A good Management Suite for SMB
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use baramundi Management Suite for Update Management, Compliance, and device Control (Remote Support and Configuration). It is the central part of our software management but is also used to have an overview of the hardware and devices in use. The only problems appear if the software does not support silent install or similar tech, because it is difficult to deploy it with scripts and gets very complex.
Pros
- Software Deployment
- Compliance Scans
- Remote Support
- Installation of new computers
Cons
- Scripting
- Recognition of IP-Changes
- Stability in Remote Support if a video is played on supported client
Most Important Features
- Compliance Scan
- Managed Software
- Remote Support
- Software Deployment
- OS Installation (over PxE)
Return on Investment
- Time for installations shortens
- Many fixes can be automated and deployed easily and faster
- The computers in the company can be updated automatically (stability and security)
Other Software Used
PRTG Network Monitor, Veritas Backup Exec, SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM), Cisco Firepower 1000 Series, Cisco Firepower 2100 Series, TOPdesk
