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PS Project News
ISSUE 24 July 23, 2011
News from the project front
ScSB implements Microsoft Active
Directory for PS group of companies
Synergycentric Sdn Bhd (ScSB) has started implementation of Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
for Puncak Semangat (PS) Group of Companies. The software will be rolled out initially to PS
group staff located at Wisma AMTEK before extended roll-out to PS staff at other locations.
What is the Active Directory (AD)?
Active Directory is the integrated, distributed
directory service that is included with Microsoft
Windows Server 2008.
Instead of managing separate, distinct directory
and user ID and password for each application or
service, integration to Active Directory allows the IT
administrator to add a user easily. Through that
single entry, remote access to the network, access
to Exchange messaging and to various applications
is enabled using the same user account.
Once a user logs in to Windows, their Active Directory credential is the key that will
automatically unlock all of the applications or services that they have been enabled for,
including third party applications that utilize Windows integrated authentication.
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The benefits of using Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
Windows Server 2008 and Active Directory offer the highest levels
of reliability and performance so that users can get their work
done as efficiently as possible. It also provides a more secure and
manageable environment to make the lives of the IT staff easier.
Many clients running older operating systems find that their
current systems are simply not capable of meeting the
expectations of their business for a reliable, dependable, secure,
or manageable environment.
While many organizations have gotten creative at workarounds
and adding in a number of add-ons and utilities to “make do”
with their current investments, Windows Server 2008 and Active
Directory provide the out-of-the-box functionality organizations
need to effectively and efficiently run their businesses.
Advantages of using
Active Directory
1. Increase the
Productivity of Users
2. Reduce the Burden of
IT Administration
3. Improve Fault
Tolerance to Minimize
Downtime
4. Enhance Security to
Provide Better Peace
of Mind
5. Leverage the
Capabilities of Active
Directory enabled
Applications
The Requirement specification for Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
Minimum requirement specification for the implementation of Microsoft Active Directory is
Windows 7 Professional Edition.
Microsoft Active Directory (AD) Implementation Updates
The first phase rollout of Microsoft Active
Directory (AD) is to staff located at
Wisma AMTEK with workstations that
meet requirement specifications for AD.
The second phase of AD rollout will be
conducted for the remaining staff at
Wisma AMTEK, after their workstations
have been upgraded. The second rollout is expected to start on August 22,
2011.
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How to update family information in hrms
Keeping your family’s information up to date in the HRMS is important for income tax deduction
purposes, medical insurance claims and for emergency contact.
You can update your family’s information today in five easy steps.
Please note that Staff cannot enter children’s information if HR has not approved the spouse
information.
Editor
Synergycentric Sdn Bhd
Level 2, Wisma AMTEK, No. 15, Jalan Tandang, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel: 603 7787 9797 | Fax: 603 7985 7991 | Web: www.synergycentric.com.my