User guide

KVM.NET

1. Introduction

KVM.net II is a robust central management appliance that provides reliable and

secure management of KVM IP devices.

KVM.net II integrates with Minicom IP devices and Serial console server devices

to facilitate an intuitively manageable, centralized out-of-band access portal -

designed to maintain all IT assets. KVM.net II centralizes all user account

information relevant for IP device administration without interfering in the stand-

alone survivability of each device.

KVM.net II is Web based, and is managed using XML over HTTPS, which allows

for secure, yet highly adaptable administration.

Designed to work across LAN or WAN, KVM.net II, monitors and auto configures

KVM IP devices whether residing on the local enterprise network or in remote

branches.

KVM.net II delivers the most advanced solution for enterprise IT management and

remote control. It supports hundreds of servers in an environment that is

completely configurable by the network administrator.

1.1 Key features

IT Management - KVM.net II centralizes the management of all devices,

authentication and global operation from a Web browser. The local administrator

can monitor, control and manage the various devices, user accounts and

authorization from one Web interface.

Automatic Discovery - Minicom IP devices are discovered automatically by the

KVM.net II Manager.

Access Services - Connect to a variety of both hardware and software external

resources such as: ILO, RDP, SSH, VNC and web pages etc, from the KVM.net II

interface.

Security - KVM.net II provides an extra security layer in addition to the existing

authentication and encryption policy – ensuring that only authorized users can

access servers.

Availability - Maximizes uptime by centralizing management and allowing

immediate and effective maintenance.