Chapter 1: Product Overview

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Chapter 1: Product Overview

About AVWorks

AVWorks is a cross-platform management application that allows you to view and control the AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance and all its target devices. The cross-platform design ensures compatibility with most popular operating systems and hardware platforms. AutoView 1000R provides secure switch-based authentication, data transfers and username/password storage. Each appliance handles authentication and access control individually, placing system control at the point of need.

AVWorks utilizes browser-like navigation with an intuitive split-screen interface, providing you with a single point of access for all your servers. Using AVWorks, you can manage your existing appliances, install a new switch or launch a video session to a target device. Built-in groupings such as Devices, Sites and Folders provide an easy way to select the units to view. Powerful search and sort capabilities allow you to easily find any unit.

NOTE: Throughout the documentation and AVWorks user interface, you will see the word “appliance” used generically to describe the AutoView 1000R/2000R switch.

Features and Benefits

Easy to install and configure

AVWorks is designed for easy installation and operation. Auto-discovery of managed appliances enables you to deploy new units in minutes. Wizard- based installation and online help simplify initial system configuration. The intuitive graphical interface makes managing and updating appliances simple and straightforward.

Powerful customization capabilities

Tailor AVWorks to fit your specific system needs. Take advantage of built-in groups or create your own. Customize unit and field names, icons and macros for maximum flexibility and convenience. Using names that are meaningful to you makes it easy to quickly find any target device.

Extensive AutoView 1000R/2000R management

AVWorks allows you to add and manage multiple appliances in one system. Once a new appliance is installed, you can configure switch parameters, control and preempt user video sessions and execute numerous control functions, such as rebooting and upgrading your appliance. From the intuitive Appliance Management Panel, you can enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps, configure target devices and cascade switches as well as manage user databases.