Good websites for IT admins?

Factual Questions
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Hi there,

I’ve recently started managing the network, hardware and software of a medium-sized company and I’m trying to automate or simplify your typical IT admin tasks. I’m looking for good tools I can use.

Do you know of any good websites / forums out there I should check out?

Any actionable Intel would be greatly appreciated.
Some examples of boring tools I’m looking for:

  • Something to keep track of equipment purchase orders and their status (received, approved, waiting for delivery…)

  • helpdesk/inventory software

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Here is a list of some good free software that might help you get started:

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For forums 4sysopsand Ars Technica. For specific software (for Windows) I highly recommend DameWare.

ETA also for Windows: TechNet

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For automation, scripting is your friend. Recently Ive been using a lot of AutoHotKey because its easy and can do a lot of things.

Forum sites:

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I’d post your question on "Ask Slashdot" if I were you.