Network Management

The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) hosts administrative tools displayed as consoles. These tools, composed of one or more applications, are built with modules called snap-ins. This design enables you to customize the tools so that you can delegate specific administrative tasks to users or groups. Saved as MMC files, these custom tools can be sent by e-mail, shared in a network folder, or posted on the Web. Using system policy settings, you can also assign MMC files to users, groups, or computers. A tool can be scaled up or down, integrated seamlessly into the operating system, repackaged, and customized. In fact, you can do everything with these tools short of adding pinstripes and custom upholstery!

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