PatchLink Corporation Announces Availability of WebConsole IT Management Suite for UNIX/Linux.Business/High-Tech Editors SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2001 Web-based Network Management Solution Provides Reliable Anywhere, Anytime Infrastructure Management for UNIX- and Linux-based Corporate Customers PatchLink Corporation, a global leader in providing the IT community with secure enterprise-wide network and server management software products and services, today announced the immediate availability of WebConsole IT Management Suite for UNIX/Linux(TM). Expanding the cross-platform capabilities of PatchLink's popular WebConsole network management solution, the new UNIX/Linux version provides a comprehensive suite of management utilities that enables UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). and Linux administrators to securely access and manage network servers from any Web browser-equipped PC connected to a network or ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. . Developed with ease-of-use in mind, WebConsole for UNIX/Linux combines an intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. and specialized Web-based operability Operability is the ability to keep a system in a functioning and operating condition. In a computing systems environment with multiple systems this includes the ability of products, systems and business processes to work together to accomplish a common task such as finding and to ensure premier network management support for all leading UNIX and Linux-based systems. In addition to the introduction of WebConsole for UNIX/Linux, PatchLink now offers the same user interface across all of its WebConsole platforms, giving even the novice network administrator the ability to easily manage multiple operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. using a standard interface. "The WebConsole for UNIX/Linux suite is a tool that every UNIX and Linux administrator tasked with managing a cross-platform and complex environment should have installed on their server," explains Sean Moshir, 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. , PatchLink Corporation. "This Internet-based tool is incredibly cost-effective when compared to legacy client/server-based alternatives and provides a single solution for remote management across multiple OS platforms with a common user interface for all WebConsole platforms." "WebConsole for UNIX/Linux has giving me the ability to setup user accounts and DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the configuration over the Internet," explains Kaveh Shahidi, CEO, Connectecom.com Corporation. "In addition, with the common user interface of WebConsole for UNIX/Linux, Windows 2000/NT and NetWare it is very easy to manage our multi-platform network. WebConsole has saved me both money and time!" FEATURES & BENEFITS Among the several WebConsole for UNIX/Linux features and benefits are:
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Features Benefits
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Complete Server Management Provides access to server console
screens, server settable parameters,
the error log, and the ability to send
messages to users. The Server Manager
allows administrators to load and
unload programs and services on their
server in addition to seeing what
software is currently running at any
given time.
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Customizable Custom Buttons are designed to give the
ability to activate a local application
on the server through the browser
interface. The buttons can be
configured in the Settings menu.
Administrators also have the ability to
customize the icon displayed in the
Custom menu to their liking.
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Advanced Diagnostics This section allows the administrator
to view system information and general
server status, such as current time,
serial number, operating system, CPU
utilization and so forth.
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Comprehensive File Management File Manager gives administrators the
ability to manipulate files and
directories attached to their network
server from anywhere that is accessible
by WebConsole. Enables the viewing of
directory contents, and setting up
security rights and
mounting/dismounting areas of the file
system quickly and easily.
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Advanced Network Directory Network Directory provides instant
access to all the resources within a
network: users, groups, workstations,
servers and so forth.
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Server Manager Provides access to server console
screens, server settable parameters,
the error log, and the ability to send
messages to users. In addition, the
Server Manager lets administrators
load and unload programs and services
in addition to seeing what software is
currently running at any given time.
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Comprehensive Online Help Online help documentation for the
WebConsole suite is available for every
single feature and function. Providing
instant reference information at the
click of a mouse, the help button
should be the first point of inquiry
when exploring a new feature of
WebConsole.
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WebConsole for UNIX/Linux supports the following systems: Sun Solaris, Caldera caldera: see crater. caldera Large, bowl-shaped volcanic depression that forms when the top of a volcanic cone collapses into the space left after magma is ejected during a violent volcanic eruption. The term is Spanish for “caldron. OpenLinux eServer, Caldera OpenLinux, Redhat Linux, Slackware Linux, Debian Linux See Debian. , SuSE Linux A Linux distribution from the SuSE Linux division of Novell. Both consumer and enterprise versions are available, and the distribution includes several user interfaces. SuSE Linux comes with the Yet Another Setup Tool (YaST), which is used to install, configure and maintain the OS, as , Corel Linux Corel Linux, also called Corel LinuxOS, was a Debian-based Linux distribution made by Corel that was released in late 1999. Corel later discontinued the distribution, but did not remove the former Corel Open Source Development website until March 2002. , TurboLinux, Cobalt Linux, Mandrake mandrake, plant of the family Solanaceae (nightshade family), the source of a narcotic much used during the Middle Ages as a pain-killer and perhaps the subject of more superstition than any other plant. Linux, Delix DLD DLD Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase (deficiency) DLD Domestic Long Distance DLD Digital Lifestyle Device DLD Deutsche Linux Distribution DLD Developmental Language Disorder DLD Don't Look Down (band) Linux, Conectiva Linux, MkLinux, LinuxPPC, Xlinux, LinuxPL, Linux From Scratch, Trustix, Cendio LBS (Location-Based Services) See mobile positioning. Linux, Ute Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, BSDI BSDI - Berkeley Software Design, Inc. , HP/UX HP/UX Hewlett-Packard UNIX operating system HP/UX Unexploded Human Particulate Operating System , SGI (SGI, Sunnyvale, CA, www.sgi.com) A manufacturer of workstations and servers, founded in 1982 by Jim Clark. The company was founded as Silicon Graphics, Inc., but changed to its acronym in 1999. Irix, DEC/Compaq OSF/1, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , SCO UnixWare, SCO OpenServer, and MacOS Server X. AVAILABILITY WebConsole for UNIX/Linux is immediately available for purchase by contacting a PatchLink Corporation account manager at 888/970-1025. ABOUT PATCHLINK CORPORATION Established in 1991, PatchLink Corporation is a leading provider of e-business infrastructure management software. As a provider of infrastructure management solutions, PatchLink delivers its network management technology through several subscription-based service offerings in addition to its established flagship software product, WebConsole(R) IT Management Suite. The Company has built a strong reputation in providing top quality software products at substantial savings to system and networking professionals. PatchLink products are installed on more than 2 million network servers worldwide. For additional information on PatchLink, visit www.patchlink.com. Copyright (C) 2001 PatchLink Corporation. All rights reserved. PatchLink(TM), the PatchLink logo, and the PatchLink product names and logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of PatchLink Corporation. In addition, other companies' names and products mentioned in this document, if any, may be either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. |
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