Pulse 2 FAQ

I administer computers running various operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix). What help can I get from Pulse 2 ?
Mandriva Pulse 2 helps you roll-out Windows or Linux operating systems to workstations and servers. Pulse 2 maintains a software and hardware inventory of each computer in its database. All software installed in the profile may be automatically updated, including security updates. Thanks to bandwidth management mechanisms and a modular architecture, Pulse 2 fits the needs of multi-site IT infrastructures.

Can Pulse 2 help me industrialize my desktop roll-out and IT management processes?
Mandriva Pulse 2 performs identical installations and updates while reducing the workload of the computer teams. Administrators using both Mandriva Pulse 2 and Directory Server will be able to easily manage the rights of users and to assign them profiles that will be activated when connecting to general-purpose workstations.

How many computers can Pulse 2 administer?
Pulse 2 was designed to administer up to tens of thousands of desktops or servers.

Is Pulse 2 easy to incorporate into a network?
Pulse 2 is genuinely easy to implement in a corporate network thanks to its modularity and the use of standards. Pulse 2 additionally integrates with other tools like OCS Inventory, GLPI or Nagios is also possible.

On which platforms can I install Pulse 2?
Pulse 2 is certified for RedHat Enterprise Linux 5 (32bits), Debian Etch (32bits) and Mandriva Corporate Server 4 (32 bits).

How can I test Pulse 2?
The easiest way to test Pulse is to download the test version which is available in the form of a ready-to-use VMware image. To access the download area, please contact us at sales@mandriva.com

Where can I get more information?
For more information on these products, please contact us at sales@mandriva.com or call us +33 (0) 1 40 41 00 41.