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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. I would like to try out the PatchManager software. Is there a trial version available?
  2. Is PatchManager dependent on any particular network equipment vendor?
  3. How is the PatchManager software deployed?
  4. If I install PatchManager in-house, what operating systems does PatchManager support?
  5. I am planning to replace my current cabling administration database/spreadsheet. How do I migrate this information into PatchManager?
  6. For the database backend, which Database Management Systems (DBMS) does PatchManager support?
  7. Can I easily integrate PatchManager with my other databases/systems/devices?

  1. I would like to try out the PatchManager software. Is there a trial version available?
    Yes, for a custom trial please contact info@patchmanager.com

  2. Is PatchManager dependent on any particular network equipment vendor?
    No, network cabling and assets from any equipment vendor can be equally easily administered in PatchManager.

  3. How is the PatchManager software deployed?
    PatchManager is a client-server application with client access via a browser. Customers can install the server on their premises or can make use of our Software-as-a-Service offering whereby the server is hosted externally on our secure cloud servers.

  4. If I install PatchManager in-house, what operating systems does PatchManager support?
    PatchManager is a 100% Java application that supports Windows and Linux operating systems. Virtualized environments are supported as are 32-bit and 64-bit operating system flavors.

  5. I am planning to replace my current cabling administration database/spreadsheet. How do I migrate this information into PatchManager?
    PatchManager has a powerful import function to import CSV (Excel) based files.

  6. For the database backend, which Database Management Systems (DBMS) does PatchManager support?
    The following Database Management Systems are supported: Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL. Other Database Management Systems systems not on this list can also be supported upon request.

  7. Can I easily integrate PatchManager with my other databases/systems/devices?
    Yes, PatchManager has a powerful standard Web Services API (SOAP/WSDL) for third party system integration.

  8. For more information please contact info@patchmanager.com