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If you belong to the business world, you probably know a handful of companies that use the BlackBerry Enterprise Server, or BES. With this software, a company can allow its workers to synchronize their BlackBerry smartphones with the corporate intranet. This means workers can access their corporate email accounts and the files they need right from their smartphones.
Like many other software, BES is constantly getting development changes to help it keep up with the growing demands of its users. For every new batch of changes, the developers of the software release a new version. The most current version is currently BES 5, but a lot of people still use BES 4.1 to synchronize their BlackBerrys.
Although version 4.1 is not the latest version of BES software, it does not mean that the version is not efficient. It offers a lot of features that previous versions didn't provide. Some of the features in BlackBerry Enterprise Server software version 4.1 were never before seen in older versions. Most of these changes are focused on providing users with greater convenience rather than performance.
The first thing you'll notice about BlackBerry Enterprise Server software version 4.1 is its simplified user management capabilities. The admin tool can now integrate database privileges and user credentials to simplify user creation and management for the admin. Furthermore, management rights for BES web reports, which have received major visual revamps to match the BigFix website, are also integrated. These web reports can be further customized to achieve a unique look and feel, and these reports have features that allow users to filter only the computers that they need to see.
Because of popular demand, this version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software no longer requires Microsoft's Internet Information Services. It can now be installed along with the BigFix Root Server, readily built in with BES Relay technology. However, installation with IIS is still possible. The whole installation procedure is also simplified, requiring fewer clicks and shorter installation times.
Another new feature of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server software version 4.1 is its improved console performance. This means users can now have an easier time navigating through the program's different features. Client inspectors can also look at more computer properties, allowing much greater Fixlet capabilities.
