Features
Universal Type Server is the only true client/server font management solution to deliver secure and dynamic directory services integration, ease of administration, increased scalability and control of font licensing compliance.
Directory Services Integration
- NEW An industry first and optional module to allow administrators to fully integrate with Microsoft's Active Directory and Apple's Open Directory
- NEW “single sign-on” functionality with added support for Kerberos secure network authentication
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External Database Module
- NEW Optional module to harness the power of an independent Microsoft SQL Server
- Powerful and scalable like no other font server
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Centralized & Collaborative System
- Central font management location for corporate font libraries
- Collaborative system ideal for workgroups sharing fonts
- Live font management system where changes happen in real time to speed up workflow
- Fonts and font metadata exist on the server to ensure consistency across the team Changes made by authorized users are automatically shared
True Font License Compliance
- Control which fonts are available and to which users
- Limit users' permissions to add, delete and/or collect fonts for output
- NEW Analyze and report on font license compliance for all users
- NEW Prevent users from installing unlicensed fonts on their systems
- NEW Prevent font conflicts by automatically and permanently activating sets of fonts for users
- Limit who can add fonts to a personal “sandbox” to experiment with fonts before they enter the workflow
- Restrict fonts on user machines by using the “on-demand” mode, where fonts are only downloaded when needed and then removed
Ensure Font Consistency
- NEW Streamline your workflow by automatically activating fonts for users
- ENHANCED Create a custom font management environment with granular permissions to meet the requirements of diverse users
- ENHANCED Check fonts for corruption and repair before adding them to the font server
- ENHANCED Auto-activate fonts in Adobe InDesign® and Illustrator® CS2, CS3 and CS4 and QuarkXPress® 7 and 8 documents for Mac and Window users
- Activate the exact fonts needed, utilizing Font Sense™ font identification mechanism and eliminate font substitutions
- Create a conflict-free environment with a single font data source
IT Functionality
- NEW Directory Integration Module (optional add-on): Full synchronization of users and workgroups with Microsoft’s Active Directory and Apple’s Open Directory with added support for Kerberos secure network authentication.
- NEW External Database Module (optional add-on): Increase scalability, heavy-load performance and management options
- NEW Simplified, one-time-setup management of users and workgroups
- NEW Managed deployment and user consistency
- Simple serialization; one serial number entered at the server level unlocks functionality of the server and number of client connections
- Low network overhead: efficient server distributes only the incremental changes happening in the database.
- ENHANCED Updated client and database architecture optimizes server transactions to ensure optimum user experience even under heavy load
- ENHANCED Cross-platform backup and restore even between platforms and database engines
- ENHANCED Architecture built on a progressive JBoss-based J2EE for high performance and stability
- Fully supports cross-platform (Mac/Win) teams for both server and clients
- Manage the font server and users remotely with a secure web-based interface
- Outstanding flexibility with granular user and group permissions
- Command line tools for server administration
End-User Support & Usability
- NEW Amazing font and glyph previews
- NEW Floating font previews that “tear-off” and float on top of any document
- NEW Encoding-aware font previews shows all native characters in a particular font face
- NEW Glyph View lets you see all characters supported by a selected font
- NEW Create print sample pages of any previewed font
- NEW Streamlined access with “remember me” functionality
- ENHANCED Precise font auto-activation in Adobe InDesign® and Illustrator® CS2, CS3 and CS4 and QuarkXPress® 7 and 8 documents for Mac and Windows users
- Work uninterrupted whether online or offline
- Use Personal Workgroups as a “sandbox” to experiment with fonts before entering the workflow
- Professional auto activation with Font Sense™ exact font matching technology
- Smart sets, saved finds that automatically update when new fonts match the specific criteria