Symantec Server Management Suite powered by Altiris technology
New Features
- Enhanced central imaging architecture and greater pre-boot options
- New workflow solution center featuring ready-to-use workflow automation templates including zero-day patch automation, patch change management automation, and self-service virtual server provisioning
- Patching now supports over 50 non-Microsoft applications, as well as over 100 Microsoft applications
- Enhanced reports for managing VM sprawl (Server Management Suite)
- Improved set up and customization of IT analytics business-level reporting capability
- New iPad application for managing computers on the go
- Support for the latest Windows and RedHat operating systems
Key Features
Cross platform support
- Allows organizations to centrally manage Windows, Linux, UNIX and virtual platforms
Centralized management for greater control
- Provides a global view of IT combined with the ability to model organizational responsibilities
Integrated virtual machine management
- Provides support for VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V
Understanding what you have and where it is
- Enables accurate discovery and inventory of hardware and software configurations
Measured and improved IT performance
- Easily creates advanced analytics and reporting that allow you to explore data and answer standard and ad hoc scenarios
Automated IT processes
- Defines, designs, and delivers automated IT processes and workflows that drive increased efficiency, increased end user satisfaction and better service levels
Enabled End-user Self-service
- Empowers the end user to quickly access IT support and initiate their own service requests, resulting in significant IT efficiency gains
Key Benefits
- Implement a single management framework for distributed, heterogeneous server environments
- Manage change with confidence by driving predictable and repeatable day-to-day operations
- Make smarter, faster decisions based on real-time, data-driven conclusions
- Drive innovation by utilizing server automation for IT processes and adopting new technologies without adding new tools, people or methodologies
