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

    ahem, may I suggest a cron job? :D

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

    It's called "percussive maintenance".

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  6. 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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  7. 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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