Desktop Authority

New Features

Vista Ready
Centrally manage and support all Windows desktops seamlessly, regardless of version.

Virtual Desktop Management
Enhancements in Validation Logic give you single-point customization and security for both virtual and physical Windows desktops.

Improved Patented Validation Logic
Define which clients receive a configuration to a detailed level of granularity covering OS, machine class, connection type, OUs, Group memberships, and over 20 other criteria.

Built-In Reporting
Generate both pre-defined and custom reports on inventory.

Features

• Vista Ready
• Virtual Desktop Management
• Software Deployment
• USB and Port Security Option
• Configuration Refresh
• Explorer-Style Graphical Interface
• Comprehensive Management
• Improved Patented Validation Logic
• Hardware / Software Inventory
• Improved Built-In Reporting
• Group Policy Template Import
• Role-Based Administration
• Power Management
• Spyware Detection and Removal Option
• Patch Distribution and Deployment Option
• Extensible Configuration
• Remote Management

Benefits

Vista Ready
Centrally manage and support all Windows desktops seamlessly, regardless of version.

Virtual Desktop Management
Enhancements in Validation Logic give you single-point customization and security for both virtual and physical Windows desktops.

Software Deployment
Centrally deploy MSI-based applications via a distributed MSI repository utilising Validation Logic to establish target granularity. Edit MSIs directly from within the repository with Desktop Authority MSI Studio.

USB and Port Security Option
Protect against data theft and the introduction of malicious software by implementing granular policy-based lockdown of removable storage and communication devices.

Configuration Refresh
Configure clients throughout the workday automatically. This allows mid-day configuration updates, configuration of mobile workers using cached credentials, and continual security policy enforcement.

Explorer-Style Graphical Interface
Familiar navigation environment makes configuring client settings a simple task.

Comprehensive Management
Configure every aspect of the user's desktop including printers, shortcuts, registry settings, Windows Firewall, folder redirections and mail profiles, as well as IE and MS Office settings.

Improved Patented Validation Logic
Define which clients receive a configuration to a detailed level of granularity covering OS, machine class, connection type, OUs, Group memberships, and over 20 other criteria.

Hardware / Software Inventory
Manage each client’s hardware and software by reporting against information stored centrally in an SQL database.

Improved Built-In Reporting
Generate both pre-defined and custom reports on inventory.

Group Policy Template Import
Use Group Policy Administrative Templates and granularly apply the settings using Desktop Authority's patented Validation Logic.

Role-Based Administration
Restrict admins to only access the configuration elements and profiles they need.

Power Management
Save energy costs by establishing power settings and by shutting down inactive machines.

Spyware Detection and Removal Option
Implement unparalleled protection against known spyware threats. Now includes full reporting and real-time scanning.

Patch Distribution and Deployment Option
Protect against known vulnerabilities by patching Microsoft and select third-party vendors with centralized deployment and reporting.

Extensible Configuration
Utilise custom scripting in conjunction with Validation Logic for further client configuration.

Remote Management
Remotely manage nearly every aspect of the client OS without needing to be interactive with the desktop. When necessary, take remote control to work with the user to resolve issues.