Novell has announced the availability of Novell BranchManager for NT, the company`s directory-based solution for centrally managing remote NT servers and Windows workstations in multiple office locations. With the delivery of Novell BranchManager for NT, Novell demonstrates its commitment to providing businesses with cost-effective network solutions that unify and simplify mixed network environments.
Novell BranchManager for NT combines the strengths of four best-of-breed Novell management solutions in one package: NDS for NT 2.01 -- the new IP version of NDS for NT that provides the foundation for the product; ZENworks 1.1; ManageWise Agent for Windows 2.6; and BorderManager Authentication Services 3.0.
The integration of these tools brings the management of NT branch office and department users, applications, security, desktops and servers to a single point of administration -- resulting in more control in managing change in corporate networks.
"Novell BranchManager for NT delivers the solution today that our customers need to manage and grow their businesses. By combining four NDS-based tools in one package, businesses using NT now have a cohesive and comprehensive branch management solution at their fingertips," said Novell corporate business strategist Stafford Masie.
"With Novell BranchManager for NT, each user on the corporate network has a unique networking identity and can access what they need from the network, regardless of location or platform. The ability to keep workers connected to all the resources on the corporate network will improve productivity for companies using NT for applications in their branch offices and departments."
For network administrators, Novell BranchManager for NT leverages the capabilities of NDS for NT 2.01 to enable central management of a mixed network environment. In addition, the pure IP support that NDS for NT 2.01 provides means companies can standardise on one protocol and reduce WAN traffic between branch offices. Novell BranchManager for NT also reduces network administrators` workload by automating NT administration, minimising travel, reducing support calls and eliminating redundant support tasks. This leads to significant time and cost savings.
For end-users, Novell BranchManager for NT offers ease of use by allowing users to work uninterrupted regardless of location or which machine they use. Novell BranchManager for NT crosses NetWare and NT boundaries to build a unique networking identity for each user by providing personalised desktops that are accessible to them, no matter where they are on the network. For the first time, the branch office can be established as a secure access point, providing remote users with a familiar interface to critical Internet and corporate resources.
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