1.1.1 Features of JP1/IT Desktop Management 2
A system that uses the JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 programs for managing software distribution has the following features:
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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.
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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.
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Precise distribution operations
JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 provides a variety of distribution methods, which can be selected according to the system operation. For example, software can be distributed at a specified date and time, or to a specific group of machines.
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Applicable to a wide range of systems or platforms
JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 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/IT Desktop Management 2 programs also support cross-platform environments with both Windows and UNIX machines.
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Support for inventory control
The JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 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.