The scalable two-tier architecture of Remote Control can accommodate any large enterprise. The architecture is robust, since all asset information is managed at each domain manager location and replicated to the enterprise manager.
This implementation model reflects the typical small to mid-size enterprise with multiple divisions or regional offices. A good example is a small, growing community bank with branches in three neighboring but rural towns. The main branch is located in the largest town, and it also serves as the bank's headquarters. The DSM server and enterprise manager are located here, enabling central management of all aspects of the business and monitoring of all bank branches.
There are two bank branches in each of the two other towns. Physically, the two branches in each town are much closer in distance than are the two neighboring towns, so a decision is made to locate a single scalability server and domain manager in each town. The two scalability servers and domain managers manage the day-to-day tasks of both of their respective branches. In reality each domain manager manages more than two PCs or workstations with host agents installed. Typically, a bank has five or six teller stations, several loan officers, and a manager, perhaps even an assistant manager.
Obviously, this scenario is quite simple. In a very large enterprise, with hundreds or thousands of agents, you may have some centrally managed agents configured to use local security. You also may have some stand-alone remote control units. Many large enterprises also use Wake-on-LAN technology and even smart card authentication.
Note: For more detailed information about implementing Remote Control, see the Implementation Guide.
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