Quick installation:
A wizard helps you during the installation procedure. You can connect external database systems as an alternative to the integrated database.
Straightforward management at the click of a mouse:
Most hardware and software settings can be changed with just a few clicks.
Standardized user interface:
The UMS user interface is similar to that for local device configuration. The additional remote management functions give the administrator complete control in the familiar, proven environment.
No scripting:
Although scripting is supported, you will only need it for managing the device configuration in the most exceptional circumstances.
Asset management:
Automatic capturing of all your hardware information, licensed features and installed hotfixes.
Commentary fields:
For various customer-specific information such as location, installation date and inventory number.
Support for numerous operating systems:
The UMS server can run on many common versions of Microsoft® Windows® Server and Linux, see Installation Requirements for the IGEL UMS.
Access independent of the operating system:
The UMS console runs on any device with the Java Runtime Environment. You can also use the UMS console with Java Web Start without a local installation, see Installation Requirements for the IGEL UMS.
Encrypted communication:
Certificate-based TLS/SSL-encrypted communication between remote management servers and clients to prevent unauthorized reconfiguration of the devices.
Failsafe update function:
If a device fails while the update is in progress, e. g. as a result of a power outage or loss of the network connection, it will still remain usable. The update process will then be completed when the device next boots.
Based on standard communication protocols:
There is no need to reconfigure routers and firewalls because the UMS uses the standard HTTP and FTP protocols.
Support for extensive environments:
The IGEL Universal Management Suite can be scaled to accommodate several thousand devices.
Group and profile-based administration:
The devices within a given organizational unit can be administered easily via profiles. If members of staff move to another department, the administrator can change the settings with a simple drag-and-drop procedure.
Trouble-free rollout:
IGEL devices can be automatically assigned to a group on the basis of either the relevant subnet or a list of MAC addresses provided by IGEL. They then automatically receive the configuration settings for the group.
Comprehensive support for all configuration parameters:
Most IGEL device settings, e. g. device or session configurations, can be changed via the UMS user interface.
Transferral of administrative rights:
Large organizations can authorize a number of system administrators for different control and authorization areas. These administrative accounts can be imported from an Active Directory.
Planning tasks:
Maintenance tasks can be scheduled to take place during the night so that day-to-day operations are not disrupted.
VNC shadowing:
Members of the IT support team have remote access to devicescreens, enabling them to rapidly identify problems and demonstrate solutions directly to users.