Computer Associates underscored its leadership position in the enterprise management market by announcing the immediate availability of new versions of both Unicenter TNG and its underlying foundation, Unicenter TNG Framework. The new Unicenter TNG 2.2 redefines network management by delivering unique capabilities that address the needs of today`s networked infrastructures. It delivers new enhancements in every functional area, providing CA clients with increased value out-of-the-box. "Unicenter TNG 2.2 also provides support for neural network agents "neugents" that learn, predict and resolve problems before they arise," explained Angela Kriek, CA Africa`s technical director. "The first neugent, which deals with performance and availability, is available as an add-on option to Unicenter TNG 2.2." Unicenter TNG Framework 2.2 targets remote management, with full support of Managed PCs, including initial operating system load, automatic discovery and configuration management. It also provides built-in support for hand-held wireless devices and Enterprise/CSi (Configuration Standardisation initiative), which provides for hands-free management of desktops and servers even when they are turned off. "These new releases of Unicenter TNG continue to raise the standard of enterprise management," Kriek added. "With new market-defining technologies that manage modern networks and leverage neural network agents, we are continuing to offer our clients increasing value from their IT investments." Additional Unicenter TNG 2.2 enhancements include bi-directional policy synchronisation with mainframe security products and improved cross-platform scheduling agents for AS/400 and NetWare environments. Unicenter TNG 2.2 offers built-in advanced network management capabilities such as support for multi-homed devices, instant DHCP discovery and identification, and complete RMON analysis and MIB II support. It also provides the monitoring and management of the health and performance between any two end points in the network. "Unlike existing network offerings that require manual polling, Unicenter TNG continually monitors important network connections and their service levels based on pre-defined policies. In the event of performance degradation, it notifies appropriate personnel and takes corrective actions. "Additionally, Unicenter TNG 2.2 provides for the management of new technologies like Frame Relay and ATM networks. Comprehensive Frame Relay management includes end-to-end health, availability and performance monitoring and management as perceived by the end user." Most Frame Relay service providers support multiple customers across a single Frame Relay network. The end-to-end performance and availability management of individual Private Virtual Circuits (PVC) is extremely complex, requiring the management of DLCMIs (Data Link Connection Management Interfaces) and logical PVCs to get a complete picture of service to the end user. Unicenter TNG is the only solution that enables the user of Frame Relay networks to monitor and manage their DLCMIs and PVCs. Additionally, it enables the service provider to monitor all the DLCMIs and PVCs in the entire Frame Relay network. Unicenter TNG Framework The new version of Unicenter TNG Framework provides additional management services, an extended user interface, and availability on the most comprehensive range of platforms in the industry. Since its introduction 10 months ago, over 40 hardware and software providers have shipped more than 3.6 million copies of the Unicenter TNG Framework with their solutions. Version 2.2 also includes agents for over 40 operating systems, including Windows 95, Windows NT, NetWare, AS/400, Tandem NSK, and a wide range of UNIX platforms. These event agents allow the user of the framework to view events generated throughout a heterogeneous environment.
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