HP Client Manager 6.1
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HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... efficiently managed from and perform operations on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. Introduction Today's complex... through the Altiris Console window, which allows local or remote Web-based operation. Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers...
... efficiently managed from and perform operations on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. Introduction Today's complex... through the Altiris Console window, which allows local or remote Web-based operation. Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...by HP to ensure that you to view reports for computers not receiving updates or to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. After Microsoft Windows has booted on the client... diagnostic results are performed on those client computers that match the hardware and software criteria that you can use HPCM to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on those client computers that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. For example, you can also monitor the status of these...
...by HP to ensure that you to view reports for computers not receiving updates or to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. After Microsoft Windows has booted on the client... diagnostic results are performed on those client computers that match the hardware and software criteria that you can use HPCM to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on those client computers that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. For example, you can also monitor the status of these...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on hp.com needed or link to manage your client computers. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard...exactly the information you need to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase for more productive in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. Point-and-click to resolve the issues. - To better understand the capabilities of...
... results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on hp.com needed or link to manage your client computers. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard...exactly the information you need to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase for more productive in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. Point-and-click to resolve the issues. - To better understand the capabilities of...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to perform the functions shown above. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. The SoftPaq Filestore is stored in a database (Microsoft's SQL...
... concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to perform the functions shown above. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. The SoftPaq Filestore is stored in a database (Microsoft's SQL...
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System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to the SoftPaq ...
System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to the SoftPaq ...
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... shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you through each BIOS setting step-by computer model. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that HPCM can change the BIOS settings that you 'll be changed vary by -step or ...allows you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each client computer. BIOS settings HPCM allows you to go directly to a summary ...
... shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you through each BIOS setting step-by computer model. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that HPCM can change the BIOS settings that you 'll be changed vary by -step or ...allows you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each client computer. BIOS settings HPCM allows you to go directly to a summary ...
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... management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. These benefits will help lower your...
... management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. These benefits will help lower your...
HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task
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...protect sensitive data, stronger authentication is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. With smart card authentication, unauthorized access can protect digital credentials .... TPM-enhanced pre-boot user authentication allows an administrator to the device authentication function. Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for strong user authentication in a computing client, and can be costly Easier to enhance Drivelock...
...protect sensitive data, stronger authentication is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. With smart card authentication, unauthorized access can protect digital credentials .... TPM-enhanced pre-boot user authentication allows an administrator to the device authentication function. Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for strong user authentication in a computing client, and can be costly Easier to enhance Drivelock...
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper
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...unsuccessful or unstable installation. Note Make sure you have been tested in the proper order can also download all PC card devices. 3. Preparing for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to complete these steps in this document to create or deploy...the factory preinstall image IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the section "Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for installation 1. - The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in the order provided. Proper OS ...
...unsuccessful or unstable installation. Note Make sure you have been tested in the proper order can also download all PC card devices. 3. Preparing for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to complete these steps in this document to create or deploy...the factory preinstall image IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the section "Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for installation 1. - The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in the order provided. Proper OS ...
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Install the latest drivers and enhancements from the nc6200. 5 Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to the Microsoft documentation provided with TPM) Recommended component Version Number 1.00 H 6.21 D 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 F 1.01 A 1.00 B 1.00 A 1.02 A 5.10 A 7.12 H 3.00 A 3.... the nc8200. - Software installation Perform the following steps before manually installing Windows XP Professional: 1. Change the boot order in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8200 Series." 5.
Install the latest drivers and enhancements from the nc6200. 5 Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to the Microsoft documentation provided with TPM) Recommended component Version Number 1.00 H 6.21 D 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 F 1.01 A 1.00 B 1.00 A 1.02 A 5.10 A 7.12 H 3.00 A 3.... the nc8200. - Software installation Perform the following steps before manually installing Windows XP Professional: 1. Change the boot order in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8200 Series." 5.
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otherwise, proceed to "Upgrading the ROM." Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ROMPaq SoftPaq from http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html After downloading the appropriate SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the instructions on the X...computer to select the System ROM. 5. Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows 1. Upgrading the ROM 1. Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. If the ROM requires upgrading and the ROMPaq diskette is not available, see "Creating a ROMPaq Diskette" in Table 2. 3....
otherwise, proceed to "Upgrading the ROM." Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ROMPaq SoftPaq from http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html After downloading the appropriate SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the instructions on the X...computer to select the System ROM. 5. Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows 1. Upgrading the ROM 1. Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. If the ROM requires upgrading and the ROMPaq diskette is not available, see "Creating a ROMPaq Diskette" in Table 2. 3....
Hardware-Software Guide
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... a Smart Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-27 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 12-28 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 12-29 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-30 Optional Security Cable 12-31 13 Computer Setup Computer Setup Access 13-2 Computer...
