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ZENworks Configuration Management

Developer(s)	OpenText
Stable release	2020 / 2 April 2020; 4 years ago (2020-04-02)
Operating system	Cross-platform
Type	Systems management
License	Proprietary
Website	www.microfocus.com/products/zenworks/configuration-management/

ZENworks, a suite of software products developed and maintained by OpenText for computer systems management, aims to manage the entire life cycle of servers, of desktop PCs (Windows, Linux or Mac), of laptops, and of handheld devices such as Android and iOS mobile phones and tablets. As of 2011 Novell planned to include Full Disk Encryption (FDE) functionality within ZENworks. ZENworks supports multiple server platforms and multiple directory services.

History

The name, "ZENworks", first appeared as "Z.E.N.works" in 1998 with ZENworks 1.0 and with ZENworks Starter Pack - a limited version of ZENworks 1.0 that came bundled with NetWare 5.0 (1998). Novell added server-management functionality, and the product grew into a suite consisting of:

• "ZENworks for Desktops" (ZfD)
• "ZENworks for Servers" (ZfS)
• "ZENworks for Handhelds" (ZfH)

Novell has continued to add components to the suite, which it sells under the consolidated name "ZENworks Suite".

The initial ZENworks products had a tight integration with Novell Directory Service (NDS). With the release of ZENworks Configuration Management 10 (2007) the product architecture completely changed, the product became directory agnostic and ZENworks Suite products were integrated into a single management framework.

ZENworks Releases:

Elements of the ZENworks Suite

In the latest version of ZENworks known as ZENworks 2017 the ZENworks Suite consists of seven individual products:

Additionally, Novell offers an ITIL version of "Novell Service Desk". This version is ITIL-certified by PinkVERIFY and supports ten ITIL v3 processes, e.g. Change, Incident, Problem and Service Level Management.

In terms of implementation, the ZENworks Agent (also known as the "ZENworks Management Daemon" or "zmd") installs, updates and removes software. The ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) addresses patching, endpoint security, asset management and provisioning.

See also

• Systems Management
• Patch Management
• Mobile Device Management
• Full Disk Encryption
• Antimalware

References

1. "Micro Focus ZENworks 2020 Update 1 is Now Available!".
2. "SECUDE Provides Full Disk Encryption Capability to Novell ZENworks". Media Syndicate. MediaSyndicate.com. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2014-11-05. Novell will integrate and distribute SECUDE's Full Disk Encryption technology to its enterprise customers and prospects under the Novell ZENworks brand.
3. "Novell Doc: ZENworks 11 SP2 Installation Guide - System Requirements". Novell. 2012-04-20.
4. Heskett, Ben (1998-02-11). "Novell Z.E.N. enlightens desktops". CNET News. Retrieved 2010-08-03. The company will release an open beta version of its Z.E.N.works (Zero Effort Networks) software suite next month , with final shipment due in the second quarter.
5. "Novell ZENworks Frequently Asked Questions. What's the difference between the incident management version and the ITIL version of Novell Service Desk?". novell.com. 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
6. "ZENworks 7.2 Linux Management Administration Guide". Novell Doc. Novell. Retrieved 2014-06-11. The ZENworks Agent sometimes referred to as the ZENworks Management Daemon (zmd) performs software management functions on the ZENworks managed device, including updating, installing, and removing software and performing basic queries of the device's package management database.
7. Robison, Christopher C.; Broussard, Frederick W. (August 2007). "New Novell Release: ZENworks Configuration Management" (PDF). PC and Device Management Software: Event Flash. Framingham, Massachusetts, USA: IDC. Retrieved 2015-01-15. On August 14, Novell announced the worldwide availability of ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM). Novell is adding ZENworks Configuration Management to its stable of configuration management products. This new product has integrated patch, endpoint security, and asset management as well as the ability to provision desktops and single servers.

Further reading

• Dayley, Brad (2006). Novell ZENworks 7 Suite Administrator's Handbook. Novell Press. ISBN 978-0-672-32846-6.
• Tanner, Ron (2006). Novell ZENworks 7 Linux Management Administrator's Handbook. Novell Press. ISBN 978-0-672-32784-1.
• Dayley, Brad (2005). ZENworks 6.5 Suite Administrator's Handbook. Novell Press. ISBN 978-0-7897-3204-0.
• Dayley, Brad (2003). Novell ZENworks for Desktops 4 Administrator's Handbook. Novell Press. ISBN 978-0-7897-2985-9.
• Dayley, Brad (2003). Novell ZENworks for Servers 3 Administrator's Handbook. Novell Press. ISBN 978-0-7897-2986-6.

External links

• Novell ZENworks Product page

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