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Description

System administration presents numerous challenges, leading to the development of various tools designed to simplify the administrator's responsibilities. These tools significantly improve the processes of system installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance. Among these tools, jails stand out as a means to bolster the security of a FreeBSD system. Since their introduction in FreeBSD 4.X, jails have seen continuous enhancements in terms of functionality, performance, dependability, and security. They expand upon the chroot(2) concept, which allows for the modification of a process's root directory, thus creating a contained environment that operates independently from the main system. Unlike traditional chroot environments, which merely restrict access to specific sections of the file system, jails provide a more robust isolation, ensuring that the processes within them do not share system resources, users, or running processes with the host system. This added layer of separation significantly enhances the overall security and stability of the FreeBSD operating environment.

Description

Southern Software's JMS-Jail Management System, formerly known as Jail-Pak, is an inmate management solution tailored for both multi-user and single-station setups. It features robust security at the user level and allows for modifications to nearly all drop-down lists within the software. The system provides powerful reporting capabilities that facilitate compliance with both federal and state regulations, and includes an optional biometric fingerprint scanning feature for intake and release processes. Additionally, the software comes equipped with over 300 pre-defined reports, enables processing from a single screen, and allows for internal incident reporting. It also has tools to isolate gang members and co-defendants, create multiple or single photo lineups, and manage inmate and jail property issues. Users can schedule events and manage mug shot images, as well as utilize message boards and document imaging. Furthermore, the system is supported by a courteous, timely, and professional customer service team, ensuring users have help whenever needed.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

First Arriving Dashboards No 
Virtua.Cloud Yes 
raylib Yes 

Integrations

First Arriving Dashboards Yes 
Virtua.Cloud No 
raylib No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

FreeBSD

Website

wiki.freebsd.org/Jails

Vendor Details

Company Name

Southern Software

Founded

1988

Country

United States

Website

www.southernsoftware.com/ps-jms.html

Product Features

Product Features

Jail Management

Booking No 
Cell Maintenance No 
Check In / Out No 
Commissary Management No 
Incarceration Records No 
Inmate Accounting No 
Officer Shift Notes No 
Time Management No 

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