Re: Secure Application Deployment Solution?

[Jeffrey Walton <noloader@gmail.com>]

Hi Chip,

In the Windows world, we usually use a GPO and assign the software to
the machine (as opposed to publishing for a user to install).

>  - Has a centralised Administrative Control Panel
The whole point of GPOs are centralized administration.

Jeff

On 6/6/09, Chip Panarchy <forumanarchy@gmail.com> wrote:
> Cordial Greetings, security experts!
>
>  I'm looking for a Secure Application Deployment Solution.
>
>  There are over 200 Windows Server 2003 (R1) 32-bit servers which I
>  look after. All are completely standalone.
>
>  I can connect to them through Secure RDP & Secure VNC.
>
>  They are able to receive FTP.
>
>  I'm specifically looking for a Solution which;
>
>  - Has a centralised Administrative Control Panel
>  - Can deploy 3rd party applications (eg Spybot)
>  - Has the ability to check which [Windows] Updates are installed, and
>  if needed, install newer updates (from a list/location)
>  - Is free...
>
>  Please recommend to me such a Solution.
>
>  Thanks in advance,
>
>  Chip D. Panarchy
>