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Leapfrogging the usual feature set offered by most enterprise desktop-management packages, CapaCity Software Corp. has equipped NetCon 3.0 with an integrated help-desk module; neither Symantec Corp.'s Norton Administrator for Networks […]

Incorporating many of the modules found in its sibling flagship product LANDesk Management Suite, Intel Corp.'s LANDesk Workgroup Manager 1.0 offers IT administrators an effective way to manage a mixture […]

Though buttressed with a feature-rich distribution module, strong remote-control features, and ironclad access security, IBM may be bringing its new SystemView for OS/2 1.1 to market too quickly. The product […]

What's New In BrightWorks 2.0 * Includes NetTune Pro module for NetWare server tuning * Includes LAN Support Center module for help-desk operation. * The PowerScript scripting language now joins […]

Version 2.0 of Novell Inc.'s ManageWise may lack software-distribution, metering, and scheduling tools, but its zippy remote-control abilities, integrated virus protection, and strong SNMP alerting features make up for its […]

IT shops looking for a robust, enterprise-class SNMP systems-management tool without the cost or complexity of the traditional Unix system now have a very muscular alternative. By directly porting its […]

What's New In NetFinity 3.0 * Critical file monitor * Software inventory * Serial connection control for remote users * RAID management * Process Manager for monitoring remote workstations and […]

To help network managers meet the needs of demanding remote users, Citrix Systems Inc.'s WinFrame 1.5 allows managers to simultaneously access programs stored on NetWare and WinFrame servers, plus remotely […]

Elbowing its way into the enterprise-class door for desktop-management packages is the most recent release of Symantec Corp.'s Norton Administrator for Networks. Version 2.0, which began shipping July 25, now […]

SysDraw 8.0, Microsystems Engineering Corp. Pros: Provides largest number of detailed images; allows the construction of custom network components starting with an empty chassis; offers great on-line help. Cons: Difficult […]

Despite an awkward client installation, Novell's update earns accolades. Network administrators cramped for remote-access equipment space will welcome Novell Inc.'s revamped NetWare Connect, which Novell began shipping this week. Implemented […]

As the number of workstations at corporate sites continues to grow, so does the cost of software licenses necessary to make each client system productive. But not only do network […]

Joining the race to create fully integrated suites of desktop-management tools, Symantec Corp. has upgraded its Norton Administrator for Networks to support WANs. PC Week Labs examined a beta version […]

As the number of installed NetWare servers grows, so does the number of choices in LAN monitoring and management software. In the past, NetWare administrators were forced to choose between […]

THE BOTTOM LINE: VERY GOOD LANDesk Management Suite 2.5 This solid, full-featured desktop management package is an even better solution, supporting both local and wide-area networks. Pros: Competitive price; easy […]

Rather like the helicopters that warn drivers of clogged roads ahead, Compuware Corp.'s EcoNET 1.2 can help enterprise administrators sidestep possible network traffic jams and keep things running smoothly. EcoNET […]

Because enterprise administrators often wind up juggling reams of network information from disparate sources, it can be difficult to make informed decisions. For shops that use Novell Inc.'s ManageWise platform, […]

Since the inception of Windows, network administrators have faced the challenge of keeping corporate desktops uniform. Whether companywide or just within a department, users want to view the same Windows […]

Although the variety of snap-together network-management tools continues to increase, only a handful of vendors offer fully integrated suites of applications that focus on proactive network management, such as Intel […]

Intel Corp. announced Version 2.0 of its LANDesk Management Suite late last month, and the product is now making its way to the buying public. While testing this latest release […]

Companies in the network-management/utility software business have been busy lately, introducing full suites of products that tackle everything from workstation inventory to troubleshooting to software distribution and metering to virus […]

Increasing numbers of IS departments are broadening their cabling responsibilities to include the installation and maintenance of fax and even voice lines, in addition to data lines. To meet the […]

THE BOTTOM LINE: VERY GOOD CentaMeter 2.6 CentaMeter should appeal to administrators looking to augment their desktop management suite with a strong metering tool that supports a multiplicity of platforms. […]

NetManage Inc.'s new SNMP-based NEWTWatch 4.6 brings many of the capabilities found in such network-based management packages as Intel Corp.'s LANDesk Management Suite and Microsoft Corp.'s Systems Management Server to […]

Quick -- what's the first thing a network administrator does when troubleshooting workstation connection problems? Even when users vigorously deny making any changes to their systems, every LAN administrator first […]