Version 8.6
System Requirements
Deep Freeze Server is supported on Windows 7/8.1/10/11, Windows Server 2008 R2 (32 and 64-bit), Server 2012, Server 2016, Server 2019, and Server 2022. Deep Freeze requires 10% of the hard drive to be left as free space. The Deep Freeze Configuration Administrator and Enterprise Console are supported on Windows 7/8.1/10/11, Server 2008 R2 (32 and 64-bit), Server 2012, Server 2016, Server 2019, and Server 2022.
Absolute Protection
- Guarantees 100% workstation recovery upon restart
- Provides password protection and complete security
- Protects multiple hard drives and partitions
Integration and Compatibility
- Supports multi-boot environments
- Compatible with Fast User Switching
- Supports SCSI, ATA, SATA, and IDE hard drives
- Supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS, basic and dynamic disks
- Localized in six languages
Security and Control
- Secure the Master Boot Record (MBR)
- Encrypt all components with a unique Customization Code
- Preset multiple passwords to be used on a workstation or via the Command Line Control with varying activation and expiration dates
- Generate encrypted One Time or One Day Passwords
- Disable keyboard and mouse during Thawed Periods or on demand
- Boot Control window provides ability for immediate reboot
- Use Stealth Mode to hide the Deep Freeze system tray icon
Configuration Options
- Create customized installation files using the Configuration Administrator
- Pre-select Frozen Drives and selectively Freeze or Thaw fixed drives
- Schedule automatic Restart/Shutdown times
- Restart computer on Logoff
- Shutdown workstations after a preset length of inactivity
- Automate Windows Update installation and detect when installation is complete to reboot Frozen or shutdown
- Schedule multiple Thawed Periods to perform Windows updates (through the Internet or WSUS) or run a custom batch file to update other software
Data Retention Options
- Create up to eight ThawSpaces on a workstation that can be used to store programs, save files, or make permanent changes
- Specify the size of the ThawSpace and host drive
- Cache Windows updates by downloading updates even when in Frozen state
Central Management
- Schedule restart, shutdown, Wake-on-LAN, Freeze, Thaw, and Thaw Locked tasks dynamically to take place once or regularly
- Change Workstation Task schedules on the fly
- Manage workstations easily with User Defined Groups
- Quickly populate multiple groups or sub-groups with smart automatic filters or import groups from Active Directory
- Update all pre-existing installation files automatically
- Invoke system maintenance on demand with “Thaw Locked” mode
- Launch RDP and VNC sessions through the Deep Freeze Console
- Create customized Enterprise Consoles with tailored features
- Remotely deploy, execute, and control software on workstations
- With Faronics Core keep scheduled actions “active” to ensure updates on offline workstations
- With Faronics Core manage workstations with dynamic groups, perform actions on workstation groups, view workstation activity status, and remotely wake-up offline workstations via the web
Deployment and Interoperability Options
- Offers silent install option for rapid network deployment
- Provides option to deploy on multiple workstations as part of a master image
- Deep Freeze Command Line Control Utility for remote management
- Integrate Deep Freeze protection into any desktop management solution capable of executing command line control
- Create, edit download, and share XML-based Deep Freeze Action Files to interact with other programs via the Enterprise Console
- Communicate with workstations over a LAN, WAN, or combination
- Support for multiple ports and automatically authorizing them
Integration
- Seamless malware definitions on workstations protected in a Frozen state with Faronics Anti-Virus
- Malware definitions for other anti-virus solutions can be easily retained through use of Thawed Periods
- Integration with Faronics Anti-Executable and Faronics Power Save to detect Deep Freeze Thawed Periods