Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac, Java, Web; we knows the importance of these operating systems working in sync with each other.  And when they don’t, it can seem like the world is ending.

We recently wrote a post about the 40 most popular tools for your system admin. bag.  Well, we feel like we should add to that list.  Centrify helps companies strengthen security, enhance compliance efforts and reduce operational costs by centrally managing their heterogeneous systems.  It recently published a white paper that discusses its Active Directory and Centrify Suite software that allows users to seamlessly integrate multiple OS platforms.  Here’s the low-down:

Centralized Identity and Access Management of Cross-Platform Systems and Applications with Active Directory and the Centrify Suite

Learn how to seamlessly integrate your Unix, Linux, Mac, Java and Web platforms with Active Directory's identity, access and policy management services in order to:
•    Reduce infrastructure costs by moving to a central directory with a single point administration.
•    Strengthen security by eliminating orphan and dormant accounts and enforcing consistent security and configuration policies across heterogeneous systems.
•    Simplify compliance with regulatory requirements.
Below is the link to download the white paper. Check it out, it’s pretty sweet. http://www.centrify.com/request.asp?o=1&c=4&f=57

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Throughout history, many memorable quotes have been uttered.  “A date which will live in infamy,” “For score and seven years ago…,” and “Yada, yada, yada.”  But, what has emerged from the world of technology?  Many of us have heard the now infamous quote, “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.”  Looking back, it’s crazy to think that anyone could think this.  We understand that hindsight is 20/20, but what are some of the other snippets of “wisdom” to emerge out of this technological revolution?  What will people be saying about things we said 50 years from now?

Check out The 25 Most Notable Quotes in Tech History. It will make you laugh, cry, and think about what could happen in the next 50 years.  Maybe the ipad won’t be such a big deal.  Who knows?  We won’t tell Steve Jobs, though.

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We were sad to hear the latest news from Microsoft that support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 will end on July 13, 2010.  It's also no secret that Windows Vista hasn't been the most loved OS product to emerge from Microsoft.  Currently, it's estimated that 71.5 percent of all online computers worldwide use XP, about four times as many as Vista.  When it comes to an office upgrade, what should a business do?  Upgrade to Windows Vista, or go for the new Windows 7?

Mark Brownstein, a contributor for SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com, wrote an excellent article about the checklist for upgrading Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7, and how to install a clean version of Windows 7 on your office's system.  It's a 2-part series.  Here are the links:

http://searchenterprisedesktop.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid192_gci1378672,00.html

http://searchenterprisedesktop.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid192_gci1380291,00.html

It's a good starting place for anyone interesting in upgrading to Windows 7. 

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