Novell ZENworks 6.5 Provides Reliable Identity-Based Systems Management Across Multiple Platforms
WALTHAM, Mass., 23-06-2004
- Novell ZENworks 6.5, available June 28, now includes enterprise Linux
Management, Patch Management and automated software packaging
- Only ZENworks can manage all network resources, including hardware,
software and users, across multiple platforms and locations
- ZENworks 6.5 received the highest score in a comparative analysis of
systems management suites in a Windows environment
Novell today announced the June 28
availability of Novell(R) ZENworks(R) 6.5, which allows organizations to
consolidate the management of their IT resources and reduce the costs of
managing their environment throughout the entire business lifecycle of
desktops, laptops, servers and handhelds. Only ZENworks provides secure,
identity-based, Policy-Driven Automation for efficient application
management, patch management, asset management and OS migration to
deliver and maintain a trusted and stable environment, while eliminating
administrator effort and overhead.
Novell ZENworks 6.5 now includes ZENworks Linux* Management (formerly
Ximian(R) Red Carpet Enterprise(TM)) to provide secure, scalable and
centralized management of SUSE(R) LINUX and Red Hat Linux server and
desktop systems. ZENworks Linux Management delivers industry-leading
dependency and conflict resolution for software packages and updates
from a broad range of public and private sources--including updates from
Novell, SUSE LINUX, Red Hat and other third-party solutions--more than
any other competing product.
Novell ZENworks 6.5 also includes ZENworks Patch Management, which
helps organizations defend their network against intrusion without
placing a large burden on IT administrators. Detailed information is
provided on each patch so administrators can determine which patches are
needed for their organization and are the most critical to distribute.
Automatic deployment then ensures companies have the latest protection
on all of their systems.
"Most organizations have a heterogeneous environment and therefore
require a complete systems management solution that supports the entire
lifecycle of desktops, servers and handhelds across multiple platforms,"
said Fred Broussard, IDC senior analyst. "With the addition of Linux
Management, Patch Management and enhanced Windows* management, ZENworks
6.5 and its unique, identity-based approach to managing both users and
devices as one can meet the needs of customers in managing IT
resources."
A special edition of InstallShield AdminStudio* provides automation of
software packaging, customization and quality assurance to ensure
reliable applications for enterprise use. The AdminStudio ZENworks
Edition distribution wizard tightly integrates with ZENworks to
automatically create application objects for easy distribution of
software packages.
Unlike other suites, Novell ZENworks manages all network
resources--whether they are systems, applications, users or
groups--across multiple platforms. By giving each resource an identity,
administrators can establish policies to automate their management
processes. Organizations that are migrating systems to Linux will still
be able to manage their Windows or NetWare(R) systems while having the
ability to manage both SUSE LINUX and Red Hat servers and desktops.
In a recent independent test conducted by KeyLabs, a quality assurance
consultant and testing provider, Novell ZENworks 6.5 received the
highest overall score in a comparative analysis against the latest
systems management suites from Microsoft, Altiris and LANDesk. The four
suites, which were tested in a pure Windows environment, were ranked for
quality and ease of use across the primary capabilities, and Novell
ZENworks 6.5 received the top grade in 17 of the 35 categories while
being ranked second in eight others
(http://www.novell.com/products/zenworks/keylabs_report.pdf or
http://www.keylabs.com/results/novell/zenworks.shtml).
KeyLabs CTO Eric Bowden said, "Novell ZENworks 6.5 received the highest
overall grade after a series of test cases that accurately represent
real-life scenarios for systems management evaluation. ZENworks 6.5
scored particularly well in software distribution and managed mobility
and across all features for quality."
In order to reduce complexity and simplify the installation, Novell set
up a large worldwide beta program for ZENworks 6.5 that has resulted in
the most ever field-tested release of ZENworks. The beta has had more
than 15,000 downloads, and Web traffic at the ZENworks site more than
doubled following the release of the public beta.
City of Fresno Senior Network System Specialist Paul Pedron said,
"ZENworks 6.5 finally ties together all components of our multi-platform
environment, and it will pay for itself within months through the
savings of time and personnel. It is apparent that Novell has focused on
the quality of the product and on providing an easier installation, and
now ZENworks gives our department credibility for confident, consistent
maintenance of our desktops, servers and handhelds."
Pricing and Availability
Novell ZENworks 6.5 will be available June 28 for $130/user through
Novell channel partners with a Patch Management subscription available
for an additional fee. Customers can also purchase the individual
components for Desktop Management, Server Management, Handheld
Management and Linux Management. For more information about Novell
ZENworks 6.5, please visit http://www.novell.com/zenworks.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) is a leading provider of information
solutions that deliver secure identity management (Novell Nsure), Web
application development (Novell exteNd) and cross-platform networking
services (Novell Nterprise), all supported by strategic consulting and
professional services (Novell Ngage). Active in the open source
community with its Ximian and SUSE LINUX brands, Novell provides a full
range of Linux products and services for the enterprise, from the
desktop to the server. Novell's vision of one Net -- a world
without information boundaries -- helps customers realize the value of
their information securely and economically. For more information, call
Novell's Customer Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC (4272) or visit
http://www.novell.com.
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