The product s software inventory component recognizes more than 5,100 applications, including 32-bit programs, and allows LAN administrators to track system files and edit the application database. Administrators can also collect network information and IP addresses under Windows. The product s software distribution component delivers and installs updated files and software automatically and lets administrators edit the registry, text, and .INI files. Administrators can customize distributions and receive detailed error logging reports. Software Metering Norton Administrator Suite - Essential Edition allows either permissive or restrictive license metering of applications on the server or workstation.
Administrators can also meter predefined suites or define custom application suites to meter.
Metering of native Windows 95 applications is also supported. Desktop Configuration Management With the desktop configuration management component, administrators can control user access to data and applications. In addition, administrators can simplify and customize user interfaces and user access to desktop and network resources. Desktop configurations can be designed to augment or replace the user interface component of complex environments, such as Windows 95. Administrators can also use this component to establish a standard user interface that will aid in the migration from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95.