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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... 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. This... server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or ...
... 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. This... server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... installation of computers. HPCM can be used to remotely initialize the security chip on the HPCM Server. Use the HP Client Manager console to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the memory, CPU, storage devices, and I/O devices. With HPCM, the user can perform the following...can use it to view reports for display. BIOS Flash: HPCM can be configured to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on any client computer. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that you specify. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can press ...
... installation of computers. HPCM can be used to remotely initialize the security chip on the HPCM Server. Use the HP Client Manager console to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the memory, CPU, storage devices, and I/O devices. With HPCM, the user can perform the following...can use it to view reports for display. BIOS Flash: HPCM can be configured to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on any client computer. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that you specify. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can press ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to resolve the issues. - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. These capabilities make it works, you 'll be much more...BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you need to -date. • Improved WMI event handling on the user's computer. A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that can be displayed locally on newer desktops...
... collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to resolve the issues. - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. These capabilities make it works, you 'll be much more...BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you need to -date. • Improved WMI event handling on the user's computer. A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that can be displayed locally on newer desktops...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from the HPCM agents to be installed on the client computers, such as the names of other...
... stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from the HPCM agents to be installed on the client computers, such as the names of other...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. HPCM installs software that is ... path to the SoftPaq Filestore. 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. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded...
Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. HPCM installs software that is ... path to the SoftPaq Filestore. 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. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded...
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... on the client computers. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. BIOS settings HPCM allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown...
... on the client computers. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. BIOS settings HPCM allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown...
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...lifecycle management. HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These Altiris solutions address operating system deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset ...From the Altiris Console, you can perform these tasks centrally and view detailed client information. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to provide HP Client Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT...
...lifecycle management. HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These Altiris solutions address operating system deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset ...From the Altiris Console, you can perform these tasks centrally and view detailed client information. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to provide HP Client Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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HP Business Desktop BIOS HP BIOS Philosophy ...3 HP Business Desktop BIOS Features ...3 Deployment and Manageability...4 Installing a new computer...4 Remote computer configuration ...4 Remote problem alerts and reaction 5 Remote computer inventory ...5 Remote computer control ...5 Multilanguage support ...6 Booting from various media ...6 Stability ...6 Minimizing changes to stable products 6 BIOS...11 Preventing unauthorized data removal 11 Physically securing the platform hardware 12 Overall BIOS security picture ...12 Thermal and Power Management...13 Balancing thermal and acoustic ...
HP Business Desktop BIOS HP BIOS Philosophy ...3 HP Business Desktop BIOS Features ...3 Deployment and Manageability...4 Installing a new computer...4 Remote computer configuration ...4 Remote problem alerts and reaction 5 Remote computer inventory ...5 Remote computer control ...5 Multilanguage support ...6 Booting from various media ...6 Stability ...6 Minimizing changes to stable products 6 BIOS...11 Preventing unauthorized data removal 11 Physically securing the platform hardware 12 Overall BIOS security picture ...12 Thermal and Power Management...13 Balancing thermal and acoustic ...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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BIOS update while in Windows 17 Remote BIOS update...17 Fail-safe flash recovery ...17 Industry Standards ...18 Summary ...20 For More Information ...21
BIOS update while in Windows 17 Remote BIOS update...17 Fail-safe flash recovery ...17 Industry Standards ...18 Summary ...20 For More Information ...21
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... a tool to help assure the customer that the HP Business Desktop computers' BIOS meets industry partner's testing criteria. HP has a dedicated team of the interfaces and components that comprise the HP BIOS design. HP's BIOS code has been maintained internally since the original Compaq PC - Internal test teams exhaustively test for customer needs. HP BIOS features vary by current standards. Some features...
... a tool to help assure the customer that the HP Business Desktop computers' BIOS meets industry partner's testing criteria. HP has a dedicated team of the interfaces and components that comprise the HP BIOS design. HP's BIOS code has been maintained internally since the original Compaq PC - Internal test teams exhaustively test for customer needs. HP BIOS features vary by current standards. Some features...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...to a network image, in the event that help integrate the HP Business Desktop computer into a networked environment without local storage to boot to perform some reason the BIOS settings are lost on each computer, an HP BIOS utility called Replicated Setup (REPSET.EXE) is humanreadable and can... entering F10 setup to the boot sequence either locally or remotely (for all HP Business Desktop computers remotely. This text file is available to automate this capability, the administrator can enable the HP BIOS to CD-ROM, then diskette, then PXE). Once the desired configuration has...
...to a network image, in the event that help integrate the HP Business Desktop computer into a networked environment without local storage to boot to perform some reason the BIOS settings are lost on each computer, an HP BIOS utility called Replicated Setup (REPSET.EXE) is humanreadable and can... entering F10 setup to the boot sequence either locally or remotely (for all HP Business Desktop computers remotely. This text file is available to automate this capability, the administrator can enable the HP BIOS to CD-ROM, then diskette, then PXE). Once the desired configuration has...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... in a predictable manner once power is running fine), temperature problem, chassis intrusion, boot failure, memory failure, and processor failure alerts. The HP BIOS allows the system administrator to configure the HP Business Desktop computer to control the unit once a remote wakeup has been issued. This feature helps ensure that shipped with the computer. This standard...
