Dell Wyse Management Suite Version 4.4 Administrator Guide

Introduction to Wyse Management Suite

Dell Wyse Management Suite is a powerful, next-generation management solution designed for the centralized configuration, monitoring, and optimization of Dell Hybrid Client powered endpoints and Dell thin clients. It offers advanced features including cloud and on-premises deployment options, a mobile application for remote management, enhanced security measures like BIOS configuration and port lockdown, device discovery and registration, asset and inventory management, operating system and application deployment, and real-time monitoring, alerting, reporting, and troubleshooting capabilities.

This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for administrators, detailing the various functionalities and procedures for effectively utilizing Wyse Management Suite.

Key Features and Editions

Wyse Management Suite is available in two editions:

• Standard (Free): Suitable for small to medium businesses, this edition offers basic functionalities for private cloud deployments. It requires a license key obtained through the Wyse Management Suite trials page.
• Pro (Paid): A more robust solution for both public and private cloud deployments, requiring a license key. The Pro edition supports hybrid models, license floating between private and public clouds, and is essential for managing Windows PCs and Dell Hybrid Client devices. It also provides advanced features, a mobile application for real-time alerts and commands, and enhanced security with two-factor authentication and Active Directory integration.

The Wyse Management Suite supports multiple languages, with options to select English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese via the web console.

Core Functionalities

The suite enables administrators to perform a wide range of tasks, including:

• Managing device groups and configurations
• Registering and configuring various device types (ThinOS, ThinLinux, Windows Embedded Standard, Dell Hybrid Client, Dell Generic Client)
• Deploying applications and managing image policies
• Managing license subscriptions and firmware upgrades
• Troubleshooting device issues and managing security configurations
• Utilizing proxy support for enhanced connectivity

For detailed information on each of these functionalities, please refer to the respective chapters within this guide.