Intel Accelerates Software Distribution With IP Multicast Technology; Releases Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.4 and Launches New Intel LANDesk Group Manager.High-Tech high-tech also hi-tech adj. Informal Of, relating to, or resembling high technology. high-tech Adjective same as hi-tech Adj. 1. Writers AMERICAN FORK, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2000 Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking today released the Intel(R) LANDesk(R) Targeted Multicasting Software, new software distribution tools, based on IP multicast A one-to-many transmission of data over an IP network. It is used for a myriad of purposes including updating routers, announcing and discovering services and streaming media. IP multicast saves network bandwidth, because packets are transmitted as one stream over the backbone and only technology. Intel also released Intel(R) LANDesk(R) Management Suite 6.4 and introduced Intel(R) LANDesk(R) Group Manager, a new product extending the management tools currently shipping on systems from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The new, patent-pending Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software speeds up the distribution of software over a network while reducing bandwidth consumption and removing the need to reconfigure To change the status of something. routers. Software distribution saves time and money by automating the delivery of new applications, software patches, virus pattern updates or other programs, and eliminating the need to physically visit each PC or server. "As organizations become more sophisticated, the need for next generation solutions to maintain those growing systems is critical," said Dave R. Taylor, director of marketing of Intel's Systems Management Division. "With the new tools we introduced today and the updates to the Intel LANDesk Management Suite product, customers now have the power to rapidly and efficiently service their increasingly intricate networks." About Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software The Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software transfers the entire software update once across the wide area network to a selected local system, which then sends the package using IP multicast technology to a targeted group of desktops or servers over the local area network. This method eliminates the additional network traffic generated by traditional software distribution products, which require an individual copy of the entire software update to be sent repetitiously across the wide area network to each desktop or server. About Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.4 The Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software is an optional software component for the Intel LANDesk Management Suite product, which was also updated today. With Intel LANDesk Management Suite, IT professionals can easily accomplish key tasks, such as distributing software applications and files, taking control of remote desktops to fix problems, helping make purchase decisions based on accurate hardware and software inventory, helping maintain compliance with software licenses In computing, software that is copyrighted and licensed under a software license is done under a variety of licensing schemes. For end-users there are proprietary licenses and there are free software licenses, and there are proprietary Within these schemes are further classifications. and keeping servers healthy and running. Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.4 brings together the Linux(1) support module, enhanced package builder and other updates released since version 6.3 shipped in June 1999. The new version also provides faster remote control, improved scalability, support for new versions of popular database applications and adds Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (1) 2000 Professional to the list of supported operating environments In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. , which include additional versions of Windows(1), Novell NetWare (operating system, networking) Novell NetWare - Novell, Inc.'s proprietary networking operating system for the IBM PC. NetWare uses the IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP network protocols. It supports MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Macintosh and Unix clients. (1), Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh (1) and Linux(1). About Intel LANDesk Group Manager As a new addition to the Intel LANDesk family of products, Intel LANDesk Group Manager expands the management functionality currently available from Intel(R). LANDesk(R) Client Manager, which ships on PCs from more than 30 OEMs. With Intel LANDesk Group Manager, customers can monitor system health, receive alerts and remotely perform updates for up to 250 desktops and servers from a single console. IT Managers can schedule activities, such as BIOS BIOS in full Basic Input/Output System Computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on. flashing, distributing drivers and executing OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customized scripts, to minimize impact on network traffic. As an organization grows and requires a more comprehensive management solution, Intel LANDesk Group Manager provides a clear upgrade path to the full set of rich services available in Intel LANDesk Management Suite. Pricing The Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software is priced as low as $30.33 per node for 1,000 nodes. Intel LANDesk Targeted Multicasting Software requires Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.4, which is priced as low $50 per node for 1,000 nodes. Information on the worldwide network of distributors and value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. offering Intel LANDesk products is available at www.intel.com/network/products/software.htm. Intel LANDesk Group Manager will be available later this year from OEMs. Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. (1) Other third party product and company names herein are trademarks of their respective owners |
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