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Intel® System Management Software 2.0
Unified server and client management in a single, easy-to-use console

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Intel® System Management Software 2.0

Intel® Server Boards ship with Intel® System Management Software 2.0, a suite of software tools that simplifies IT management. This powerful set of applications is capable of managing the entire IT environment for small to midsize businesses with up to 30 servers and 500 clients.

Built-in intelligence

Through a unified, easy-to-use console, your customers can reduce the cost and time associated with managing their servers, desktops, and applications—the whole network. Built-in intelligence helps by tracking software and hardware inventories, monitoring system data, and simplifying complex tasks.

With remote monitoring and automatic alerts, troubleshooting and repair require fewer resources.

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What is it?

The combination of Intel System Management Software 2.0 and Intel hardware platforms is an ideal solution for small to midsize businesses that face enterprise-level challenges.¹ Intel System Management Software 2.0 comes with:

  • Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007* (Essentials 2007*)
  • Intel® Server Management Pack for Microsoft Windows*
  • Intel® Command Line Interface tool for OS independent remote server control
  • Intel® SNMP Subagent for enterprise console integration
  • Intel® One Boot Flash Update for BIOS and Firmware updates from Linux* and Windows

Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007

More than just a dashboard with data, Essentials 2007 provides expert knowledge for problem solving and tools for streamlining daily activities. Reports and tips help your customers efficiently maintain network health and security.

The Essentials 2007 single console unifies:

  • Problem detection and troubleshooting for the entire network
  • Service-level monitoring of business critical applications like e-mail
  • Asset tracking and inventory reporting
  • Security updates and patches
  • Remote software distribution and installation on servers and clients

The Single Server Edition of Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 is included at no additional charge. Refer to the Product Specifications table below for upgrade options.

Intel Server Management Pack for Microsoft Windows

Efficiently monitor chassis and baseboard sensors including temperature, fan status, and voltage levels through an integrated management console. Works seamlessly with Essentials 2007 to provide monitoring of overall system health with technical details to help keep server hardware healthy and stable.

Product information

Features and benefits

One easy-to-use console
  • Increases productivity
  • Lowers costs
Self-healing
  • Reduces network downtime
Automated hardware and software inventories
  • Enables efficient IT asset planning, management and compliance
Automated updates, alerts and reports
  • Lowers risks
  • Keeps IT environment more secure
  • Provides daily health reports and checklists
Wizards and templates
  • Saves time
  • Simplifies tasks and monitoring

Product specifications

Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007* Single Server Edition
  • Stand-alone system management for a single server
  • Easy-to-use interface automatically monitors software and hardware, alerting with critical issues
  • Keeps the server compliant and current with built-in automatic Microsoft product updates
  • Upgradeable to Small Network or Standard Edition using purchased CD key
Upgrade options:
Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 Small Network Edition
  • System management for up to 5 servers and 15 clients
  • Extensible design with management pack plug-ins that extend console capabilities
  • Upgradeable to Standard Edition using purchased CD key
Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 Standard Edition
  • Full version of Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007
  • System management for up to 10 servers and 50 clients
  • Scalable to 30 servers and 500 clients

¹ Availability varies with individual SKUs. Please consult your Intel sales representative for details.

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