Documentation
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Ecora Ezine (December 2001)
In this month's issue:
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Sneak Preview Of Version 2.0: A Quantum leap In functionality |
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Ecora's new Version 2.0 is a QUANTUM leap forward in functionality!
Key features:
- Hundreds of out-of-the-box reports for security monitoring, disaster recovery, audits, assessment, migration, and troubleshooting.
- Customization and flexibility. You can now customize reports down to a specific configuration setting.
- Baseline comparison reporting. A one-to-many comparison telling you how server configurations deviate from company standards.
- Scheduling for data collection, baseline, and change tracking.
- Summary reports that highlight key settings across all devices.
Visit http://www.ecora.com/ecora/products/2.x.asp for product features, availability, screen shots of the software, and sample reports.
Version 2.0 Alpha release is now available for Ecora software for Windows NT/2000 servers and Cisco devices. Email support@ecora.com or call support at 1.877.923.2672 or 603.436.1616, ext. 771 for more information and to register to be an alpha tester.
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Configuration Auditor For Novell NetWare Now In BETA |
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Ecora's Configuration Auditor for Novell NetWare has entered BETA. The software automatically discovers, assesses, documents, audits, and tracks configuration changes on server hardware, operating systems, volume information, NICs, TCP/IP settings, IPX/SPX settings, Timesync configurations, security-related settings, organizational structure and units, users, groups, roles, profiles, printing, licensing, partitions, replicas, LDAP and DNS/SHCP services, and much more.
To test the software email support@ecora.com, or call 1.877.923.2672 and ask for support.
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Ecora Offers Competitive Replacement Program For BindView Products |
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Now through December 31, 2001, Ecora is offering a special competitive replacement promotion that allows users to replace BindView's bv-Control and bv-Admin products with Ecora's enterprise-wide line of configuration management products.
Qualified BindView customers can purchase Ecora's Configuration Auditor software for 50% off. The discount enables users to purchase Ecora software for less than they typically would pay in annual maintenance fees for comparable products. Ecora software requires no server agents, installs on one desktop, and is operational within minutes. Companies can deploy the software immediately and achieve rapid return on investment. The simple user interface and detailed reports generate instant time and cost savings for disaster recovery, security monitoring, troubleshooting, migration, auditing, and training.
For more information on the competitive replacement promotion, email bv@ecora.com or visit https://www.ecora.com/ecora/bvreplace.asp.
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Ecora Launches Configuration Auditor Suites |
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Ecora has introduced suites for its Configuration Auditor software. The suites are designed to provide a configuration reporting and change tracking solution for the whole infrastructure. Suites are available for messaging systems, database systems, network infrastructures, and enterprise systems.
Each Configuration Auditor suite is bundled with the appropriate types and quantity of Ecora software necessary to ensure that all the critical configuration changes that occur within that infrastructure are documented. For example, the messaging systems suite is comprised of Ecora software for Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Domino servers; Windows NT/2000 or Sun Solaris servers; Cisco devices; and Windows workstations. Ecora's database systems, network infrastructures, and enterprise systems suites are structured in a similar manner.
Ecora's suites are the most affordable way to purchase Ecora's configuration management solutions, with discounts of up to 20%.
All Suites are bundled for either small-to-medium or large businesses. For more information on Ecora Configuration Auditor Suites, visit https://www.ecora.com/ecora/products/ca_suites.asp or call 1.877.923.2672 or 603.436.1616.
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Ecora Launches QuickStart Professional Services Program |
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Bogged down with year-end projects? Ecora has launched QuickStart: A professional services program designed to bring time and cost savings to companies through immediate, resource-free, agent-free implementation of Ecora's configuration reporting and change management software.
The program enables companies stretched for time and resources to have Ecora consultants ensure the software is installed and operational and the staff is properly trained on the full functionality and benefits of the software.
Ecora QuickStart's best-practices solutions are derived from a 1,000-plus customer install base. QuickStart clients can customize a program that includes implementation of Ecora software into any of the following areas: automatic documentation; disaster recovery preparation; internal security monitoring; audit and compliance management; discovery and assessment; change management; troubleshooting; and knowledge retention.
Engagement duration is tailored to client needs, but a typical engagement is one to three days. For more information on the Ecora QuickStart Program, visit https://www.ecora.com/ecora/products/quickstart.pdf, email mailto:info@ecora.com, or call 1.877.923.2672 or 603.436.1616.
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More Security Settings For Windows Servers & Workstations |
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Ecora's software for Windows Servers and Windows Workstations now reports on additional security settings. A key component of the additional security information is the NTFS permissions on all sub-folders of shared folders. This information is particularly important for reporting the access permissions to user home directories, which are typically created as sub-folders in the shared top-level folders.
The new security settings documented include:
- Computer name and comment are hidden/not hidden
- Page file is cleared/not cleared after a shutdown
- List of shares that allow null session access
- List of pipes that allow null session access
- SMB signing enabled/disabled
- SMB signing required/not required
- List of users who receive administrative alerts
- Legal notice text
- Ctrl+Alt+Delete required/not required to logon (Windows 2000 only)
- Guest access restricted/not restricted from viewing Event Logs
- The Server service does/does not broadcasts the presence of this computer to LAN Manager 2.x servers on the network
These settings are referenced in many " how-to hack" documents and Ecora's software allows companies to ensure that they are protected from these common exploits. Tracking changes to these critical settings is easy with Ecora's Configuration Auditor!
Download a free trial of Ecora software for Windows servers or workstations by clicking https://www.ecora.com/ecora/register
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Solution Provider Uses Ecora To Add Services For Clients |
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"We are a solution provider to the SMB market, with an emphasis on the 'S'," said Wesley Clark of Computer Network Power. "I am always looking for opportunities to add more value to my offerings, and documentation is a hot button. We have been using Visio to provide the pretty pictures. For the meat of the documentation, I have discovered an amazing product suite from Ecora. One of the great things about it is that it's agentless! My engineers plug into the client's network and start the discovery process. We print the report and the drawings and we're done. My customers love the detail and the fact that we think enough of them to provide this service."
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Visit Ecora At Oracle OpenWorld, December 3-5, Booth #2526 |
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Be sure to stop by Oracle OpenWorld at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California on December 3 - 5. At Booth #2526, Ecora will be giving away several DVD players. Even if you already own a DVD player, come over to talk to the Ecora engineers on hand to provide product demonstrations and answer any questions about Ecora's configuration management software for Oracle, featuring Schema object reporting and change tracking.
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FREE Webinar On December 18: Disaster Recovery & Configuration Management |
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Join Ecora customers and product managers for an in-depth look at improving configuration management in your environment to ensure quick recovery from any disaster. Each webinar is a guaranteed sales-free zone where you're networking with your peers. Real-life case studies will be presented by Ecora customers and product managers will be on hand to answer questions relating to a specific product or challenge.
The next webinar is scheduled for December 18 at 11am.
Every webinar attendee receives one of Ecora's famous Einstein t-shirts. If you are interested in attending, please email your name, company name, title, and phone number to webinars@ecora.com.
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