KBOX from KACE

Understanding the need to minimize the cost and complexity of operating system deployment, KACE offers an appliance-based approach that allows IT administrators to cost-effectively manage OS and image provisioning.

Remote provisioning of laptops, desktops, and servers can be a costly and complex task for IT organizations and is expected to become even more complex when jumping from Windows XP straight to Windows 7.

In fact, 72 percent of survey respondents view a tool to help migrate operating systems as something that helps save time and effort. KACE eases the pain of both remote and on-site provisioning by automating the entire deployment process, eliminating time-consuming and error-prone manual tasks.

“Using KBOX from KACE, we have the ability to push out images and entire operating systems in an automated fashion across multiple hardware platforms,” said Chris Blake, workstation administrator at Benchmark Group, a commercial building design services firm.

“We are a Windows XP shop and recognize we will eventually have to roll-out a new operating system as XP will eventually be phased out. When we are ready, we plan to rely heavily on KBOX to help ease the pain during our transition wherever possible. Capabilities like this were a primary factor in our original decision to use KBOX. Changes can be scary, but with tools like this we can rest easier knowing that we can get the work done,” added Blake.