Windows remote administration suite that doesn't rely on Active Directory, Domains, etc

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Published on 2012-03-20T22:52:34Z Indexed on 2012/03/20 23:32 UTC
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I know there are a number of suites out there that allow Windows machines on a Domain, or in Active Directory to be remotely administrated (windows updates, program installs, maintenance, etc); but does there exist a package that does this for non-AD/Domain setups?

The kind of things I'm looking for:

manage windows updates, + automatic applying
custom package pushing (custom scripts, etc)
general maintenance, visibily of health
works for 2003/2008/2008R2
works without Active Directory or being part of a Domain

(Might be able to manage putting all the machines on a Workgroup, if that helps)

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