Open Source Remote Workstation Administration
I’ll cut right to the chase: there is an open source (FREE!) utility for remotely administering workstations. From the company website:
SofTulz.net is excited to present Purgos Version 2.6, the latest Open Source solution for desktop management. Purgos gives its users complete administrative control over large numbers of computers from a single, easy to use console. Utilizing WMI for computer administration, it has the ability to instantly manage hundreds of NT workstations (Windows 2K3, 2K, XP) and server class operating systems, virtually eliminating the amount of IT work needed to meet the high demands of a thriving business.
Purgos offers a complete solution by providing the ability to:
distribute a clean operating system to any number of computers keep all computers up-to-date with security patches and virus updates instantly install and manage software applications to any number of computers collect and manipulate real time hardware, software, and system information track the inventory of computers within a network and provide an ownership mechanism schedule or instantly run detailed reports on a wide range of computer information and configurations remotely control a computer as if physically in front of the computer execute commands, processes, and batch files on any number of computers manage a network of computers both locally or from remote locations
Read more about this product here, or just get it here.
If you use this utility, please DONATE!!! Even $20 will help the cause for this great utility!!!