Lanovation develop two software deployment products called Prism Deploy and Prism Pack.
Both products package software changes for deployment to multiple PCs and utilise
PictureTaker Technology.
 
Prism Deploy and Prism Pack take the pain out of software packaging and deployment.
Featuring the award-winning PictureTaker technology, the Prism family make software deployment easy.
How do you know which product is right for your needs?
Choose Prism Deploy if you:
- Do not have a management suite such as Microsoft's SMS, Novell ZENworks, Tivoli, LANDesk, etc.
- Have been unable to get your management suite up and running or you have an immediate need to quickly deploy software (like Internet Browser Security patch, Virus Scan Updates, Office XP upgrade, a new Printer etc.) while you integrate your new suite product.
- Need to manage software and updates to mobile and remote systems that your current suite product is not touching.
- Your Helpdesk needs a product to target specific PCs or laptops to: quickly fix, update or install new software.
- Custom configure PCs on a manufacturing line and would like more modularity and to reduce the management of operating system images.
Prism Deploy detailed description
Choose Prism Pack if you:
- Have a management suite such as Microsoft's SMS, Novell ZENworks, Tivoli, LANDesk, etc. but require better, easier, more reliable and more flexible software packaging.
- Would like to move beyond complex scripting tools and better automate package creation.
- Already have a method for getting changes (Packages) to PCs, such as login scripts, CDs, a Web page, etc.
Prism Pack detailed description
The following comparison of features will help you determine which product you need.
|
Feature
|
Prism Deploy
|
Prism Pack
|
| Deployment Console |
yes
|
no
|
| Central Reporting |
yes
|
no
|
| Web-based Deployments |
yes
|
no
|
| Schedule Deployments |
yes
|
no
|
| Automatic Client Install on target systems |
yes
|
no
|
| Import Active Directory Structure |
yes
|
no
|
| Drag and Drop Deployment |
yes
|
no
|
| Unattended Install |
yes
|
no
|
| Point or Target Deployments |
yes
|
no
|
| GUI-based Package Creation |
yes
|
yes
|
| MSI Creator |
yes
|
yes
|
| Compressed Packages |
yes
|
yes
|
| Conflict Checker Professional |
yes
|
yes
|
| No User Interruptions |
yes
|
yes
|
| Distribute to Locked Down Systems |
yes
|
yes
|
| Distribute to any 32-bit Windows OS |
yes
|
yes
|
| Before and After Prompts |
yes
|
yes
|
| Deployed via Active Directory Group Policies |
yes
|
yes
|
| Automatic Rollback |
yes
|
yes
|
| Smart Variables |
yes
|
yes
|
| Paths Utility |
yes
|
yes
|
| Install to all users of a computer |
yes
|
yes
|
| Replace Options |
yes
|
yes
|
| Log on Workstation of Success/Failure |
yes
|
yes
|
| Management Suite Snap in |
yes
|
yes
|
| Drag and Drop Package Editing |
yes
|
yes
|
| Take "Pictures" of Target PCs |
yes
|
yes
|
| HTTP, HTTPS and FTP File Support |
yes
|
yes
|
| Deploy System Level Changes |
yes
|
yes
|
| Support Double-byte Character Sets |
yes
|
yes
|
| One Package for Multiple OSes |
yes
|
yes
|
| Set Disk Space and OS Requirements for Target PCs |
yes
|
yes
|
| Scripting Language |
yes
|
yes
|
| Command-line options |
yes
|
yes
|
| Automatic Reboot |
yes
|
yes
|
| Launch External Program |
yes
|
yes
|
| Customizable Rules.ini File |
yes
|
yes
|
|
