We've said it before, we'll say it again, GFIMAX can be used not only as a Remote Monitoring tool, but as a "foot in the door" using more traditional concepts for end-users/clients. As with our Anti-virus-only deployment allowing MSP's to have a month-to-month SaaS offering, we can also utilize the concept with a simple-to-deploy Backup solution that can backup to the cloud from anywhere. In order to ensure that no additional charges are ever applied, the Advanced Monitoring Agent should be installed on the “Naked MOB” client computer using an Installation Template configured with ZERO CHECKS. If the agent is NOT installed that way, charges for the automatically discovered checks will be incurred (as well as Activation Charges on Server Agents) for the first month; even if the checks are immediately deleted from the dashboard.
Charges for the check
associated with Managed Online Backup (Managed Online Backup Check) will be
suppressed. Servers using Managed Online Backup only will not be charged
an Activation Fee or Dashboard Charge until such time as they add
another monitoring check or device feature (Take Control or Patch Management)
as follows:
- 30 minute monitoring
- Client Daily or Weekly reports TO A WORKSTATION will add that charges to the workstation only (i.e. “Naked” MOB).
- SMS alerts
- 5 minute monitoring
- Client Dashboard access
- Client Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports TO A SERVER will add that charges to the server only (i.e. “Naked” MOB).
- Another monitoring check
- Take Control
- Patch Management TO A WORKSTATION will add that charge only.
- Another monitoring check
- Take Control
- Patch Management TO A SERVER WILL add that charge AND Activation Fee (regardless of installation date) and the Dashboard Access charge.
Now that you know how to set the system for just the backups, visit our article on the actual steps needed for Managed Online Backup Only Deployments - Setup.