novell zenworks overview and futures
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Novell ZENworks technologies have been in use for over a decade, and the future has never been brighter. This session will focus on Novell ZENworks Configuration Management and the upcoming version 11 release. It will also cover new developments in the product line, such as Linux device management, advanced power management tools and integrated endpoint security capabilities. Finally, we'll provide a roadmap review that details upcoming releases for other products in the Endpoint Management portfolio.TRANSCRIPT
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Novell® ZENworks®
Overview and Futures
Rick CarlsonDirector Novell, Inc / [email protected]
Sam TessierSr. Product ManagerNovell, Inc / [email protected]
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Agenda
• Novell® ZENworks® Solution Overview
• Upcoming Releases
• Looking Beyond
• Questions and Answers
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ZENworks® Solution Overview
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Key Trends
Growing mobile workforce
Increasing security and compliance pressures
Converging IT operations and security
Rapid emerging technology adoption (green IT, cloud, desktop virtualization, Windows 7)
ITIL and IT service management
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Unified Management SolutionMitigating Risk and Reducing IT Cost
Companies are looking for a unified management solution to manage their Effectiveness in Mitigating Corporate Risk and Efficiencies in
Lowering IT Costs
Provision
Retire
Procure
Maximize
Remediate
Report
Assess
Enforce
SecurityManagement
Lifecycle
UnifiedManagement
Solution
SystemsManagement
Lifecycle
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Novell® ZENworks®
Endpoint Configuration Management
Configuration ManagementSoftware and Patch DistributionImaging and OS MigrationAsset Discovery and InventoryRemote ManagementReal-time ReportingApplication Virtualization
IT Asset and ServiceManagement
Automated Asset DiscoverySoftware / Hardware InventoryLicense Compliance ReportingSoftware Usage TrackingContract Management
Endpoint Security Management
Automated Patch RemediationData Protection and EncryptionWireless SecurityUSB / Removable Media SecurityApplication and Device ControlPersonal FirewallNetwork Access Control
Integrated Platform
Identity-DrivenSingle Adaptive Agent
Unified Console
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Novell® ZENworks®
Novell® ZENworks® reduces the cost of managing and securing your mix of devices, operating systems and users
Asset Management
ApplicationVirtualization
Endpoint SecurityManagement
Endpoint
Network AccessControl
HandheldManagement Linux
Management
Configuration Management
Patch Management
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ZENworks® Differentiation
Unparalleled flexibility and choice• Runs on your choice of OS, directory and database to lower costs and
leverage current investments• Manages and secures your heterogeneous environment, across multiple
operating platforms - both physical and virtual deployments
Smart management capabilities• Automatically manages and secures endpoint devices to drive down
complexity AND also manages users and tailors their desktop experience to drive up productivity
• Enforces policies and adjusts business rules and services in the context of location, by device or user, on Windows and Linux
Tremendous ease of use• Built on web services – seamlessly integrates configuration, security, and
asset management capabilities into single, unified solution• Delivers enterprise-class scalability with fast time-to value
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Proven Customer Success
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Industry Recognition
2009 Best Endpoint Security Solution2009 Best Asset Management Solution
Four Stars – SC Magazine“Definitely review [ZENworks Configuration Management] for your asset and patch management needs.”
Silver Award – Windows IT ProZENworks Patch Management winner in Editors' Best and Community Choice categoriesZENworks Patch Management winner in Editors' Best and Community Choice categories
Finalist – Best Policy Management SolutionZENworks Configuration Management Enterprise Edition
Visionary – PC Lifecycle Management MQChallenger – Mobile Data Protection MQ
Strong Performer –IT Asset Lifecycle Management
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• Configuration Management
• Patch Management
• Asset Management
• Security Management
• Application Virtualization
ZENworks® Solutions
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ZENworks® Configuration Management
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Supports Windows 7Next generation web-services architectureSimple installationWeb-based interfaceRole-based administrationImagingSoftware and application distributionPolicy distribution and automationAsset inventory
Remote controlActive Directory and/or eDirectory™ supportIntegrated adaptive agentPolicy enforcement and automationLinux, Macintosh and Windows managementLinux, Windows and Open Enterprise Server back-end
ZENworks® Configuration Management(cont.)
