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MetaLAN™ Systems Management

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MetaLAN Systems Management
 
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What is MetaLAN ?

MetaLAN is a systems management, remote computing, software audit / software license tracking and hardware inventory tool.
MetaLAN can dramatically increase the productivity of the Network Admin and Helpdesk staff. Remote control, monitor, plan hardware and software upgrades using the included reports and health monitoring. Know what software is installed on the network. Get to the bottom of technical issues faster than ever. Save time and get more done in the time you have.
 
All this without needing to visit or install anything on the client computers!
 

Overview

MetaLAN was designed with one main purpose, to make managing a network of desktops and servers easy. Systems Management Software is often complex to install and can have many dependencies and prerequisites. Our software architecture uses only ubiquitous, inbuilt operating system technologies where possible. The result is that in most cases you will be up and running in 5 minutes or less. Managers and technical staff can spend their time managing clients and infrastructure not the software itself.
 
What's new in version 2:
  • Brand new interface
  • Software auditing / license tracking
  • New Health Monitor module
  • Multi monitor support and much more...
 

Architecture

MetaLAN can run in two modes, stand-alone or server. Stand-alone only requires MetaLAN Administrator to be installed.

Standalone Mode
 		Server Mode
Stand-alone mode only requires MetaLAN Administrator to be installed. Stand-alone mode is great for networks with only a few Administrators or temporary installations. In Stand-Alone Mode each database is local to the computer MetaLAN Administrator is running on. In most cases you can expect to be up and running in 5 miniutes!
With larger networks or several administrators using MetaLAN, Server Mode is recommended. MetaLAN Server periodically scans the network and stores the collected information in a database for quick retrieval. Installing MetaLAN Server is easy, download it and install it on a server computer.

Licensing and Activation

Use of MetaLAN Administrator and Server is included with the standard MetaLAN license. A 30 day trial license is included with the installation package.

To activate MetaLAN simply run the activation file you received when you purchased MetaLAN. Tick the MetaLAN install and Click "Activate". For MetaLAN Server this must be done on the computer with the MetaLAN Server Service installed.

Dowload Links

Click the following links to download the latest versions of MetaLAN Administrator, Server and License Manager Import Tool.

Download MetaLAN Administrator All that is required for standalone operation

Download MetaLAN Server Enables server mode operation

Download License Manager Import Tool Import License Manager database to MetaLAN Server

How to Buy

 The MetaLAN is licensed for the number of computers (nodes) on your network, similar to a client access license (CAL). For example, if you have a domain of 1000 computers including servers you would need to purchase 1000 node licenses.

If you use MetaLAN to scan and/or manage a computer you must purchase a node license for it. If you only wanted to use MetaLAN to scan and manage a subset of the computers on your network you may be able to purchase a lesser quantity. Please contact sales to ask any questions you might have regarding licensing.

Use of all components (Administrator and Server) is included in the license. There is no limit on the number of computers the software can be installed on as long as it is used on the licensed network. There is no limit on the number of users that can use the software.

Licenses come in packs of 50 and the price decreases with the number purchased. Purchase includes 12 months software maintenance, upgrades and email support. Annual maintenance may be extended at any time.

 

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News

Hammer Software Newsletters
MetaLAN 2.6.1 Beta Available
12 May 2013

MetaLAN Administrator and Server 2.6.1 Beta Available.

Hammer Software Moving Offices
3 February 2013

Hammer Software will be moving offices on the week of the 11th of Feb. Our usual snappy response times may be a little less snappy while we are setting up. We apologise for any delays during this time.

MetaLAN 2.5.4 Released
31 January 2012

One stop Windows Systems Management. Update to the latest version or download the free 30 day trial now.

MetaLAN Server 2.5.2 Released
31 January 2012

MetaLAN Server periodically scans a network and stores the information in a database for quick retrieval by MetaLAN Administrator. Use is included in the MetaLAN Administrator license.

MetaLAN in Technet Magazine
1 March 2008

Read the review of MetaLAN in Microsoft's Technet Magazine.

Quick Support

Hammer Software Knowledge base

If you are experiencing a problem with one of our products or want to know the answer to common questions and issues go here:

Information Knowledge base
Microsoft Update KB2507938 stops MetaLAN Server
19th July 2011

MetaLAN Server stops collecting information after Microsoft Security Update for Windows KB2507938 is installed.

Windows Firewall and MetaLAN

If MetaLAN will not manage or control Windows XP Service Pack 2 and above computers it may be due to the Windows Firewall. Click one the following links to get a guide on how to create a Group Policy to configure Windows Firewall for remote management.

Information HTML: MetaLAN Group Policy
Information PDF : MetaLAN Group Policy
Using MetaLAN in Server Mode

MetaLAN™ can run as a standalone application. However, using MetaLAN Server will reduce and distribute the network load required for data collection. MetaLAN Server offers a central location for the collection and distribution of the data collected from the computers on the network. Best of all, MetaLAN Server included free when you buy MetaLAN.

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