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What is BeyondTrust Remote Support?
BeyondTrust Remote Support (formerly Bomgar) helps support teams of all sizes improve business performance by enabling secure, controlled remote support to nearly any device or system, anywhere in the world.BeyondTrust offers deployment options that can fit a company’s business needs.…
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What is BeyondTrust Remote Support?
BeyondTrust Remote Support (formerly Bomgar) helps support teams of all sizes improve business performance by enabling secure, controlled remote support to nearly any device or system, anywhere in the world. BeyondTrust offers deployment options that can fit a company’s business needs. The…
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Remote Administration
Remote administration software is used to control a computer from a remote location.
- 9.9File transfer(44) Ratings
Securely exchange files with remote computer without having to use email or FTP.
- 9.9Instant message(45) Ratings
Ability for administrator to communicate via instant message with remote user.
- 10Access to sleeping/powered-off computers(27) Ratings
Remote access and troubleshooting of out-of-band computers.
- 9Session record(38) Ratings
Ability to record session for training purposes.
- 9Annotations(30) Ratings
Ability to markup and highlight end user’s screen to provide visual clues or to highlight areas.
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What is BeyondTrust Remote Support?
BeyondTrust Remote Support (formerly Bomgar) helps support teams of all sizes improve business performance by enabling secure, controlled remote support to nearly any device or system, anywhere in the world.
BeyondTrust offers deployment options that can fit a company’s business needs. The vendor says their on-premises physical and virtual appliances have helped enterprises satisfy regulatory requirements for years. Additionally, the vendor says the unique segmentation capabilities of their cloud deployment gives users cloud without compromise.
With BeyondTrust, users can support all of their systems over the web, even if they are behind firewalls they don't control. The vendor’s value proposition is that their solution enables support teams to reduce the amount of time spent on incident handling since it is done via one solution. Technicians can support remote computers running Windows, Mac, and Linux … or mobile devices running Android, iOS, or BlackBerry. Additionally, they can offer support from their preferred device, even if it's an Android tablet or iPad.
BeyondTrust Remote Support Features
Remote Administration Features
- Supported: File transfer
- Supported: Instant message
- Supported: Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
- Supported: Session record
- Supported: Annotations
BeyondTrust Remote Support Integrations
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BeyondTrust Remote Support Technical Details
Deployment Types | On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac |
Mobile Application | Apple iOS, Android |
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Bomgar is a versatile remote support solution that is widely used by organizations in various industries. Users have reported positive experiences with Bomgar, noting its user-friendliness and responsiveness. The software enables efficient remote troubleshooting and assistance, allowing technicians to remotely administer systems and access computers without the need for in-person visits. Bomgar is utilized by IT departments and support teams to resolve issues with internal servers, workstations, and software programs. It also facilitates remote support for clients across different locations, improving ticket accuracy and reducing the need for on-site visits. The product supports multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, making it flexible for both internal and external users. Additionally, Bomgar's chat feature allows for remote issue resolution without connecting to the user's machine, benefiting end users and students. Overall, Bomgar has proven to be a valuable tool for organizations by providing secure remote access and enhancing their ability to efficiently support their users and systems.
Users commonly recommend Bomgar for its robustness and versatility across multiple devices. They suggest using Bomgar for desktop support and remote access, as well as for easy-to-use remote support and customer service. Users also recommend trying out Bomgar's trial version and seeking feedback from experienced users to get a better understanding of the product. They praise Bomgar as a reliable and secure remote support tool with extensive experience and innovation in the field. In addition, users highly recommend Bomgar for its user-friendly interface and secure remote connections. They emphasize the importance of proper training and implementation before deploying Bomgar for remote support of user machines. Users find Bomgar particularly useful for low bandwidth connections, thanks to its directory of computers and web portal.
