What Is Castanet?

Network administrators are a tough crowd. They constantly have to deal with the latest and greatest and expect results fast. They are like the crying kid who wants a toy they saw in the mall and is still cribbing about not having it even after you got her home. They both are of the same type, but you get the point. That's why Castanet was designed by Marimba Inc. (now BMC Software) to help network administrators efficiently distribute content across their networks. Castanet compares old and new software package versions and sends required changes to each client machine on the network. It allows you to control what goes out, so if you've got a brand-new router or firewall, you will need more time to get it. Castanet is an excellent solution for any company that needs to distribute large amounts of data across its network in a controlled manner while also requiring flexibility when managing who gets what at what time. If you've ever had to manage software on a large scale, you know it's a pain. You've got to keep track of all the different versions, make sure you're installing the right one and that it's up to date. You've got to keep track of subscriptions, ensure that everyone is using the right ones, and ensure your team doesn't get surprised by unexpected costs and then there's the whole process of managing those costs and billing them. What about reporting? Do you know how many hours are spent just getting reports from each application? then there's all that time spent trying to understand what they mean… Castanet does all this for you automatically! Castanet is an extensible software inventory, subscription and reporting package that automates and simplifies enterprise software management. It makes managing software on a large scale easy and saves you hours daily!