IGEL, provider of the next-gen edge OS for
cloud workspaces, today announced the enhancement of the IGEL Universal
Management Suite (UMS) with the introduction of version 6.05. Purpose-built and
widely heralded for its ability to simplify the complexity of managing cloud
workspaces while supporting diverse operating systems, databases and
directories, this newly expanded version of the IGEL UMS features a number of
capabilities designed to improve the speed, security and flexibility associated
with managing up to tens of thousands of endpoints and beyond, at scale.
Available for the first time with the IGEL UMS is a
new, user-friendly web-based application that provides IT administrators with a
rich graphical interface. As an extension to the UMS console, the new web
interface adds a new dimension of insight and usability to select management
features and functionality, including a feature set tailored to typical
helpdesk scenarios - find the correct device quickly, perform error analysis by
shadowing a device, and execute the most important commands. Additionally, the
new version of the IGEL UMS offers expanded Active Directory authentication for
Microsoft SQL Server Database, along with the ability to configure Windows
firewall ports within the installer.
"IGEL is committed to driving innovation
in the management of today's distributed computing environments," said Matthias
Haas, CTO, IGEL. "The IGEL UMS has always served as a platform to help IT
administrators to simply and securely manage their cloud and virtualized
workspace environments, regardless of where end-users are working. We are
pleased to be further enhancing this platform to provide greater flexibility
and scalability to meet the evolving needs of the enterprise."
Some of the new features available with
the IGEL UMS 6.05 include:
-
A web-based user interface
for managing IGEL OS endpoints. IT
administrators can easily select the UMS web application as a component during
the IGEL UMS installation process. Established web technologies are used to improve
user guidance and to make the product even more user-friendly. For example, the
initial feature-set is designed to accommodate the help desk use case by
enabling IT administrators to find the device they are looking for easily and
quickly, run the most important power control commands, and shadow the device
for troubleshooting purposes. IGEL expects to expand the feature set of the web
application in subsequent UMS releases.
-
Enhanced
Active Directory support. Expanded support for the Active Directory
Connection for Microsoft SQL Server Database improves the authentication
capabilities for users whose credentials and permissions are stored within
Active Directory.
-
Firewall
configuration. IT administrators can now select in the UMS
installer the Windows Firewall ports that need to be open for the UMS to work
correctly.
- High Availability (HA). Features an integrated HA test feature to help prevent potential
connection issues.
Availability
The IGEL UMS
6.05 is available now and comes bundled with IGEL Workspace Edition, at no
additional cost to the customer.