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SmartDeploy

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4.7 out of 5 stars

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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

2 months

SmartDeploy Media

SmartDeploy Demo - Getting started
Getting started screen
SmartDeploy Demo - Computer Management
Computer Management view (with device groups)
SmartDeploy Demo - Platform Packs
Console with Platform Packs download modal
SmartDeploy Demo - Distribution Points
Console with Distribution Points view
SmartDeploy Demo - Capture Wizard
Capture Wizard start screen
SmartDeploy Demo - Media Wizard
Media Wizard (select media type screen)
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Tim C.
TC
Systems Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Within 30 mins I figured out how to create an image and deploy."
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

I like the ease of image creation, driver pack installation and ease of join to domain and naming computers. The console makes it easy to see computer and user status. I was able to leverage our network Windows Deployment Services to set up a PXE boot which makes imaging for my team very easy and fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Increase cost factor over time for licensing. Driver Packs do not get regularly updated. Image size can be large sometimes and not very compressed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KT
IT Director
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SmartDeploy Made My Life Easier!"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

We recently upgraded our entire fleet of workstations and used SmartDeploy for the project. I couldn't be happier with the results. The software is super easy to use and very intuitive. The documentation is great and I was up and running in no time. It also just worked. I can't tell you how frustrated I've been in the past with other products not delivering. SmartDeploy delivered every time. Workstations are running great and we've had no issues. If you're doing a new rollout soon, use SmartDeploy. You can thank me later. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

The only thing I dislike is that I wasn't using SmartDeploy sooner! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jason H.
JH
Partner, over NOC, Professional Services, and Central Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"We only use 1 part, worth every penny"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

We use it entirely just for imaging computers. It integrates well with WDS. Allows us to use driver packs so we can make 1 image for lots of computers. Easy enough that we could train many of our guys on how to setup an image, and deploy it properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Every other function of SmartDeploy is redundant with any modern RMM, and a complete waste of time. They don't have a license level to only get what we want. so we have to jump through hoops to make it work the way we want it to Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nicolas R.
NR
Junior Sys Admin
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"How SmartDeploy helped a small shop"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

How simple it is to use. Creating images, having deployment packs ready and available. Support has always been great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Keeping up to date otherwise it stops working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great product for managing multiple computers"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Smart Deploy makes managing an environment with multiple computer labs easy. The availability of driver packs for different makes and models of computers makes managing computer labs a breeze. Deployment is straight forward and intuitive. Also, Smart Deploy offers amazing customer support when the need arises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

I have not run into anything that I dislike about Smart Deploy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Manufacturing
AM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Ease of Use"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Smart deploy is super easy to use. We have deployed over 300 laptops with their software, and it works great! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Setting up initially can be a little time consuming, but their support and help articles are great as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IG
Media Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A must-have for IT professionals"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

I like that program is easy to use. It helps me quickly set up and send images to computers, and I don’t need a lot of experience to use it. The customer support is great, and they help me whenever I have problems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Sometimes, it takes a long time to set up everything, especially if there are a lot of computers. Also, the program can be slow when many people use it at the same time. I wish it worked with more other software programs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RG
Vulnerability specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"My Review of SmartDeploy"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

SmartDeploy helps our organization save time managing and deploying operating systems. It’s very easy to use. The tool helps us with updates and installations which has saved us a lot of time. One of the best features is using an image for all of our devices. The tools is very user-friendly. Reporting features are very helpful. Smartdeploy has been very reliable and fulfilled some of our needs. Also, the customer support teams is amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

That the initial implementation can be a bit slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anthony Wilkin H.
AH
Técnico de Programación
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My Review"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

What i like about smartdeploy, first of all, it's easy to deploy on multiple computers and that I can create images quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

What I don't like is that it is only compatible with Windows and that it should have a more reduced price for small businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David T.
DT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"I a pretty solid option for Imaging and Computer Management"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

It's pretty robust with lost of features and great reporting. I like the amount of control I have over computers, the amount of reporting that I can get to give me the information I need, and offered at a pretty acceptable price point.

So far, my customer service experience has been fantastic, overall. They're usually quick, happy to help and, most importantly, effeciant and helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

It's overly complicated to make minor changes to images and it doesn't come with its own PXE boot solution. (I had to use WDS). Not a huge deal though. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

11 months

Average Discount

10%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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SmartDeploy Features
Compression
Automation
Web Interface
Device Variety
OS Variety
Deployment Methods
Remote Imaging
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