Task Scheduler Pro Managing scheduled tasks across the enterprise Joe Vachon Sales Engineer

The Problem: Lack of Centralized Task Management Built-in Windows Task Scheduler lacks enterprise functionality Leads to neglect of frequent updates to common administrative tasks (i.e., installing service packs, performing data backups, rebooting remote machines, updating antivirus software) Security, compliance and system performance implications Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, PCI compliance

The Solution: Task Scheduler Pro Quickly add, remove, and edit scheduled tasks en masse across all systems in enterprise in one operation Rapid push and run capability – send same set of files to every system for instant execution through built-in service See at-a-glance which tasks stopped running, machines they stopped running on, and reason why they stopped running Simplify patch reporting, patch rollout, general program deployment, free up IT staff for more strategic operations

Requirements Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 (NT 5.0, Server, or Workstation), Windows XP (NT 5.1), or Windows Server 2003 (NT 5.2) At least 128MB of memory and at least 50MB of free disk space Administrative rights over the host machine and all target machines Utilizes standard Windows networking-NetBIOS over TCP/IP Ports or 445 and port 135 Server service – default (installed as part of File and Print Services for Microsoft Networks) Remote Procedure Call (RPC) – default Remote Registry Service

Specifications Supports Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 Multithreaded solution Deploys without installing agents on clients Operates from one central console Stored task account information is encrypted

Demonstration

Securing the Enterprise Quickly deploy new patches and antivirus software updates to combat malicious software attacks Generate consolidated view of all patches and hot fixes in network Includes Service Pack reporter for both the operating system and Internet Explorer Regularly change account used by AT Service

Diagnostics and Repair Troubleshoot scheduled tasks failures Multi-system linear view of tasks folder Scheduled tasks entries can be highlighted and modified as set Repair problems on all systems simultaneously

Reporting Failed tasks, errors Real-time monitoring of scheduled tasks progress Archive of tasks settings Text, CSV, or HTML output with scheduling capability

Compliance Maintain compliance with the control and auditing requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, PCI, and other regulatory standards –Audit trail of all activity –Log task creations and modifications –Update credentials used by AT Service –Generate reports for security auditors

Licensing & Availability Licensed by managed system Academic, GSA, and non-profit discounts Available now Free, fully functional evaluation Download now from

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