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Executive Summary: Dirig 3.5
Dirigs agent—called Fenway—is an application and server monitoring and management tool that makes taking care of heterogeneous systems a much easier task, especially now that it has added S-HTTP support. The re-branded Dirig agent helps keep systems up and running while also sending alerts when it finds problems.
COST ANALYSIS
Dirig 3.5 has an attractive upfront cost of $450. To get the most out of the product, IT managers will need to hire consultants and devote a high-level staff member to the initial configuration process. Ongoing costs are minimal, and the cost savings associated with use of the product should be quite high.
(+) Supports heterogeneous platforms; audit change log; supports S-HTTP.
(-) No easy way to log changes made prior to product installation.
EVALUATION SHORT LIST
BMCs Patrol
NetIQ Corp.s AppManager
Precises Precise
www.dirig.com
| Usability | Good |
| Capability | Good |
| Performance | Excellent |
| Interoperability | Good |
| Manageability | Fair |
| Scalability | Good |
| Security | Good |
Cameron Sturdevant has been with the Labs since 1997, and before that paid his IT management dues at a software publishing firm working with several Fortune 100 companies. Cameron also spent two years with a database development firm, integrating applications with mainframe legacy programs. Cameron's areas of expertise include virtual and physical IT infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise networking and mobility, with a focus on Android in the enterprise. In addition to reviews, Cameron has covered monolithic enterprise management systems throughout their lifecycles, providing the eWEEK reader with all-important history and context. Cameron takes special care in cultivating his IT manager contacts, to ensure that his reviews and analysis are grounded in real-world concern. Cameron is a regular speaker at Ziff-Davis Enterprise online and face-to-face events. Follow Cameron on Twitter at csturdevant, or reach him by email at csturdevant@eweek.com.
