Software automates software distribution.

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Tivoli® Configuration Manager v4.2.2 delivers software distribution plus hardware and software inventory capability in multiplatform environment. Users can monitor system and configuration changes, manage state of network, and extend scope of managed network to include pervasive devices, such as PDAs. Included Tivoli Framework v4.1.1 provides management infrastructure used by Tivoli applications.



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IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2.2 Expands Device Support



Overview
Tivoli® Configuration Manager V4.2.2 delivers software distribution plus hardware and software inventory capability in a multiplatform environment. Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2.2 can also help you to:
o Scan hardware and software to determine which enterprise
assets are part of your inventory
o Reduce the time and effort in installing and configuring your
network population by centralizing and automating the distribution of software across your enterprise
o Automate and schedule software distribution and inventory
operations
o Monitor system and configuration changes
o Manage the desired state of your network
o Manage your enterprise environment across firewalls
o Extend the scope of your managed network to include pervasive devices, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs)

This new release of Tivoli Configuration Manager includes expanded support for pervasive devices and the latest operating
systems typically used by these devices. This additional support
includes:
o Nokia 9500 Communicator
o Palm OS operating system
o WinCE operating system

Tivoli Framework V4.1.1, included with Tivoli Configuration Manager, provides the management infrastructure used by various Tivoli applications. Tivoli Framework V4.1.1 is also available as a separate product and has added improvements for endpoint
communication and health checking.

Key prerequisites
Hardware platform that supports the software requirements

Planned availability date
o December 3, 2004, electronic software delivery
o December 31, 2004, media and documentation

At a glance
Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2.2 helps you to:
o Manage your enterprise environment across firewalls
o Use information stored in enterprise directories to determine the set of targets for a software distribution or inventory operation
o Extend the scope of your managed network to include pervasive devices, such as personal digital assistants
(PDAs)
o Manage Linux(TM) systems
o Improve utilization of network bandwidth using multicasting
technology
o Leverage the included WebSphere® Application Server and Tivoli Access Manager for e-business technology for user-initiated software distributions
o Use the Tivoli Enterprise(TM) Data Warehouse
o Manage devices including Nokia 9500 Communicator

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