Innovation and standardization always stand at odds: Standardization encourages mediocrity, but a lack thereof opens the gates to chaos and mayhem. With the advent of software-defined infrastructure, ...

You can't go very far in IT without stumbling over the term configuration management. It's a hot topic because most businesses now expect IT services to be available without interruption and to ...

Microsoft has officially confirmed that Configuration Manager will transition to an annual release cadence, with Intune as the primary focus for innovation.… The change will take effect in fall 2026, ...

When systems engineers build or repair computer software or hardware, they need consistent processes in place to keep it running smoothly. Configuration management is the name for this set of ...

Cisco this week plans to make available a configuration-management software suite that will help customers more easily manage multivendor devices across large enterprise networks. The Proactive ...

My network consists of approximately 500 Cisco devices that I manage; the full range of routers, switches, PIX/ASAs, WAPs, VPN 3000s, etc. I currently use Kiwi CatTools to perform a daily backup of ...

In today’s cloud-centric world, we’re seeing an explosion in the number of servers under IT management. Virtual machines made servers cheap, and containers will push prices down further. As a result, ...

EMC Corp. plans to acquire Configuresoft, a maker of server configuration, change and compliance management software, for an undisclosed sum. View a slideshow of the hottest tech M&A deals of 2009 EMC ...

EMC Wednesday announced plans to acquire Configuresoft, a maker of server configuration, change, and compliance management software, for an undisclosed sum. EMC decided to expand on its OEM ...