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Winternals Software Defrag Manager Now Remotely Defragments Virtually Any Windows XP/2000/NT System, At Any Location (Austin, TX - November 5, 2002) Defrag Manager, the clientless defragmentation server from Winternals Software, can now remotely defrag the drives on virtually any Windows XP, 2000 and NT computer that’s accessible via a TCP/IP network - anywhere in the world. New version 2.10 delivers networking enhancements to improve Defrag Manager's flexibility and efficiency as an enterprise solution. Other new features include support for any size Active Directory or NetBIOS network domain, and the ability to defragment notebook computers that are transported outside of an organization’s network. All of these enhancements were added in response to specific new feature requests from Defrag Manager customers. Defrag Manager is the first disk defragmenter capable of supporting the mobile enterprise by defragging any computer that can be accessed through a LAN, WAN, VPN, or the Internet. Defrag Manger gives administrators the choice of a zero-footprint defrag agent or a pre-installed, low-overhead service that makes it possible to remotely defragment the hard drive of almost any computer in the world. With new optimization to support faster, drag-and-drop scheduling of even the largest and most complex Active Directory (AD) and NetBIOS network domains, Defrag Manager remains at the forefront of enterprise scalability. Administrative users can now automatically defrag any size domain with no more effort than it used to take to defrag a single system using legacy defrag utilities. With Defrag Manager a single drag-and-drop can configure individual systems, AD Organizational Units, or entire domains for automatic defragmentation. In addition to these enterprise-level upgrades, stand-alone capability has also been enhanced. Defrag Manager can now place a defrag agent on notebook computers, so that these machines can be defragged even when they are carried outside of an organization’s network. As a result, Defrag Manager functionality is extended to mobile computer users. This ensures that all systems in an organization can be maintained on established defragmentation schedules, including laptops that belong to employees who are traveling. “We’re continuing to improve Defrag Manager based on feedback from our customers,” said Edwin Brasch, president and CEO of Winternals Software. “We’ve added more capabilities to this version to make an even more compelling case for users of other defrag products to upgrade to Defrag Manager.” Defrag Manager remotely defragments Windows XP, 2000, and NT 4.0 systems throughout the network from a single installation on one administrator's PC. It works without the need to install software on client systems by deploying a low-system-overhead defrag agent to each client, according to a schedule that the systems administrator designates. The agent completes the defrag process in a single pass, and then removes itself from each system. This capability has been influential in convincing many customers to migrate to Defrag Manager from other network defraggers. “Defrag Manager is a true enterprise solution, unlike its competition,” said Stephane Levasseur of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation. “The other product I tried was slow and required individual client system installations. But with Defrag Manager I can schedule entire groups of systems to be defragged, without any manual client installs.” Defrag Manager is designed for deployment on large enterprise networks. It was created as an alternative to conventional defragmenters, which require client software to be installed on systems throughout the network. By avoiding the necessity of client software installations, end-user interaction in the defragmentation process is eliminated - along with related support issues and the time and effort required for manual installations. “Defrag Manager doesn't require manual client installations, so it's easy to deploy,” said Andrew McHugh, network manager for Western Michigan University. “And since Defrag Manager runs transparently, end-users aren't involved in the defragmentation process. All they need to know is that it's working.” Defrag Manager is licensed by the number of nodes. There is no difference in the cost between licenses for servers or workstations. About Winternals Software Founded in 1996 by Bryce Cogswell, Ph.D. and Mark Russinovich, Ph.D., Winternals Software is based in Austin, Texas, where it provides Windows XP/2000/NT administration tools to enterprises worldwide. Winternals Software is best known for industry-standard repair and recovery tools that allow systems administrators to minimize downtime and data loss on Windows-based systems. For more information, please contact: Kevin Franks, Public Relations Manager Winternals Software LP 1-800-408-8415 512-381-2972 (phone) 512-330-9131 (fax) [email protected] |