As agents communicate with the server, they can automatically update to the latest version of the agent software and the latest version of the application without user intervention. The MetaProcessor platform provides various levels of control to administrators and users. Administrators can control how much control is granted to users. Application controls include applications to be run, times a device communicates or does work, and whether to run the agent as a background application or as a screen saver. Preferences can be applied to multiple devices with a single action.
End users can temporarily pause Agent execution if needed.
This control minimizes impact on individuals and organizations by allowing precise usage on various device families. The MetaProcessor platform is built around a workload scheduler that balances the computing needs of multiple applications with usage preferences for individual devices. It automatically distributes the right application to the appropriate set of devices. Each application has a defined service level that can indicate the amount of work needed, the time allotted, and the level of processor, memory, disk, and bandwidth resources required. The scheduler allows for efficient use of idle resources, maximizing the results of the application while minimizing the impact to users.