Datacenters experience constant change under pressure from technology and business drivers. IT systems are becoming more, not less complex as new technologies are introduced, and IT staffs are not growing to keep pace with the growth in size and complexity of the typical datacenter.

Windows administrators need to radically simplify both complex and routine tasks if they are going to effectively respond to the constant pressure to deliver increasing value with limited resources. The most effective thing Windows administrators can do to address this issue is to minimize duties associated with maintaining the existing infrastructure.

There are several ways Windows administrators can create greater efficiencies in their daily tasks. This paper describes an automation solution that can significantly simplify many complex and routine tasks, freeing Windows experts to focus on overall application functionality and value to the business. This solution is actually in use today within Microsoft’s own datacenter.