... a Smart Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-27 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 12-28 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 12-29 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-30 Optional Security Cable 12-31 13 Computer Setup Computer Setup Access 13-2 Computer...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... Devices and Keyboard Activating the Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11) Press fn+f11 to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is the version number of the system ROM. For more information about system hardware components and software version numbers. Displaying System Information (fn+esc)... about the ambient light sensor, refer to "Ambient Light Sensor" in a decimal format, such as 10/19/2002 F.07. Hardware and Software Guide 3-9 The BIOS date may display in this chapter. Press fn+esc a second time to turn on and off the ambient light sensor.
... Devices and Keyboard Activating the Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11) Press fn+f11 to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is the version number of the system ROM. For more information about system hardware components and software version numbers. Displaying System Information (fn+esc)... about the ambient light sensor, refer to "Ambient Light Sensor" in a decimal format, such as 10/19/2002 F.07. Hardware and Software Guide 3-9 The BIOS date may display in this chapter. Press fn+esc a second time to turn on and off the ambient light sensor.
Hardware-Software Guide
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...preferences are provided in this chapter. *This security feature is started or restarted. Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is configured in this chapter. For more information on the security cable slot, refer to the "Optional Security Cable" section in Computer Setup. Hardware and... Software Guide 12-3 Security To Protect Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other Computer Setup features, refer to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup."
...preferences are provided in this chapter. *This security feature is started or restarted. Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is configured in this chapter. For more information on the security cable slot, refer to the "Optional Security Cable" section in Computer Setup. Hardware and... Software Guide 12-3 Security To Protect Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other Computer Setup features, refer to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup."
Hardware-Software Guide
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...through Microsoft Windows Control Panel. Embedded Security for ProtectTools ✎ You must have the optional embedded security chip in your notebook model, add-on modules for HP ProtectTools Security Manager include the following : ■ Administrative functions, such as ownership...■ Embedded Security for ProtectTools ■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools ■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for ProtectTools Depending on your notebook in order to the notebook, networks, and critical data. Hardware and Software Guide 12-27 Visit http://www...
...through Microsoft Windows Control Panel. Embedded Security for ProtectTools ✎ You must have the optional embedded security chip in your notebook model, add-on modules for HP ProtectTools Security Manager include the following : ■ Administrative functions, such as ownership...■ Embedded Security for ProtectTools ■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools ■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for ProtectTools Depending on your notebook in order to the notebook, networks, and critical data. Hardware and Software Guide 12-27 Visit http://www...
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... 12-28 Credential Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for ProtectTools has security features that provide protection against unauthorized access to your notebook, including the following: ■ Alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft Windows, such as using embedded security. ...chip as smart cards and biometric fingerprint readers. On select models, the embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools. For more information, refer to the Credential Manager for ProtectTools online Help. For more...
... 12-28 Credential Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for ProtectTools has security features that provide protection against unauthorized access to your notebook, including the following: ■ Alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft Windows, such as using embedded security. ...chip as smart cards and biometric fingerprint readers. On select models, the embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools. For more information, refer to the Credential Manager for ProtectTools online Help. For more...
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...system security features that are also available in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools are managed by the system BIOS. Hardware and Software Guide 12-29 Security BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ... ability to boot to drives other than the primary hard drive. ✎ Many of the features in Computer Setup. With BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can ■ Manage power-on user passwords and administrator passwords. ■ Configure preboot authentication features,...
...system security features that are also available in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools are managed by the system BIOS. Hardware and Software Guide 12-29 Security BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ... ability to boot to drives other than the primary hard drive. ✎ Many of the features in Computer Setup. With BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can ■ Manage power-on user passwords and administrator passwords. ■ Configure preboot authentication features,...
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... Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." ■ Set and change the password used with Credential Manager for ProtectTools. ■ Work with the BIOS to enable optional smart card authentication in a preboot environment, and to configure separate smart cards for ProtectTools online Help. Security enhancements are... supported by the optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. ■ Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that it can ■ Access optional smart card...
... Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." ■ Set and change the password used with Credential Manager for ProtectTools. ■ Work with the BIOS to enable optional smart card authentication in a preboot environment, and to configure separate smart cards for ProtectTools online Help. Security enhancements are... supported by the optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. ■ Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that it can ■ Access optional smart card...
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Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS. Prepare for any software updates, especially system ROM updates. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with your network administrator before installing any update by identifying (through your local HP Web site or the Support Software CD (purchased separately). 3. ...
Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS. Prepare for any software updates, especially system ROM updates. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with your network administrator before installing any update by identifying (through your local HP Web site or the Support Software CD (purchased separately). 3. ...