Remote Windows Desktop Management and Administration Software

Windows Desktop Management Software

Hardware Requirements for Desktop Central Server

Hardware Requirements for Distribution Server

Hardware Requirements for Desktop Central Agent

Software Requirements

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System Requirements

No. of Computers Managed	Processor	RAM	Hard Disk Space
Upto 250 Computers	Single processor Intel P4 ~1.5 GHz	1 GB	2 GB*
251 to 500 Computers	Single processor (Intel P4 or Xeon 2.0 Ghz (Dual Core), 800+ Mhz FSB, 4 MB cache)	2 GB	2 GB*
501 to 1000 Computers	Single processor (Intel Xeon ~2.4 Ghz Dual Core, 800+ Mhz FSB, 4MB cache)	4 GB	3 GB*
1001 to 3000 Computers	Dual processor (Intel Xeon ~2.0 Ghz Dual Core, 1000 Mhz FSB,4 MB cache)	4 GB	5 GB*
3001 to 5000 Computers	Dual Processor (Intel Xeon processors Quad-Core at 2 ~ 3 GHz, 1000+ MHz FSB, 4 MB Cache)	6+ GB @ 667 Mhz. ECC	20 GB (HDD speed @ 7200 ~ 10,000 rpm)
5001 to 10000 Computers	Quad Processor (Intel Xeon processors Quad-Core at 2 ~ 3 GHz, 1000+ MHz FSB, 4 MB Cache)	8+ GB @ 667 Mhz. ECC	50 GB (HDD speed @ 7200 ~ 10,000 rpm)

* May dynamically grow according to frequency of scanning

When managing computers above 1000, it is advisable to install Desktop Central on a Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition

No. of Computers Reporting to the Distribution Sever	Processor	RAM	Hard Disk Space
Upto 250 Computers	Single processor Intel P4 ~1.5 GHz	512 MB	1 GB*
251 to 500 Computers	Single processor Intel P4 ~1.5 GHz	1 GB	2 GB*
501 to 1000 Computers	Single processor (Intel P4 or Xeon 2.0 Ghz (Dual Core), 800+ Mhz FSB, 4 MB cache)	2 GB	2 GB*

* Hard disk space may grow depending on the number of software and patches that are deployed.

Hardware	Recommended
Processor	Intel Pentium
Processor Speed	1.0 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Hard Disk Space	30 MB*

* May dyanamically grow depending on the operations performed on the client computer

Supported Networks

OS Deployment

Software Deployment

Patch Management

Asset Management

Remote Control

Active Directory

Work Group

Novell eDirectory

WAN

Roaming Users

Supported Platforms - ManageEngine Desktop Central supports the following Microsoft Windows operating system versions:

Desktops

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP Professional

Windows Vista

Servers

Windows 2000

Windows 2003

Windows 2008

and Terminal Clients

Supported Browsers - ManageEngine Desktop Central requires one of the following browsers to be installed in the system for working with the Desktop Central Client.

Internet Explorer 5.5 and above
Netscape 7.0 and above
Mozilla Firefox 1.0 and above

Preferred screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixels or higher

Features & Benefits

FAQs

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White Paper

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Image Deployment	Software Installation	Power Management
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Patch Management Process	Remote Desktop Sharing	Computer Configurations
Patch Deployment	Shutdown & Wake On tool	Security Configuration
Deploying Non-Microsoft Patches	Disk Defrag	Application Configurations
Service Pack Deployment	Check Disk \| Clean Disk
Patch Management Reports

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Software Metering	User Logon Reports
Software License Compliance
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Firewall Analyzer
Free Active Directory Tools
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Help Desk Software
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MSP Platform
MSP Help Desk Software
Network Configuration Management
Network Monitoring Software
Network Security Scanner with Patch Management
OS Deployment

Password Management
Self-Service Password Management
Storage Management Software
Switch Port & IP Address Management
VoIP Monitoring
WiFi Manager
Website Monitoring

(SaaS)

One of the primary responsibilities of an IT Manager is to effectively manage the desktops in their network. With regard to desktop management an IT Manager requires to ensure:

Rolling out latest enterprise software
Up-to-date critical patches installed in all the desktops
Strict adherence to software licensing laws.
Standardized desktop configuration in accordance to company policies
Desktop security by implementing necessary security standards and restrictions.

Above all, the System Administrators and other IT staff should be kept happy by not over burdening them.

Desktop Central provides an integrated Desktop Management solution that includes Software Deployment, Patch Management, Asset Management, Software License Management, Configurations to standardize and secure desktops, Active Directory Reports, and much more.

Desktop Central helps IT Managers to easily pull out reports on the status of software deployment, Vulnerability status of each desktop, Patch Status Reports, Software Compliance Reports, Active Directory Reports, etc. It also helps to roll out scheduled software deployment and automate patch management tasks.

If you are an IT Manager, the decisions you make are crucial. Why not test drive Desktop Central today? Call toll-free at 1-888-720-9500 for more information or click here to register for a FREE demonstration of the product.

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System Administrator oversees computer networks to ensure they function smoothly and is responsible for customizing the network to meet the organization policy by installing the necessary software applications, applying necessary security policies, adding printers, etc. The administrator has to periodically install the necessary patches and maintain the inventory of the resources. With increasing requests and a growth in the number of desktops, it becomes more difficult to effectively manage desktops manually.

Desktop Central helps System Administrators to standardize desktop configurations, apply necessary security restrictions, deploy software applications, install patches, maintain hardware/software inventory, access and control desktops remotely, and much more. All these can be achieved from a central point without requiring running from one desktop to other.

Desktop Central also helps administrators to pull out necessary reports on the status of each task. It also provides reports on the health status of each desktop, inventory reports, software compliance reports, active directory reports, etc., that can be used for auditing purposes.

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