IT should evaluate several VDI endpoint management solutions to ensure they have the optimal fit for their unique business needs. For example, the need might arise when they learn about the futility of having Windows on endpoints. Managing Windows endpoints is a pain, to put it lightly. Instead, replacing Windows endpoints with a more effective solution can have a powerful impact on your organization.
For example, organizations can reduce operation costs. Effective centralized endpoint management can quickly reduce costs by removing the need to perform software/firmware updates and configuration changes across local and remote locations and multiples of devices. A powerful endpoint management solution can let you do this, instead, with just a few mouse clicks. No more need to determine staff availability, travel or how to have one technician update hundreds of devices.
But how does the conscientious systems administrator evaluate and find the right Unified Endpoint Management solution? Namely, what features are most important?
Necessary Features for VDI Endpoint Management Solutions
Automation
The right endpoint management solution aids system administrators in managing their entire endpoint environment fluidly. Does the solution allow endpoints to automatically inherit group settings? This is important when managing an extensive number of endpoints. Without the ability to pre-configure groups, countless IT resources are at risk of being wasted.
Security
A solution that fights and prevents third party applications and common security threats is of the utmost importance. IT managers need to ensure that their VDI endpoints can be managed securely. Without secure management, an effective digital perimeter cannot exist. Instead of going the Windows route, IT should consider a VDI solution that is Linux based. Put simply, Linux based operating systems are more secure.
Easy To Use
How easy is the solution to use? Are you expecting your IT managers/system administrators to have advanced Linux knowledge? Or do you need a solution with an intuitive interface that is easy to use?
Does it Scale?
Your organization is not stagnant. Workers come and go, priorities change. Does your endpoint management solution enable you to switch gears as needed? Can you easily add and remove endpoints, or even scale massively when need be?
Other Necessary Key Features Required of VDI Endpoint Management Solutions
In addition to these key needs, IT managers have an even more extensive list of features that they require in order to let their workers get their best work done. These include:
- Inheritance of Settings for Fast Configuration and Setup
- Multi-User Support and Rights Management
- Realtime Device Monitoring and Tactical Overview
- Reporting Tool
- Asset Management and Peripheral Inventory
- Scripting Engine
- Customize Design and Look & Feel
- Auto-Discovery and Auto-Grouping
- Secure HTTPS/SSL based communication
- LAN, WAN, Internet, VPN
- Speed to implementation
- Hands off deployment
- Flexibility of infrastructure
Can The Solution You’re Looking At Right Now Do All This?
Enterprises and organizations today cannot compromise on the security and manageability of their secure digital perimeters. Having a powerful endpoint OS and management solution in place is a must. Sadly, not all solutions can stand up to these advanced and hardened needs.
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