(With this blog post from Tripp Lite, you can learn the benefits and features of remote network management and how to implement it in your organization. -Teddi)
In these challenging times, more employees are working remotely than ever before. In order to support remote tasks such as network access, emails and messaging, the reliability of network systems is more crucial than ever. For those working in IT departments, this means your job is critical to your company’s productivity and bottom line.
Top 5 Features and Benefits of Remote Network Management:
- Network Control at Your Fingertips
- Fast remote response time
- Convenient off-hours flexibility
- Less hands-on troubleshooting equals less risk of equipment damage or theft
- Reducing on-site work reduces risks to employee health
- Flexible Access for Multiple User Control
- Configures permission sets and interface access for each user
- Allows for multiple users to view activity simultaneously
- Provides the ability to monitor and manage users remotely via SNMP, web, SSH or Telnet
- Creates an encrypted connection via a web browser using an optional SSL setting
- Advanced Network Management Tools
- Automation frees up IT managers’ time for higher-level strategy and co-worker support
- Reboots locked network equipment without disrupting power to other loads
- Monitors environmental conditions so your network devices are not damaged by temperature or humidity
- Automatically shuts down connected devices via your network
- Provides alert notifications via email or an SNMP trap
- Mass Configuration Utility
- Allows configuration of one device to be replicated to other compatible devices
- Mass Updater Utility
- Enables firmware updates of multiple network cards at the same time