 Ranger for Networks
Simplifying and enhancing network management, so you can do more in less time.
We all know managing a school network or college network is a big challenge. With more and more computers to configure and maintain, increasing numbers of users - each with varying requirements, and numerous software updates to deploy, how can you ensure you are getting the most out of your network management software?
At Ranger, we understand the unique requirements associated with running a school network or college network. While a well managed network offers real potential to enhance the teaching and learning experience, it also involves many routine and often complex tasks that absorb valuable time and effort.
That's why we've developed Ranger for Networks, helping network managers, of all technical levels, to do more in less time.
Designed specifically for education, Ranger for Networks is an affordable suite of network tools that simplifies and expands upon the native features of your basic network. Ranger for Networks provides a layer of additional security, simplifies complex processes, automates repetitive tasks and provides a real time view of your network and user activities.
- Simplifies and enhances the native features of your basic network
- Works alongside all Microsoft operating systems
- Doesn't require any new hardware
- Scale able for all sizes of school network
Ranger for Networks is a leading network management software suite in use in over 2000 schools and colleges in the UK.
Quick and simple to install
Ranger for Networks installs on top of your existing network. The installation takes place in two parts...
- First the product is installed onto the server and then the product is installed on to the workstations enabling Ranger's security and control. Configuration of Ranger for Networks can be performed from the server or any networked attached computer.
- Supports Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, NT4, 2000, 2003, version 5.9 now supports Vista 32 bit platforms
- No additional hardware required
- Enterprise-level product, can be installed on one or more servers in a single or multiple domain network
Security
Active Security
Ranger complements and expands upon the policy based features of Microsoft Windows Server to provide a highly configurable and flexible solution.
Ranger for Networks can prohibit access to applications or dialogs by machine, user, group and even by time of day giving you the ability to easily control user activity.
- Constantly monitoring user activity to detect and stop prohibited activities
- Sends user activity back to the Ranger server to enable network-wide monitoring, and reporting of security violations.
- Enables you to configure different levels of security for different user groups.
Passive Security
With a predefined selection of network and user policies templates, you can quickly apply an appropriate level of control over your network...
Integration of policies into Ranger for Networks allows you to centrally manage and configure the look and feel of all Windows Operating Systems and user's privileges.
Live View
Ranger for Networks provides a real-time graphical view of your network displaying online computers users and the programs they are running.
- See at a glance everything that is happening on your network
- Interact remotely with workstations so you can
- Start or stop applications
- Capture screen shots
- Log users off
- Shutdown computer
User Account Management
Ranger Account Manager is a bespoke user account management tool designed specifically for education...
The user friendly interface and program defaults allow users of all technical abilities to manage their network users. Combined with a powerful feature set, Ranger Account Manager makes easy work of even enterprise level networks, saving time by automating data entry and removing the manual processes.
- Ranger Account Manager 2's new 'Vista' styled interface with task-based wizards and multiple views allows you to manage the amount of information displayed to suit the way you work. Core to Ranger Account Manager 2 is the concept of Configuration Templates. These allow common values which are typically shared between large sets of users to be saved and applied to users in a few mouse clicks. Using templates, a new user can be created by entering just two pieces of information.
- Ranger Account Manager 2's design ethos has been to provide an end to end user account management solution that removes the need for users to develop their own scripts or utilise a number of tools to manage their network user accounts.
Feature highlights
Bulk User Import from CSV or XML with default mapping rules for SIMS, automatically create container folders, security permissions, group membership and complex random passwords, and ...
- Advanced find with export facility
- Bulk user modify
- Workstation client for a rich user experience. Supports multiple users and concurrent connections
- Change password only mode (Staff Mode) which can be used in conjunction with Active Directory's OU delegation to allow staff users to reset passwords.
- Name Generation Schemes. Automatically generate usernames and passwords according to your schools convention.
Software Deployment
Ranger for Networks includes a software packaging and deployment tool that allows software programs of all sizes to be captured and then distributed to any number of computers.
The program does not require an MSI package and can check for dependant software to be installed before roll out.
User, Computer and Web Logging
Ranger for Networks logs user, computer and web activity giving you a better understanding of how your network is being used.
- Choose from a range of reporting options
- Helps justify expenditure, identify web usage, respond to claims of misuse and ensure duty of care
Click here for full Ranger for Networks Fact Sheet
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