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Netopia has offered a new version of netOctous, bringing the network administration management tool to version 3.0. netOctopus provides easy administration services and the new version includes several new features. According to Netopia:
Part of Netopia's Timbuktu family of Intranet management solutions, netOctopus 3.0 allows administrators to quickly and easily manage, update, configure and support an entire network of Windows and Macintosh computers from an "out-of-the-box" installation. With its new 32-bit native Windows client, netOctopus is focused on reducing administrative costs, improving overall service, and increasing user and administrative productivity across all major computer platforms. netOctopus 3.0 has been seamlessly implemented into the MIS departments of many Fortune 500 companies.
Key netOctopus 3.0 Product Enhancements
- Execute AppleScripts on Remote Macintoshes - Allows for remote execution of AppleScripts to control applications, change settings and more on remote workstations.
- USB Devices- netOctopus will gather information on Apple's implementation of the Universal Serial Bus.
- Improved Intranet Asset Management Features - Now netOctopus adds over 90 new items to the more than 300 system configuration details that can be gathered on remote desktops. Integrated reporting and filtering ensures only the desired hardware and software information is secured with minimal impact to network bandwidth.
- Native 32bit Windows Client - Provides the ability to edit the Windows Registry, execute native PC Installers and alter PC settings.
- Year 2000 Audit Aids - Allows system administrators to fulfill the time critical task of recognizing outdated BIOS and Software versions. netOctopus' powerful filtering capabilities assist administrators discover non-compliant workstations.
- Improved Windows TCP/IP Administration - netOctopus now allows for complete TCP/IP configuration management on both Macintoshes and PCs.
- HTML Export - netOctopus exports custom reports as HTML allowing the IT staff to view the information on any browser.
netOctopus 3.0 is licensed on a per node basis in configurations of 10, 50 and 100 users for $55-$65 per seat. Netopia also offers volume pricing. More information can be found at the company's web site.
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