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Managing Multiple Windows Hosts
Hello,
I working an environment where the number of hosts my team is expected to manage is starting to grow. It is starting to get to the point where logging onto to the individual machines to roll out changes is too time consuming.
Can someone please recommend solutions that would allow us to perform the functions below across multiple hosts in a centralized manner? The computers will be running XP Pro and Server 2008.
Registry Management
Software Management
Directory Management
File Management
Scheduled Tasks
I know this is basic stuff, but any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks
I working an environment where the number of hosts my team is expected to manage is starting to grow. It is starting to get to the point where logging onto to the individual machines to roll out changes is too time consuming.
Can someone please recommend solutions that would allow us to perform the functions below across multiple hosts in a centralized manner? The computers will be running XP Pro and Server 2008.
Registry Management
Software Management
Directory Management
File Management
Scheduled Tasks
I know this is basic stuff, but any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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@xxdcmast -
Just in the FWIW department...My last tour was with a unit using Dameware and (IMO) there is no comparison for simplicity and functionality between the two.
It took me two years of arguing/demonstrating Hyena and finally got approval to switch - what a relief that was.
(YMMV)
Just in the FWIW department...My last tour was with a unit using Dameware and (IMO) there is no comparison for simplicity and functionality between the two.
It took me two years of arguing/demonstrating Hyena and finally got approval to switch - what a relief that was.
(YMMV)
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There isn't enough information to confirm whether suggestions were offered for software which provide centralized Registry Management, Software Management, Directory Management, File Management, and Scheduled Tasks Management for Windows XP system in a Windows 2008 environment? I see at least six tool suggestions, some with caveats.
Based on the actual question: "I know this is basic stuff, but any suggestions would be much appreciated.", it would appear as though enough information was provided to qualify as "Solutions".
Without feedback from the Asker, I'd recommend option #3. Given the scenario, my opinion is that http:#a38210574 (younghv's) response is likely the closest fit for the asker's environment. http:#a38210534 , http:#a38210539 , http:#a38210543 , http:#a38210898 , and http:#a38205496 also have useful suggestions. (I.e. if I were in the position of researching a similar topic, those are the comments I'd want highlighted to look at further.)
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Does anyone have experience with symantec altiris as management solution? A command line solution would also be acceptable.
As an fyi, these servers will not be part of a domain.