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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.... Managing the hardware and software on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version ...of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. It...
.... Managing the hardware and software on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version ...of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. It...
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... multiple client computers without having to flash a single computer or a group of computers. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can use it to visit each client machine and installed separately. SoftPaqs SoftPaqs are Web-downloadable software...-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. The diagnostic results are returned from each particular driver. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used...
... multiple client computers without having to flash a single computer or a group of computers. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can use it to visit each client machine and installed separately. SoftPaqs SoftPaqs are Web-downloadable software...-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. The diagnostic results are returned from each particular driver. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used...
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...an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed to include non-HP computers. Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that can display exactly the information you need to download and install HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you are currently available via... efficiencies and lower IT costs. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. New Features in HP Client Manager up-to your computers for delivery to -date. • Improved WMI event handling on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 To better understand the ...
...an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed to include non-HP computers. Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that can display exactly the information you need to download and install HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you are currently available via... efficiencies and lower IT costs. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. New Features in HP Client Manager up-to your computers for delivery to -date. • Improved WMI event handling on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 To better understand the ...
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... block diagram The underlying infrastructure of other manageability solutions from the HPCM agents to be installed on the client computers, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 Information reported from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. Figure 3. Understanding how HPCM works Understanding HPCM is Notification Server...
... block diagram The underlying infrastructure of other manageability solutions from the HPCM agents to be installed on the client computers, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 Information reported from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. Figure 3. Understanding how HPCM works Understanding HPCM is Notification Server...
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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 the HPCM Server. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs ...
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 the HPCM Server. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs ...
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... administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change... on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary...
... administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change... on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary...
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... will help increase your HP client computers. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings.
... will help increase your HP client computers. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings.
HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task
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...TPM during boot also unlocks Drivelock, effectively linking the hard drive to protect sensitive data, stronger authentication is enabled, the BIOS will proceed through system startup and ultimately boot to generate a strong 2048 bit Drivelock password. HP also utilizes TPM authentication ...chip authentication A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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. TPMs lend themselves to easy integration with the OS, in a computing client...
...TPM during boot also unlocks Drivelock, effectively linking the hard drive to protect sensitive data, stronger authentication is enabled, the BIOS will proceed through system startup and ultimately boot to generate a strong 2048 bit Drivelock password. HP also utilizes TPM authentication ...chip authentication A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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. TPMs lend themselves to easy integration with the OS, in a computing client...
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... or CD-RW - Start the system using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in an unsuccessful or unstable ...you have the latest compatible version of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below. - The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. Undock the unit. 2. Before using the ...
... or CD-RW - Start the system using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in an unsuccessful or unstable ...you have the latest compatible version of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below. - The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. Undock the unit. 2. Before using the ...
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... Support CD or the HP website at www.hp.com. Change the boot order in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8200 Series." 5. For installation, refer to the Microsoft documentation provided with TPM) Recommended component Version Number 1.00 H 6.21 ...12 13 14 15 16 4. Install the latest drivers and enhancements from the nc6200. 5 Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to properly set up the networking components of Necessary Drivers and Enhancements (along with recommended installation order) Software Components System Enhancements Intel...
... Support CD or the HP website at www.hp.com. Change the boot order in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8200 Series." 5. For installation, refer to the Microsoft documentation provided with TPM) Recommended component Version Number 1.00 H 6.21 ...12 13 14 15 16 4. Install the latest drivers and enhancements from the nc6200. 5 Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to properly set up the networking components of Necessary Drivers and Enhancements (along with recommended installation order) Software Components System Enhancements Intel...
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... it to listings in the upper right corner of the window. 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 ...the ROM Version Using Windows System Information 1. Press Enter at the Welcome to "Upgrading the ROM." Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. otherwise, proceed to ROMPaq screen. 4. Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows 1. Connect the ...
... it to listings in the upper right corner of the window. 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 ...the ROM Version Using Windows System Information 1. Press Enter at the Welcome to "Upgrading the ROM." Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. otherwise, proceed to ROMPaq screen. 4. Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows 1. Connect the ...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-28 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 12-29 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 12-30 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-31 Optional Security Cable 12-32 13 Computer Setup Computer Setup Access 13-2 Computer...
... Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-28 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 12-29 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 12-30 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-31 Optional Security Cable 12-32 13 Computer Setup Computer Setup Access 13-2 Computer...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... Press fn+f10 to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is the travel battery pack. For more information about system hardware components and software version numbers. Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11) Press...charge information for all installed battery packs. Hold down the hotkey to the "Ambient Light Sensor" section, later in this chapter. The BIOS date may display in each battery pack. Press fn+esc a second time to change the brightness level incrementally. Pointing Devices and Keyboard ...
... Press fn+f10 to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is the travel battery pack. For more information about system hardware components and software version numbers. Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11) Press...charge information for all installed battery packs. Hold down the hotkey to the "Ambient Light Sensor" section, later in this chapter. The BIOS date may display in each battery pack. Press fn+esc a second time to change the brightness level incrementally. Pointing Devices and Keyboard ...
Hardware and Software Guide
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...(Select Models Only)" section in this chapter for using other system identification information HP administrator password Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable). The procedures for additional information. For information about displaying system ...information and using Computer Setup to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." Hardware and Software Guide 12-3 Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other Computer Setup features, refer to set specific security preferences are provided in this chapter. Security To Protect ...
...(Select Models Only)" section in this chapter for using other system identification information HP administrator password Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable). The procedures for additional information. For information about displaying system ...information and using Computer Setup to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." Hardware and Software Guide 12-3 Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other Computer Setup features, refer to set specific security preferences are provided in this chapter. Security To Protect ...
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...software is accessed through Microsoft Windows Control Panel. Visit http://www.hp.com for ProtectTools Depending on your notebook model, add-on modules for HP ProtectTools Security Manager include the following: ■ Embedded Security for ProtectTools ■ ...Credential Manager for ProtectTools ■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for more information. Hardware and Software Guide 12-27 Security HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only) Your notebook comes with HP ProtectTools Security Manager preinstalled.
...software is accessed through Microsoft Windows Control Panel. Visit http://www.hp.com for ProtectTools Depending on your notebook model, add-on modules for HP ProtectTools Security Manager include the following: ■ Embedded Security for ProtectTools ■ ...Credential Manager for ProtectTools ■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for more information. Hardware and Software Guide 12-27 Security HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only) Your notebook comes with HP ProtectTools Security Manager preinstalled.
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... the key hierarchy. ■ Support for third-party applications (such as an authentication factor when the user logs on the Notebook Documentation CD. 12-28 Hardware and Software Guide For example, Credential Manager for ProtectTools can use the embedded chip as Microsoft ... digital certificate operations when using embedded security. On select models, the embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools. Security Embedded Security for ProtectTools ✎ You must have the optional embedded security chip in your...
... the key hierarchy. ■ Support for third-party applications (such as an authentication factor when the user logs on the Notebook Documentation CD. 12-28 Hardware and Software Guide For example, Credential Manager for ProtectTools can use the embedded chip as Microsoft ... digital certificate operations when using embedded security. On select models, the embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools. Security Embedded Security for ProtectTools ✎ You must have the optional embedded security chip in your...
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... Setup," for additional information. Refer to the BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools online Help. 12-30 Hardware and Software Guide Security BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools Security...includes disabling the ability to boot to system security features that are also available in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools are managed by the system BIOS. With BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can ■ Manage power-on user passwords and administrator passwords...
... Setup," for additional information. Refer to the BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools online Help. 12-30 Hardware and Software Guide Security BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools Security...includes disabling the ability to boot to system security features that are also available in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools are managed by the system BIOS. With BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can ■ Manage power-on user passwords and administrator passwords...
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... to load. 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 security... card authentication in a preboot environment, and to authenticate users of the optional smart card. ■ Back up and restore credentials stored on BIOS security features, refer to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." ■ Set and change the password used to configure separate smart cards for ProtectTools....
... to load. 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 security... card authentication in a preboot environment, and to authenticate users of the optional smart card. ■ Back up and restore credentials stored on BIOS security features, refer to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." ■ Set and change the password used to configure separate smart cards for ProtectTools....
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Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS software. Obtaining the Support Software Disc The Support Software disc provides HP software updates and installation instructions. The disc includes device drivers, ROM updates,... 14-2 Hardware and Software Guide To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the bottom of the notebook. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for your local HP Web site or the...
Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS software. Obtaining the Support Software Disc The Support Software disc provides HP software updates and installation instructions. The disc includes device drivers, ROM updates,... 14-2 Hardware and Software Guide To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the bottom of the notebook. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for your local HP Web site or the...