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Additional details of the robust features and functionality found in ProfileUnity:
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Cached Mode |
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ProfileUnity can be configured to operate in either direct or cached mode. Cached mode is designed to decrease the amount of network traffic generated during ProfileUnity execution. Cached mode can dramatically decrease the time required to execute ProfileUnity Pro on client machines with slow network connections. Users accessing the network through dial-up connections and VPN connections are prime candidates for cached mode operation.
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Filters - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Filters are used to limit the scope of a script section. Filters control the execution of a script section based on filter rules, machine class, operating system, and connection type. Filter rules are comprised of a condition, match, value triplet. Multiple filter rules can be aggregated with and (all rules) / or (any rule) logic. |
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User Defined Aliases - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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User Defined Aliases are used to retrieve information from your domain controllers about the current user's account. Advanced aliases require an Active Directory infrastructure and ADSI support on your clients. The values retrieved are available for use throughout your ProfileUnity Pro configuration. |
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User Defined Scripts - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Administrators wishing to utilize a custom written KiXtart module will add it to their ProfileUnity Pro configuration here. ProfileUnity Pro offers the option to include custom KiXtart scripts both before ProfileUnity Pro (Pre-Execution) and after ProfileUnity Pro (Post-Execution). |
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95/98/ME Network - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Configure the workgroup and browser service on your Windows 95, 98, and ME clients. Collapse multiple workgroups into a single workgroup and reduce unnecessary network traffic. Further reduce unnecessary network traffic by disabling the browser service on Windows 95, 98, and ME client machines. |
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Drive Mapping - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Connect and disconnect network drives. Options include persistent mappings, modifying the explorer label (Windows 2000 and newer), and hiding drives (Windows 95/98/ME). |
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Environment Vars - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Set and clear environment variables. On Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista environment variables are modified in the environment of the current user. On Windows 95/98/ME environment variables are modified in the global Windows environment. |
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Folder Redirection - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Shell folders are special folders that Windows uses to indicate the default location for many types of settings and data. This module allows you to redirect shell folders to an alternate location, and optionally move or copy existing data. A common use for this module is redirecting "My Documents" to a network share. |
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INI Files - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Many programs rely on INI files for their configuration. This module enables ProfileUnity Pro to manipulate INI files during user logon. |
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Inventory - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot | View Sample Report |
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This module creates a XML report listing computer name, computer domain membership, username, processor, memory, display resolution, MAC address, IP address, operating system, Internet Explorer version, and installed applications. For Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, the XML report also lists the service pack version and installed hotfixes. Additionally, ProfileUnity Pro ProfileUnity includes an inventory reporting module. This module converts the captured XML data into formatted HTML reports that are accessible through the Management Console. |
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MAPI Profiles - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Configure Windows Messaging subsystem profiles for access to Microsoft Exchange server. The Windows Messaging subsystem is used by Microsoft Outlook to communicate with Microsoft Exchange. |
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Microsoft Shared Fax - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Specify sender information for the Microsoft Fax Client. Combined with User Defined Aliases, information from your domain controller can be used to populate these fields. |
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Office File Locations - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Modify the default file locations for Microsoft Office. Users appreciate Office applications defaulting to the appropriate network location for open and save operations. Administrators can gain peace of mind assured that Office applications are encouraging users to save their files in the defined location. |
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Path - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Make modifications to the search path. On Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista path is modified in the environment of the current user. On Windows 95/98/ME path is modified in the global Windows environment. |
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Printers - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Connect and disconnect network printers. Options include capturing a port, setting the printer as default, and automatically adding the printer (Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista). |
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RDP Client - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Citrix's ability to configure client connections to servers from a centralized location is a well known and useful administration feature. You can now configure your RDP clients in a similar manner. ProfileUnity Pro supports RDP clients from version 4.0 through 6.1. |
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Shortcuts - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Create shell shortcuts and web links. Shell shortcuts are pointers to programs and files on your computer. Web links are used by Internet Explorer for accessing sites on the Internet. |
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Time Sync - View Help Topic | View Screen Shot |
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Set the time on your client machines from a centralized source. This feature is designed for use with Microsoft clients lacking a native time service. On clients with a native time service, Windows 2000 and newer, the preferred method for setting the client machine's time is to use the time service. |
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Summary Reports (PDF and Text) - View Sample PDF Summary |
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ProfileUnity Pro generates both pdf and text summary reports of your configuration. The summary allows a top level view of your script's configuration and can be instrumental in documenting your network setup. |
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Interactive Help |
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Each section of ProfileUnity Pro has its own quick help system. All you have to do is click on the help icon located at the top right of the section you are viewing and you will be presented with documentation to assist you. |
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Multiple Configuration Support |
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Multiple configurations allow your settings to be grouped into logical boundaries. For example, in a large organization with multiple IT departments, each department can have its own script configuration. Members of one department can modify their settings without disturbing the settings of any other department. |
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Features and Benefits
- Save Time -Automate VDI/Desktop Management Tasks
In new roll-outs ProfileUnity Pro can create new MAPI profiles, map drives and printers, create RDP and application shortcuts, customize proxy settings and so much more. In existing VDI and Windows desktop installations, ProfileUnity Pro can modify configurations, create new settings, and automate the mundane and time-consuming tasks that are a time drain for any IT department.
- Deploy with Consistency
ProfileUnity Pro instantly benefits organizations with time savings and deployment consistency when hundreds or thousands of desktop configuration changes are automated with a few clicks of a mouse!
- Documentation - Ensure VDI/Desktop Compliance
With the seemingly endless compliance issues that continue to arise, ProfileUnity Pro is an invaluable tool to document VDI and all other Windows desktop configurations. Full and complete reports enable management and IT to view configurations automated via ProfileUnity Pro on-demand.
- One Solution for User Profiles and VDI Settings
No more back and forth between disparate solutions. ProfileUnity solves user profile challenges as well as desktop configuration settings, all from one console.
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