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Swimage Encore
Swimage Encore is a software management tool that allows desktop support and helpdesk support personnel to rapidly deploy/re-deploy Windows based personal computers. Central management of PCs is a strategy to increase PC reliability without having to virtualize desktops. Swimage Encore allows support personnel to upgrade a PC to a new operating system or re-image a computer as part of their standard troubleshooting process. Swimage Encore was developed by Intrinsc Technologies, LLC in the early 90s. Intrinsic Technologies, based in Lisle Illinois, was the first comppany to pioneer zero touch deployments using driver independent images. Driver independent images are now part of industry standard best practices for image management.

Swimage Encore extends the functionality of common Enterprise Software Distribution (ESD) systems commonly used today (like Microsoft SCCM, Altiris). Swimage Encore uses the ESD for all of the heavy lifting and adds a management layer on top of the ESD to orchestrate enterprise wide PC deployments. Swimage Encore's Orchestration tool allows administrators to direct completely automated deployments in as little as six mouse clicks.

Feature Swimage Encore adds to an ESD

 * guaranteed zero-touch deployment (with pre-validation)
 * real time deployment dashboard
 * driver independent Single Worldwide Image
 * guaranteed data integrity (both known and unknown data types)
 * cloud based central management console
 * workflow automation
 * end user communication
 * help desk integration
 * role based templates
 * Direct Data Transfer from PC to PC (bypassing the Server)
 * offline deployments
 * remote deployment
 * extensible (admins can add their own custom scripts and registry punches)
 * supports all drive encryption schemes
 * Department of Defense certified

Common uses for Zero Touch deployments

 * OS Migration (Windows 7, Windows 8) — Full-scale OS upgrade workflow control.
 * Hardware Refresh — Hardware replacement with settings and data transfer.
 * Eliminate Viruses — Remove malware quickly and minimize risk.
 * Standardization Initiatives — Create a consistent and stable environment.
 * Security and Patch Management.
 * PC Break-fix — Resolve issues with remote off-hours redeployment rather than dispatching expensive resources to the PC.

Version History

 * Swimage 1.0, 1997
 * Swimage 2.0, 2000
 * Swimage 3.0, 2002
 * Swimage Next Generation 4.0, 2005
 * Swimage Encore 5.0, 2008,
 * Swimage Encore 2012 RC1, April 2012