Introduction to Tivoli Endpoint Manager 8 2 Joe

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Introduction to Tivoli Endpoint Manager 8. 2 Joe Saylor Tivoli Endpoint Manager Solutions Architect

Introduction to Tivoli Endpoint Manager 8. 2 Joe Saylor Tivoli Endpoint Manager Solutions Architect C

Tivoli Endpoint Manager: Smarter, Faster Endpoint Management 1. Geographically Distributed 2. Mobile & Fixed

Tivoli Endpoint Manager: Smarter, Faster Endpoint Management 1. Geographically Distributed 2. Mobile & Fixed assets 3. Cross Platform 4. Already own multiple management and Security tools Whether it’s a Mac connecting from hotel wi-fi, or a Windows laptop at 30 K feet, or Red Hat Linux Server in your data center, Tivoli Endpoint Manager has it covered. In real-time, at any scale. 2

Opportunities for Cost Savings 1. Reduce IT energy costs 2. Identify software utilization vs.

Opportunities for Cost Savings 1. Reduce IT energy costs 2. Identify software utilization vs. licensing overhead 3. Increase IT operational efficiency • • • Quickly identify changes – new assets, modifications to assets, etc Speed time to remediation Increase remediation accuracy and validation 4. Consolidate Infrastructure 3

Reduce IT Energy Costs ‘Sleep’ or turn off computers & monitors that aren’t in

Reduce IT Energy Costs ‘Sleep’ or turn off computers & monitors that aren’t in use Only 56% of powered-on desktops are actively being used. $149. 10/yr $23. 26/yr Only 48% of powered-on laptops are actively being used. Using Big. Fix Power Management, customers recognize savings of $15 -$50 per PC or Mac in Annual Electricity Costs plus local utility rebates of $15 or more! 4

Monitor Software Usage and Licensing Compliance § Don’t pay for software you don’t need,

Monitor Software Usage and Licensing Compliance § Don’t pay for software you don’t need, or use! – This year, American companies will spend more than: • $175 billion on software purchases • $110 billion on maintenance – Companies overspend nearly 30% on software licenses and maintenance § Don’t waste hundreds to thousands of hours on manual license tracking or compliance audits – Current inventory and procurement processes: • 100 software titles x 1 hour/title x $50/hour = $5, 000 – With Tivoli Endpoint Manager: • 100 software titles x 1 minute/title x $50/hour = $83 5

Accelerate Compliance by Speeding Up Time-to-Remediation Four IT Compliance Truths: § You can’t afford

Accelerate Compliance by Speeding Up Time-to-Remediation Four IT Compliance Truths: § You can’t afford not to be compliant. § Staying compliant is cheaper than becoming compliant. § Accelerated and automated remediation saves time and money, and reduces risk. § Auditors require proof of compliance, they can’t just take your word for it. Automate Continuous Endpoint Discovery, Assessment, Remediation and Reporting

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Legacy Solutions Report Publish Evaluate TEM Smart Agent Report Publish Evaluate Enforce Decide Evaluate Decide Enforce 7

Consolidate Infrastructure and Simplify Management § Server Take Outs: Single management server supports hundreds

Consolidate Infrastructure and Simplify Management § Server Take Outs: Single management server supports hundreds of thousands of computers § Reduced Software, Maintenance Costs: eliminate O/S and DB licenses for the management servers § Freed System Resources: Single agent for endpoint security, systems mgmt, security configuration. § Increased Productivity: Single console for real time visibility and control “Big. Fix has given us incredible outcomes with its highly scalable, real-time capabilities, and its infrastructure operates on only one Dell server. That’s over 230, 000 endpoints using one server. That’s pretty incredible compared to our previous security and systems management solution, which needed dozens of servers to handle about 100, 000 endpoints. ” -Director of IT, Large Healthcare Organization

New features in Tivoli Endpoint Manager 8. 2 • Active Directory Integration • •

New features in Tivoli Endpoint Manager 8. 2 • Active Directory Integration • • Account creation and management is made easier Enhanced security • New relevance inspectors • Unix, AIX, and Linux package information • New actionscript command • ‘override’ waits for child processes to complete • Mobile Device Management 9

Tivoli Endpoint Manager 8. 2 – Supported Platforms Existing Agents New Agents AIX RHEL

Tivoli Endpoint Manager 8. 2 – Supported Platforms Existing Agents New Agents AIX RHEL 6 Cent. OS AIX 7. 1 ESX Server RHEL 5 on z/Linux HP-UX RHEL 6 on z/Linux Mac OSX Su. SE 10 on z/Linux Oracle Enterprise Linux Su. Se 11 on z/Linux Red Hat Linux * OS X 10. 7 (known issues) Solaris Mobile Devices * SUSE Windows * z. Linux

Changes in Tivoli Endpoint Manager 8. 2 - Communication New (8. 2) Previous (8.

Changes in Tivoli Endpoint Manager 8. 2 - Communication New (8. 2) Previous (8. 1 and below) Console connects via HTTP 52313 ODBC connection (SQL server user for every Console user) Console-Server traffic encrypted by default ODBC not encrypted by default Site propagations handled by Server. More responsive Console user experience Site propagations handled by Console computer. Console user authentication handled by Server Private key/password pairs for authentication. DB connections require corresponding SQL user 11

Tivoli Endpoint Manager, Built on Big. Fix Technology Using Tivoli Endpoint Manager, organizations can:

Tivoli Endpoint Manager, Built on Big. Fix Technology Using Tivoli Endpoint Manager, organizations can: § See all endpoints: physical, virtual, fixed or mobile § Fix issues anywhere in minutes, regardless of bandwidth or connectivity § Deploy in days, over any network or geography § Achieve continuous compliance – across platforms § Simplify operations and enjoy rapid time to value 12

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