Virtual CD - Network Management Server

Optimal management of your Virtual CD network

The Virtual CD Network Management Server has been completely optimized for the new Virtual CD v9 products, so that with Virtual CD NMS v9 you can fully profit from all advantages of the new product generation- such as the new virtual burners for example.

• Vista and 64-bit support: Virtual CD NMS v9 supports all versions of Windows Vista and Windows 64-bit server operating systems.
• Client deployment: You can use Virtual CD NMS v9 to deploy Virtual CD client installations on your workstations.
• Expanded profile functions: Version 9 profiles can activate and deactivate Virtual CD functions on individual client stations.
• Defining virtual drives: With Virtual CD NMS v9, you can define which virtual drives are set up on client stations.
• Direct access to Virtual CD programs: The main Virtual CD features, such as functions for creating virtual CDs, can now be started directly from within the NMS program window.
• Distribution of server licenses: Version 9 has new functions for distribution and management of server license codes for Virtual CD FS v9 and Virtual CD TS v9.

With Virtual CD you can build up an economical, efficient and powerful CD network. Using the clear user interface of the Virtual CD Network Management Server, you can easily manage even complex Virtual CD networks. The variety and scope of information offered by Virtual CD NMS guarantees transparency in your Virtual CD Network. All relevant information is at your fingertips - quickly and easily. The ergonomic interface design offers precise well-structured information.

 
 

Everything at a glance

In a well-structured user interface Virtual CD Network Management Server shows all connected workstations. At a glance you can see which client is using which drives, whether the drives are shared, and what CD-images are inserted in the virtual drives. Without leaving the actual display you can directly use and control all clients and their drives over the integrated task bar. You can insert or eject specific CDs/DVDs on one or all clients. Also you can share or block virtual drives directly from the user interface - either on specific selected clients or on all.

Key Benefits
Extensive management for Virtual CD Networks	License key administration
License control for all administered CD-Images	Data throughput control
Usage overview for virtual CDs	Client deployment

 

Key Features
Group and profile management Easily assign virtual CDs, access rights and virtual drives to groups of Virtual CD clients	Central Management Interface Manage even complex Virtual CD-Networks with a few mouse clicks.
Workstation Monitor You can display the IP address for each client, the logged in users, the installed Virtual CD version number, as well as the assigned license keys.	Usage Statistic Reduce your costs by only purchasing necessary updates and only extending subscriptions that are really necessary.
License Control Use the integrated license control of the Virtual CD Network Management Servers for your legal safety. You can supervise the use of all virtual CD images in order to effectively avoid license violations.	Control of data throughput Check the amount of data throughput on your Virtual CD drives for an easy error analysis.
License Key Administration The Virtual CD Network Management Server distributes the licenses to the clients for you and guarantees smooth access.

Integrated client deployment

Virtual CD Network Management Server v9 features a new client deployment function. Manual installation of the Virtual CD client on workstations or use of a third-party deployment tool is no longer necessary. Even updates can be deployed at the click of a mouse with Virtual CD NMS v9.

Groups and profiles

The Virtual CD Network Management Server contains an integrated group and profile management. This enables you to pool Virtual CD clients to groups. Thus you can mange them with flexible profiles and scripts. Further you can easily e.g. give access rights for virtual CDs to specified departments, mount the CD images directly to virtual drives of work groups, give specified groups of Virtual CD clients permission to perform explicit functions like the creation of virtual CDs or give such groups access to CD ROM drives.

License management included

Using the comfortable user interface of the Virtual CD Network Management Servers, you can also run the integrated License Management. On request this component guarantees that all stored images can only be used in accordance with existing licenses. Thus it assures legality for your Virtual CD Network. Since a protocol keeps track of rejected access attempts, you can easily calculate what additional licenses you need to purchase for smooth operations.

Transparent usage information

The Virtual CD Network Management Server usage statistic makes it possible for you to know exactly how and when the network virtual CD images are being used. Thus you have reliable data in order to make decisions about software updates and subscriptions. The Virtual CD Network Management Server provides sound and economic decision support for software licensing.

Comfortable license key administration

The Virtual CD Network Management Server integrated license key administration distributes the available Virtual CD-license keys automatically to the clients. Thereby you can be assured that the licenses are being used efficiently.

Examples of Use:

Business Administer even complex Virtual CD-Networks with the Virtual CD Network Management Server. The ergonomic use interface guarantees maximal clear information even with a great number of clients and used images.

School Keep everything under control at all times with the easy-to-use Virtual CD Network Management Server. With only a few mouse clicks you can control the lessons and distribute teaching materials.

The Virtual CD Network Management Server is compatible with Virtual CD product versions 6 and later (including Virtual CD TS and Virtual CD FS).

Some features of Virtual CD NMS may not be applicable with all listed products.

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Note:

- Only one Virtual CD Network Management Server is necessary per Virtual CD network.
- Virtual CD clients are NOT included.