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Task Scheduler ProManaging scheduled tasks across the enterprise
Joe VachonSales Engineer
The Problem: Lack of Centralized Task Management
• Built-in Windows Task Scheduler lacks enterprise functionality
• Leads to neglect of frequent updates to common administrative tasks (i.e., installing service packs, performing data backups, rebooting remote machines, updating antivirus software)
• Security, compliance and system performance implications
• Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, PCI compliance
The Solution:Task Scheduler Pro
• Quickly add, remove, and edit scheduled tasks en masse across all systems in enterprise in one operation
• Rapid push and run capability – send same set of files to every system for instant execution through built-in service
• See at-a-glance which tasks stopped running, machines they stopped running on, and reason why they stopped running
• Simplify patch reporting, patch rollout, general program deployment, free up IT staff for more strategic operations
Requirements
• Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 (NT 5.0, Server, or Workstation), Windows XP (NT 5.1), or Windows Server 2003 (NT 5.2)
• At least 128MB of memory and at least 50MB of free disk space
• Administrative rights over the host machine and all target machines
• Utilizes standard Windows networking-NetBIOS over TCP/IP
• Ports 137-139 or 445 and port 135• Server service – default (installed as part of File and Print
Services for Microsoft Networks)• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) – default• Remote Registry Service
Specifications
• Supports Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003
• Multithreaded solution• Deploys without installing agents on clients• Operates from one central console• Stored task account information is encrypted
Demonstration
Securing the Enterprise
• Quickly deploy new patches and antivirus software updates to combat malicious software attacks
• Generate consolidated view of all patches and hot fixes in network
• Includes Service Pack reporter for both the operating system and Internet Explorer
• Regularly change account used by AT Service
Diagnostics and Repair
• Troubleshoot scheduled tasks failures• Multi-system linear view of tasks folder• Scheduled tasks entries can be highlighted and
modified as set• Repair problems on all systems simultaneously
Reporting
• Failed tasks, errors• Real-time monitoring of scheduled tasks
progress• Archive of tasks settings• Text, CSV, or HTML output with email
scheduling capability
Compliance
• Maintain compliance with the control and auditing requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, PCI, and other regulatory standards– Audit trail of all activity– Log task creations and modifications– Update credentials used by AT Service– Generate reports for security auditors
Licensing & Availability
• Licensed by managed system• Academic, GSA, and non-profit discounts• Available now• Free, fully functional evaluation• Download now from http://www.liebsoft.com
Conclusion
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 800-829-6263
http://www.liebsoft.com
Joe Vachon
Sales Engineer
