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			<title>DeviceExpert 5420 Released</title>
			<link>http://blogs.manageengine.com/deviceexpert/2009/12/03/deviceexpert-5420-released</link>
			<dc:creator>vbala</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi,<br clear="none"> <br clear="none"> We are glad to announce the
release of DeviceExpert build 5420. We take this opportunity to thank
all our customers and users for their feedback and the continued
support.<br clear="none"> <br clear="none"> <b>Highlights of DeviceExpert Build 5420</b></p><p><strong>New Features / Enhancements</strong> </p><ul><li>Enhanced configuration changes report with version number details</li><li>One
more option has been provided for editing the host names of devices in
DeviceExpert inventory. Users can now update DNS server values and
resolve names </li><li>Option to specify custom criteria to ignore
certain specific lines or text while generating configuration
difference between any two versions</li><li>Enhancements in Switch-Port Mapper with provision to view all interfaces and their associated interfaces</li><li><strong>New Vendors/Models Support:</strong></li><ul><li>Alcatel</li><li>Netgear (Startup configuraiton included)</li></ul></ul><strong>Changes/Bug Fixes</strong><br clear="none"> <ul><li>Earlier, in Switch-Port Mapper, there were issues in populating ports and MAC Address of Cisco devices. This has now been fixed.</li><li>Earlier, there were issues in populating the hardware properties of Alcatel and Citrix devices. This has been fixed. </li><li>Issues related to configuration backup of Hitachi Apresia devices have been fixed. </li><li>Earlier, there were issues in handling Exit prompt in Citrix configuration backup. This has bee fixed.</li><li>Issues related to discovering devices in Vista &amp; Windows 2008 have been fixed </li><li>Earlier, there were issues in backingup the configurations of Citrix devices. This has been fixed<br clear="none"> </li><li>Earlier, there were issues in handling Exit prompt in Citrix Hardware population. This has been fixed</li><li>Earlier, there were issues in populating MACAddress &amp; SERIALNUMBER for Aruba devices. This has been fixe</li></ul><b>Download Full 5420 Build </b><span><a href="http://www.manageengine.com/products/device-expert/download.html" target="_blank" title="DeviceExpert 5420 Download">http://www.manageengine.com/products/device-expert/download.html</a> </span><br> <br> <font color="#000000"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> NOTE:</span> </b>Installing
the full 5420 build will uninstall your existing DeviceExpert
installation. If you are running evaluation version and wish to
evaluate the new version, take a zip of the entire DeviceExpert
installation folder (existing version) and save it before installing
the new version (in case, you need the data in the existing version).</font><br> <b><br> Upgradepack for Existing Customers</b><br> <br> <a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/upgradepack.html" target="_blank">http://www.manageengine.com/products/device-expert/upgradepack.html</a><br> <br> <font color="#000000"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">IMPORTANT NOTE: </span></b></font><font color="#000000">
Take a zip of the entire DeviceExpert installation folder (existing
version) and save it as a backup before applying the upgrade pack or
installing the new version.</font><br> <br> Please do give DeviceExpert 5420 a try and let us know your feedback at <a href="mailto:deviceexpert-support@manageengine.com" target="_blank">deviceexpert-support@manageengine.com</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br> <br> Bala<br> <br> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br> <b></b>Toll Free: +1 925 924 9500<br> Email: <a href="mailto:deviceexpert-support@manageengine.com" target="_blank">deviceexpert-support@manageengine.com</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br> DeviceExpert - Network Change and Configuration Management Software<br> www.deviceexpert.com<br> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:52:45 -0800</pubDate>
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			<title>SC Magazine Review: DeviceExpert is a great tool  for auditing and managing network equipment</title>
			<link>http://blogs.manageengine.com/deviceexpert/2009/10/21/sc-magazine-review-deviceexpert-is-a-great-tool-for-auditing-and-managing-network-equipment</link>
			<dc:creator>vbala</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>For the second consecutive year, <span style="font-weight: bold;">ManageEngine DeviceExpert has bagged top honors</span>
in the group test review of seven competing software solutions by SC
Magazine, the world's longest running monthly publication focusing on
information security. The products were evaluated based on features,
ease of use, performance, documentation, support and value for money
and <span style="font-weight: bold;">DeviceExpert has earned the perfect 5 out of 5 star rating again</span>.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">The review verdict asserts that DeviceExpert is a great tool for auditing and managing network equipment. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">The
review further states: DeviceExpert has nice task automation tools;
really can save IT staff a substantial amount of time. The product was
very simple to use and it performed as advertised.</span></p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Complete review report can be accessed from: </span><span><a href="http://www.scmagazineus.com/ZOHO-ManageEngine-DeviceExpert-v53/Review/2990/" target="_blank">http://www.scmagazineus.com/ZOHO-ManageEngine-DeviceExpert-v53/Review/2990/</a> </span><br><br>We
indeed feel elated on receiving the perfect score for the second time
in a row and take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their
