1.3 Device Management
ZENworks provides a variety of tasks you can perform to manage your devices. The following tasks can be done as needed and in any order.
Table 1-3 Device Management
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Distribute software |
Distribute software through the use of bundles. Bundles include the software files and instructions required to install, launch, and uninstall (when necessary) the software. You can create bundles to distribute Windows Installer applications (both MSI and MSP), non-Windows Installer applications, Web links, and thin-client applications. For instructions, see Section 4.1, Distributing Software. |
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Apply policies |
Control device behavior through the application of policies. ZENworks lets you create and apply Windows Group policies, roaming profile policies, browser bookmark policies, printer policies, and more. For instructions, see Section 4.2, Applying Policies. |
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Take images of and apply images to devices |
Create images of devices, apply images to devices, and run imaging scripts on devices. ZENworks Configuration Management uses its Preboot Services functionality to perform these imaging tasks on devices at startup. For instructions, see Section 4.3, Imaging Devices. |
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Remotely manage devices |
Remotely access devices to provide user assistance or perform operations. You can control or view a device. You can also execute and transfer files, as well as perform diagnostics to troubleshoot problems with the device. For instructions, see Section 4.4, Remotely Managing Devices. |
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Apply software patches to devices |
ZENworks Patch Management, a separately licensed product, is included for evaluation in ZENworks Configuration Management. Patch Management lets you apply software patches automatically and consistently to minimize vulnerabilities and issues. For instructions, see Section 4.5, Patching Software. |
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Scan devices to collect software and hardware inventory |
Scan devices to collect software and hardware inventories for the devices. The inventory information can help you make decisions about software distribution and hardware upgrades. For instructions, see Section 4.6, Collecting Software and Hardware Inventory. |
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Monitor software usage |
ZENworks Asset Management, a separately licensed product, is included for evaluation in ZENworks 10 Configuration Management. Asset Management lets you generate reports to analyze how much and how often software products are being used. For instructions, see Section 4.7, Monitoring Software Usage |
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Monitor software license compliance |
ZENworks Asset Management, a separately licensed product, is included for evaluation in ZENworks 10 Configuration Management. Asset Management lets you compare actual product installations with purchased licenses to determine your organization’s compliance with the product license agreement. For instructions, see Section 4.8, Monitoring License Compliance. |
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Allocate licenses |
ZENworks Asset Management, a separately licensed product, is included for evaluation in ZENworks 10 Configuration Management. Asset Management lets you allocate licenses within your organization to track ownership and distribution of the licenses. You can allocate licenses to devices or demographics (sites, departments, and cost centers). For instructions, see Section 4.9, Allocating Licenses. |
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Retire devices |
Retire a server or workstation to remove if from your ZENworks Zone. For instructions, see Section 4.10, Retiring Devices. |
