St. Bernard Software to Offer Enhanced Decision Support for Operating System Security Updates with SPQuery V4.2

Business Wire, Feb 8, 2001

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2001

Latest Release Offers Operating System Updates to Solve Security

Vulnerabilities and Stability Problems

St. Bernard Software, a global provider of Internet Infrastructure Management (I2M) solutions, announced the release of SPQuery V4.2.

Featuring improved service pack and hotfix management for network administrators, V4.2 provides enhanced feedback on the status of deployments, an improved user interface and notification of new updates. V4.2 also enables redeployment in a single click, comprehensive administrator rights, a wizard assistant and categorized updates with public and non-public service packs and hotfixes.

SPQuery is an automated inventory, research, and deployment tool that provides value-added information about software updates for Windows NT/2000 and TSE systems. With SPQuery, administrators can query their network systems in order to identify necessary operating system updates. SPQuery remotely installs these updates, saving administrators valuable time and providing added control over the software distribution process. With the most comprehensive operating system patch knowledge base, query and distribution solution, SPQuery gives administrators the power they need to effectively manage the process of updating the operating system with service packs, hotfixes and other self-installing operating system patches.

SPQuery V4.2 offers administrators the following key features for Windows NT/2000 and TSE systems:

-- A complete, automated solution that saves hours of unnecessary work for
system administrators.

-- The ability to mend operating system security vulnerabilities by providing
the latest operating system security hotfixes.

-- Improved operating system stability by researching the correct fixes and
deploying them to systems that crash or hang. Additionally, administrators can
receive feedback on the status of deployment.

-- The ability to download and install multiple service packs and hotfixes to
multiple machines from one central console.

-- Improved Quality of Service (QoS), affording administrators additional time
to work on other issues.

-- The latest information about system updates to assist with deployment
decisions.

-- Supports administrator rights to multiple machines with multiple IDs.

-- A wizard assists administrators to select managed machines.

-- Operating system updates that are categorized for easy searches.

"SPQuery V4.2 provides many enhancements that are a direct response to our customers' needs," said John Jones, CEO and president of St. Bernard Software. "Throughout the process of managing service packs and hotfixes, network administrators need more information to make informed decisions. SPQuery V4.2 provides that high level of decision support."

About St. Bernard Software

Headquartered in San Diego, St. Bernard Software is a global provider of Internet and corporate network infrastructure management solutions that solve network management, employee productivity, and Internet usage problems for medium to large organizations. The company's product lines solve critical issues within the storage, configuration, and performance management markets. St. Bernard Software is recognized as the market-leader in open file technology with its flagship product, Open File Manager(TM), and has since expanded its technology to include SPQuery. SPQuery is a utility that provides simple, centralized management of OS service packs and hotfixes for Windows NT/2000 and TSE machines.

St. Bernard Software products are sold and supported through a variety of partners worldwide. For customer support and information on Open File Manager and SPQuery call 800/782-3762, or visit www.stbernard.com. The Web site also includes free trials of all products.

St. Bernard Software and Open File Manager are trademarks of St. Bernard Software Inc. All other trademarks are hereby acknowledged.