Faronics Deep Freeze Enterprise 8.71.020.5734 is a robust system restoration solution designed to maintain the desired configuration of workstations in various environments, including educational institutions, libraries, and corporate settings. Released on November 29, 2023, this version introduces several enhancements aimed at improving compatibility, performance, and administrative control.(Faronics,)
🔍 Key Enhancements in Version 8.71.020.5734
1. Compatibility with Modern Standby and Hibernation
This update ensures that Deep Freeze supports Modern Standby, Hibernation, and Fast Startup power options. These features contribute to energy savings and enhanced battery life, particularly beneficial for portable devices. The system remains powered during maintenance tasks, preventing unintended sleep or hibernation states. (Faronics,)
2. Improved Maintenance Scheduling
Administrators can now schedule Windows updates directly from the Deep Freeze Console. The system detects when updates are complete and automatically returns the computer to a Frozen state, eliminating the need for manual intervention. (Faronics, KaranPC)
3. Enhanced Virtual Memory Management
A new option allows Deep Freeze to manage the paging file size, optimizing performance on workstations with limited RAM. This feature helps prevent system hangs during the Frozen state. (ChileComparte)
4. Compatibility with Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS)
Deep Freeze now integrates seamlessly with Windows LAPS, ensuring that password synchronization with the Domain Controller remains consistent, even when the computer is in a Frozen state. (Faronics)
5. Automatic Log Backup
The system now automatically backs up Deep Freeze logs on the client side, facilitating easier troubleshooting and performance monitoring. (ChileComparte)
🛠️ Additional Features and Improvements
- Local Wakeup Enhancements: Ensures that local wake timers under Windows Power Options are enabled when the ‘Attempt to wake up locally’ option is selected for Workstation Tasks. (Faronics)
- Expanded Windows Update Cache: The allocated cache size for Windows updates has been increased from 2GB to 4GB, accommodating larger update files and improving update efficiency. (Faronics)
- Master Boot Record (MBR) Protection: Deep Freeze now prevents viruses from injecting into the MBR, enhancing system security against low-level threats. (Faronics)
- Support for Large Hard Drives: The system now supports hard drives larger than 2TB, ensuring compatibility with modern storage devices.
- Removal of WSUS Restrictions: All updates downloaded from your WSUS will now be installed on the workstation, removing the previous limitation of only applying critical and security updates. (Faronics)
- Improved User Interface: The Deep Freeze Configuration Administrator and Enterprise Console have been updated with usability improvements and new graphics, enhancing the user experience. (Faronics)
🖥️ System Requirements and Compatibility
- Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012 (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions). (KaranPC)
- Hardware: Supports SSD, SCSI, ATA, SATA, and IDE hard drives. Compatible with FAT, FAT32, NTFS, and REFS file systems. (Faronics)
📊 Benefits for IT Administrators
- Reduced Support Tickets: By ensuring 100% workstation recovery upon restart, Deep Freeze significantly reduces the number of support tickets related to system misconfigurations or malware infections. (Faronics)
- Simplified Maintenance: Automated update scheduling and system maintenance tasks streamline administrative workflows, allowing IT staff to focus on other critical areas.
- Enhanced Security: Features like MBR protection and compatibility with LAPS contribute to a more secure computing environment.(Faronics)
🔗 Conclusion
Faronics Deep Freeze Enterprise 8.71.020.5734 introduces several key enhancements that improve system compatibility, performance, and administrative control. By integrating features like Modern Standby support, improved maintenance scheduling, and enhanced security measures, this version continues to provide a reliable solution for maintaining system integrity in various organizational settings.(CyberMania, Faronics)