Mactopia adds a new IT Pro area

The Microsoft Mac Business Unit has added a new area to their website to hold IT Pro related information.  I personally think the information belongs at technet.microsoft.com but hey, it’s a start. 

See https://www.microsoft.com/mac/itpros/default.mspx or click the pic at right to take you to the articles on planning, deploying and operations oriented information.

While we are on the subject, I have a question or two for you.  I’m putting together some interesting content on the management of Linux and Mac clients.

Is anyone even interested in managing Apple desktops?  If so, are you using any particular products to manage those desktops?  I am testing some tools from Centrify and Quest at the moment.  By management, I mean the control of desktop settings, security, software dist and update, etc.

From the standpoint of interoperating with Windows, are you Mac users interested in authenticating Mac desktops via Windows Server Active Directory?

Or is your company or schools Mac environment a total free-for-all today?

See more Mac related announcements in today's Macworld press release.