Furthermore, users express satisfaction with Bomgar's support features as they alleviate frustration and increase customer confidence. They appreciate its all-in-one tools for diagnostics, repairs, backups, and more. Responsive remote support is highlighted as another positive aspect of Bomgar, along with its reputation as a secure product that can be relied on. Users highly recommend Bomgar for its excellent features and expandability, citing increased staff productivity as one of the potential benefits. Comparing it to other remote support tools like GoToMeeting and TeamViewer, users believe Bomgar stands out in terms of user-friendliness and top-notch security.
BeyondTrust Remote Support is also mentioned positively as an efficient tool for addressing customer needs remotely. However, some users recommend trying other solutions before settling on BeyondTrust Remote Support. Overall, users think Bomgar is an excellent product that offers secure screen sharing, straight-to-the-point functionality, and suitability for remote access support.
Despite some concerns about high yearly maintenance costs, users still recommend Bomgar for its security features, multi-OS support, and usability for support teams in terms of screen sharing and remote administration. Additionally, users appreciate the outstanding qualities of the software in terms of performance, making it their preferred choice over other remote solutions. They advise others to take advantage of the demo and training provided by Bomgar, which adds to the positive experience of remote support and ease of use for phone remote connection and management. Users also consider the support provided during installation, setup, and customization as praise-worthy.
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- 8.8Availability9 ratings
- 8.4Performance7 ratings
- 9Usability25 ratings
- 9.7Support Rating28 ratings
- 8.8Online Training3 ratings
- 9.1In-Person Training1 rating
- 10Implementation Rating13 ratings
- 8.2Configurability2 ratings
- 9.1Product Scalability5 ratings
- 9.1Ease of integration1 rating
- 9.1Vendor pre-sale2 ratings
- 9.1Vendor post-sale2 ratings
Reviews
(26-50 of 106)Orange you glad you tried Bomgar? I am!
- Security security security! they are in my opinion ahead of the game on level of security offered
- Extremely easy for my users to interact with me. Simply send them to my internal web page and away we go!
- Audit logs and trails that will satisfy every thing I want to know and more
- I wish they had a little more Ipad support integration however that is not Bomgar's fault!
Bomgar - The Game Changer
- The ease of remote access Bomgar allows is second to none. You have many options when it comes to remote support from the Bomgar button on the end user side to manual entry of that machine's ID or IP address. If you want to use RDP, they do that too.
- Performance is always up for discussion when all situations and networks are different. But when we were seeing connection and graphics issues with 2 other remote solutions, Bomgar just worked and did it well.
- If features are your thing, Bomgar has that and then some. And they are always adding to the toolbag. They are more than remote access and I see their role increasing and the tools too.
- Only issue I really have is the jump client goes to queu when our remote vendors shut down their machine. Works in our favor if we lose our connection but that never happens. And this is such a small issue but had to put something in here.
Great for Remote support
- I like how Bomgar gives me and my team the ability for remote support to any system or mobile device, anywhere
- We can connect quickly to remote PCs and devices, see the screen and control the device, and have support whether we are on or off the network.
- We have support whether we are on or off the network.
- I would say the thing I like the thing I like the least about this software is the price
- Using Bomgar when a system is infected with malware is challenging.
- If you leave it open long enough without actively using it, there is this annoying pop up that appears.
Great for real-time IT support
Bomgar - For Assisting Users Off-Network
- Allows analysts to fully access a user's PC or Mac to assist with software issues.
- Is a very secure way to remotely assist user.
- Allows analyst to see all displays.
- The user interface is a bit clunky and could be polished or streamlined.
- It is difficult at times for the user to download and run the Bomgar program through different web browsers.
- Can be difficult for the user to access the website based on their web browser.
Bomgar is not suited for users who are connected on the same network as there are other, simpler applications that would work better.
Review of Bomgar remote Support
- I remoted into an unmanned PC this afternoon using the jump client and was able to resolve a high urgency issue. Once I initiated the connection it went right in and I was able to work. No lag and not delay either.
- We also can send an email to a user have them use the link to access a PC across the internet that is not on our network. This is really good for out of band support.