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• Configuration Management
• Patch Management
• Asset Management
• Security Management
• Application Virtualization
ZENworks® Solutions
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ZENworks® Patch Management automates:
Knowing about the patch and severity
Ensuring integrity of the patch
Acquiring dependent patches
Acquiring the patch
Automated Patch Acquisition
Assessment
RemediationAudit
Validation
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Automated Patch Subscription
Daily Subscription Updates– Subscription feed by team of Patch Security Experts
All Microsoft security patches– “Patch Tuesday” and “out-of-band” patches prioritized
Key enterprise applications– Commonly deployed productivity and security applications
Automated download and bundling of patches– Vulnerability assessment immediately updated
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• Configuration Management
• Patch Management
• Asset Management
• Security Management
• Application Virtualization
ZENworks® Solutions
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Asset Inventory
– Hardware inventory
– Software inventory
Network Discovery– Trend reporting
License Management– License tracking
– Reconciliation and compliance status
Software Usage – Monitoring and reporting
Contract Management – Maintenance, lease,
warranty, SLA
Asset Management
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Discovery of servers/workstations/network devicessoftware and hardware
Extensive knowledgebase approachScalable architecture Configuration history trackingExtensible database – including user-defined fieldsScan-on-demandClient push utility Web-based reports Alerts
Feature Overview
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Purchase Data
LicenseRecord
Usage Data
Product Catalog License View
Compliance ProcessPutting IT All Together
Compliance ReportsPurchase + Usage + Inventory
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• Configuration Management
• Patch Management
• Asset Management
• Endpoint Security Management
• Application Virtualization
ZENworks® Solutions
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Endpoint Security Management
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ZENworks® Endpoint Security Management Unparalleled Security
Deny:
– Undesired applications
– Network access for specific applications
Control:
– All h/w ports
– Wi-fi access
Enforce VPN
Allow/Deny use of removable storage devices
Allow only approved thumbdrives
Encrypt thumbdrive and/or disk folder
NDIS-layer Firewall Stateful with ACL supportNo end-user input required
Location-Aware, Self-Defending, Online/Offline Client
Application Control
Connectivity Control
Storage/Copy Control Integrity Control Advanced
Firewall Control
Active Directory // eDirectory™ Integrated Central Control and Reporting
Ensure anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc.
Enforce any custom VB or Java Script
Quarantine via firewall block
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• Configuration Management
• Patch Management
• Asset Management
• Security Management
• Application Virtualization
ZENworks® Solutions
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ZENworks® Application Virtualization
Applications run isolated from host system. Nothing is
installed. Applications do not change the OS,
registry settings or .dll's.
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ZENworks® Application Virtualization
Application executes from a single file, without installation, completely isolated.
Zero client footprint, no server infrastructure.
Run applications instantly from anywhere including HD, USB and DVD.
No end user experience change.
Custom templates and 70+ certified applications.
Virtualize commercial and in-house developed applications
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ZENworks® RoadmapUpcoming Releases
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ZENworks®
Upcoming Releases
1H 2010 2H 2010
● Configuration Management● Asset Management● Patch Management
ZENworks 10 SP3
ZENworks Application Virtualization 8
● Configuration Management● Asset Management● Patch Management● Security Management
ZENworks 11
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• ZENworks® Application Virtualization 8
• ZENworks 10 SP3
• ZENworks 11
New Releases
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Application VirtualizationWhat's New
• ZENworks® Application Virtualization 8– Application Streaming
> Application profiling for optimized execution> Available via HTTP, CIFS, or NCP
– Support for 64-bit Applications
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• ZENworks® Application Virtualization 8
• ZENworks 10 SP3
• ZENworks 11
New Releases
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ZENworks® 10 SP3What's New
• ZENworks® Virtual Appliance– VMWare ESX-based virtual appliance of ZCM (ZCM, ZPM, ZAM) for
deployment, reducing overall rollout times– Built on top of SUSE Studio, industry's fastest growing appliance
program (www.susestudio.com) -- 250,000 appliances built to date!– Cost effective deployment option reduces costs
> No HW builds, OS / app installs, or Microsoft CALs required> Plug and play – no installation necessary> Maximizes your existing virtualization investments> Comprehensive, all-in-one endpoint management solution
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ZENworks® 10 SP3What's New (cont.)
