Job Management Partner 1/Software Distribution Client Description and User's Guide

1.1.1 Features of a JP1/Software Distribution system

A system that uses the JP1/Software Distribution programs for managing software distribution has the following features:

Less work involved in software distribution

Using command-driven operations at a central server, you can distribute software in a single operation to a large number of machines in a distributed environment. Distributed software is installed automatically, so there is no need to set up the destination machines individually. Also, you can centrally manage distribution and installation results on the central server.

Hierarchical management of software distribution

In a large-scale system, relay machines can be used for software distribution, lessening the load on the network. By using the relay machines as departmental servers, you can distribute software across the whole networked system, or to selected departments only.

Precise distribution operations

JP1/Software Distribution provides a variety of distribution methods, which can be selected according to the system operation. For example, software can be distributed at a specified time, or to a specific group of machines.

Applicable to a wide range of systems

JP1/Software Distribution can be used whatever the size of your system, from a small system comprising a few dozen machines, up to a large-scale network with thousands of machines. The JP1/Software Distribution programs also support cross-platform environments with both Windows and UNIX machines.

Support for inventory control

The JP1/Software Distribution system not only distributes software. The managing server in the system can retrieve and manage the inventory information of each machine in a network. The inventory information you can manage includes hardware information, software installation status, and user-specific inventory information.

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