Systems Management Simplified

Over time, IT environments naturally become more complex. Servers, platforms, and applications require increased management resources as they age. Decentralized data centers and departmental silos can result in data duplication and inconsistencies. Hardware and software deployments, migrations, compliance enforcement, patching, and administrator training all sap resources that might otherwise be directed to strategic projects. And operational silos typically lead to a lack of integration and communication, not to mention redundant responsibilities.

What has been lacking is a comprehensive systems management strategy focusing on simplicity and flexibility. To that end, the new Dell^TM  Management Console Powered by Altiris^TM  from Symantec^TM —based on the modular Symantec Management Platform architecture—offers a holistic view of the data center and unified systems management of enterprise-wide IT assets through a single console and configuration management database (CMDB). The Dell Management Console, which replaces Dell OpenManage^TM  IT Assistant, enables a device-agnostic strategy that allows administrators to simplify IT and control costs through integrated, automated access to the entire IT infrastructure. A single easy-to-understand interface enables administrators to drill down into relevant information quickly and easily, while the modular Symantec Management Platform foundation provides basic out-of-the-box hardware management at no additional cost and supports optional suites for advanced server and client management features such as asset and security management. By giving administrators a single centralized tool to help them perform the myriad systems management tasks they contend with on a daily basis, organizations free IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives and innovation—which can ultimately help increase competitive advantage and make a direct impact on the business bottom line.

By Pascal Nicolas, Jeanne Feldkamp, and Tom Kolnowski

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