From: "McLaughlin, Scott K" 
To: "'lwn@lwn.net'" 
Subject: Intel Announces LANDesk Management Suite Support for Linux-based 
	Systems
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:51:46 -0700 

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INTEL ANNOUNCES SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR LINUX
Intel=AE LANDesk=AE Management Suite 6.3 Extends to Provide Remote =
Access and
Inventory for Linux*-based Systems
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AMERICAN FORK, UT, Aug. 9, 1999 -- Intel Corporation today announced it =
has
extended the Intel=AE LANDesk=AE Management Suite to provide support =
for
Linux-based systems. A new software module for Intel LANDesk Management
Suite 6.3, available today for download from the Internet, enables IT
managers to inventory the hardware and software assets on Linux-based
laptops, PCs and servers and take remote control of those systems when
diagnosing or repairing problems.=20
"As many of our customers deploy Linux-based systems throughout their
organizations, especially for web, e-commerce and file and print =
servers, it
is imperative that they have the tools to manage and maintain these
heterogeneous environments," said Ed Ekstrom, vice president and =
general
manager for Intel's Systems Management Division.  "Intel is committed =
to
supporting IT managers across the application environments they =
support."
Previously, Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.3 provided flexible =
control of
desktops running Microsoft Windows* 95, Microsoft Windows 98, and =
Microsoft
Windows NT, connected via the Internet or corporate Intranet to =
Microsoft
Windows NT Server and Novell NetWare* networks, from a single point of
administration and single console. Now,=20
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Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.3 includes text-based remote control =
and
inventory tools for Caldera OpenLinux* 1.3, Caldera OpenLinux 2.2, Red =
Hat
Linux* 5.2, Red Hat Linux 6.0 and SuSE Linux* 6.1 systems.=20
 "We have experienced a tremendous growth in deployments of Linux into
organizations looking to utilize the unique features of an open-source
operating system," said Ransom Love, president and CEO of Caldera =
Systems,
Inc.  "Support from Intel on managing Linux-based systems is a windfall =
for
our customers who are working to insert Linux into existing diverse
environments."

Availability
The software module extending support to Linux-based systems is =
available
immediately, free of charge, for customers who are current licensed =
users of
Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.3 (Internet connect time charges may
apply).  Customers must own a license to manage the appropriate number =
of
workstations, and can download the module from
support.intel.com/support/landesk/mgtsuite/6x/index.htm.

About Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.3
Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.3 is the cornerstone of Intel's =
LANDesk
family of products, which also include Intel LANDesk Client Manager 6 =
for
Web-based PC management and Intel LANDesk Server Manager Pro 6 with the
Intel remote management card for maximizing server up-time.  Intel =
LANDesk
Management Suite 6.3 plays a key role in helping IT managers take
centralized control of managed systems. With integrated management =
tools for
broadly heterogeneous operating systems sharing the same infrastructure =
--
including console, alerts, database and reporting -- customers have a =
simple
means of aggregating, analyzing and acting on systems information.
Additional information on Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.3 can be =
found at
www.intel.com/network/.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer =
of
computer, networking and communications products. Additional =
information
about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.=20
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* Other third party product and company names herein are trademarks of =
their
respective owners. =20


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Scott McLaughlin
Intel Press Relations
Tel: 503/712-1512
Cell: 503/705-5307
Pager: 888/370-7658
Email: scott.k.mclaughlin@intel.com
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