continued support.<br><br>Thanks &amp; Regards,<br>Bala<br><br>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br>DeviceExpert - Network Change, Configuration and Compliance Management Software<br>Email: <a href="mailto:deviceexpert-support@manageengine.com" target="_blank">deviceexpert-support@manageengine.com</a><br>Toll Free: +1 925 924 9500<br>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:25:03 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>Password Manager Pro Helps 3G Mobile Service Provider Automate Password Management Processes</title>
			<link>http://blogs.manageengine.com/deviceexpert/2009/07/31/password-manager-pro-helps-3g-mobile-service-provider-automate-password-management-processes</link>
			<dc:creator>vbala</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi,<br><br>Trusted by scores of customers worldwide, <span style="font-weight: bold;">ManageEngine Password Manager Pro</span> has emerged the top choice for the enterprises looking to deploy effective mechanism for proper management of administrative passwords.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nova</span>, Iceland's leading 3G mobile service provider has deployed Password Manager Pro for secure, automated, policy-driven and centralized password management. <br></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stefan Stefansson</span> from the IT Department of Nova says that Password Manager Pro had not only replaced their traditional, insecure process of storing the passwords in excel sheet, but also helped in establishing robust internal controls. Storing, sharing, accessing and managing the privileged passwords have become simple and secure for Nova.<br></p><p>For more details, take a look at the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/nova-case-study-request.html">Case Study</a></span> published in our website.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bala</span><br><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/index.html">ManageEngine Password Manager Pro</a></span><br></p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:17:42 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>Is your business trendy or traditional?</title>
			<link>http://blogs.manageengine.com/deviceexpert/2009/05/05/is-your-business-trendy-or-traditional</link>
			<dc:creator>vbala</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi,</p>
<p>If you are managing network devices, you need to essentially ask yourself this question - is your business trendy or traditional.</p>
<p>Read our article in <strong><a href="http://dqchannels.ciol.com/content/space/109050206.asp">DQ Channels Magazine</a></strong> to know more ...</p>
<p>Over a dozen IT magazines, including the following, have carried out our article on NCCM:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://identitymanagement.itweek.co.uk/crn/comment/2241075/automating-management-road"><strong>IT Week</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.businessgreen.com/crn/comment/2241075/automating-management-road">Business Green</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://odory.com/62fda600b4def428c30bb5118ed922a2.html">Odory.com</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.globalsecuritymag.com/V-Balasubramanian-AdventNet-Inc,20090319,8047">Global Security Magazine</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ictreview.blogspot.com/2009/04/automating-network-configuration.html">ICT Journal</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.pcw.co.uk/crn/comment/2241075/automating-management-road">PC World</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.iwr.co.uk/crn/comment/2241075/automating-management-road">Information World</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.pcmag.co.uk/crn/comment/2241075/automating-management-road">PC Magazine</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.channelweb.co.uk/crn/comment/2241075/automating-management-road">CRN Channel</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Read and do share your views ..</p>
<p><strong>Bala<br />
</strong><a href="http://www.manageengine.com/products/device-expert/index.html"><strong>ManageEngine DeviceExpert</strong></a></p>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 17:30:37 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>ManageEngine DeviceExpert Video Demo</title>
			<link>http://blogs.manageengine.com/deviceexpert/2009/04/02/manageengine-deviceexpert-video-demo</link>
			<dc:creator>vbala</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi,</p>
<p>In DeviceExpert website, we have hosted an interactive, <strong>20-minute recorded demo</strong> walking you through all important features of the product. You may access the demo through the following URL:</p>
<p><a title="DeviceExpert Video Demo" href="http://www.manageengine.com/products/device-expert/video-demo-request.html" target="_blank"> http://www.manageengine.com/products/device-expert/video-demo-request.html</a></p>
<p>Have a look at the demo and share your feedback.</p>
<p style="text-align: left"><strong>Bala</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/index.html"><strong>ManageEngine DeviceExpert</strong><br />
</a>Network Change and Configuration Management Solution</p>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2009 23:21:57 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>Why ManageEngine DeviceExpert? A Comic Way of Explanation!</title>
			<link>http://blogs.manageengine.com/deviceexpert/2008/12/09/why-manageengine-deviceexpert-a-comic-way-of-explanation</link>
			<dc:creator>vbala</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left">Hi,</p>
<p style="text-align: left">Are you a Network Administrator managing a large number of network devices? Do you laboriously logon to each device separately to retrieve or change configurations? Do you spend hours on manually configuring the devices and experience network outages due to faulty configurations? DeviceExpert is here to help you!</p>
