Network and system administrators know the power of a remote console manager. Through such a simple box all peripherals, operating systems, servers, routers, modems, and other devices may be connected and accessed by a remote user or an in band administration team. The key to the success of this product is the flexibility and freedom it brings for network management, system repairs, and needed upgrades. Without it, one can expect extended down times and the frustrating paralysis of being unable to access essentials when needed.
Those familiar with the console manager set up on a home computer will appreciate this remote type of console management that reaches throughout multiple servers and networks. When needing to perform maintenance on a system, rather than open one application after another one may setup a console manager from which all necessary operations can be organized and executed. For example, rather than opening the de-fragmenting application, then the disc scanning program from its folder, and follow that with some other action or program from another location, PC console managers save time and frustration by bringing all regularly used services into a “supermarket” of accessibility. If a personal computer has a need to manage operative consoles, how much more a network? Why fuss with accessing one server after another, or even multiple networks in succession? Group all these tasks into one main console. And make it even better by providing direct access from virtually any where in the world. This technology began to make a splash with the work of Tom Fine, was modified by Purdue University, enhanced by various software and hardware manufacturers, and further upgraded by Bryan Stansell.
Systems have been designed to support all major server software.
Secure console managers allow encrypted access from remote locations via SSL and HTTPS. The administrator can open the console manager via the internet or, in the case of a down network, with dial in modem access. This saves untold time and money by preventing crashes, minimizing downtime, and performing upgrades and maintenance without the added expense of onsite work. Now, out of band information technicians can access data logs to see where a component or application might be failing. A console server can also contact authorized emails with alerts regarding pending trouble or failures so repairs can begin immediately without backlogging work or frustrating clients and personnel. In this continually progressing technological world, a console manager has become the component of choice and necessity to stay viable and competitive. With battery backups, TCP/IP access, SSH or Telnet capabilities, and adaptable user interfaces, a remote access server like this will provide a cohesive unifying device to link together a business’s data assets in our increasingly shrinking world of technological advances.