Features

Discover all the different features that makes Desktop Authority the most powerful desktop management solution available today

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  Validation Logic

  Define which clients receive a configuration; OS, machine class, connection type, OUs, Group memberships, and over 20 other criteria.

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  Comprehensive Management

  Configure every aspect of the user's desktop including printers, shortcuts, registry settings, Windows Firewall, folder redirections and mail profiles, as well as IE and MS Office settings.

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  Explorer-Style Graphical Interface

  New ‘Task-Based’ navigation tree makes it easy to find exactly what you need.

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  Software Deployment

  Centrally deploy MSI-based applications via a distributed MSI repository. Edit MSIs directly from within the repository with MSI Studio.

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  Hardware / Software Inventory

  Manage each clients hardware and software by reporting against information stored centrally in an SQL database.

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  Reporting

  Report on inventory, patch status, user activity and more with turnkey and custom reports.

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  Remote Support

  Provide better support from “behind the screen” and manage remote offices without adding on-site staff or travel expenses.

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  Group Policy Template Import

  Use Group Policy Administrative Templates and granularly apply the settings using Desktop Authority's patented Validation Logic.

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  Device Lock down

  Eliminate data theft by locking down 22 types of ports while still maintaining control over each device.

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  Patch Management

  Protect your network and keep your users up-to-date with Desktop Authority’s Patch Deployment for Desktops option.

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  Spyware Detection and Removal Option

  Industry-leading anti-spyware engine. Now includes full reporting and memory scanning and real-time scanning.

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  Virtual Desktop Management

  Single-point customization and security for both virtual and physical Windows desktops.

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  Configuration Refresh

  Software Deployment Centrally deploy MSI-based applications via a distributed MSI repository. Edit MSIs directly from within the repository with MSI Studio.

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  Power Management

  This feature alone pays for Desktop Authority by saving you up to $75 a seat. Learn how much you can start saving with our power management features.

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  Extensible Configuration

  Utilize custom scripting in conjunction with Validation Logic for further client configuration.

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  Vista and Windows Server 2008 Support

  Centrally manage and support all Windows desktops seamlessly, regardless of version.

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  Role-Based Administration

  Restrict admins to only access the configuration elements and profiles they need.