Compare the Costs of ZENworks vs. SCCM

So, you're looking at implementing an Endpoint Management solution, and obviously the cost of the initial purchase will be an important factor. More importantly, though, is how much is the solution going to cost to operate? As most organizations consider Microsoft's SCCM, we've been encouraging customers to also compare to Novell's ZENworks Configuration Management. We recently posted a very interesting article that compares the technical capabilities of ZENworks vs. SCCM: All Endpoint … [Read more...]

Got Vibe? Get Started!

Implementing traditional collaboration and document management tools can be a time consuming and frustrating experience - we have seen companies struggle with other solutions for years before finally throwing them out with nothing gained! Novell's VIBE enables employees and your unique business community to access, share and preserve your most precious commodity: your corporate knowledge. vibe:Advantage is a consulting program that takes the complexity and frustration out of what should be a … [Read more...]

Novell Service Desk 6.5 Released

Novell Service Desk v6.5 is available in two formats; the traditional installer ( which has been available since day one ) and,  new for this release, a virtual appliance.   The virtual appliance is built on top of a cut down version of SLES known as as Just Enough OS or JeOS and includes an embedded database.  From the initial deployment onto a ESX / ESXi host to being ready to use takes around 5 minutes.  Please remember before starting any work with Novell Service Desk Appliance Edition that … [Read more...]

Webinar: Assess, Migrate, Manage – Get IT Done!

+  Request a Call +  1.800.529.3400 Windows 7: Assess, Migrate, Manage, Get IT Done! You know how important getting to Windows 7 is, but you may not realize how fast you can make it happen. We'll share with you best practices on how to migrate to Windows 7 in under 60 minutes. Register today + Windows 7 is the largest OS migration in history, prompting tens of millions of desktop and laptop migrations in the last 12 months … [Read more...]

Novell, Re:Focused

Through thick and thin, Adaris has remained a loyal Novell Partner throughout the years (over 15 of 'em!). We've seen all sorts of changes, some good, some...not so much. But our team always believed in the technology, the solutions that they provide to solve real-life business issues. Through the years, we've also gotten to know quite a few people at Novell, and one thing has always stuck out for me, personally: they're a dedicated, committed, wonderful bunch of folks! It's clear that they … [Read more...]

Adaris Adds Apple Certification

"An Apple a day keeps the doctor away." Well, with so many Macs and iOS devices around, doctors must be flat out of a job! There is no doubt that Apple is making its way into the corporate world. Interestingly, our experience shows us that this often comes from the top; ie, CEO brings in his shiny new MacBook to the IT department and requests that they "make it work" with the corporate network! Here at Adaris, we have absolutely no problems with that! Most of our engineers and office staff … [Read more...]