Cisco Cisco Application Extension Platform for SRE 데이터 시트
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Cisco Application Extension Platform
Managing Remote Networked Systems
Introduction
Complex desktop, systems, and network management issues are often magnified in the remote
branch location. Many factors are involved, including:
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Growing IT assets but limited or no IT staff in the branch
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The need to manage increasing branch infrastructure (file and print servers, e-mail and
security appliances, routers and switches)
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Outdated hardware, operating systems, and applications
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The need to reduce power consumption and manage cooling and space needs
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The need to manage assets (asset tracking, license management, patch/upgrades)
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The increasing use of valuable network bandwidth for management instead of revenue-
producing business operations
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Geographically scattered assets and varied and inconsistent management tools creating
security vulnerabilities
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Difficulty in complying with regulatory requirements
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The increasing security risk from remote access to branch equipment
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The high costs to enable maintenance and patching
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The need for additional devices to implement branch management solutions, creating even
more complexity and costs
Market Trends
The majority of servers today contain a service processor, a hardware and software platform
typically built into firmware on the motherboard and accessible over Ethernet that operates
independently from the server’s CPU and operating system. Service processors enable remote
access to power control, sensor readings, server configuration, monitoring and remote keyboard
and mouse control, even if the server’s CPU or operating system is locked up or otherwise
inaccessible.
Managing a rapidly increasing number of network devices, applications, and patches that span
servers, desktops and mobile devices can require a wide range of third-party tools, driving costs
higher. If systems go down and support is required, onsite visits can easily exceed the cost of the
hardware. Other business costs continue to rise because of network downtime, poor system
performance, malicious attacks from viruses and hackers, or the need to comply with new
regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act (SOX), and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).