Overview

The Software Distribution application is part of the IBM® BigFix Software Distribution Systems Lifecycle Management suite. This application enables organizations to improve management of their desktop software distribution processes from a single, unified point of control, and storage-optimized library.

The BigFix architecture enables IT staff to control bandwidth so that packages can be delivered without affecting network performance regardless of network size or speed.

Some of the most significant cost-saving and time-saving features of BigFix Software Distribution include:

• Dynamic and policy-based bandwidth throttling to push large files over distributed networks without impacting line-of-business bandwidth.
• Support for roaming endpoints with pre-caching relay infrastructure.
• Features to optimize dynamic and evolving networks.
• Intelligent software distribution based on endpoint characteristics.
• Software distribution wizards and user self-provisioning.
• Continuous software application license usage and metering, including support for existing software repositories.
• Low-cost scalability with minimal infrastructure requirements.