Software use statistics can help plan software licensing and even charge departments based on software use. Network Discovery - Discovers and maps network topology, clients, and operating systems with minimal impact on available network bandwidth. This helps administrators understand the network and plan for growth. Reports may be customized to fit any need. Deployment Tools Electronic Software Distribution - Eliminates desktop visits and human error by electronically distributing software to all desktops and servers on the network from a central location.
Accurate inventory makes software distribution more reliable.
Software gets installed or removed automatically as users and machines are added and removed from collections. Scheduled Software Distribution - Allows administrators to control application deployment to occur during a specific time of day to avoid network congestion or to distribute software after a certain date to ensure users are trained first. No programming expertise is required to distribute software effectively. Microsoft Windows NT based servers and desktops never need to log on, making Systems Management Server ideal for off-hours distribution or distribution to physically secured servers. Diagnostic Tools Network Trace - Builds a map of network servers and devices to help administrators understand and troubleshoot the network.