Faronics Deep Freeze Server Product Specs

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
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