Enterprise
📖 Posts | 📎 Enterprise, Linux, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Software, Windows | 🔖 Configuration, Cross-Platform, Enterprise Systems, Group Policy, Microsoft, Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Windows administrators, Mobile Device Management, Operations, software delivery, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows desktops
DSC vs. GPO vs. SCCM vs. MDM (Intune)
Microsoft Windows administrators now have a number of ways for managing their estates. Group Policy (GPO) Allows very fine-grained control over every aspect of Windows. Primarily aimed at Windows desktops. Requires Active Directory (AD) and very careful configuration. Requires well trained specialist staff to get it right. System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Allows central control over software delivery. Also requires AD. Configuration of delivery packages can be complex and very careful change control is required.
📖 Posts | 📎 Enterprise, IT Security, Microsoft | 🔖 cyber security, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Systems, Governance, government, Microsoft, nhs, Office 365, Presentation, Security, Solutions Architecture
Presentation: Security and Governance in the Cloud
Here is a presentation that I did recently for NHS CIO’s and CCIO’s. It is all about how NHS England has followed a journey to cloud services and the IT Security & Information Governance issues we had to deal with along the way. It tries to also show other NHS organisations how they might work towards similar aims.
📖 Posts | 📎 Enterprise | 🔖 Design, government, integration, open data, open source, Planning, proprietary, software
Open Source vs Proprietary in UK Central Government Organisations
NB: This article is incomplete - it was converted from a previous blog site. It is included as a draft. Open source does not necessarily mean that open integration and open data is facilitated The issue of open source vs proprietary applications for organisations related to the UK government comes up regularly. the UK’s Cabinet Office have issued clear guidance that open source is preferred and should always be considered when procuring new systems.
No Code Business Solutions in Microsoft SharePoint
Resources to show you how to create code-free business solutions in Microsoft SharePoint
New Laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga
I have the pleasure of trying a new laptop right now as we consider them for work. The Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga. We have this configured with an Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD with 16GB SDD speed boost, the touch & pen screen. It is a nice laptop with a screen that folds right over so you can use it as a slightly chunky tablet, the keyboard locks in this mode so you don’t accidentally press keys.
📖 Posts | 📎 Enterprise, Microsoft, Software, Windows | 🔖 Access, Enterprise Systems, Excel, Exchange, Microsoft, Office, router problems, SharePoint, Word
Microsoft 64-bit Application Support (lack-of)
Microsoft’s 64-bit support is still sorely fragmented as we find out with a brand new laptop trying to access Microsoft SharePoint.
📖 Posts | 📎 Development, Enterprise, Software | 🔖 Accessibility, Design, Enterprise Systems, RNIB, UI, User Interface, WAI
Enterprise System Design and Accessibility
It isn’t just web pages that are required to meet accessibility standards and laws. All applications have to. This short article is a reminder to application designers and builders regarding the standards and legal obligations they have to meet.
