In the ever-evolving landscape of IT management, organizations require robust solutions to efficiently oversee and secure their diverse endpoint environments. Quest Software‘s KACE suite stands out as a comprehensive portfolio designed to address these challenges. With a vast catalog encompassing both on-premises and cloud-based solutions, KACE provides tools that simplify and automate endpoint management, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance across various platforms. As a Platinum+ Partner of Quest for over 8 years, IM CyberSec brings proven expertise in helping organizations maximize the value of their KACE investments.
What Is KACE by Quest?
KACE by Quest is a unified endpoint management (UEM) platform that offers a range of solutions tailored to meet the needs of modern IT infrastructures. Whether you’re managing traditional desktops, mobile devices, or remote endpoints, KACE provides the tools necessary for efficient administration. KACE’s offerings include:
– KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA): A versatile solution for comprehensive systems management.
– KACE Cloud: A cloud-based platform for mobile device management and patching.
– KACE Cloud Companion (KCC): An add-on that extends endpoint management capabilities.
– KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SDA): Streamlines system deployment and imaging processes.
KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA)
The KACE SMA is a versatile on-prem systems management appliance that supports a wide range of platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux distributions such as Ubuntu and Red Hat, as well as virtual environments like VMware and Hyper-V. It also manages network devices efficiently and offers limited support for Chromebooks and mobile devices through MDM integrations. This makes KACE SMA an ideal solution for managing diverse and complex IT infrastructures with ease.
KACE SMA offers comprehensive features:
– Asset Management
– Inventory
– Patch Management
– Software Deployment
– Service Desk
– Ticketing
– Scripting
– Reporting
– Remote Control
KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SDA)
The KACE SDA is a powerful on-premise solution for system deployment and imaging, offering hardware-independent imaging, automated OS rollouts, driver management for major vendors (Dell, HP, Lenovo), and efficient remote site deployments. It streamlines provisioning, migrations, and large-scale rollouts for diverse and distributed IT environments, with full support for both Windows and Linux.
With KACE SDA, you will get:
– System Imaging
– Automated Deployment
– Remote Site Imaging
– Hardware Independent Imaging
– Drag & Drop Task Sequence
– User State Migration
– Dell, HP, Lenovo Drivers
KACE Cloud
KACE Cloud is a flexible, cloud-based solution for mobile device management, offering centralized control, security policy enforcement, and application management across smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It simplifies enrollment, configuration, and monitoring while enabling remote lock, wipe, and location tracking for lost or stolen devices. Ideal for organizations with distributed teams, it ensures compliance and security for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook devices.
KACE Cloud contains:
– Remote Whipe/Lock
– Modern Group Policies
– Application Deployment
– Patch Management
– Software License Compliance
– Location Tracking
– Scripting
– Reporting
– Server Management
– Remote Control
KACE Cloud Companion
KACE Cloud Companion is an add-on designed to complement MDM solutions (e.g., Microsoft Intune) by extending endpoint management capabilities. It enhances visibility and control over devices across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and mobile devices, by integrating with existing cloud-based management tools. This integration allows IT teams to streamline patch management, software deployment, and asset tracking in hybrid environments, bridging gaps between traditional systems management and modern cloud-based MDM.
KACE Cloud Companion contains:
– Inventory
– Software Deployment
– Patch Management
– Software License Compliance
– Service Desk
– Scripting
– Reporting
– Server Management
In conclusion, Quest’s KACE suite offers a comprehensive set of tools designed to simplify and automate endpoint management across diverse IT environments. Whether you’re looking to manage traditional desktops, mobile devices, or remote endpoints, KACE provides the solutions necessary for efficient and secure administration.
At IM CyberSec, we don’t just provide tools — we help you build a secure and efficient IT ecosystem tailored to your organization’s needs. As a Platinum+ Partner of Quest Software for over 8 years, our team has deep expertise in implementing and optimizing KACE solutions for companies of all sizes. Whether you need guidance on the best product fit, a full deployment strategy, or ongoing support, our experts are here to help you get the most out of your investment.
👉 Book a free consultation today and let us help you take your endpoint management to the next level.

