xDMS Xandros Desktop Management Server in Enterprise Testing

Xandros to Deliver Mass Deployment Tool for Linux Desktops

NEW YORK, NY —04/26/04 - Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use
Linux solutions, today announced enterprise trials of xDMS (Xandros
Desktop Management Server). xDMS offers powerful remote management
capabilities, permitting enterprises with thousands of users to deploy,
configure, and update an extensive network of Linux desktops without the
need to retain or train an expensive staff of networking experts. Part
of a new line of Xandros business solutions designed to meet the
demanding needs of enterprise customers, xDMS provides an intuitive
graphical interface that completely eliminates command-line
complexities. The final product is slated for release in September of
this year.

“The same pioneering ease that we brought to the Linux desktop has now
been applied to enterprise deployment,” said Dr. Frederick H.
Berenstein, Xandros Chairman and CTO. “xDMS is the perfect complement to
our Xandros Business Desktop OS, released earlier this year, and will
accelerate its gaining momentum in corporations, schools, and
governments. Enterprises now have a total desktop solution that goes
toe-to-toe with Windows’ features and ease of use at a fraction of the
cost. We have worked closely with our clients in perfecting our xDMS
technology.”

 100% Graphical – Goodbye Command-line 
The point-and-click graphical tools in xDMS enable departmental desktop
administrators to perform sophisticated tasks that formerly required the
retention of Linux networking experts:
- Set up software repositories from multiple sources
- Manage software inventories from the xDMS console
- Establish managed groups of networked PCs
- Create custom configurations according to departmental needs
- Take snapshots of “golden PC” configurations
- Perform remote, unattended OS installs and updates
- Schedule remote program execution
- View task schedules and the progress of running tasks
- Manage and change system configurations from a central location

xDMS is built to the highest standards for corporate security. The xDMS
Repository Builder is kept behind a corporate firewall, not on a remote
server, and SSL encryption is employed for all transmissions over the
local network.
xDMS facilitates the phased rollout of the Xandros Desktop OS which
provides a seamless transition from proprietary to open solutions.

Enterprise IT managers seeking to test xDMS can go to
xandros.com/xdms-beta to answer the questionnaire describing their
existing environment and reasons for potential deployment. Xandros is
looking to test xDMS for a diversity of user requirements in corporate,
educational, and governmental settings. A minimum of 50 networked nodes
is required.
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Xenia
 
Xenia von Wedel
TERPIN COMMUNICATIONS San Francisco
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