Updated: July 9, 2020 (May 7, 2012)

Client Management Products

As managing vice president, Rob Helm covers Microsoft collaboration and content management. His 25-plus years of experience analyzing Microsoft’s technology... more

A new version of AIS 2.0, an update to DART 7.0, and a new feature, called BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (BAM) are included in the Desktop Optimization Pack 2011 R2 released in Aug. 2011. Previous updates to the PC management suite added support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions) and additional languages.

DART 8.0, which works with Windows 8, and User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) appeared in beta form in Apr. 2012 and will likely be released with the next version of the Desktop Optimization Pack in late 2012 or early 2013. Microsoft has announced that AIS will be discontinued in Apr. 2013.

Windows Intune (previously referred to as System Center Online Desktop Manager) is a set of Microsoft-hosted online services that provides integrated desktop security and management. General availability of the first version was Mar. 23, 2011. An update released in Oct. 2011 includes additional features such as the ability to deploy applications and third-party updates. Further updates in 2012 will add capability to manage devices such as tablets and phones in conjunction with Exchange ActiveSync.

Atlas Members have full access

Get access to this and thousands of other unbiased analyses, roadmaps, decision kits, infographics, reference guides, and more, all included with membership. Comprehensive access to the most in-depth and unbiased expertise for Microsoft enterprise decision-making is waiting.

Membership Options

Already have an account? Login Now