Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (previously Systems Management Server) provides knowledge-driven management for today's dynamic IT infrastructures. Its powerful capabilities enable you to assess, deploy, and update your clients, servers, and mobile devices across IT systems in physical, virtual, distributed, and mobile environments. Built on key Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Windows Server Active Directory, and the Windows architecture, System Center Configuration Manager enhances your insight into and control over your IT infrastructure. With Configuration Manager organizations can ensure that IT systems comply with desired configuration states to improve systems' availability, security, and performance network-wide.