Software distribution and metering

ActiSetup 2005 Listing updated: February 21, 2005

ActiSetup is a setup development environment for Windows Installer. It supports authoring MSI installation packages, merge modules, and patches. ActiSetup includes an updater service, so you can deliver patches to users reliably and efficiently. A setup launcher is also included, designed to simplify the process of installing prerequisites such as the .NET Framework.
  • Users' Rating: 5 [1 vote] - Vote
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Sitekeeper Listing updated: October 21, 2003

Software deployment, license compliance tracking and software/hardware inventory software. Key features of Sitekeeper are its Software License Tracker, the Software & Hardware Inventory Tracker which automatically compiles a listing of software and hardware configuration for each desktop. Sitekeeper also features remote install/uninstall technology.
  • Users' Rating: 5 [1 vote] - Vote
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Remote Software Installation Utility Listing updated: July 13, 2006

Install packaged software to remote computers with no need for an extensive infrastructure or client on the remote system.

Import target systems from a text list or from Active Directory; View real time results for copying and installation; Schedule installations to occur at a later time; Reboot, Logoff, or Shutdown systems upon install completion; Authenticate with logged in account or specify credentials; Export results to Excel; Quickly determine successful, unsuccessful, or offline systems.
  • Users' Rating: 4.92 [24 votes] - Vote
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EMCO Network Management Listing updated: March 4, 2004

EMCO Network Management is a deployment tool to install, remove or configure applications on remote computers within a LAN. It has a built-in Macro Scripter to make script files where you have over 60 functions to choose from.

It features a schedule manager, auto install of remote service, and the ability to send a script file and perform actions on hundreds of computers at once.
It also includes a Remote Task Manager, where you can manage running applications and processes and look at performance graph of CPU and memory usage on remote computers.
  • Users' Rating: 4.86 [7 votes] - Vote
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SoftService Installer Listing updated: October 12, 2005

Automated Installation and Configuration of Windows and Suse Linux Operating systems. SoftService has automated unattended installation methods. The resulting product, the SSI (SoftService Installer), enables administrators to install and configure windows and Suse Linux operating systems for servers, desktops and laptops from one central location. The SSI supports most major patch management applications.
  • Users' Rating: 4.82 [11 votes] - Vote
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Specops Deploy Listing updated: September 30, 2005

Specops Deploy takes Group Policy based Software Deployment to the next level. It provides functionality that can be expected in a modern software deployment system such as detailed feedback, scheduling, installing without rebooting, support for non Windows Installer setups and much more. Since Specops Deploy uses Group Policy technology, additional infrastructure besides Active Directory is not required. The product does not affect the AD Schema.
  • Users' Rating: 4.6 [5 votes] - Vote
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WinINSTALL Listing updated: August 31, 2007

WinINSTALL provides PC lifecycle management, enabling you to automatically deploy, update, and manage software or security for desktops, servers, and notebook computers. With its Client Reset Template approach, the integrated WinINSTALL suite allows IT administrators to define process workflows that dynamically manage PCs and other devices from purchase to retirement.

WinINSTALL capabilities let IT administrators implement each stage in the PC lifecycle so it can be built upon during future stages or reused for common management tasks. WinINSTALL functionality provides a way to deploy software, migrate hardware, secure desktops, track assets, and adhere to internal as well as external compliance standards.

Includes: MSI packaging; Unattended remote client reset; Inventory-based distribution; Global schedule jobs; Intelligent multicast replication; Complete system repair; Drag and drop configuration management; Backup/restore user personality and locally saved data from a single PC; Centralized reporting functions, and more...

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  • Users' Rating: 4.29 [17 votes] - Vote
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PC-Duo Enterprise Listing updated: July 2, 2002

PC-Duo Enterprise allows you to centrally manage software and hardware inventory information for all PCs in the enterprise which allows you to ensure compliance by identifying unlicensed and illegal software, automatically collect and maintain hardware/software inventory data, identify unexpected configuration changes and improve the quality and response given to your users. Additionally, PC-Duo Enterprise enables you to install new software applications and updates throughout the network within minutes. This saves 90% of the time spent installing software on PCs. Improves end user productivity by keeping software updated with latest releases/service packs. Within PC-Duo, multiple distribution profiles can be defined for each package. For example, you may want to distribute a software application to Advanced Users and Standard Users, with different installation options or features.
  • Users' Rating: 4.12 [34 votes] - Vote
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InstallAnywhere Listing updated: May 23, 2005

InstallAnywhere deploys any kind of software onto any platform. Whether you're creating applications written in Java, C++, PERL, or C#, or deploying EJBs or software stacks, InstallAnywhere handles the installation details automatically. InstallAnywhere supports: Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris, Linux, NetWare, HP-UX, AIX, and the latest versions of Java and Windows(MSI) Installer.
  • Users' Rating: 4.11 [9 votes] - Vote
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LicenseWatch Listing updated: August 23, 2004

Self deploying asset management offerering features for software usage statistics (metering), concurrent license administration, hardware monitoring, purchase- and agreement management. Based on internet technology and build using Microsoft .Net.
  • Users' Rating: 4.11 [9 votes] - Vote
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