Citadel Technology Introduces Phantom of the Console 6.5; New Features Include Enhanced Script Language

Business Wire, August 26, 1997

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 1997--Citadel Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:NOFF), now offers Phantom of the Console, a software utility that helps network administrators increase productivity by automating daily server tasks.

For Novell NetWare file servers, Phantom of the Console automatically executes routine tasks at scheduled times, as if the network administrator were sitting at the console entering the commands to perform those tasks. This is a full 32-Bit application compatible with Windows NT and 95 for NetWare file servers.

The newest version offers an enhanced script language, which includes "wizards" to provide step-by-step creation of scripts. Also, Phantom of the Console is integrated with Server Sentry, Citadel's whistle-blower in the event of a system crash. The combination shuts down server-based applications during a crash.

Phantom of the Console automatically loads and unloads NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs). Some database NLMs must be unloaded to permit the daily backup to succeed. Network administrators can save a lot of time by using Phantom of the Console to unload these NLMs at night, execute the backup, then reload the NLMs when the backup is complete.

Phantom of the Console preserves precious server cache memory and improves overall server performance, by scheduling the loading, unloading, and execution of NLMs. Phantom of the Console's powerful scheduler NLM automates routine tasks, executing any valid NetWare command, NCF file, or PCF (Phantom Command File). An unlimited number of interactive tasks can be distributed from a server to DOS client workstations and then be controlled from the server.

In addition, Phantom of the Console provides an extended console capability that allows administrators to enter DOS-like commands to manage files on their servers. This NLM also gives direct access to the server's DOS partition, even while the server is up. Phantom of the Console provides sophisticated distributed processing through its workstation control NLM, which sends tasks to idle workstations.

Other features of the program include automatic logoff, automatic file transfers, broadcast messages, and file operations on both remote and local servers.

Phantom of the Console runs on Windows NT or 95 and has DOS and Windows user interfaces. It can be installed in less than five minutes. The program can be ordered directly from Citadel or from its network of authorized dealers. Single server licenses and site licenses are also available.

Incorporated in 1992, Citadel Technology, which changed its name from Citadel Computer Systems, Inc. on June 1, develops and markets computer software products to secure, manage and automate desktop and network environments. Other Citadel Technology products include TabWorks, NetOFF, WinShield, C:/More!, ServerSentry, ServerCam and FolderBolt. Citadel can be reached at 3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75219; phone 214/520-9292; fax 214/520-9293, or visit the company on the World Wide Web at http://www.citadel.com . -0-

Note to Editors: Citadel Technology, C:/More!, TabWorks, NetOFF and WinShield are trademarks of or trademark-pending by Citadel Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Citadel Technology, Inc.

Steve Solomon, 214/520-9292