ZENworks

The name, "ZENworks", first appeared as "Z.E.N.works" in 1998 with ZENworks 1.0

and with ZENworks Starter Pack - a limited version of ZENworks 1.0 that came bundled with NetWare 5.0 (1998). Novell added server-management functionality, and the product grew into a suite consisting of:

• "ZENworks for Desktops" (ZfD)
• "ZENworks for Servers" (ZfS)
• "ZENworks for Handhelds" (ZfH)

Novell has continued to add components to the suite, which it sells under the consolidated name "ZENworks Suite".

The initial ZENworks products had a tight integration with Novell Directory Service (NDS). With the release of ZENworks Configuration Management 10 (2007) the product architecture completely changed, the product became directory agnostic and ZENworks Suite products were integrated into a single management framework.

ZENworks Releases:

In the latest version of ZENworks known as ZENworks 2017 the ZENworks Suite consists of seven individual products:

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Additionally, Novell offers an ITIL version of "Novell Service Desk". This version is ITIL-certified by PinkVERIFY and supports ten ITIL v3 processes, e.g. Change, Incident, Problem and Service Level Management.

In terms of implementation, the ZENworks Agent (also known as the "ZENworks Management Daemon" or "zmd") installs, updates and removes software. The ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) addresses patching, endpoint security, asset management and provisioning.

• Systems Management
• Patch Management
• Mobile Device Management
• Full Disk Encryption
• Antimalware

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{{cite web |url=https://www.novell.com/documentation/zenworks-24.4/zen_whats_new/data/bookinfo.html |title=ZENworks What’s New Reference}}

{{cite web |url=http://mediasyndicate.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=17370 |title=SECUDE Provides Full Disk Encryption Capability to Novell ZENworks |date=2011-11-18 |website=Media Syndicate |publisher=MediaSyndicate.com |access-date=2014-11-05 |quote=Novell will integrate and distribute SECUDE's Full Disk Encryption technology to its enterprise customers and prospects under the Novell ZENworks brand.}}

{{cite web |url=http://www.novell.com/documentation/zenworks11/zen11_installation/?page=/documentation/zenworks11/zen11_installation/data/bon1pl1.html |title=Novell Doc: ZENworks 11 SP2 Installation Guide - System Requirements |date=2012-04-20 |publisher=Novell}}

{{cite news |title=Novell Z.E.N. enlightens desktops |first=Ben |last=Heskett |url=http://news.cnet.com/Novell-Z.E.N.-enlightens-desktops/2100-1001_3-208045.html |newspaper=CNET News |date=1998-02-11 |access-date=2010-08-03 |quote=The company [...] will release an open beta version of its Z.E.N.works (Zero Effort Networks) software suite next month [...], with final shipment due in the second quarter.}}

{{cite web |url=https://www.novell.com/products/zenworks/zenworks-suite/faq/#11 |title=Novell ZENworks Frequently Asked Questions. What's the difference between the incident management version and the ITIL version of Novell Service Desk?| website=novell.com |date=2015 |access-date=2015-08-12}}

{{cite web |url=http://www.novell.com/documentation/zlm72/lm7admin/data/bxltra0.html |title=ZENworks 7.2 Linux Management Administration Guide |website=Novell Doc |publisher=Novell |access-date=2014-06-11 |quote=The ZENworks Agent [...] sometimes referred to as the ZENworks Management Daemon (zmd) [...] performs software management functions on the ZENworks managed device, including updating, installing, and removing software and performing basic queries of the device's package management database.}}

{{cite web |url=https://www.novell.com/docrep/2009/04/broussard_zcm_flash_en.pdf |title=New Novell Release: ZENworks Configuration Management |last1=Robison |first1=Christopher C. |last2=Broussard |first2=Frederick W. |date=August 2007 |series=PC and Device Management Software: Event Flash |publisher=IDC |location=Framingham, Massachusetts, USA |access-date=2015-01-15 |quote=On August 14, Novell announced the worldwide availability of ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM). Novell is adding ZENworks Configuration Management to its stable of configuration management products. This new product has integrated patch, endpoint security, and asset management as well as the ability to provision desktops and single servers.}}

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• {{cite book |last=Dayley |first=Brad |title=Novell ZENworks 7 Suite Administrator's Handbook |publisher=Novell Press |date=2006 |isbn=978-0-672-32846-6}}
• {{cite book |last=Tanner |first=Ron |title=Novell ZENworks 7 Linux Management Administrator's Handbook |publisher=Novell Press |date=2006 |isbn=978-0-672-32784-1}}
• {{cite book |last=Dayley |first=Brad |title=ZENworks 6.5 Suite Administrator's Handbook |publisher=Novell Press |date=2005 |isbn=978-0-7897-3204-0}}
• {{cite book |last=Dayley |first=Brad |title=Novell ZENworks for Desktops 4 Administrator's Handbook |publisher=Novell Press |date=2003 |isbn=978-0-7897-2985-9}}
• {{cite book |last=Dayley |first=Brad |title=Novell ZENworks for Servers 3 Administrator's Handbook |publisher=Novell Press |date=2003 |isbn=978-0-7897-2986-6}}

• [http://www.novell.com/products/zenworks/ Novell ZENworks Product page]

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