The idea of a central management console for all server and desktop administration tools is a complete change for NT users and should give managers greater control over more NT resources.

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Complementing a central HR system implementation, products like SharePoint server can act a central hub for collaboration and information management, while Yammer can facilitate social networking and performance management, and Lync can enable VoIP, instant messaging, teleconferencing, and more.

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