10 Microsoft Tools You Might Not Know Exist

Before you smirk and roll your eyes, I’ll be the first to say that at least once a month I run into another tool I never knew Microsoft published.  No, I’m not talking about Steve Ballmer, but real software tools.  Some you may know, some you may not.

1. Microsoft IT Environment Health Scanner
2. Microsoft Active Directory Topology Diagrammer
3. Client Profile Configuration Designer
4. Risk and Health Assessment Program for Active Directory (ADRAP)
5. Microsoft Network Monitor 3.4
6. Web Application Configuration Analyzer
7. Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 Update 1
8. Application Compatability Toolkit (ACT) 5.6
9. Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2
10. Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP)