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Dell OpenManage™

Dell OpenManage™ Client Administrator (OMCA) Integrates Systems Management for Desktops, Notebooks, and Workstations

OMCA Preserves Existing Enterprise Investments

•Deploy applications in single-OS networks or in mixed-OS networks running Windows NT* server or Windows* 2000 Server.

•Use popular Windows clients (Windows 95 OSR2, 98, 2000 Pro, XP, and Windows NT 4.0) and standard Web browsers (Internet Explorer 4.0 or later).

•Manage client systems, including desktops, notebook, and workstations.

•View client inventory using zero-footprint technology.

•Use Intel’s Wired for Management (Wake on LAN, PXE, BIS) for waking up and connecting clients to the network.

OMCA Automates Client Management

•Reduce time and human error when deploying and migrating client systems.

•Create detailed hardware and software inventory reports.

•Assess and respond to help desk incidents without visiting the client systems.

•Distribute software applications, upgrades, and drivers simply and easily.

•Manage LAN, WAN, and remote client systems.

•Automate computer information gathering and reporting with efficient client inventory.

•Use pre-defined, built-in Web Reports™ and enjoy a day-one return on investment.

OMCA is a Complete Suite that Helps Reduce Client Management Costs

Deployment Solution™ is an easy-to-use integrated solution that allows customers to run OS deployments, configurations, client “personality” migrations, and software deployment across the enterprise.

Inventory Solution™ empowers customers to take control of the hardware and software in their LAN, WAN, and dial-up environments from the convenience of a Web browser. Agents allow customers to manage the data captured and how it’s reported.

Migration Suite™ assists customers with migrating to Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Complete pre- migration hardware and software assessment, computer cloning and network configuration, software installation, personality restoration, and post-migration status reporting in a single tool.

Dell OpenManage Solution™ provides several pre-defined Dell hardware-specific collections and reports that can be modified (new ones can also be created). Collections allow you to specify the group of items to which a policy or package applies. Reports allow you to analyze your data.

SW Delivery Solution™ allows customers to distribute new software and software updates to their client systems throughout the enterprise, including remote and mobile systems.

OMCA Provides a Competitive Advantage

•Supports both new and older-version Windows clients through all phases of their lifecycle, from deployment to day-to-day management to equipment retirement.

•Simplifies large-scale IT projects, including mass deployments, Windows 2000/XP migrations, and service pack rollouts.

•Supports remote offices and mobile workers as if they were on the LAN.

•Replaces single-purpose utilities with an easy-to-use, integrated solution that uses a single interface that’s easy to learn and provides a single point of support.

•Designed to reduce total cost of ownership by helping to reduce deployment and support costs and lowering technician dispatch costs by reducing visits to desktops and remote and mobile users.