SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Deploy Patches Quickly
http://www.newboundary.com,
612-379-3805, 800-747-4487
New Boundary Technologies released Prism Deploy 5.0, software that lets you quickly deliver a security patch to any computer. The software can automatically target and deploy software patches by using Active Update, which targets a specific group of computers according to their hardware, software, or network configurations. The software also lets you perform unattended installations and distribute server-based applications. Prism Deploy lets you set up a task to recur at regular intervals or with certain events, such as start-up or logon. The software can also create .msi installations for legacy applications. Prism Deploy runs on Windows XP/2000/NT/Me/9x systems and costs $3500 for 100 seats.
Track AD Changes
http://www.smallwonders
.com, 407-647-4555, info@smallwonders.com
Small Wonders Software released Active Administrator 3.0, software that lets you track Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy changes. You can use the software to verify who made AD changes and receive notification when a specific event is triggered. Active Administrator audits and logs changes to users, groups, group memberships, computers, contacts, and organizational units (OUs). You can view and report delegated permissions across your domain, search for permissions on AD objects, and report on the number of each AD object class. The software lets you back up Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to disk, restore GPOs, and replicate GPOs across domains and forests. Pricing starts at $7.20 per user.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Auscomp IT Commander
http://www.auscomp.com,
support@auscomp.com
Auscomp IT Commander is a Help desk application for Windows, Linux, and Sun Microsystems' Sun Solaris systems. This Web-enabled application for intranet systems can expedite the control of IT-related problems from any department in the company. The software also features a cost-management system and an application/system version tracker.
When a user faces a problem, Auscomp IT Commander creates a fully searchable knowledge base, which provides an instantly accessible reference for any department. As the database expands, users can reference pertinent information about the problem they're experiencing and reduce the stress, demand, and running costs for Help desk and IT support staff.
Auscomp IT Commander lets you review employees' requests or suggestions. You can review all current, outstanding, and reviewed Data System Requests (DSRs); three security levels—for the manager, developer, and user—ensure confidentiality and control. A search feature lets employees locate and resolve similar problems so that they don't needlessly involve IT staff. Other features include advanced reporting, secure internal email messaging, fully customizable permission and tier settings, scalability, a scalable relational database, and end-to-end security. The application runs on Windows XP/2000/NT/Me/9x and Linux OSs. Web server support includes Microsoft IIS and Apache. Pricing is $499.95.
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