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PDQ Deploy operates in one of three modes.
Free Mode
This mode allows for unlimited use of a subset of the applications' features. It can be used for free in commercial and non-commercial environments. There is no time limit nor is there a limit to the number of computers that can be managed. At any time a license key can be entered to enable Pro or Enterprise Modes.
Pro Mode
This mode enables many features in PDQ Deploy.
Features
Feature
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Description
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Schedule Deployments
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Schedule deployments to run in the future or at a regular intervals.
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Multiple Steps
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Run multiple steps in a single package. The awesomeness of running multiple steps cannot be understated.
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Different Step Types
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Free mode allows you to run a single Package step. See the different types of Steps you can run.
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Set Conditions
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Set steps to run based on target conditions such as Architecture (32 or 64-bit), Operating System and even whether someone in logged on the target at the time of deployment.
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Target Filters
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Allows global control of computers that can and cannot receive deployments.
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E-Mail Notifications
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Receive deployment status e-mail notifications when deployments and schedules complete.
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Performance Settings
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Settings to tune the system, including bandwidth throttling and pull copy mode.
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Package Library
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Access many of the pre-built packages in the Package Library. (Requires a current Pro license)
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Heartbeat Schedules
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Schedule packages to be deployed when target computers come back online. (Based on Online status change detection. Requires PDQ Inventory Pro or Enterprise mode)
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Enterprise Mode
Current Enterprise licenses enable all of the features in PDQ Deploy (yes, this means everything in Pro mode as well). Enterprise mode is not a site license.
Features
Feature
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Description
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Package Library
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Access all of the pre-built packages in the Package Library including old versions of packages. (Requires a current Enterprise license)
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Auto Deployment
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Schedule packages from the Package Library to automatically deploy as new versions are available. (e.g. You want the latest Java to be deployed to your computers)
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Retry Queue
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Automatically retry deployments to computers that were offline during the initial deployments. (this is an amazingly awesome feature)
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Shared Databases
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Environments with multiple PDQ Deploy licenses can share and/or access packages and deployment histories with other PDQ Deploy consoles in your organization. Access to other PDQ Deploy users' consoles requires that each user have an activated licenses. This can significantly reduce duplication of effort as packages built by one user can be deployed by other users.
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Priority Support
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Enterprise level customers receive priority email support from Admin Arsenals' impressively knowledgeable staff.
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Upgrade Protection
Each Pro or Enterprise mode license is a perpetual license but is only valid for versions of PDQ Deploy released within the license's upgrade protection period. Licenses come with an initial upgrade protection window, meaning that they are valid for versions of PDQ Deploy released within that time period following the purchase of the license. Access to certain features (such as the Package Library) require that licenses and versions stay current.
Per Administrator Licensing
PDQ Deploy is licensed per administrator. A Pro or Enterprise key may be attached to multiple licenses. Click here for an explanation of PDQ Deploy licensing.
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