KBOX™ Systems Management Appliance Feature Summary

Comprehensive Computer Management Software Alternative

KBOX is the easy-to-use, comprehensive and affordable computer management software alternative that fulfills all of the systems management needs of a medium enterprise. Functionality includes initial computer inventory and discovery, software distribution, configuration management, patch management, security vulnerability remediation, asset management, help desk, remote control, integrated AppDeploy Live and reporting. KBOX is available as a physical as well as a virtual appliance.

New! KBOX Agent Messaging Protocol

KBOX now includes an advanced client server communication protocol, KBOX Agent Messaging Protocol, to provide efficient, real-time communication between the KBOX agent and appliance. This enables the KBOX to scale to manage high numbers of local and remote systems (up to 20,000), and the ability to immediately execute management actions against systems network wide to:

Remediate security vulnerabilities
Address compliance requirements
Distribute urgent updates

AppDeploy^SM Live

With AppDeploy Live, KBOX Systems Management Appliance users can directly access systems management information from AppDeploy.com, the leading online desktop software management community. Through seamless AppDeploy Live integration, significant time is saved, including time previously spent hunting through multi-site user documentation, knowledge bases, user forums and readme files.

Software and Hardware Inventory

KBOX auto-discovers network-wide software and hardware configurations through managed virtual agents or agent-less network scanning, for the most complete computer inventory possible.

Easy-to-use web interface and wizard-based reporting
Detailed software and hardware inventory information is provided for Windows, Mac, Solaris and Linux systems
Agentless device discovery and SNMP inventory

Software Distribution

KBOX saves you time with remote administration, installation and distribution of any application, service pack, update, hotfix, or any digital asset to Windows, Mac, Solaris and Linux desktops and servers.

Flexible distribution takes the place of time consuming manual tasks, even across large distributed networks through remote administration
Updates can be managed through the use of "filters" which allow almost unlimited control over which machines are addressed and when
Real-time Active Directory and/or LDAP group deploy integration

Patch Management by PatchLink

KBOX Patch Management provides rapid, accurate and secure patch management, allowing you to proactively manage threats by automating the collection, analysis and delivery of patches throughout your organization.

Patented Technology: Patch Fingerprint Technology (tm) ensures the highest level of accuracy in the detection of security vulnerabilities
World's Largest Patch Repository: Access to pre-tested operating system (Windows, Mac) and application patches
Flexible Scanning and Deployments: Integrated within the KBOX UI, administrators can control the scanning and distribution schedule to minimize business disruptions

Reporting and Dashboards

KBOX utilizes flexible, wizard-based reporting tools to easily generate routine and ad-hoc reports

Wizard-based interface for quickly creating custom reports
Dashboards & graphical reports provide quick insight into key management metrics
Scheduled and e-mailed reports ease administration
Includes 50+ pre-configured reports
Supports 3rd party ODBC compliant reporting tools

Alerting

Alerting is an important aspect of managing your network and the KBOX 1000 Series provides an easy-to-use, configurable email or broadcast alerting capability.

Configurable e-mail based network and computer alerts
Targeted end-user messaging via HTTP or script-based broadcasts
Eliminates time consuming voicemail broadcasts
Provides up-to-date status to end users

Remote Control

Remote control saves time for administrators by delivering fixes without user involvement.

Integrated with UltraVNC remote administration tool
Support for other remote control packages including Windows Remote Desktop, NetOps, and Dameware

Self-Service User Portal

Software library for downloading of approved titles on an as-needed basis and access to IT knowledge base.

Saves time with user scheduled downloads and installations
Delivers cost savings via enhanced direct end user services

Configuration & Policy Management

KBOX provides comprehensive and easy to use configuration management and policy enforcement using K-Scripts and shell scripts for Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris systems.

Run policies and shell scripts on schedules or immediately
Point and click K-Script creation wizard (Windows only)
Out-of-the-box prepackaged scripts and policies (Windows only)
Offline K-Scripts and shell scripts (Windows only)

Administration

The KBOX Systems Management Appliance Management Center’s web based console enables all administrative functions from any network-allowable location, including:

Google™-like, comprehensive search capability enables search across entire KBOX database
Authentication, permissions and administrative rights management all controlled through a single interface
Save time through real-time LDAP and AD integration
Wake-On-LAN capabilities for software updates or patches
Labeling eases administration by grouping computers by LDAP OU, department, location, IP address or any characteristic, significantly speeding software distributing, alerting, and more
Audit tracking ensures key administration activities are tracked by time and activity owner, improving governance
User interface integration allows for a single sign on and fast switching between the KBOX Management and Deployment Consoles
"One click" operating system updates are easily accomplished via the KBOX Management Console, with no hardware upgrades required

KBOX Remote Replication

KBOX can effectively manage remote offices without the need for dedicated hardware at those locations through KBOX Remote Replication. These capabilities dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of managing a multi-site organization:

Requires no additional hardware or software purchases
Eliminates need for dedicated IT staff in remote locations
Reduces complexity and time to manage and maintain remote sites
Supports UNC addresses, DFS sources and HTTP locations

Systems Management. Done.™