Lpr should be replaced by a simple to use, more robust utility in enterprise scale applications

COSprint is an advanced replacement for lpr used by major corporations around the world. Far more than just basic spooler functions, it provides automatic routing, management and delivery of documents generated by key business applications, including SAP R/3 and Oracle Financials, in enterprises of all sizes.

COSprint provides lpr functionality in enterprises using a mixed Unix, Linux and Windows infrastructure, a most common type for enterprise-class business applications. Like the other members of OSM's COSMOS family of system management products, it delivers a wide range of functions. A small number of staff are thereby equipped to securely manage an extensive, network-distributed document distribution and print management service across their enterprise.

Because of its designed-in scalability, COSprint is used in organizations of all sizes. Some installations are not concerned with all aspects of output management, so use the product as no more than a direct replacement for standard Unix utilities, including lpd. Others make full use of its ability to manage printed output from a Windows environment, effectively using it as a Windows print spooler.

Perhaps the greatest added value is found when using COSprint for the output management of documents produced by SAP R/3, Oracle Financials or PeopleSoft. Such enterprise-scale applications always provide some form of spooling functions, but these are often confined to modest control features. COSprint greatly improves on the standard facilities and raises the standard of output management to equal that of the other functional areas. COSprint has been certified for use with SAP R/3.

OSM's COSMOS family of products delivers a broad range of system management functions to enable a small number of system administrators manage a large number of systems while working from one or a small number of control points. Starting from a standpoint of operations automation, COSMOS features three main branches: output management, automated job scheduling and user management.

OSM's products have been designed to complement the PATROL products supplied by BMC Software. In particular, there is a PATROL Knowledge Module for COSprint which both enables the monitoring of all internal COSprint events and allows COSprint to be operated from a standard PATROL console. By using the COSMOS and PATROL products together, an enterprise can meet almost all its needs in the area of Enterprise Systems Management.

OSM is the leading independent specialist supplier of E-DSM solutions for organizations who rely on a Unix, Linux and Windows infrastructure. Our reputation is one of delivering solutions to problems of all complexities by means of our highly competent Professional Services team.

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