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MetaLAN Server

Overview

MetaLAN Server is part or the MetaLAN Systems Management Suite of software. 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.

Although MetaLAN Administrator can run stand-alone, for the full feature set MetaLAN Server should be installed. Installation of MetaLAN Server is recommended when MetaLAN is used with multiple administrators or when network inventory needs to be acquired over time.

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

Features

 

 
  • Hardware Inventory

    Manufacturer, model, serial number, CPU, memory, MAC address, hard disk information is collected.

  • Software Inventory

    Information about software installed on scanned nodes. Discovery date, software title, operating system and service pack information.

  • Node Status

    Last user, online status, logged on status, last contact time, IP Address, hard disk usage.

  • Statistics over time

    Statistics are collected over time enabling you to easily see how the network is changing over time. For instance a graph can be generated showing the growth of nodes running on virtual infrastructure(e.g: VMWare or Microsoft Virtual Server). Graph reporting is available for Scan Time, Total Node Count, Server Count, Virtual Nodes Count, Online Nodes, Online Servers, Nodes Logged On, Servers Logged On, Os Type Counts and more.

  • Comprehensive Logging

    All scanning events can be logged down to the debug level if required.

  • Auditing / Alerting

    Auditing and Alerting features are under development and will allow email alerting and reporting for such things as hardware changes and high disk usage as well as providing a user and online history for audited nodes.

Installation

The MetaLAN Server installation package includes the MetaLAN Server Service and the MetaLAN Server Management Console. The Management Console is for monitoring and configuring the MetaLAN Server Service. The Management Console can be run on any computer on the network to monitor and configure the MetaLAN Server Service.

To install the MetaLAN Server Service, run the setup program and select "MetaLAN Server Service and Management Console" from the component options. To install the Management Console only, run the setup program and select "MetaLAN Server Management Console" from the component options.

License and Activation

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

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

 

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MetaLAN 1.9.9.205 Released
19th February 2010

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

February eStore 33% off Promotion
26th January 2010

All orders on our eStore will receive a 33% discount when the following coupon code is used CPN3464326558

Discount is not applied until the checkout. Click the coupon code to go to the Hammer Software eStore.

MetaLAN 1.9.8.202 Released
28th January 2010

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

MetaLAN Server Released
21st January 2010

MetaLAN Server is the replacement for MetaLAN ProbeServer. Improved features, compatibility and management.

License Manager 1.2.1.26 Released
7th November 2009

MetaLAN License Manager helps with network license compliance. Requires ProbeServer or upcoming MetaLAN Server.

MetaPing 1.0.2.15 Released
28th February 2009

MetaPing is a FREE Visual Ping Monitor that makes it quick and easy to keep tabs on the health of your network.

MetaLAN in Technet Magazine
1st 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
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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