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Enterprise Software

Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

By Erik Eckel April 25, 2009, 11:51 PM PDT

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

The Bomgar B200

The Bomgar B200

The Bomgar B200 is a 1U server rack-sized appliance that provides remote desktop access for small and medium enterprise organizations.n

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

Bomgar B200 Simplicity

Bomgar B200 Simplicity

Bomgar configuration is simple and straightforward. As such, there are few buttons, switches and ports.nnHere you can see the only controls found on the unit’s front facing. LEDs are present to indicate such elements as NIC and hard disk activity and power status. The unit’s reset and power buttons are also found here.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

Bomgar B200 Rear View

Bomgar B200 Rear View

The Bomgar B200’s rear panel possesses only three ports. One is the standard power socket, while the other two are Ethernet NICs (as shown here).

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

Bomgar Power Socket

Bomgar Power Socket

A cooling fan sits immediately adjacent to the Bomgar’s power socket.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

Bomgar B200 Login

Bomgar B200 Login

Bomgar uses a Web-based interface to administer the B200 remote support appliance.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

Bomgar B200 Administration

Bomgar B200 Administration

Using the Bomgar B200 Web-based console, administrators can configure the unit’s network settings, reboot or power down the appliance and more.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

Bomgar Storage

Bomgar Storage

From the Storage option within the Status tab, the B200 tracks the amount of disk space being used.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

B200 IP Configuration

B200 IP Configuration

Network settings, including the unit’s NIC configurations, are customized using the IP Configuration button.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

Static IP Routing

Static IP Routing

Administrators can configure static IP routes using the B200’s Static Routes button found on the networking tab.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

B200 Security Settings

B200 Security Settings

Network restrictions are set using the B200 Web console’s Security tab. Separate options exist for Appliance Administration, SSL Configuration and Email Configuration.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

B200 SSL Configuration

B200 SSL Configuration

The Bomgar B200 supports SSL connections. These connections enable secure communications and are set using the SSL Configuration menu shown here.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

B200 Email Configuration

B200 Email Configuration

The Bomgar B200 can be set to forward email messages to administrators. These email messages can alert administrators of system events.nnEmail settings, including SMTP relay servers, ports and passwords, are configured using the Email Configuration button within the Security tab.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

Bomgar B200 Support

Bomgar B200 Support

A variety of support options, including utilities, updates and advanced support features, are accessed from the Support tab, as shown here.

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

B200 Updates

B200 Updates

B200 updates can be accessed and installed from the Updates button (found within the Support tab).

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Bomgar B200 Remote Support Appliance

Advanced Support Options

Advanced Support Options

When required, administrators can find several technical supports options by clicking the Support tab and selecting Advanced Support. In addition to finding direct telephone numbers, the software lists a URL and e-mail address.nnDirect support is also available. When using direct support from Bomgar, support and access codes can be entered using the Advanced Support menu, as can be seen here.

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