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# KACE Systems Management Appliance

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> Comprehensive Patch and Endpoint Management Software for any network-connected device.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Quest Software
- **Location**: Round Rock, US
- **Founded**: 1987

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Compliance Management
- Dashboard Software
- IT Asset Management Software
- IT Asset Tracking
- IT Reporting
- IT, Server & Network Monitoring Software
- Patch Management Software
- Scheduling Software

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [IT Asset Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30077/it-asset-management/software)

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## Reviews

### "KACE Systems Management Appliance K1000 Best Inventory Management Tool" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *June 30, 2024* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I have used DELL KACE K1000 for more than 3 years, which helped us to manage our assets present in around 11 plus offices globally, The patch management feature ensures devices are regularly updated with the latest security patches and software updates to maintain security and performance.
> 
> **Cons**: Pushing the agent installation from KACE Appliance was challenging but other than that K1000 was quite helpful in managing the inventory and compliance of 
the assest.
> 
> Using KACE Systems Management Appliance was a great experience. It ensured device compliance, global asset tracking, and facilitated secondary replication server setup with KACE Replication. Additionally, its software distribution features significantly improved our device and inventory management.

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### "My KASE system Review" — 5.0/5

> **Jay** | *October 17, 2024* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The ease of use, offering a seamless and intuitive user experience. The integration of built-in Dell features significantly enhances functionality, making it a standout choice for both personal and professional use. Additionally, the extensive customization options available allow users to tailor the device to their specific needs and preferences, ensuring a highly personalized and efficient workflow.
> 
> **Cons**: The escalation in pricing, coupled with the protracted timeline for delivering new updates, has become a significant concern.
> 
> For over five years, we employed the KASE management appliance before transitioning to the KACE as a service. While the product is commendable and performs its intended functions adequately, it would benefit from some updates to enhance its overall effectiveness and user experience.

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### "Great Product - Asset Management, Service Desk" — 4.0/5

> **Bryan** | *May 3, 2024* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: KACE does a great job in regards to being able to manage endpoints.  The Service Desk feature is also great, it allows you to build custom ticket queues for various departments.   Also allows the creation of custom reports that can be autogenerated on a preferred schedule
> 
> **Cons**: The managed installations feature can be a little tricky to figure out, but support is helpful to work with.

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