Definition
Automating and standardizing the process of installing an operating system (OS) and applications on servers or clients and automatically configuring endpoints to corporate standards.
Challenges
- Complicated and unreliable migrations to the latest OS including Windows Vista
- Complex process of server and client configurations including consolidation and virtualization
- Too many PC image files to manage, patch, and update due to dissimilar hardware
- High helpdesk costs due to custom OS and application installations
- Manual processes of loading servers are time consuming and prone to errors
- Server sprawl is creating more demand for automation and standardization
Symantec Solution: Endpoint Management
Reduces IT costs and complexities while improving efficiencies with comprehensive, integrated client and server management.
- Save time by using offline image editing tools to modify configurations and patch levels before re-provisioning
- Reduce costs associated with deploying and configuring desktop, laptops, server, and thin-client hardware with automated tools. Decrease downtime, risk, and costs of migrating operating systems
- Increase reliability and reduce support costs of workstations by deploying corporate standard and hardware-independent images





