INFO.TXT 3Nov95 ManageWise 2.0: - lets you manage and control your entire network, including desktops, servers and network infrastructure. - is an integrated set of proven technologies from Novell and Intel. Resolve network problems quickly ManageWise lets you solve a variety of network problems and guides you to the best solution. It automatically detects more than 400 problems on the network, covering problems such as faulty network adapters, low server disk space, changed desktop configurations, critical device failures and broadcast storms. Even more, it provides details on how to fix them, letting you resolve most network problems before your users even notice them. With ManageWise, you benefit by: * Managing everything on the network from your desk * Knowing exactly what's on your network and how it is working * Quickly identifying problems and resolving them * Fine-tuning network performance * Analyzing trends and forecast growth needs Use ManageWise to control your network from end to end--from users at desktops, to your servers and the network infrastructure. Control networks from end to end Most management tools only look at one piece of the network, making it difficult and time consuming to solve user problems, such as printing delays. ManageWise gives you a broad, end-to-end perspective of the whole network, giving you everything you need to support your users. With one simple installation, it lets you: * Monitor NetWare servers, print queues and other Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) devices * Analyze network traffic * Inventory the hardware and software of desktops and servers * Remotely control end-user desktops * Prevent virus infiltration on the network * Share information with other SNMP-based consoles --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Server Management Features * Integrated NetWare administration capabilities * SET parameter re-configuration * 400+ alarm conditions monitored * Problem resolution * Performance trending and thresholding * Print queue management * On-demand, prescheduled virus scanning * Manage multiple servers at once. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A bird's eye view - from your desktop ManageWise lets you automatically discover all network devices, create graphical maps and conduct inventory on desktop and server hardware and software, avoiding the need for tedious physical inventories. By using the Windows-based ManageWise console, you get a panoramic view of your network. From your desk, you can remotely control user workstations, edit files, add, modify or delete users' access rights or simply demonstrate how to navigate an application. You'll save time, and users will be happier with the prompt support. Prevent trouble before it strikes ManageWise builds on integrated NetWare administration tools, automatically detecting hundreds of network problems and giving you tools to resolve them before they cause downtime. For example, a large print job on a heavily used printer stays in the print queue too long, delaying other important printjobs. ManageWise immediately alerts you to the problems and enables you to re-prioritize or delete jobs to quickly rectify the problem remotely.Proactive planning vs. reactive chaos ManageWise not only reduces the time you spend on troubleshooting, but it also simplifies long-term planning activities. ManageWise analyzes network and server trends, compiling historical performance and configuration reports. Using this information, you can anticipate problems and plan future growth effectively. For example, ManageWise may tell you that in the last year, average usage on one network segment has increased significantly. With ManageWise, you can evaluate user traffic so that you can deploy users to different segments before they notice any sluggishness. Open solution ManageWise effectively manages your network's core components, including servers, desktops and the network infrastructure. If you need automated software distribution for installation of business-critical applications, operating systems and data onto multiple servers and workstations remotely, Works for all size networks ManageWise provides an ideal solution for any size network. If you are an administrator for a small company, you'll appreciate the simple NetWare management features and its affordable price. Because ManageWise works over on-demand dial-up links, you can easily and cost-effectively outsource management tasks to service bureaus. If you work in a large company, you can customize ManageWise to your needs. As a site manager, you can easily request details about the local network and use tools to assist users. As an enterprise manager, you can get a broad overview of network activity and problems across the company. Because ManageWise is built on standards like SNMP, enterprise and site managers can cooperatively share management of the network using: HP OpenView IBM SystemView for AIX SunNet Manager or the included ManageWise console. Delivered by the market leaders: Novell and Intel Novell and Intel cooperatively develop, market and sell ManageWise. As leaders in networking and desktops, Novell and Intel deliver a solution you can count on. Network Infrastructure Management Features * Identifies overloaded networks * Identifies users generating heavy traffic * Monitors network and station conversations * Monitors historical performance trends * Provides extensive protocol decodes* Manages hub, router and telecommunications device using SNMP * Provides low-cost remote management through dial-up links and dedicated WAN connections Desktop Management Features * Remote control of desktops * In-depth inventory of hardware and software * Remote update of files * Virus protection * Automatic configuration change notification Cost-effective deployment, easy installation ManageWise is a set of NLM files and therefore installs easily on any existing NetWare 3 or NetWare 4 server. Just buy the ManageWise user license that corresponds to each NetWare server you choose - for example, 25 user ManageWise for a 25 user NetWare server and you're finished. No need to buy extra hardware for your network or install anything at the desktops. You can even install ManageWise on all your servers from your desk, making deployment quick and easy. ManageWise is stratified like NetWare software and provides additive licensing. So, as you add additional servers to your network, you can budget for management as you would budget for servers. ManageWise is also available bundled with NetWare 4. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Any trademarks referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark information. -----------------------------------------------------------------