MetaLAN™ Systems Management

Overview | Administrator | Server | License Manager | Downloads | How to Buy

 

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Overview

MetaLAN is designed with one main purpose, to make managing a network of many desktops and servers as easy as possible. Systems Management Software is renowned for large complex installations with many dependencies. MetaLAN aims to be transparent, so that managers and technical staff can spend their time managing clients and infrastructure not the software itself.

Architecture

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

Stand-Alone Mode

Server Mode

Stand-alone mode is the simplest installation and only requires MetaLAN Administrator to be installed on an administrative workstation. No other software needs to be installed. The only requirement is that it is run in an account with administrative privileges on the computers that you want to scan and manage, this is usually an account in the "domain administrators" group. Stand-alone mode is great for temporary installations and small networks.

Server mode should be used with larger networks and for permanent installations. Server mode requires the installation of MetaLAN Server and can also include License Manager.

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MetaLAN Administrator

MetaLAN Administrator is the primary application in the MetaLAN suite. This application alone provides: network scanning, basic software inventory, hardware inventory, reporting, remote control, performance monitoring, remote software installation, remote searching and editing of the Windows registry and many other features. For small networks (less than 500 nodes) this may be the only software you need, although MetaLAN Administrator will work on any sized network.

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MetaLAN Server

MetaLAN Server periodically scans the network and stores the collected information in a database for quick retrieval. The information can be displayed, searched and reported on using MetaLAN Administrator and License Manager. Installing MetaLAN Server greatly enhances the availability of network data and provides accurate statistics over time. MetaLAN Server does not require an additional license and is very easy to install.

Note: Previous versions of MetaLAN Server were named MetaLAN ProbeServer. The ProbeServer name has been discontinued and MetaLAN Server is it's replacement.

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License Manager

License Manager is a software inventory management tool for monitoring software license compliance on a Windows network. License Manager requires MetaLAN Server to be installed on the network in order to operate. License Manager does not require an additional license.

Note: License Manager requires MetaLAN Server to function.

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Downloads

All downloads come with a 30 day trial license included. If you have a purchased license these downloads will upgrade your current installation.

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How to Buy

The MetaLAN Systems Management Suite 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, Server, License Manager) 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 renewed at any time.

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