The single agent on a desktop or server is responsible for completing the tasks of:

• Receiving task instructions from the console and implements the instructions
• Installs patches and validates the patch installation is correct
• 100 % correct asset scanning and reports
• Collects and transmits data to the ANSA Server/controller
• Software deployment
• Energy management
• Remediates – Changes that constitutes a threat
• Enforces configuration rules with little or no IT involvement
• Implementing and enforcing corporate and regulatory policies
• Rapidly installing of ANSA
• Accommodating future Technology
• Performing almost any managed service or remote monitoring request
• Installs white list software/de-installs software not on white list
• Alerts and notifications send and received
• Monitors compliance and enforces corporate and regulatory policies
• Reports on who accesses, removes or changes data
• Maintaining compatibility in a cross-platform environment
• Compatibility with out-of-the box, custom and legacy software
• Launch a process or Kill a process
• Remain transparent to the end users

The Single Controller on a dedicated server is responsible for:

• Implementing the ANSA operational modules i.e.: Patching
• Creates granular reports that can provide different views as needed
• Scales to large networks
• Global update repository
• Support the creation of policies

The web-based console is responsible for:

• Providing anytime and anywhere access
• Clear presentation of ANSA information
• Allowing network administration to
• Change views and report formats
• Create policies
• Set schedules for patching, software deployments, asset scans, etc.
• Deploying patches, software applications, updates and hot fixes
• Check validations
• Follow up alerts
• Verification of tasks completed
• Set energy parameters for desktops
• Maintain and manage passwords