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Q Why is it so much quicker than writing logon scripts?
A Desktop Authority Express® easy to use graphical interface replaces the work accomplished by even the the most complicated of scripts by presenting the administrator with a GUI representation of all of all the key areas involved in desktop configuration. In addition, Desktop Authority Express® patented Validation Logic makes it infinitely easier to select when and where those configuration are applied, at an extremely granular level. Lastly, testing scripts for different OS versions, debugging code, and beta testing in a sandbox environment are eliminated with Desktop Authority Express.
Q What desktop platforms does it support? I still have too many Windows 9x boxes on my
network. What about server versions? I am still running a Windows NT domain!
A Nearly all of Desktop Authority Express' desktop configuration abilities cover from Windows 95 through Windows XP. Desktop Authority Express can be installed on a Windows domain running on servers from Windows NT through Windows 2003. While Active Directory is not a requirement, some of the Validation Logic options will not work without it.
Q How much of my logon script will it replace? How long will it take?
A Desktop Authority Express covers every aspect of desktop configuration: from drive mappings to registry changes to application rollouts. And whatever Desktop Authority Express cannot do natively can be accomplished using a small amount of custom script applied with the control of Validation Logic to determine exactly for whom and when it is run. Configuring all your desktops is quick and easy, with huge time savings over the ordeal of writing and maintaining traditional scripts.
Q How long does it take to set up? Does it require me to install software on my desktops?
A Setup takes only a few minutes using our Installation Wizard. Clients do not need to install any software to utilize Desktop Authority Express; the user only needs to have SLogic.bat specified as their Logon Script - a task automated by Desktop Authority Express.
Q We use Group Policies for all our desktop configurations � I don't want to replace all that.
A Desktop Authority Express does not need to be used as a replacement for Group Policies; it can be used to compliment Group Policies in the critical areas which Group Policies do not address, such as Drives, Printers, Outlook Profiles, Inactivity, Office settings and more. Desktop Authority Express can also rollout policy settings to a wider range of operating systems (from 95 to XP), and so can be used as an alternative to Group Policies in many situations.
Q Does this mean I can't use Group Policies any more?
A Absolutely not! If you wish, you can continue to use Group Policies in conjunction with Desktop Authority Express.
Q What about my Citrix or Terminal Server environment � will this help me with my roaming
profile problems?
A Desktop Authority is the perfect answer for roaming profile issues, since it eliminates the need to store user configurations in a user profile and eases the task of redirecting all of the folders containing the user's environment which are traditionally stored in the profile. For example, Desktop Authority makes it easy to redirect the user's desktop folder, My Documents, web cookies, favorites, etc. to a central location such as the user's home directory. With this arrange, the user's environment always "follows" them, without the need for a roaming profile.
Desktop Authority Express v Desktop Authority
Q I'm familiar with the benefits of using Desktop Authority. How is Desktop Authority Express
different?
A A comparison matrix can be found here listing the differences between the two versions.
Q I currently use Desktop Authority Express. How can I migrate to Desktop Authority?
A You can purchase a migration license that allows you to easily migrate to Desktop Authority. Call sales on 0845 226 0512 or email sales@dbl.co.uk for pricing.
Q I want Desktop Authority, but our company has already made a substantial investment in
a different vendor's remote control product. Do you offer a competitive upgrade or should
I buy Desktop Authority Express instead?
A Purchasing Desktop Authority Express and using that along with your existing remote control product is one solution, but keep in mind that Desktop Authority offers so much more than just remote control. You'd probably be surprised to realize that the price delta between Desktop Authority Express and Desktop Authority is probably less than you'd pay just for the annual maintenance renewal of your existing product. If it isn't, contact us and we will put you in touch with a partner that can work with you on a competitive upgrade. | 
