[THIN] Re: Initial review of Wyse Rapport 4.4
- From: "M" <mathras@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 00:01:25 +0100
Thanks for this post Trevor.
As a matter of interest, is your Rapport Database SQL or MSDE ?
Regards
----- Original Message -----
From: Trevor Fuson
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 11:35 PM
Subject: [THIN] Initial review of Wyse Rapport 4.4
The installation worked without manual tweaking and multiple re-installs
which is a welcome change. Unfortunately there is still no Server 2003
support, the latest O/S you can reliably run Rapport on is still Server 2000.
Rapport does support Windows XP, however it doesn't work reliably because of
the 10 concurrent TCP connection limitation in the O/S.
The auto configuration of FTP server still gives anonymous users write access
to the FTP server, so you will still need to ensure that you lock down the
server after the installation is finished.
Device discovery greatly improved with IP range walking and a new dialog box
that includes a progress bar and more information about the status of the
device discovery. The product itself seems much more solid, there is less
flickering and redrawing when switching between management screens.
I will be testing the multiple device update capabilities later and let you
all know how it goes, the release notes state that the FTP transfer reliability
has been improved and I really want to see if they have fixed this problem. In
addition I am curious if they have fixed the CE device configuration bugs.
So far it looks like there has been huge improvement in terms of the
reliability of the product.
Trevor.
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Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 7:09 AM
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Subject: [THIN] Press Release: Wyse Enhances Ease of Use and Performance of
Leading Device Management Software
Wyse Enhances Ease of Use and Performance of Leading Device Management
Software
Leader in Server-Centric Computing Sets New Standards for Managing Thin
Clients and Other Network Devices with WyseT Rapport® V4.4
CITRIX IFORUM - ORLANDO, Fla. (10/04/04) - Wyse Technology, the domain
experts in server-centric computing (SCC), announced today an enhanced version
of its leading Rapport device management software to address customer demand
for increased functionality and ease of use. Wyse® RapportT V4.4 is an advanced
version of a single software platform that allows network administrators to
centrally manage and control a broad set of network devices - local and remote,
from desktop and tablet thin clients to Palm and Pocket PC handheld devices,
including PDAs, scanners, and other mobile devices.
Rapport simplifies IT management, reduces the total cost of ownership and
improves the return on investment for network devices. The solution has set the
industry standard for device management solutions for more than four years.
"Independent evaluations and industry analysis agree that Wyse Rapport is the
most feature rich, flexible and scalable device management solution in the
market today," said Craig Denney, Rapport Product Manager at Wyse. "Wyse
Rapport V4.4 continues a tradition of leadership and again sets a new standard
for device management solutions in terms of performance, management
capabilities, and usability. The market is demanding a software solution that's
even easier and more efficient to license, install and operate, and that's
exactly what we're delivering in the new version of Rapport."
Rapport V4.4 includes easier license activation, faster installation,
integration of the Wyse Imaging System, improved device discovery and more
extensive user documentation. These new features allow network administrators
to better manage their network devices, more efficiently deliver software
updates to devices and improve user productivity using thin clients.
Rapport's device management solution features software distribution,
including the deployment of firmware, operating systems, and applications, and
asset management in the form of hardware and software inventory. Rapport also
handles configuration management for systems and applications, as well as
device diagnostics. The end result is easier deployment, remote troubleshooting
capabilities, and lower support and maintenance costs within a scalable,
multiple-device platform.
"Rapport V4.4 is part of Wyse's overall strategy to help customers adapt
server-centric computing to their specific needs, from the server to the edge
of the network," added Denney. Wyse Rapport V4.4 Workgroup edition will
continue to be bundled with every Wyse® WintermT thin client, and the
Enterprise edition upgrade is available immediately at the suggested retail
price of $30.00.
About Wyse Technology
Wyse Technology is the leader in server-centric solutions that make users
more productive and reduce IT cost and complexity. As the world's leading
provider of thin-client solutions, Wyse provides end-user systems that can be
centrally managed and controlled to conserve resources and increase
performance. Wyse provides services, software and hardware that liberate IT
departments from unnecessary support and maintenance functions, empower users
to be more productive in their jobs, and protect and improve access to critical
information and business applications. Its industry-leading software solutions
improve the ROI of existing servers and PCs and enhance management of a broad
spectrum of information access devices and improve the performance of servers
and networks. Wyse thin client systems have been proven to be nine times more
reliable than PCs and require replacem ent far less often. Headquartered in San
Jose, California with offices worldwide, Wyse has been #1 in thin-client market
share for the last seven years, and has been named Microsoft "Embedded Partner
of the Year" for three years.
For more information, visit the Wyse website at http://www.wyse.com or call
1-800-GET-WYSE
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