Easier software deployment
Most organisations with more than 20 computers implement some form of automated software deployment and patch management. For organisations with hundreds of computers this is a necessity.
Initially most such solutions are a mix of manual steps and potentially buggy scripts and workarounds. Often users will be annoyed by lengthy logon scripts, or unnecessary software upgrades. Why use logon scripts when you can use more subtle means to achieve better results?
Gaining better control over this process can free up your administrators' time and save users from unnecessary pain. Using a tool such as Snow Distribution or SMS 2003 can dramatically improve your ability to handle application installations/upgrades or operating system patches.
Better software control
An important part of the software asset management process is to control the software assets that you manage. This includes the ability to:
- Monitor when, where and who uses a software application.
- Prevent users from running software that violates company policy (e.g. LimeWire or similar file-sharing applications).
- Monitor applications with concurrent licenses in order to identify potential over or under licensing issues.
How to do it?
Before implementing Snow Distribution one client found that the average time for a software installation was 30 minutes per computer, at an internal cost of AUD$36. Creating a Snow installation package for automatic distribution and installation takes an average of 10 hours, at an internal cost of AUD$720, but can be immediately installed on thousands of computers.
Contact us to have a consultant call you to explore the software deployment solution that is best for you.
