Systems Management

Factsheet Microsoft Solutions 07/12/2005

Shouldering the burdens of software deployment

Microsoft certified gold partner ISC�s Microsoft Systems Management services help reduce the complexities of modern IT administration whilst lowering your operational costs.

Fully Microsoft trained and accredited, ISC engineers and consultants can help smooth your systems management and embed the skills you need for gaining business advantages.

We will handle as little or as much of a systems management project as you need. From an initial scoping exercise ISC develop a project plan, explaining each phase of deployment. Then we help you decide which areas need input, removing the headaches of efficient systems management whilst you concentrate on core business priorities.

Delivering both knowledge and hands-on technical expertise, ISC is perfectly placed to advise which management tools are best suited to your IT infrastructure.

Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM)

MOM 2005 improves your IT efficiency by way of enterprise-class operations management. It enables you to devote more time to new business services, with less time wasted on crisis management. MOM 2005 is also key to the successful management of Windows Server technology. Drawing upon the developers� own knowledge and expertise, MOM 2005 helps you identify and resolve issues before they arise, quickly restoring services and blocking potential IT problems.

Combined with Management Packs for SQL Server 2000, Exchange Server 2003 or Active Directory, MOM 2005 offers a variety of benefits:

Database issues discovered quickly; administrators can fix ahead of users� problems
Synthetic transactions monitor Outlook, Outlook Web Access, Outlook Mobile Access & Exchange ActiveSync technology latencies; generate warning alerts when latency exceeds predetermined threshold; potential issues are neutralised
Each Active Directory Domain Controller monitored for correct task configuration, site replication & end-to-end replication within SLAs, reducing log-on failures

MOM 2005 is available in Workgroup (10 servers minimum) and Enterprise Editions. Our consultants can advise which version best suits your business.

Systems Management Server (SMS)

Systems Management Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) is Microsoft�s comprehensive management solution for rapid, cost-effective software change/configuration and updates.

To manage Windows Server software, from device level to entire datacentres, SMS 2003 SP1 offers demonstrable improvements in the following areas:

Application deployment: critical productivity applications delivered reliably & easily
Asset management: helps reduce software costs & ease compliancy via better understanding of installed applications & usage
Security patch management: improves Windows security through increased vulnerability awareness & reliable targeted update delivery
Mobility: enterprise management to growing mobile workforce independent of connection or location
Windows management services integration: reduces operational costs via inbuilt Windows management capabilities
Integrating operations & technology: blueprint combining people, processes & technology to address key management issues

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

A component of Windows Server, WSUS is a quick, effective way to keep systems updated. It consists of the following:

Microsoft Update: Microsoft�s web source for Microsoft products
Windows Server Update Services: server component installed on computer running Windows 2000 Server with SP4 or Windows Server 2003 OS inside corporate firewall; provides features needed to manage & distribute updates through an easy-access web-based tool. Can be update source for other Windows Server Update Services servers
Automatic Updates: client component built into Windows 2000 with SP3, Windows XP & Windows Server 2003 OSs; enables updates to both server & client computers

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Migration Services Factsheet 13/12/2005 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is today's most secure, robust and popular server operating system. Your ideal partner to ease transition, with no loss of business continuity, is ISC: the UK's premier IT solutions provider. ISC's highly-skilled Microsoft Migration team will ensure detailed planning, design and testing of Windows Server 2003 are conducted ahead of phased implementation. Alternatively we will have an experienced Technical Architect ratify a design at planning stage and be on-hand as you implement the solution in-house.

Intranet & Collaboration Services Factsheet 12/12/2005 Our Software Solutions team can advise upon, design, implement and support software and services which will enable your key personnel to work together more effectively.

Messaging & Mobility Services Factsheet 11/12/2005 ISC can help you meet your remote-access challenges, no matter the size of your business. We do this by way of a comprehensive range of mobile solutions developed by Microsoft. Principal among these, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 is designed to increase the productivity of knowledgeworkers whilst reducing TCO of server and site consolidation. Exchange Server 2003 also features many new enhancements to improve reliability, manageability and security.

FRC Group Case Study 05/11/2005 The FRC Group chose ISC to undertake migration and network upgrade.

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Microsoft Solutions ISC's Microsoft Specialist Services division provides managed Microsoft software solutions and support.

Migration The demands of modern business results in a growing need for more IT resources.

Intranet and Collaboration A business environment will only thrive when employees can instantly share information and knowledge.

Messaging and Mobility Using leading Microsoft technology, ISC can give you access to information virtually anywhere, on any device, whatever your business size. In so doing you gain the benefits of a quickened business cycle, increased productivity, reduced operating costs and an extended enterprise infrastructure.

Systems Management ISC's Microsoft Systems Management services make your IT administration easy and lower your operational costs.