The following table shows the software components you should download in order to run or evaluate the products within the ZENworks product line.

IMPORTANT: ZENworks Patch Management requires an evaluation license in order to run. To obtain an evaluation license for ZENworks Patch Management, go to the Novell Downloads Web site (http://download.novell.com), search for "patch management," and follow the ZENworks Patch Management Evaluation link to a page where you can download zen65_patchmgmt.iso. You are also directed to open a link to a page where a system-generated, 60-day, 100-device license key/serial number is available. Copy this key/serial number for later use during the installation process of the ZENworks Patch Management product.

Novell^® ZENworks^® 6.5 provides directory-based management of desktops, handheld devices, and servers.

• Desktop Management - Enables you to manage Windows* desktops and laptops, including the ability to automate distribution of desktop, thin-client, and Web applications, as well as provide self-healing of applications; remotely manage workstations, including file transfers and real-time diagnostics; inventory workstation hardware and software for both troubleshooting and auditing purposes; deploy standard operating environments through the use of workstation imaging; and maintain standard operating environments through user and workstation policies that control workstation environments and behavior.
  
  
• Server Management - Enables you to manage NetWare^®, Windows, Linux*, and Solaris* servers, including the ability to deploy application files, data files, and patch files across all server platforms regardless of server location to ensure a secure and consistent environment; enforce and update server configuration, including both mass configurations and remote configurations; inventory hardware and software for auditing and capacity planning across multiple server platforms; automate routine server management processes to ensure consistency and timely completion; use policies to control server environments and behavior; and monitor and analyze network traffic.
  
  
• Handheld Management - Enables you to manage Palm*, Windows CE, Pocket PC, and BlackBerry* handheld devices, including the ability to distribute applications and content to devices; secure information by using password enforcement, integration, self-destruct, and lockout capabilities; optimize low-bandwidth connectivity through the use of compression, checkpoint restart, delta technology, and configurable bandwidth technology; inventory hardware and software and use detailed queries to generate reports; automate device setup and standardize settings and programming; and retrieve files from devices to protect data and integrate it with corporate data.
  
  
• Data Management - Powered by Novell iFolder^® 2.1, Data Management enables you to manage the storage of users' files, including the ability to provide users with access to their files from anywhere, online or offline, across multiple workstations and the Net; and provide users with a simple, convenient, and secure way to back up and synchronize their files.
  
  
• Patch Management - Powered by PatchLink Update*, Patch Management enables you to manage the software update and patch process across NetWare and Windows operating systems, including the ability to apply all required updates and patches to new installations to match corporate standards; patch all major vendors' software, including Novell, Microsoft*, IBM*, Adobe*, Corel*, Symantec*, McAfee*, WinZip, Citrix*, and many others; review detailed patch information to determine what patches are right for your organization; target specific machines to ensure that the correct machines get the correct patches; schedule the update times; and generate reports on patch compliance.
  
  
• Software Packaging - Powered by InstallShield* AdminStudio* ZENworks Edition, Software Packaging enables you to manage Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) packages, including the ability to convert legacy-based installs to MSI packages, including migration of ZENworks AOT and AXT packages to MSI packages; customize MSI packages for your organization's varying needs; and automate creation of directory objects used for management and distribution of the MSI package.
  
  
• Personality Migration - Enables you to efficiently copy and move a full desktop environment, including the ability to control migration of system settings, desktop settings, and application settings; control migration of folders and files; use typical migrations or create custom migrations; automate migrations; and back up and restore desktop environments.
  
  
• Linux Management - Formerly Ximian^® Red Carpet Enterprise^TM, Linux Management enables you to centrally control Linux software configurations for both servers and workstations, including the ability to manage users and organize groups of machines for installations and updates; integrate with leading software update systems such as SUSE^® YaST and Red Hat* Network; roll back software packages to pre-update versions if unintended problems are caused by the update; and automatically resolve software package requirements before updating to ensure that all dependencies are met.

Evaluation Software

You can use the ZENworks 6.5 software for a 60-day evaluation period before you need to either discontinue using it or license it. If you license the software, you will be given a license key to continue using the software. No reinstallation of the software is required.

Additional Information

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