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Compaq TaskSmart Appliance Servers: Computing Paradigm of the Future 4 "I know there are solutions you can put on a general-purpose server, but an appliance is so quick and easy," Porter said. "I've deployed these throughout the state, and the people at the remote sites don't always have the expertise to install the network operating system and do the complicated configuration required with a general-purpose server. The appliance, on the other hand, can be installed and configured in under 15 minutes." Many industry analysts also see appliance servers as representing the wave of the future. As Carl Howe, research director at Forrester Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, told Network World, "The thing about (general-purpose) servers is that they are a platform, and that function is still required. There are, however, some functions that are just done better by other devices." Several vendors are developing integrated hardware/softwareofferings. However, Compaq is the first vendor to propose a comprehensive approach - an overall strategy for addressing customer needs across a broad application range. This underlying business architecture, an effort to ensure customers have the fastest, simplest solution, is focused on four main areas: • Powerful enterprise management • Best-of-breed solutions • Broadest range of integration and sales support • Simplified service and complete accountability Powerful Enterprise Management Compaq recognizes that IT managers look to standardize their architectures and vendors. The last thing many companies want is another new platform to manage, another new application to learn and integrate, and another new vendor to build a service relationship with. Consequently, Compaq TaskSmart servers will be delivered with a unified management architecture that includes powerful enterprise management tools. Every server in the TaskSmart family will have simple, intuitive interfaces and tools for application setup and management. Complete remote setup and administration will be supported as a TaskSmart server standard. In addition, all products in the TaskSmart family will have a common management framework, and common interfaces, reducing the need for training and increasing user familiarity. Compaq TaskSmart servers will provide seamless integration with enterprise management tools, including Compaq Insight Manager, HP OpenView, Tivoli, BMC, and CA, to meet the broadest range of business needs. Best-of-Breed Solutions As the volume and market leader in server hardware, Compaq has an unmatched track record of industry-standard hardware innovation. This leadership has been maintained by combining Compaq's engineering excellence with unrivalled integration expertise. Compaq works constantly with partners to deliver fully tested and optimized standards-based solutions, culminating in more customers and a leading market share position across a range of operating systems and applications. The development leverage inherent in industry-standard solutions drives both a faster pace of innovation as well as significant economies. Customers know that a Compaq solution will have high value, will be brought to market quickly, and will be fully tested and optimized for the industry-standard computing environment. Combining Compaq engineering excellence with our strong software partner relationships, Compaq will deliver the best-optimized products based on the unique characteristics of each application and how it fits within a customer environment. 0194-0699-A