The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is a set of technologies that EA/SA customers may license that provides: (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/enterprise/mdopoverview.mspx)
- Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization
- Microsoft Asset Inventory Service
- Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management
- Microsoft Diagnostics & Recovery Toolset
Well, we just recently added a NEW technology into the MDOP!
- Microsoft System Center Desktop Error Monitoring
(http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/enterprise/scdem.mspx)
System Center Desktop Error Monitoring enables customers to proactively manage problems with applications and system components that crash or cause live PCs to hang. This is an enterprise-ready, scalable, low-cost deployment solution for granular error filtering and alerting. It identifies the impact, probable cause and resolution for failures—making desktops more stable and reliable.
DATASHEET: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/teched/docs/SCDEMDS.pdf
(Note: The MDOP package of software is only available to Enterprise Agreement customers or customers with Windows client on Software Assurance. Pricing ranges from $7-$10/desktop/year.)
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