St. Bernard Software, Inc. Protecting Your Network Investment
Purpose
The Evaluation Guide exists to assist in the initial installation, basic usage, and evaluation of UpdateEXPERT Premium. This is specifically intended to help evaluators make an informed decision towards the acquisition of a suitable patch and security settings management product.
UpdateEXPERT Premium Overview
Easy Installation – A “Typical” UpdateEXPERT Premium installation now includes settings management (SecurityEXPERT) in addition to patch management. MSDE is included (or you may use SQL Server if available) for storing NetworkTree data (such as machines & query results) and settings management data (security points & machine scans etc.). You may Install on any version of Win2K, XP Pro, and Win2003. IIS is required for Settings Management.
Unified MasterAgents – New for UpdateEXPERT Premium is support for simultaneous MasterAgent connections, easing administration in enterprise networks. See “What’s New in UpdateEXPERT Premium” for a menu of new UpdateEXPERT Premium features.
Agentless Patch Deployment – this allows patch deployment without installing Agents on client machines. Agentless deployment is appropriate for rapid patch deployment with minimal installation overhead. Agentless lets you meet urgent security policy requirements quickly.
Optional Agents LeafAgents are not required, but are recommended for specific conditions or needs such as:
Hardened Environments
Disconnected and/or WakeonLan Machine Support
LowBandwidth Connections
Scaling (reduced network bandwidth use)
LeafAgents and additional MasterAgent deployments can be combined to support large or delegated patch management needs. The Administrator can deploy Agents to meet network needs, without incurring additional deployment costs.
Deployable Console You can delegate patch management by deploying the console component to others. User “Roles & Rights” support granular access to capabilities.
Comprehensive Patch Database SBS provides its own highquality, independent and proprietary database for detection of installed vs. notinstalled patches, and intelligent presentation of applicable patches for client machines. The Patch Install Wizard integrates with the database for grouping patches, presenting patch options, displaying diagnostic patch deployment messages, and controlling reboots. See the latest information on supported OSes, Applications and Languages (2 page PDF).
Private & Custom Fixes – Company specific (private) hotfixes from Microsoft can be added to the database upon request, then deployed company wide for your convenience. Nonsupported or inhouse patches may be deployable with CustomFix.
Installer Service SBS provides its own installer/scheduling service (rather than Microsoft’s) that is persistent across reboots and shutdowns, ensuring patch installation occurs.
Disconnected Networks – SBS provides its own utility (upon request, at no charge) for updating UpdateEXPERT instances installed in noninternet connected networks.
June 19th, 2006 | UpdateEXPERT Premium v7.01 Evaluation Guide | 3 |
