Symantec Client Management Suite automates time-consuming and redundant tasks for deploying, managing, patching, and securing desktops and laptops so organizations can reduce the cost and effort of managing Windows, Mac, Linux, and virtual desktop environments. Client Management Suite 8.0 brings significant new functionality and enhancements to this already feature rich solution. Before covering what’s new in version 8.0, here’s a quick overview of some of the key capabilities of Client Management Suite.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Symantec Client Management Suite | 12.4% |
| ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 18.4% |
| KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) | 12.1% |
| Other | 57.1% |
Symantec Client Management Suite helps reduce the cost of deploying and managing desktops and laptops from a centralized location in your environment. The solution offers OS deployment, configuration, PC “personality” migration, and software deployment across hardware platforms and OS types to reduce end-user downtime and increase IT efficiency through automated, repeatable deployment processes.
Symantec Client Management Suite centralizes and simplifies patch management. With this solution you can detect and repair security vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems as well as Microsoft and over 50 non-Microsoft applications. Patch automation can further streamline the process to ensure patches are applied as quickly as possible. Real- time compliance and detailed reports help ensure smart, fast decisions can be made to keep endpoints protected and maximize productivity.
Symantec Client Management Suite was previously known as Symantec Altiris Client Management Suite.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| IT Consultant at a real estate/law firm with 51-200 employees | 4.5 | I use Symantec Client Management Suite for Windows patches and inventory management, appreciating its client management ease and agent installation. Improvements could include more network devices and patch reversion. Compared to alternatives, it offers superior ROI with fewer support delays. |
| Project Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.5 | I have used this very easy-to-use and stable client management solution for nine years across 5,000 machines. While I recommend it highly, the technical support, especially post-Broadcom acquisition, significantly needs improvement. |
| IT Operations and Infrastructure Manager with 1-10 employees | 3.0 | I found this product good for tracking incidents and assets, but its workflow is problematic. Hotfixes often break it, it's unstable, and support is painful. I rate it 6/10 due to inconsistency and the need for a cloud-based solution. |