- The chat and file transfer functions are really there to communicate to the user and to transfer files to the remote PC or back to some other location.
- It would be great if it had wake on LAN functionality. That way you could power up a PC that is powered off and do your work, then power it back off. All without bothering the user.
- Sometimes when updating the client it does not go as smooth as one would like. IT would be nice for the client to detect that there is a new client available and download it, giving the user the option of installing.
- Upgrading the client on the console is not that easy to do either. Have had to get Bomgar support involved to get it done on at least one instance. It really should be easier.
To Bomgar or not to Bomgar!
- Connections to multitude number of devices
- Being able to screen share
- Being able to use chat
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Great, easy software!
- Transferring files from one environment to another
- Ease of use
- Fast
- Sensitivity to wifi
Non-profit volunteer support
- Ease of use - volunteers are easily able to initiate a support session to get their issues resolved.
- It leaves no trace - after the completion of a standard support message, nothing is left on the volunteer's machine, no software has to be permanently installed.
- Security - It has an accurate audit trail, and is very secure.
- Price - I hate to say this, but it was the only stumbling block for us. Bomgar's expensive, but it is worth every penny.
Bomgar - A key to our success for the last decade
- Remote access for macOS computers. We support primarily businesses that use Macs and good macOS support is very important.
- Maintains logs and screen sharing videos of all sessions. It's peace of mind for us and also helps meet compliance standards that we can tell exactly what happened, every time we access a machine remotely.
- Allows for easy management of hundreds of computers in a single app. We support hundreds of computers for dozens of companies. Finding the right computer to access is very easy and able to be done with just a few clicks.
- The process users follow to start a remote session if the Bomgar software is not already installed seems to confuse some users. I've seen other remote support software products that seem to do a little better job.
- The rep client software can be a little buggy. Some times it crashes or locks up when using it.
- The iOS rep console app is good but not as full featured as the Desktop app. It would be nice to see complete parity between the two and have all the same features on the iOS app as you do on the desktop.
Bomgar Remote Access is reliable, efficient, and powerful!
- Rapid deployment
- Extremely reliable
- Wide array of built-in tools
- Support is phenomenal
- Dormant agents sometimes don't connect (or automatically update) after a deployed update
- Cost
- Integration with security providers, easing the admin burden and increasing security.
- Integration with ITSM platforms and great consulting service to get enterprise systems working.
- Powerful feature and scripts - really make it easy to produce and easy for non tech staff to use canned scripts.
- Administration of back end could use more improvement to make admin life easier. Focus is on the end user rather than sys admin.
- Executable based, could be blocked during downloads and security software. Bomgar should focus on IoT (Internet of Things) more.
- Too many admin settings, not easy to find. Need a search feature.
Bomgar - The best there is!
- Remote support on your local network AND outside of your local network. It also uninstalls itself afterwards.
- Jump in a client's machine (while in the same network) using computer name or IP address.
- Supports Android users by remoting in phones/tablets.
- Apple support. For now, Apple does not allow remote control, and its limitations to see only screenshots INSIDE the application are not easy to explain to users.
Moving to Bomgar, just a better investment.
- The ability to transfer files within the Bomgar application has been key to our success.
- Creating "canned scripts" allows us to run rather lengthy powershell scripts with ease.
- We using our recorded sessions for training purposes as well as working with our vendors.
- Some clients will have UAC enabled on their PC's and the black out screen seems unnecessary, the remote user should not be blocked, but rather allowed to click the okay on the notification. Bomgar is the only remote application I have used that does this and it is frustrating.
- Simple client install
- Bomgar is always up to date with the latest technology trends
- Multi device support (ie: Mac, pc, IOS, android)
- I am extremely happy with Bomgar and cannot think of any weakness currently
My Bomgar review
- Connectivity. Bomgar can connect to any system regardless of OS. BIG plus!
- Minimal to no footprint left on user's machine. It removes itself after a support session is done. I have yet to see it fail to do so.
