TechNet Magazine June Edition online

One of the greatest concerns IT managers voice over moving to cloud computing is security. How secure will my data be when stored in the cloud? How secure is the data in transit? Those are indeed valid questions and concerns. While technology vendors and cloud computing service providers have gone considerable distances to protect data and assuage any customer worries, data security remains the prevailing concern. Read more…

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Compliance Reporting: First Step in Controlling Client Cloud Access Establishing secure access is a logical first step to extending the enterprise into the cloud. Improve your auditing and compliance reporting by using NAP and IPsec to control client access through DirectAccess.

Cloud Computing: Where to Start When You Have Already Started The issues and opportunities surrounding SOA, SaaS, and cloud computing effectively amplify the conversational divide between business and IT, in part because of the newness of the architecture and the technology. Find guidance on linking the technical opportunities presented by these new models to the needs of the organization.

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Desktop Image Management: Build a Better Desktop Image Building and maintaining corporate desktop images is a core IT task, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are some ways to streamline the process.