User manual FARONICS DEEP FREEZE DATASHEET

[. . . ] Product Data Sheet Absolute System Integrity Faronics Deep Freeze reduces IT helpdesk requests and costs by up to 75% by making computer configurations indestructible. [. . . ] In fact, organizations that deploy Deep Freeze experience a dramatic increase in the number of users and workstations supported by each IT technician. Deep Freeze's disk protection still allows users to save their documents, spreadsheets, and other data to Thawed (unprotected) drives and partitions. Deep Freeze Benefits · Provides IT administrators with the ability to deliver a clean and consistent workstation with each and every session · Liberates IT personnel from tedious system repairs that arise from software corruption, viruses, malware, spyware, and configuration drift · Allows users to benefit from an unrestricted yet trouble-free computing experience where they can still save their data · Enhances IT control over enterprise systems through network deployment and management capabilities · Reduces the amount of time and money that organizations spend on IT repairs "I have had teachers near retirement tell me they were ready to call it quits because of erratic and inconsistent computer software. Not until after last summer when Deep Freeze was installed did they finally remember why they liked to teach. " ­ Chuck Taylor, San Juan Unified School District, CA Use Deep Freeze Enterprise Console to control and configure your Deep Freeze workstations. 800-943-6422 sales@faronics. com www. faronics. com Key Features Absolute Protection · Guarantees 100% workstation recovery on restart · Provides password protection and complete security · Protects multiple hard drives and partitions Integration and Compatibility · Supports multi-boot environments · Compatible with Fast User Switching · Supports SCSI, ATA, SATA, and IDE hard drives · Supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS, basic and dynamic disks · Localized in five languages: English, French, German, Spanish & Japanese Security and Control · Encrypt all components with a unique Customization Code · Preset multiple passwords to be used on a workstation or via the Command Line Control with varying activation and expiration dates · Generate encrypted One Time or One Day Passwords · Disable keyboard and mouse during maintenance periods or on demand · Boot Control window provides ability for immediate reboot Configuring Options · Create customized installation files using the Configuration Administrator · Pre-select Frozen Drives and selectively Freeze or Thaw fixed drives · Schedule automatic Restart/Shutdown times · Restart computer on Logoff · Shutdown workstations after a preset length of inactivity · Schedule Thawed Maintenance periods (single or multiple) to perform Windows updates through the Internet or a SUS/WSUS server or run a custom batch file to update your antivirus definitions · Schedule Send Message tasks Flexibility Options · Create up to eight ThawSpaces on a workstation that can be used to store programs, save files, or make permanent changes · ThawSpaces can be visible or hidden · Specify the size and file system of the ThawSpace (up to 1 TB using NTFS) · Use Stealth Mode to hide the Deep Freeze system tray icon Deployment Options · Offers silent install option for rapid network deployment · Provides option to deploy on multiple workstations as part of a master image · DFC included in Workstation/Seed installations Interoperability Options · Use Deep Freeze Command Line Control Utility (DFC) to manage Deep Freeze deployments remotely via command line interface · Integrate Deep Freeze protection into any Desktop Management Solution capable of executing command line control Action Files · Create XML-based Deep Freeze Action Files to interact with other programs via the Deep Freeze Console · Administrators will be able to create, edit, download and share Action Files with other users through Faronics Labs Enterprise Console · Schedule restart, shutdown, Wake-On-LAN, Freeze, Thaw and Thaw Locked tasks dynamically to take place once or on a regular basis · Scheduled tasks run even when Deep Freeze Console is closed · Change maintenance and restart/shutdown schedules on the fly · Use Workstation Seed for workstation communication and installation · Manage workstations easily with User Defined Groups · Quickly populate multiple groups or sub-groups with smart automatic filters or import groups from Active Directory · Update all pre-existing installation files automatically · Invoke system maintenance on demand with "Thaw Locked" mode · Launch RDP and VNC sessions through the Deep Freeze Console · Create customized Enterprise Consoles with tailored features and abilities · Remotely deploy, execute, and control software on workstations Expanded Network Options · Communicate with workstations over a LAN, WAN, or combination · Support for multiple ports · Preset passwords with activation and expiration dates · Instantly send notification messages to workstations System Requirements Deep Freeze requires Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 and 10% free hard drive space. The Deep Freeze Configuration Administrator and the Enterprise Console require Windows 2000/XP/Vista to function properly. The hardware requirements are the same as the recommended requirements for the host operating system. Available for: Download a free, fully Canada/International 609 Granville Street, Suite 620 P. O. Box 10362 Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1G5 functional evaluation copy at www. faronics. com International Tel +1-604-637-3333 +1-604-637-8188 International Fax USA 2411 Old Crow Canyon Road, Suite 170 San Ramon, CA 94583 sales@faronics. com Toll Free Tel 800-943-6422 800-943-6488 Toll Free Fax For more information on joining our Partner Program visit sales@faronics. com Tel +44-162-850-9008 UK Siena Court, The Broadway Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1NJ Fax www. faronics. com/partners +44-162-850-9118 eurosales@faronics. com © 1999 - 2010 Faronics Corporation. [. . . ] All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. [. . . ]