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Tools That Manage Both Macs and PCs

Posted by kdawson on from the one-tool-to-rule-them-all dept.

johannacw writes "Ryan Faas takes a look at nine tools that handle system management tasks in both Mac and Windows environments for both clients and servers. The tools span a range of tasks such as remote installation, license management, and helpdesk functions. The author gives opinions on each tool's strengths and weaknesses and does not pick an overall winner."

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  1. I'd appreciate... by theantipop · · Score: 3, Funny

    if you didn't call me a tool. Thanks.

    1. Re:I'd appreciate... by syousef · · Score: 2, Funny

      if you didn't call me a tool. Thanks.

      Don't worry the official job title is "System administrator"
      - Signed HR

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  2. Re:Obligartory... by CrashandDie · · Score: 5, Funny

    Do they even need management tools for Windows ? Isn't it supposed to be easy ?

    I mean, put the CD in, install, reboot, install, reboot, the use it, reboot, use it, reboot, then after the weekend's over, install, reboot, inst...

    brb, gotta reboot...

  3. For sure by VincenzoRomano · · Score: 1, Funny

    A set of screw drivers shoud be fine do "manage" both Macs and PCs!

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    1. Re:For sure by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: 2, Funny

      A hammer, or a 16 ounce adjusting tool like my grandpa likes to call it.

      I prefer a hammer AND a 16 ounce adjusting tool, although the cylindrical 12 ounce adjusting tools work just as well...

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    2. Re:For sure by Miseph · · Score: 2, Funny

      It's called "percussive maintenance".

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  4. Re:Obligartory... by dotpavan · · Score: 4, Funny

    ahem, may I suggest a cron job? :D

  5. Re:Obligartory... by MyOtherUIDis3digits · · Score: 4, Funny

    You're lucky all the Win fanboys are busy re-installing or downloading A-V/A-malware/A-whatever updates. Tomorrow, when they get into work, you're gonna get so flamed.

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  6. Re:Veggie Burgers at local take away. by Max+Littlemore · · Score: 2, Funny
    To answer a question with a question:

    Sorry, I haven't read TFA, and I'm having trouble thinking straight cause I been hitting my own melon head with a 15 ounce adjusting tool, but I fail to see the difference between the local take away and Bob's Big Beef Burgers. I understand that vegetarians can't eat at Bob's, but aside from that are there a lot of differences?
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