and licenses increases the complication of migration and productivity loss. By taking advantage of Absolute Manage's unique OS deployment method, software management, and patch management systems, Snow Leopard deployment can be done in less time, less resources and less interruption to end-users.

Absolute Software--Systems Lifecycle Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMTLearn how to manage your One-to-One environment with Absolute Manage (formerly LANrev)

Absolute Software--Systems Lifecycle Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMTA complete overview of the Absolute Manage (formerly LANrev) Client Management Suite

Absolute Software--Systems Lifecycle Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlMon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMTThis paper outlines the vulnerability and security challenges faced by today's IT departments and how Absolute Manage's automated Patch Management mitigates these issues while saving time and money.

Absolute Software--Systems Lifecycle Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlMon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMTThis paper outlines how a power management plan saves money and improves an enterprise's image both internally and with the public at large.

Absolute Software--Systems Lifecycle Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlMon, 30 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMTLearn how you can manage your clients - Macintosh and Windows - in a streamlined, cohesive IT environment that enhances both IT and end-user productivity and satisfaction.

Absolute Software--Systems Lifecycle Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMTIntroduction to Active Directory Integration

In Windows-centric environments where Mac users need to be authenticated against Active Directory, setting up smart cards has involved some compromises in usability and security. In this Centrify video chalktalk, Centrify Product Manager David McNeely explains the basics of smart card authentication and describes how Centrify DirectControl for Mac OS X addresses these challenges.

Centrify--Identity & Access Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMTArchitecture & Authentication Flow

In this chalktalk, Centrify CTO Paul Moore proves an overview of the Apple smart card architecture and details how Centrify DirectControl integrates it with Active Directory's authentication services.

Centrify--Identity & Access Managementhttp://enterprisedesktopalliance.com/resource_center.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMTAs Mac OS X becomes an increasingly popular workstation choice inside enterprises, corporate IT departments and help desk personnel are looking for tools to enforce the same types of configuration and security settings on Macs that are already available for Windows systems. In this video chalktalk you'll discover how Centrify addresses this need by extending Windows Group Policy services to Mac systems using Centrify's Active Directory integration solution for Mac OS X.

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