• Improved Branch Office Support– Content Replication Management Improvements
> Improved flexibility in scheduling and throttling replication of content between primary and satellite servers; improved bandwidth usage
> Ability to assign content servers on a per bundle or bundle folder basis> Off-line replication of content to Satellites
– Enhanced Authentication Support> Authentication Satellite role allows for authentication at local domain servers
> Support for Kerberos and eDirectory™ Shared Secret authentication supports
the use of Smartcards and other strong authentication methods
– Remote Management Proxy> Enables remote sessions when both the server and host are located on private
addresses behind a NAT and connected over public networks
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ZENworks® 10 SP3What's New (cont.)
• Asset Management Enhancements– Improved Stepwise Migration Experience
> Can now run ZENworks 10 Asset Management in a ZENworks 7 environment to improve inventory collections for migration
– Automated User-based License Tracking> Supports creating per-user or per-named user entitlements for software,
enabling better software control> Provides ability to track software purchase and use on a per user basis
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• ZENworks® Application Virtualization 8
• ZENworks 10 SP3
• ZENworks 11
New Releases
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ZENworks® 11
• Integrated Endpoint Security– Location and network environment configuration via ZCC– Modular, plural policies provides greater flexibility and control
• Location Awareness Across Entire Product Line– Enforce policies or access to applications to only when the
device is in a specific location– Locations used in determining closest server rules
• Extended Capabilities Provide Total Endpoint Security
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ZENworks® 11
• Integrated Linux Management– Architectural improvements over Novell® ZENworks Linux
Management> New Java/OSGi based agent – removed dependency on Mono> No more separate object and data store
– Linux discovery and agent deployment> Discover SUSE® Linux Enterprise, RHEL and ESX devices via SSH> Automated agent deployment
– Improved Linux OS deployment> LVM imaging support> ZENworks System Variable resolution in AutoYaST, Kickstart, and Script
bundles
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ZENworks® 11
• Integrated Linux Management– Improved subscription management – configured via ZCC– Puppet policy for granular control of Linux configuration– Remote management of Linux devices via ZENworks Control
Center using SSH– Inventory and asset management integration
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ZENworks® 11
• Power Management– Identify and report on assets that are non-compliant to
“Green IT” policy– Monitor and control power usage settings and schedules
via policy– Leverage vPro capabilities to shutdown, suspend, power
on devices out of band– Power utilization reports that translates to cost savings
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ZENworks® 11
• Asset and Patch Management Enhancements– Integrated Linux discovery, inventory, and asset management– Manual Asset Creation and Reconciliation
> Reconcile based on MAC address or Serial Number
– Fully cross platform patch management for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms
• Endpoint throttling
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ZENworks® RoadmapLooking Beyond
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Endpoint Management Vision
Drive enterprise productivity by managing and securing the endpoint and user experience
HeterogeneousCapabilities
Manage and secure across multiple platforms (physical or virtual) and devices
EmergingDelivery Models
Appliance and service-based delivery for new market entry
SeamlessConvergence
Drive simplicity and reduce cost through integrated CCM, security, and service management
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Endpoint Management VisionNovell® ZENworks® Today
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Endpoint Management VisionExtend ITIL Position
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Endpoint Management VisionScale to the Very Large
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Questions and Answers
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