Attachmate's RLN Remote Plus Enhances LAN Administrators' Productivity with Comprehensive Management and Support for Remote Users.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 1996--Attachmate(r) Corp. today announced RLN RLN Relaxin RLN Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve RLN Retropharyngeal Lymph Node RLN Remote LAN Node RLN Resource Loaded Network (r) Remote Plus, a new addition to its popular Remote LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. Node(r) (RLN) product line. RLN Remote Plus includes a comprehensive set of administrative tools and client applications that provide centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. management and support of remote users running Attachmate's RLN 4.1 software. The productivity-enhancing tools and applications available through RLN Remote Plus include the RLN Media Maker, Attachmate's NetWizard(r) management tools, ReachOut(r) remote control software from Stac Inc., and the RLN Manager. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent study by Infonetics Research Inc., the cost of providing remote access averages approximately $6,400 per user per year. Management and the time spent configuring and supporting remote users' machines accounts for a full 42% of those costs. RLN Remote Plus significantly reduces the costs associated with remote access by reducing the overhead and time spent managing the traveling or remote user. RLN Remote Plus gives system administrators a full-featured tool set for supporting and managing their telecommuters. These tools include software management, software distribution, inventory management, remote control, remote diagnostics Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle diagnostics enables a mechanic to diagnose the exact mechanical condition of the vehicle and its systems and components. Remote Diagnostics enables to perform such diagnosis without requiring the vehicle to physically be present for checkup. and configuration, and remote application access. RLN Remote Plus includes components for the administrator's workstation, and the user's remote workstation. The fully integrated administrative software includes: -- RLN Media Maker -- which allows managers to build and pre-configure site-specific client software. The system administrator determines in advance which features or components will be given to individual remote users. Available options include remote connection, software distribution, software inventory, remote control, and applications linking. -- NetWizard Management Tools -- which simplify and automate enterprise and remote software distribution and management. NetWizard's drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. interface streamlines, automates, and centralizes the installation of software. NetWizard makes the installation of a single file, a complete application, or configuration modification to remote workstations a simple task from the administrative desktop. -- ReachOut Viewer -- which allows systems administrators to control any remote PC that has the ReachOut Host software installed. In the networked mode, administrators remotely perform tasks such as troubleshooting and system maintenance over a number of protocols including IP, IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. and Banyan banyan (băn`yən), species of fig (Ficus bengalensis) of the family Moraceae (mulberry family), native to India, where it is venerated. Its seeds usually germinate in the branches of some tree where they have been dropped by birds. , thus allowing the administrator to initiate remote control sessions with no user intervention. Modem transport mode empowers system administrators to directly dial-in and troubleshoot remote PCs. -- RLN Manager with Call Accounting Software -- which allows administrators running Windows 95 or Windows to manage RLN servers in the network through SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. over IPX or IP. Management functions include traffic monitoring, tracking of demand vs. capacity, modification of server settings, and management of users. RLN Remote Plus' client software includes: -- RLN Client with NetWizard Agent-which enables the user to remotely connect to the LAN via an RLN server through Attachmate's unique NIC-like interface. This capability allows users to run any protocol including IP, IPX, Vines IP, and NetBeui. The NetWizard agent launches automatically behind the scenes when a user connects via RLN. By operating in the background, NetWizard can notify users of new or pending software distributions, collect hardware inventories, and run software metering Limiting the number of users running an application from a centralized source (server) based on the current license agreement. . Administrators can even unobtrusively un·ob·tru·sive adj. Not undesirably noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous. un  ob·tru roll-back completed software installations through NetWizard. -- RLN AppLink Client-allows remote users to run applications that are not installed on their remote workstation. This capability saves valuable time and disk space. The AppLink client, which connects to the RLN Application Server or Citrix WinFrame WinFrame was a multi-user version of Windows NT 3.51 which was fully repackaged by Citrix Systems. At this stage of the product development Citrix Systems licensed the Windows NT 3.51 base operating system from Microsoft. Server, efficiently runs almost any remote Windows or Windows 95/NT application. -- ReachOut Host-allows systems administrators to remotely control client machines. Through remote control, managers help end users set up new software or edit system configuration files and other machine settings. ReachOut even allows managers to connect to a remote PC, run programs, and see any problems-or reconfigure on-the-fly. -- ReachOut Viewer-on the RLN client, ReachOut Viewer allows users to remotely control other PCs on the network so they can run programs on their office workstation from home, for example. This capability allows system administrators to implement a telecommuter A person who telecommutes. See telecommuting. strategy without spending time "Spending Time" is the first single released by Christian artist Stellar Kart. The lyrics describe the band members desire to spend "more time with God". "Sometimes it’s a real struggle to spend time with God. setting up remote applications on users' remote PCs. Pricing and Availability RLN Remote Plus will be available worldwide in October through Attachmate reseller partners. The suggested retail price for RLN Remote Plus starts at $129 US. Attachmate Corp. Attachmate is a leading supplier of universal information access software and services to major corporations, large organizations and government agencies worldwide. The company's object-oriented client/server software, authoring tools, management software, and hardware safely extend enterprise systems and applications by linking host systems, Internet systems, and workgroups. These solutions allow desktop and mobile users to transparently access, manage, and share any business information inside and outside the organization. Attachmate leverages its many years of corporate expertise in enterprise and Internet technologies by providing comprehensive and knowledgeable customer consulting and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services in more than thirty countries around the world. For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue at 206/644-4010, 206/649-6035 (fax) or toll free at 800/426-6283. Additional information and product specifications are available on Attachmate's World Wide Web address at http://www.attachmate.com. -0- Attachmate, NetWizard, Remote LAN Node and RLN are registered trademarks of Attachmate Corp. ReachOut is a registered trademark of Stac Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Attachmate Corp. Tiffany Tiffany, Tiffanie (UK) a semi-longhaired version of the Burmese cat. It has a fine, silky coat in many colors. Allesina, 206/649-6069 tiffanya@attachmate.com or Network Associates Holly Hagerman, 801/373-7888 hollyh@netassoc.com or SALES AND PRODUCT INFORMATION: 800/426-6283 Voice 206/649-6035 Fax WEB SITE: www.attachmate.com |
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