Aelita Software Announces New Release of Aelita Delegation Manager; Major New Features Improve Administration of Windows NT While Easing the Transition to Windows 2000.COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1999-- Aelita Software, which provides the most complete set of systems and directory management tools for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , announced today the release of Aelita Delegation Manager 3.0, a fully Windows 2000 compatible administrative tool for medium and large-scale Windows NT and Windows 2000 networks. Aelita Delegation Manager 3.0 allows organizations to create a Windows 2000-like hierarchical administrative structure as well as distribute and delegate administrative privileges to local administrators and help desk personnel across the network. This not only improves security and simplifies management of users, groups and resources, it also eliminates a significant barrier to implementing a network structure with fewer and larger domains. "Network administrators have long recognized the importance of granular granular /gran·u·lar/ (gran´u-lar) made up of or marked by presence of granules or grains. gran·u·lar adj. 1. Composed or appearing to be composed of granules or grains. 2. delegation of administrative authority in regards to security management," said Ratmir Timashev, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Aelita Software. "However, as organizations plan their move to Windows 2000 they will also appreciate the role Aelita Delegation Manager can play in domain consolidation and Windows 2000 migration." For organizations planning to adopt Windows 2000, Aelita recommends a Controlled Migration(TM) Strategy that consolidates domains using Aelita Domain Migration Wizard and implements a hierarchical administrative structure using Aelita Delegation Manager, prior to migrating to Active Directory. To enhance its role in the transition to Windows 2000, Aelita Delegation Manager 3.0 provides support for Organizational Units In computing, an Organizational Unit (OU) provides a way of classifying objects located in directories, or names in a digital certificate hierarchy, typically used either to differentiate between objects with the same name (John Doe in OU "marketing" versus John Doe in OU "customer (OUs) built on Windows NT groups. An enterprise administrator can designate local and global groups as Organizational Units to provide trusted users with precisely defined administrative authority over OUs. Groups being regarded as OUs are earmarked for migration to organizational unit objects in Windows 2000. Aelita Delegation Manager 3.0 is implemented as a client-server application. The server component can be installed on multiple servers and workstations to provide real-time fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. through Multiple Master Delegation Replication and local caching. Aelita Delegation Manager 3.0 provides the following enhanced features and capabilities: Organizational Units Built on Windows NT Groups: Local and global groups can be designated as OUs to provide trusted users with precisely defined access based on the OU. Windows 2000-Compatible OU Behavior: Groups regarded as OUs are earmarked for migration to OU objects in Windows 2000. Management of Computers: By delegating administrative control Direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support, including organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, over individual computers, trusted users can be granted rights to restart and shut down remote computers, view user sessions A count of how many times all users access a Web site regardless whether the same person came back several times during the measurement period. If a user leaves and returns within a short time, some systems count those sessions as one. Contrast with unique visitors. See also user session. and open resources, and disconnect disconnect - SCSI reconnect network users from computer resources. Management of Computer Resources: Administrative control can be granted for computer resources, such as printers, shares, services and open files. Extension of Delegation Granularity: Network directory objects such as domains, computers, printers, print jobs, open files and user sessions can now be managed using Aelita Delegation Manager. Support for Terminal Server Environment: Aelita Delegation Manager 3.0 supports management of user account properties stored in Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition. Support for NetWare Environments: NetWare-compatible client accounts can be created and managed with Aelita Delegation Manager 3.0, simplifying the management of mixed Windows NT and NetWare environments. Filtering Network Directory Objects: Advanced filtering by user password options, user name, user and group descriptions and many other attributes of network directory objects simplifies search and management of directory objects in a large, multi-domain network. Management of Access Control Settings for Multiple Objects: Security settings on multiple network directory objects can be changed simultaneously. Policy-based Management See policy management. of Home Share Names: Different policies can be set by using home share naming enforcement based on share name prefix The beginning or to add to the beginning. To prefix a header onto a packet means to place the header characters in front of the packet. "To prefix" at the beginning is the opposite of "to append" characters at the end. See prepend. 1. , share name suffix suf·fix n. An affix added to the end of a word or stem, serving to form a new word or functioning as an inflectional ending, such as -ness in gentleness, -ing in walking, or -s in sits. tr.v. , share comment and the maximum number of users allowed to connect to share at one time. Management of Domain Policies: Control and management of domain-related user account policies and user rights can be delegated for multiple domains and computers. About Aelita Software Aelita Software provides a comprehensive set of enterprise network management tools that deliver improved control, usability, and security. Focusing on the Microsoft platform, Aelita has fully developed solutions for domain reconfiguration and Windows 2000 migration, directory management, security analysis, systems monitoring, and emergency protection and configuration recovery. The company also provides consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" for Microsoft enterprise networks. Aelita Software is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. and can be reached at (800) 263-0036. The company is on the World Wide Web at www.aelita.com. |
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