GFI MAX Remote Management can now monitor Linux devices

Issued by Africa SD

Johannesburg, 14 Jan 2010

GFI Software, a leading infrastructure provider for small and medium-sized businesses, has announced that users of GFI MAX Remote Management can now monitor Linux devices.

By monitoring and managing Linux systems, MSPs, VARs and IT support organisations can extend the services they offer and earn more revenue. This new development also enables them to replace the more complex and costly monitoring systems they may be using to manage Linux devices while getting all the benefits of one consolidated monitoring and management system.

“Over the last year we have seen an increase in Linux-based systems in the SME market as the technology has matured and been proven in the enterprise market. As a result, our customers are looking for us to provide the capabilities that they currently use on Windows-based systems to give them the same control, efficiency and automation benefits upon which they have come to depend,” Dr Alistair Forbes, GFI MAX Chief Technical Officer, said.

“We have embarked upon a programme of development to extend GFI MAX Remote Management's functionality to support Linux and the first output from this is a series of pre-defined SNMP checks to monitor key parameters on Linux such as CPU, memory, disk space and processes. We will be following this up in the first half of 2010, with a full Linux agent that will enable us to provide deeper and more comprehensive support of Linux machines, and we will be working with our customers to confirm the feature set that will be provided,” he added.

The new Linux monitoring capability means MSPs will have a more complete view of their customers' networks - both Windows and non-Windows devices (Linux/Mac). Using GFI MAX's intuitive dashboard, within minutes, users can extend monitoring to Linux running checks on load, processes, CPU, disk, memory and many others.

For more information about GFI MAX, please visit http://www.gfi.com/it-managed-services-software/.

GFI MAX Remote Management

GFI MAX Remote Management delivers an easy, affordable solution for IT support providers, value added resellers (VARs) and managed service providers (MSPs) who are looking to take better care of their clients at less cost. GFI MAX Remote Management (RMM) solution includes server, network and workstation monitoring and management, asset tracking, client reporting and remote access.

AfricaSD

Operating throughout the sub-Saharan region, network security distributor AfricaSD offers partners and organisations best-of-breed network security products, services and training.

AfricaSD supplies and supports a comprehensive range of market-leading products, covering every aspect of network security from anti-virus, authentication, content filtering, encryption, biometrics, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention to unified threat management and wireless and mobile security.

AfricaSD also offers customers and reseller partners 24x7x365 support on all of its network security solutions. As one of the country's foremost security training and certification centres, the company's technical staff are all fully certified and trained on the entire product range and offer a convenient combination of one-to-one help and a wealth of technological resources.

AfricaSD offers its partners the very best products, training, support, leads and free product certifications. It is committed to keeping partners empowered and up-to-date with the latest relevant information and practices by making available, on an ongoing basis, a network of local and international third party specialists and leaders.

For further information, visit the company's Web site http://www.africasd.com or contact AfricaSD directly on +27(0)86-111-1737 or +27(0)12-665-2513.

GFI

GFI is a leading software developer that provides a single source for network administrators to address their network security, content security and messaging needs. With award-winning technology, an aggressive pricing strategy and a strong focus on small-to-medium sized businesses, GFI is able to satisfy the need for business continuity and productivity encountered by organisations on a global scale. GFI has offices in the US, Malta, England, Scotland, Austria, Romania, Hong Kong and Australia, which support more than 200 000 installations worldwide. GFI is a channel-focused company with over 10 000 partners worldwide. GFI is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.