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QUNETIX SD - Software Distribution for Linux, UNIX and Windows
 

 

 

 
 
 
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QUENTIX SD is a software distribution solution created to be flexible and scalable for any environment. A cost-effective and easy-to-use solution, QUNETIX maintains low, per distribution target pricing to meet any organization's size and budget. No matter the size of an organization, security, reliability and reproducibility are necessary to the proper management of software assets.

QUNETIX SD manages the packaging, testing and deployment of any release and offers speed and precision to IT departments searching for ways to distribute software releases. Designed as a standalone distribution tool, QUNETIX uses the principles of software configuration management (SCM) and will also augment source and build management tools to provide secure and managed distributions.

QUNETIX SD 2.0 is a fully scalable solution for networks including UNIX, Linux and Windows systems. Scheduling is an added feature to allow for automated deployments at any time, relieving time constraints and network bottlenecks. User Management helps define rolls and permissions within the tool to create a separation of duties and added security.

QUNETIX SD Features include:

  • guaranteed confirmation of all releases;
  • impact analysis;
  • a secure release repository;
  • guaranteed reproducibility of any release;
  • automatic distribution and installation;
  • audit trail; pre and post distribution scripting;
  • secure communications that encrypt and authenticate every deployment;

Emperex also offers QUNETIX SD Lite for organizations that do not require the full suite of functions included in the SD edition. QUNETIX SD Lite supports the same target systems as SD (UNIX, Linux and Windows) but without its advanced management functionality, to provide an affordable and plug-n-play solution for smaller distribution requirements.

 
  Feature Comparison**
   
Feature
QUNETIX SD
QUNETIX SD Lite
Operating Sytems Supported
Server runs on XP/2000, UNIX, Linux
P
P
Agents for NT/2000/2003/XP, Linux, UNIX
P
P
Client runs on 2000/XP
P
P
Remote Agent Upgrade
P
.
User Roles and Management

User Roles and User Management

- Master Administrator
- Project Administrator
- Operator
- Auditor

 

P
P
P
P

Master Administrator only
Unlimited Users
P
Restricted to 5 Users
Release Scheduling
Schedule a Release Acquire
P
.
Schedule a Release Test
P
.
Schedule a Release Distribution
P
.
Product Scalability
Enterprise Scalability
P
P
Multiple Intermediate Servers
P
.
Bandwidth Management
P
.
Concurrent Distribution Thread Management
P
.
Machine Management
Static Machine Group Management (add, modify, delete)
P
P
Machine Group Management (add, modify, delete)
P
.
Release Functionality
Acquire Locations: LAN, FTP Server
P
P
Acquire Scripts
P
P
Set individual file deployment actions
P
P
Set individual file on-error behaviour
P
P
Pre & Post-Distribution Scripting
P
P
On-Error and Rollback Scripting
P
P
Impact Analysis
P
P
Test Distribution
P
P
Retry Distribution
P
P
Redistribute Release
P
P
Audit Trail Export
P
P
Portfolio-specific machine clean up
P
P
Global machine clean up
P
P
** The list above is not an exhaustive list of Qunetix SD features and Functionality.
  Architecture
   

The QUNETIX SD graphic user interface is designed to guide the user through the "software distribution" workflow. It is divided into 4 logical stages to create a stepped approach to distribution that is easily followed and simple to use.

 

 

 

 
   

Acquire

  • Pulls files and/or applications from anywhere on the network and submits them into the secure SD database.

Build Portfolio

  • Creates and/or modifies releases prior to distribution - releases can include application files, pre and post-distribution scripting, release manifest and rollback commands.
  • Produces a permanent record of all components linked into a release, providing guaranteed reproducibility of any release.
  • Identifies deployment targets or groups

Test

  • Provides two functions - Test Distribute and Impact Analysis.
  • Performs a Test Distribution to a specified target or group, allowing the user to verify the integrity of the release before attempting the actual distribution.
  • Provides an Impact Analysis report of the estimated time required and the number of files to be transferred, enabling the user to anticipate the bandwidth required and schedule distributions based on network availability.

Distribute

  • Deploys and installs software releases to multiple, heterogeneous systems.
  • Maintains records of all results on a system to create an audit trail of the distribution.
  • Uses Secure Socket Layer technology and our proprietary security software to protect communications between servers and agents.
 
   

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