Tuesday 26 November 2013

What's new for DELL Software

Webcast Schedule

November is a busy month before the Christmas shut-down, have a look at these live and recorded on line demonstration sessions…

Tech Demos

Multiple Dates, Next one: Tuesday, Nov 26 at 11 am PT

Enable BYOD with easy scanning for VDI and RDSH users
Support your BYOD initiatives by making as easy for your BYOD users to use document scanners and other image acquisition devices as it is for physical desktop users with Dell RemoteScan. 
Register here.

Multiple Dates, Next one: Wednesday, Dec 4 at 11 am PT

Solving Three Problems by Eliminating User Administrative Rights
It’s time we eliminated the role of Administrator from our Windows servers and desktops. Yet simply killing off Administrator doesn’t solve the problem.  In this webcast, we will show you how to increase productivity through policy based elevation of user privileges, minimise security issues caused by unauthorized access and manage user privileges by giving them access to what they need. 
Register here.

Multiple Dates, Next one: Wednesday, Dec 4 at 9 am PT

vWorkspace Live Weekly Demo
Deliver huge scalability and speed improvements with Hyper-V Catalyst components for virtual desktops, use Desktop Clouds to provide power and simplicity for SMBs and enterprises, and monitor user experience from a “single pane of glass” for both VDI and TS/RDSH. See vWorkspace 8.0 in action. 
Register here.

Multiple Dates, Next one: Wednesday, Jan 8 at 11 am PT
Managing Configurations in the User Environment without Scripts
Still using login scripts to configure user environments? In this webcast, discover the power of automation when delivering applications, controlling configurations across desktops, virtual desktops, and remote sessions and much more. 
Register here.

On-Demand Recordings

Simple, Effective Patch Management: From Dilemma to Done Deed
Join Dell experts as they provide critical tips for effective patch management, and hear from a customer about how they use the Dell KACE appliance to simplify their process. Discover how the right tools and infrastructure can greatly simplify any organisation’s process, benefitting both IT administrators and end users alike.
View the recording.

Reduce Costs and Help the Environment through Desktop Power Management
Discover how to successfully implement power management within your organization and how to effectively quantify and track the potential cost savings. You’ll also learn what to look for in a tool to help. 
View the recording.

Extending Physical Document Management to the Mobile Workspace
Learn how Dell’s RemoteScan and vWorkspace enable access to scanners/image acquisition devices physically attached to PC’s or thin clients by your mobile workforce, fixing issues encountered when making the jump from physical to virtual desktops. 
View the recording.

Friday 8 November 2013

ChangeBASE Version 6.0 Released!


ChangeBASE Version 6.0 is here!

I am very excited to be able to announce the release of ChangeBASE 6.0!

ChangeBASE has always been able to automate the testing, remediation, packaging and virtualization of applications as part of a Windows migration - cutting the time and cost of migrations in half, but now we have completely re-architectedChangeBASE (v6.0) to meet market demand for
  • Scalability
  • Better integration with other systems
  • Even more automation
  • Sdded flexibility and customizability
ChangeBASE 6.0 enables more streamlined end-to-end application lifecycle management processes and helps speed applications to end users. Application compatibility is a constant challenge for organizations.  It doesn’t just affect organizations doing a Windows migration; the IT environment is constantly changing so therefore application readiness is an on-going challenge that needs to be addressed continually. ChangeBASE can help you overcome these challenges.

