4.6 out of 5 stars
(165 Ratings)
NetCrunch is commercial, self-hosted, agentless network and IT infrastructure monitoring software for Windows Server. It monitors network devices, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services, applications, websites, logs, telemetry, and network traffic across distributed environments.
NetCrunch supports 680+ monitoring targets and provides 270+ ready-to-use Monitoring Packs for devices, applications, and operating systems. Policy-based monitoring automatically applies monitoring settings, Monitoring Packs, thresholds, and alerts to matching devices and systems. Licensing is based on monitored nodes and network interfaces rather than individual sensors, checks, or metrics.
NetCrunch provides real-time dashboards and automatic Layer 2 and routing topology maps for visibility into network status and performance. Network traffic analysis supports NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, and other flow technologies. Its alerting system supports event correlation, dependency-aware suppression, predictive thresholds, escalation, and 40+ automated response actions, including scripts, notifications, API calls, and integrations with external systems.
Distributed Monitoring Probes extend monitoring to remote and isolated locations. NetCrunch also provides a REST API for integration and automation with external IT management, service management, and operational systems.
NetCrunch is self-hosted on Windows Server and can monitor on-premises, air-gapped, cloud, and hybrid IT environments.
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4.6 out of 5 stars
(3347 Ratings)
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a unified endpoint management and security platform designed for IT teams managing diverse and distributed device environments eliminating the need for multiple disconnected products for patching, remote access, mobile management, and security.
The platform supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS. Automated patch deployment covers OS and 1,000+ third-party applications with scheduling, testing, rollback, and compliance reporting.
Software can be deployed, updated, or removed across thousands of endpoints simultaneously.
OS imaging workflows provision new devices quickly, while continuous asset inventory supports license compliance and audit readiness.
Security capabilities are built directly into the platform.
Vulnerability assessment identifies and prioritizes endpoint weaknesses by severity.
Application control prevents unauthorized software execution.
Device control governs USB and peripheral access.
Endpoint privilege management removes unnecessary admin rights.
EDR delivers behavioral threat detection and incident response, while NGAV blocks malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats.
BitLocker and FileVault encryption enforces disk protection across Windows and macOS.
Built-in remote desktop allows technicians to connect instantly without third-party software.
Integrated MDM covers iOS and Android enrollment, app management, and remote wipe for corporate and BYOD environments.
DEX monitoring gives IT teams real-time visibility into device performance enabling proactive issue resolution before productivity is impacted.
Available as cloud or on-premises across Free, Professional, Enterprise, UEM, and Security editions.
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Azure Virtual Desktop
5.0 out of 5 stars
(3 Ratings)
Azure Virtual Desktop, previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop, is a robust cloud-based solution for desktop and application virtualization. It stands out as the sole virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that offers streamlined management, the ability to run multiple sessions of Windows 10, enhancements for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, and compatibility with Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. You can effortlessly deploy and scale your Windows desktops and applications on Azure within minutes, all while benefiting from integrated security and compliance features. With the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) approach, users can access their desktops and applications via the internet using clients like Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or HTML5. It’s essential to select the appropriate Azure virtual machine (VM) to ensure optimal performance, and by utilizing the multi-session capabilities of Windows 10 and Windows 11 on Azure, organizations can support multiple users concurrently while also reducing costs. This flexibility and efficiency make Azure Virtual Desktop an appealing choice for businesses looking to enhance their remote work capabilities.
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OpenText ZENworks Configuration Management
If your staff is spending more than 10% of their time trying to manage desktops or mobile devices, it's making your life harder and more expensive than it should. ZENworks Configuration Management improves user productivity by focusing on users, devices and locations. Remote management integrated so IT can control and view files, chat, transfer them, and run applications inside and outside of the corporate network. Discover IP-attached devices and get a complete hardware and software inventory for endpoint devices. Implement modern device-management features across Windows, iOS and Android. Manage a hybrid workforce easily. Endpoint devices can be supported without a VPN connection. Apple DEP, Android Enterprise and Microsoft Autopilot are all great options for devices.
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