TechNet Flash: FEP 2010 unifies desktop security and management

Unsubscribe | Customize TechNet Flash Volume 13, Issue 1 | January 12, 2011     Top Stories     Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 Consolidates Desktop Security and Client Management FEP 2010 heralds the convergence of client and security management by integrating FEP into System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 and R3 for a unified single console view. The new TechNet On feature package takes a look at the benefits of this consolidation. Download Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 simplifies and improves endpoint protection while greatly reducing infrastructure costs. It builds on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 and R3, allowing customers to use their existing client management infrastructure to deploy and manage endpoint protection. 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With Forefront Endpoint Protection (FEP) 2010, Microsoft has ended this siloed approach by building FEP into System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 and R3. For insight on the advantages of this merged approach, read the white paper Convergence of Desktop Security and Management: Forefront Endpoint Protection and System Center Configuration Manager.... Read more ADVERTISEMENT Free Trial: Release the Chokehold on Your Network Monitor network traffic on any device with PacketTrap IT. Avoid network congestion and bandwidth issues locally and at remote sites. Download now. Training and Books Exclusive Training and Certification Info for IT Managers Sign up to receive special offers and information for managers on the Microsoft Learning IT Manager Portal, including exclusive event discounts, Microsoft certification exams for teams, role guidance, Live Meetings for Managers, and more. 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