<p style="text-align: left"><a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/Network-configuration-management-webcomic.pdf"><strong>Download the </strong><strong>Webcomic</strong></a><strong> </strong>to find how DeviceExpert can simplify your job!</p>
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<p style="text-align: left"><strong>Bala</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left"><a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/index.html">ManageEngine DeviceExpert</a></p>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:52:34 -0800</pubDate>
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			<title>White Paper: Conquering the Operational Challenges of Network Configuration Management through Automation</title>
			<link>http://blogs.manageengine.com/deviceexpert/2008/11/27/white-paper-conquering-the-operational-challenges-of-network-configuration-management-through-automation</link>
			<dc:creator>vbala</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi,</p>
<p><strong>If you are a Network Administrator responsible for managing the configurations of network devices, check yourself: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do you spend hours on manually configuring your devices?</li>
<li>Do you laboriously logon to each device separately to retrieve or change configurations?</li>
<li>Do frequent configuration changes pose threat to your network availability?</li>
</ul>
<p>If yes, read on:</p>
<p>Automating these Network Change and Configuration Management activities with DeviceExpert could significantly save your time, cost and resources, reduce the risk of errors and thereby network downtime and improve efficiency and productivity.</p>
<p><strong>Download the white paper</strong> "<a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/NCCM_Whitepaper.pdf" target="_blank">Conquering the Operational Challenges of Network Change &amp; Configuration Management through Automation</a>" to know how automating NCCM could make your job a lot easier!</p>
<p>Bala</p>
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<a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/index.html">ManageEngine DeviceExpert </a><br />
Network Change and Configuration Management Software<br />
Toll Free: +1 925 924 9500<br />
www.deviceexpert.com<br />
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:26:08 -0800</pubDate>
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			<title>Tutorial on providing credentials in ManageEngine DeviceExpert</title>
			<link>http://blogs.manageengine.com/deviceexpert/2008/09/18/tutorial-on-providing-credentials-in-manageengine-deviceexpert</link>
			<dc:creator>vbala</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Quite often we found our customers making minor mistakes here and there while providing the credentials to establish communication with the devices from DeviceExpert. As this happens to be the starting point for Device Configuration Management, providing credentials assumes great importance.</p>
<p>To guide our users in properly providing the credentials, we have prepared a <a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/Device-Expert-Credentials-Tutorial.pdf"><strong>step-by-step tutorial</strong></a> with explanatory screenshots. You may access the tutorial <a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/Device-Expert-Credentials-Tutorial.pdf"><strong>from here</strong></a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/Device-Expert-Credentials-Tutorial.pdf">Download the tutorial</a> and let us if you find it useful. Also, write to us if you need such tutorials for any other other feature in ManageEngine DeviceExpert.</p>
<p><strong>Bala</strong><br />
<a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/index.html"><strong>ManageEngine DeviceExpert</strong></a></p>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:40:39 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>A perfect 5-STAR from SC Magazine for DeviceExpert!</title>
			<link>http://blogs.manageengine.com/deviceexpert/2008/09/14/a-perfect-5-star-from-sc-magazine-for-deviceexpert</link>
			<dc:creator>vbala</dc:creator>
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<p><span class="genmed">Greetings!</span></p>
<p>SC Magazine, the world’s longest running monthly publication focusing on information security, has awarded <span style="font-weight: bold">FIVE STAR rating</span> for ManageEngine DeviceExpert 5.1 in its August, 2008 edition.</p>
<p>Experts from the editorial team of the magazine headed by the Technology Editor Peter Stephenson conducted independent tests on the product recently.</p>
<p>The magazine has awarded DeviceExpert a 5 out of 5 star rating, giving credits for features, ease of use, performance, documentation, support and value for money.</p>
<p>The review has concluded that DeviceExpert represents a good value for organizations that are looking for a decent set of configuration management tools without spending tens of thousands of dollars.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold">Complete review report can be accessed from:</span> <a href="http://www.scmagazineus.com/DeviceExpert-51/Review/2514/" target="_blank">http://www.scmagazineus.com/DeviceExpert-51/Review/2514/</a></p>
<p>We feel elated on receiving this coveted rating and take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their continued support.</p>
<p><strong>Bala<br><br />
<a href="http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/device-expert/index.html">ManageEngine DeviceExpert</a></strong></p>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:45:21 -0700</pubDate>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:34:30 -0700</pubDate>
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