Software for managed service providers

News, features and trend analysis on software for managed services providers. Read about the latest developments in operating systems, front- and back-office systems, DevOps and mobile app development.

April 01, 2021 01 Apr'21
IBM, Red Hat partner with Celonis on process mining software

Looking to ease the implementation of digital transformation projects, IBM and Red Hat signed a deal with Celonis to jointly push Celonis process mining software.
August 24, 2020 24 Aug'20
Portworx storage update offers backup, provisioning modules

The Portworx storage platform enables data persistence in large Kubernetes clusters. Data backup, automated capacity planning modules are generally available.
March 21, 2016 21 Mar'16
Three key ingredients of any data lake implementation

A data lake implementation can provide enormous flexibility for analyzing all types of external and internal data -- but not without these three requirements.

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25 basic PowerShell commands for Windows administrators

Getting started with PowerShell or just need a quick refresher? This tip lists the most common PowerShell commands, with details on when to use them. Continue Reading
Microsoft SCORCH lights an automated path to more efficiency

System Center Orchestrator tackles tedious tasks and can even make autonomous decisions based on conditions set by the Windows administrator. Continue Reading
These Windows configuration management tools can prevent mishaps

It's a challenge to limit downtime and speed up deployments in the data center. Configuration management tools can help IT maintain control. Continue Reading

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Boost end-user productivity in 2019 with these insights

There are many approaches to end-user management that can improve productivity. Read three experts' opinions on these trends for 2019. Continue Reading
Top Microsoft Office alternatives for enterprise use

Microsoft's productivity suite sees the most enterprise use, but organizations can switch to certain Microsoft Office alternatives for lower licensing costs and more. Continue Reading
Handy PowerShell ISE add-ons for server administrators

PowerShell ISE might be on the way out, but these extensions continue to sustain the development of management scripts for many Windows administrators. Continue Reading

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Using Diskpart to create, delete, clean or extend disk partitions

The diskpart is one of the oldest tools in the Windows operating system that handles a wide range of disk management jobs, such as assigning drive letters and deleting partitions. Continue Reading
Find and filter Windows event logs using PowerShell Get-EventLog

Use the Get-EventLog cmdlet in PowerShell to pinpoint problems among thousands of entries in Windows logs, on both local and remote systems. Continue Reading
The best Agile architects write code

To be a better software architect, brush up on programming skills and write code. See how Agile architects help developers and make projects better when they dabble in coding. Continue Reading

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How to repair Windows Server using Windows SFC and DISM

Administrators can diagnose and treat a buggy server operating system by using the Windows SFC and DISM utilities for image analysis and repairs. Continue Reading
5 steps to an improved data quality assurance plan

Consultant David Loshin offers tips on developing a data quality strategy that can help identify data errors before they cause big business problems. Continue Reading
Start using the PowerShell pipeline with this example

An administrator can create functions to support the PowerShell pipeline, which improves upon text-based shells by allowing the scripter to pass objects across the pipe. Continue Reading