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KACE Desktop Authority
Centralized, secure and consistent management for Windows environments
Use KACE Desktop Authority to eliminate the hassle of deploying and securing network-connected devices by customizing them at first login. Easily configure firewall and browser security settings for physical, virtual and published Windows environments. Ensure that applications are maintained and access to network resources is always available.
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Specifications
Server Requirements
Operating systems
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard/Enterprise
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard/Enterprise
- Windows Server 2008 Standard/Enterprise (32/64 bit)
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2016
Domain controllers
- Windows Server 2008 domain
- Windows Server 2012 domain
- Windows Server 2016 domain
- Windows Server 2008 R2 domain
- Windows Server 2012 R2 domain
Database server
- Microsoft SQL Server version 2008 or higher
Installed if necessary
- Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.5 SP1
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package
- Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 7 or higher
- Microsoft .NET Framework, Hotfix KB981119
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2014 R2 Express — Installed if an existing SQL Server instance is not selected
Browsers supported (Console)
- Internet Explorer® 11
- Chrome™ 44 or higher
- Firefox® 3.8 or higher
- Microsoft Edge™ 25 or higher
Screen resolution
- 1024×768
Client Requirements
Operating systems
- Windows 7
- Windows 10
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows 8.1
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2016
Installed if necessary
- Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1
- Microsoft .NET 2.0 SP1
Browsers supported
- Internet Explorer® 11
- Chrome™ 44 or higher
- Firefox® 3.8 or higher
- Microsoft Edge™ 25 or later
Screen resolution
- 1024×768
Supported Browsers for accessing the admin portal
- One admin-level account with read/write access to all NETLOGON share(s) and to be a member of the local Administrators group on all applicable workstations
- One domain user-level account
Resources
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