- The features keep getting better and better. Creating RDP sessions within Bomgar, specific security settings can be set for vendor access, better Active Directory integration.
- Windows Mobile Support. To most, it isn't a big deal. With the upcoming Windows 10 unified OS, I think it is time for an across the board remote software platform.
- Universal (desktop and mobile) app for Windows 10
Odd Name, Great Product
- One off remote session can be initiated from a web page.
- Saved remote connections.
- File Transfer.
- Organizing saved remote connections.
Bomgar an investment that will return value year after year
- Unattended remote support through jump clients.
- Flexibility of providing remote support through a number of devices including mobile.
- You have flexibility to choose to deploy a physical appliance on-site or virtual appliance in the cloud.
- No native integration with LANDesk without use of an API and professional services to build one.
Bomgar, more like BomGREAT!
- Easy access for end users to join a session with a technician.
- Provides additional space to allow multiple users to see a single desktop.
- Allows for uninterrupted access once the client and server are connected. Even through rebooting.
- Configuration can be difficult. As infrequently as I use the administration portion of the appliance, I would like there to be an easier way to determine where I need to go to do certain administrative functions.
Bomgar - The Bombiest Bomgar Ever
- We're able to remote to any computer, even if they're not on our domain.
- We can remote to phones to support them better.
- Being a PC based company, working with Macs is difficult. Bomgar enables us to remote to them, and help support them, even if we don't know what we're doing. :D
- I honestly can't think of anything, as they do a good job of updating as they see fit.
- If they could do ticketing, that would blow me out of the water...
Why I love Bomgar!
- Easy to use, our service desk can connect easily to users' machines to provide support.
- User administration is simple, use of group policy within the tool is a great feature when managing a lot of users.
- The ability to use jump clients and share sessions with coworkers.
Bomgar is your remote support tool answer
- Ease of access
- Mobile friendly
- Vendor Access
- Mobile to mobile support would be great on IOS
Bomgar at the University of Tennessee
- Agent client available for Mac
- Jumpclients for fast access
- System profile information
- Fast end-user connection
- The reverse screen share feature was moved in version 13 and is hard to find.
- Version 13 introduced a bug with reverse screen sharing windows being cascaded which I believe was fixed in version 14.
- May be considered pricey compared to some competitors.
Bomgar is the best solution for branch office support.
- Ability to connect to pc's regardless of carrier or firewalls.
- Ability to connect to pc's during off hours when employees are not at their desk.
- Ability to connect using multiple devices. (IOS, PC, Mac)
- I would like to see a voice chat capability added to the system.
- I would like to have access to canned scripts through a web interface. This would be useful those limited times I am actually working on a pc in person.
- I would like to be able to use files in the filestore for canned scripts rather than having to upload them a second time.
Bomgar....It should be on your Bucket List!!!
- The ease of use for the Rep console
- The ease of explaining to a non computer savvy person how to connect
- Remote control of all devices we support - Samsung Phones, Windows Platform, and MAC computers. We do not support iPads, as we are unable to remote control them if needed.
- We are using PAM for our vendors now
- I would like to see file transfer between sessions, rather than copying to my local machine and then to the remote host.
We really satisfied with the kind of multiplatforms is capable of supporting from simple task like update a plugin to major security clean ups. With the feature to present (Screen sharing) online it also acts like a training tool or even for meetings.
AMAZING nothing has been able to provided all in one tools that is easy to use and manage.
- Easy to access and to be contacted by the end user... for example email, support site, link, IP or computer name
- All-in-one tool where you can diagnose, troubleshoot, update, train, present and repair
- Less time from the customer explaining what is wrong .... more time fixing the issues and making the customer happy
- Easy file transfer/Present/troubleshoot/chat support/ recordings/ surveys/ reports/ command shell/ jumppoints
- Secured access in case you need a third party to assist with an issue
- Until now nothing yet I keep pushing the envelope on several connections at the same time ... and it hasn't frozen on me at all. It's very reliable.
- Kind of expensive but worth it