New Features of ChangeBASE 6.0
  • Integration:  the new API model allows organisation to integrate ChangeBASE with existing systems.  This allows you to collect data from different systems such as SCCM or Asset Manager, link data to your applications such as license count, usage and install count so you no longer need to manually access different systems and try to match the data.
  • Dashboard:  the new role-centric dashboard is designed to be customizable.  You can drag and drop “widgets” onto the dashboard to show the view(s) of application information that is relevant to your role i.e. Manager gets a high level view of overall project. Application packagers get detailed application compatibility view
  • Reports:  We’ve expanded the reporting capability to allow complete customization via our new “ChangeBASE Report Designer”.  Users can add their own company logos and present the information that is useful to them in the web based reports.
  • Faster Performance: Server based processing means faster performance.  Compatibility assessment will occur at the same time as application import with the checks run against the pre-defined target platforms e.g. Windows 7, 64-bit with App-V.
  • Application Grouping:  To facilitate ease of managing large application estates we have added the ability to assign applications to groups and sub-groups, product groups/families, application dependencies and SCCM dependencies.
  • Role Management:  We have added the ability to create Active Directory (AD) users and assign to roles.
  • Internationalization:  ChangeBASE 6.0 will handle all language sets including double-byte code set (DBCS) languages such as Japanese.
Download your free trial now!

Monday 4 November 2013

What's new in Dell Software Group

It's November already and the weather has turned cold/wet/dark/nasty here in the UK.

All the better to stay in side and watch DELL software webinars and demo's, eh? Here is a list of some of DELL's online live and recorded sessions for the next few weeks.

Online and Live Webinar Events

Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8 am PT
Introducing new Dell vWorkspace 8.0 MR1
Join PM Michel Roth as he discusses and demonstrates some of the key new features and benefits enabled in new vWorkspace 8.0 MR1, including support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1, Microsoft App-V 5.0 and Lync 2013, Linux VDI and Improved monitoring, diagnostics and reporting.
Register here.

Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 10 am PT
Simple, Effective Patch Management: From Dilemma to Done Deed
Join Dell experts and a Dell KACE customer to learn more about how the right tools and infrastructure can greatly simplify the patch management process, benefitting both IT administrators and end users.
Register here.

Thursday, Nov 14 at 10 am PT
Reduce Costs and Help the Environment through Desktop Power Management
Discover how to successfully implement power management within your organization and how to effectively quantify and track the potential cost savings. You’ll also learn what to look for in a tool to help.
Register here.

Thursday, Nov 21 at 10 am PT
Extending Physical Document Management to the Mobile Workspace
Learn how Dell’s RemoteScan and vWorkspace enable access to scanners/image acquisition devices physically attached to PCs or thin clients by your mobile workforce, fixing issues encountered when making the jump from physical to virtual desktops. Register here.

Technology Demos

Multiple Dates, Next one: Tuesday, Oct 29 at 11 am PT
Enable BYOD with Easy Scanning for VDI and RDSH Users
Support your BYOD initiatives by making it as easy for your BYOD users to use document scanners and other image acquisition devices as it is for physical desktop users with Dell RemoteScan.
Register here.

Multiple Dates, Next one: Wednesday, Oct 30 at 11 am PT
Managing Configurations in the User Environment without Scripts
Still using login scripts to configure user environments? In this webcast, discover the power of automation when delivering applications, controlling configurations across desktops, virtual desktops, and remote sessions and much more.
Register here.

Multiple Dates, Next one: Wednesday, Nov 6 at 11 am PT
Solving Three Problems by Eliminating User Administrative Rights
It’s time we eliminated the role of Administrator from our Windows servers and desktops. Yet simply killing off Administrator doesn’t solve the problem. In this webcast, we will show you how to increase productivity through policy based elevation of user privileges, minimise security issues caused by unauthorized access and manage user privileges by giving them access to what they need.
Register here.

Multiple Dates, Next one: Wednesday, Nov 6 at 9 am PT
vWorkspace Live Weekly Demo
Deliver huge scalability and speed improvements with Hyper-V Catalyst components for virtual desktops, use Desktop Clouds to provide power and simplicity for SMBs and enterprises, and monitor user experience from a “single pane of glass” for both VDI and TS/RDSH. See vWorkspace 8.0 in action.
Register here.

Webinar Recordings

Best Practices for Migrating from Windows XP and Protecting PCs not Migrated Before XP Support Expires
Hear from industry expert Robert Young from IDC as he shows you how your peers are coping with migrating away from XP, provides you with some best practices and automated tools for migration, and shows you how to protect systems remaining on Windows XP.
View the recording here.