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Description

Rocks is an open-source Linux distribution designed for building computational clusters, grid endpoints, and visualization tiled-display walls with ease for end users. Since its inception in May 2000, the Rocks team has worked to simplify the deployment and management of clusters, focusing on making them easy to deploy, manage, upgrade, and scale effectively. The most recent version, Rocks 7.0, also known as Manzanita, is exclusively a 64-bit release based on CentOS 7.4, incorporating all updates as of December 1, 2017. This distribution comes with a variety of tools, including the Message Passing Interface (MPI), which are essential for converting a collection of computers into a functional cluster. Users can customize their installations by incorporating additional software packages during the installation process using specially provided CDs. Moreover, recent security vulnerabilities known as Spectre and Meltdown impact nearly all hardware, and appropriate mitigations are implemented through operating system updates to enhance security. As a result, Rocks not only facilitates the creation of clusters but also ensures that they remain secure and up-to-date with the latest patches and enhancements.

Description

Windows Admin Center is a web-based management toolkit that is installed locally, allowing IT administrators to oversee Windows Servers, clusters, hyper-converged infrastructures, and Windows 10 or newer PCs without requiring an internet connection. It represents a contemporary advancement over traditional management tools such as Server Manager and Microsoft Management Console (MMC), providing a more cohesive and efficient user experience. This tool offers a centralized platform for managing various server environments, including physical, virtual, on-premises, and cloud-based servers, which simplifies tasks like configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance. It effectively bridges on-premises installations with Azure, enabling hybrid management capabilities. This connection enhances the administration process by allowing users to access Azure services, including backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, and update management, directly from the Windows Admin Center interface. Additionally, the tool's user-friendly design promotes quicker task execution and better resource management for IT professionals.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Advantech WebAccess/HMI No 
CentOS Yes 
CloudApper AI No 
Dell EMC Avamar No 
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager No 
Everpure No 
FUJITSU Server PRIMEQUEST No 
HP Advance No 
Intel Server Management No 
Lenovo ThinkSystem High-Density Servers No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Motileo No 
QCT QuantaEdge No 
WebOTX Enterprise Service Bus No 
Windows Server No 

Integrations

Advantech WebAccess/HMI Yes 
CentOS No 
CloudApper AI Yes 
Dell EMC Avamar Yes 
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager Yes 
Everpure Yes 
FUJITSU Server PRIMEQUEST Yes 
HP Advance Yes 
Intel Server Management Yes 
Lenovo ThinkSystem High-Density Servers Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Motileo Yes 
QCT QuantaEdge Yes 
WebOTX Enterprise Service Bus Yes 
Windows Server Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$1,176 one-time payment
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Rocks

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

www.rocksclusters.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/windows-admin-center

Product Features

Product Features

Server Management

CPU Monitoring No 
Credential Management No 
Database Servers No 
Email Monitoring No 
Event Logs No 
History Tracking No 
Patch Management No 
Scheduling No 
User Activity Monitoring No 
Virtual Machine Monitoring No 

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