Deep Freeze Enterprise features & specs from the Faronics website:
Security and Control
Enhanced security is rolled into Faronics Deep Freeze with protection for the Master Boot Record (MBR) from rootkit injections, making your security bulletproof.
Secure the Master Boot Record (MBR)
Prevent unauthorized administrators from accessing or controlling a computer that runs Deep Freeze via a unique Customization Code for all components
Preset multiple passwords to be used on a workstation or via the Command Line Control with varying activation and expiration dates
Disable keyboard and mouse, including touchscreen devices, during Thawed Periods or on demand
Boot Control window provides the ability for immediate reboot
Use Stealth Mode to hide the Deep Freeze system tray icon
Configuration Options
Customized configuration makes setting up Deep Freeze for your environment a breeze.
Use the Configuration Administrator to specify multiple passwords, select drives to be Frozen, create ThawSpaces to save data, create workstation tasks, schedule maintenance and set advanced networks.
Create multiple customized installers with different configurations
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
Automatically apply configuration changes to workstations
Data Retention Options
With Deep Freeze installed, data can be retained across reboots by redirecting both user and application data to storage space on non-system or network drives.
Retain data across reboots even if the computer is in a Frozen state, on up to eight virtual storage drives or “ThawSpaces” on a workstation
Use ThawSpaces to store programs, save files, or make permanent changes
Format ThawSpaces to remove unwanted files
Specify the size of the ThawSpace and host drive
Cache Windows updates by downloading updates even when in Frozen state
Redirect data for storage on network drives with the Data Igloo
Central Management
Central management makes it easy to deploy, configure, and manage Deep Freeze.
Use the included Enterprise Console or Core Console to centrally deploy, configure and manage Deep Freeze
Use the built-in Command Line Interface to manage Deep Freeze from within the most popular desktop management systems such as Microsoft SCCM, Dell KACE, Spiceworks, and Symantec Altiris Check out our Integration page
Schedule restart, shutdown, Wake-On-LAN, Freeze, Thaw, Thaw Locked and Windows Update tasks dynamically to take place once or regularly
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 managed 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
Easy deployment of Faronics Deep Freeze is made possible with several options.
Easy deployment options including a silent install for rapid network deployment, deployment as part of your imaging solution or via the Enterprise Console
Provides option to deploy on multiple workstations as part of a master image
Includes the 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
Deep Freeze may be used in conjunction with Faronics Anti-Virus, Anti-Executable and Power Save.
Single Console to manage both Deep Freeze and Faronics Anti-Virus clients
Seamless malware definition retention 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
Automate Windows Updates
Windows updates are easy to automate with Deep Freeze
Automatically download Windows updates even when machines are Frozen
Much faster Windows updates as cached updates are applied as soon as the machines are Thawed
Detects when updates are complete and automatically returns the computer back to a frozen state, eliminating the need to set maintenance window completion times Watch Video
Absolute Protection
Faronics Deep Freeze provides comprehensive protection for IT systems.
Guarantees 100% workstation recovery upon restart
Provides password protection and complete security
Protects multiple hard drives and partitions
Integration and Compatibility
Faronics Deep Freeze works with a wide range of hard drive types and form-
ats, is available in several languages
Supports multi-boot environments
Compatible with Fast User Switching
Supports SSD, SCSI, ATA, SATA, and IDE hard drives
Supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS, basic and dynamic disks
Localized in six languages