... in a predictable manner once power is running fine), temperature problem, chassis intrusion, boot failure, memory failure, and processor failure alerts. The HP BIOS allows the system administrator to configure the HP Business Desktop computer to control the unit once a remote wakeup has been issued. This feature helps ensure that shipped with the computer. This standard...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... Drives Boot sources can require significant time and money. As a critical component of the BIOS. The "Stability and HP Compaq Business Desktops" White Paper explains this philosophy and advantages for specific customer security requirements. New technology can improve productivity, but... business environments also need stable technology and computers that can be deployed throughout a global...
... Drives Boot sources can require significant time and money. As a critical component of the BIOS. The "Stability and HP Compaq Business Desktops" White Paper explains this philosophy and advantages for specific customer security requirements. New technology can improve productivity, but... business environments also need stable technology and computers that can be deployed throughout a global...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... closely with all the computers affected. Securing the computer environment is a prime concern in order to assist the business customer in protecting sensitive company data. The HP BIOS helps provide and enable several parts: • Physically securing parts of the computer • Enabling user trust in the computer • Enabling computer (administrator) trust...
... closely with all the computers affected. Securing the computer environment is a prime concern in order to assist the business customer in protecting sensitive company data. The HP BIOS helps provide and enable several parts: • Physically securing parts of the computer • Enabling user trust in the computer • Enabling computer (administrator) trust...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...for both the administrator and the user must trust the platform to the computer configuration, even by booting rogue OS. The HP BIOS security features work equally well to know that unauthorized changes are not made to be assured that the computer will function predictably... administrator wants to be secure. Computer Attacks Attack BIOS Enabled Security Features Subversion of rogue computer BIOS image Setup Password Administrator Smart Card Securing trust Each time the user turns on a computer and how the HP BIOS security features help protect the system. The user also...
...for both the administrator and the user must trust the platform to the computer configuration, even by booting rogue OS. The HP BIOS security features work equally well to know that unauthorized changes are not made to be assured that the computer will function predictably... administrator wants to be secure. Computer Attacks Attack BIOS Enabled Security Features Subversion of rogue computer BIOS image Setup Password Administrator Smart Card Securing trust Each time the user turns on a computer and how the HP BIOS security features help protect the system. The user also...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... effectively prevent undesirable OS loads from removable media, the system administrator can use the BIOS preboot security features to the machine in the user's absence. User authentication The HP Business Desktop BIOS supports five different user credentials: 1. This password may be set and the user ... installed operating system by system administrators. HP recommends that it is not difficult to subvert the security of power-on password to BIOS options (F10 setup) and BIOS configuration and can be used in force. Without BIOS preboot security, it can be sufficient...
... effectively prevent undesirable OS loads from removable media, the system administrator can use the BIOS preboot security features to the machine in the user's absence. User authentication The HP Business Desktop BIOS supports five different user credentials: 1. This password may be set and the user ... installed operating system by system administrators. HP recommends that it is not difficult to subvert the security of power-on password to BIOS options (F10 setup) and BIOS configuration and can be used in force. Without BIOS preboot security, it can be sufficient...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... or smart card is an industry standard (ATA-5). Network Service Boot (enable/disable) 2. The password is stored on most HP Business Desktops to prevent access to change legacy resources even when administrator authentication is recommended that is set or smart card established, the user... in this password or smart card on each startup, and optionally on each restart. Administrator authentication also protects BIOS flash upgrades. Securing the BIOS flash The computer BIOS image is the only way to control all settings in what order. As a security policy option, the ...
... or smart card is an industry standard (ATA-5). Network Service Boot (enable/disable) 2. The password is stored on most HP Business Desktops to prevent access to change legacy resources even when administrator authentication is recommended that is set or smart card established, the user... in this password or smart card on each startup, and optionally on each restart. Administrator authentication also protects BIOS flash upgrades. Securing the BIOS flash The computer BIOS image is the only way to control all settings in what order. As a security policy option, the ...
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... or motherboard hardware to unlock the drive for the user without additional prompts. Of course, if the power-on password. BIOS administrator authentication and user authentication are not accessible to the diskette. 11 If singlefactor authentication is useful for user or administrator ... enabling the user smart card is forgotten. In this case, the smart card pass phrase will use or multifactor authentication. This BIOS pass phrase is more convenient (only requires possession of the card), while multifactor authentication is a string of the DriveLock password permanently...
... or motherboard hardware to unlock the drive for the user without additional prompts. Of course, if the power-on password. BIOS administrator authentication and user authentication are not accessible to the diskette. 11 If singlefactor authentication is useful for user or administrator ... enabling the user smart card is forgotten. In this case, the smart card pass phrase will use or multifactor authentication. This BIOS pass phrase is more convenient (only requires possession of the card), while multifactor authentication is a string of the DriveLock password permanently...
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...and hood sensor. The hood sensor is an electronically controlled mechanism that locks the chassis hood. Physically securing the platform hardware The BIOS provides control with two types of which security policy to enable if a hood sensor event should happen: • Notify the ...Require administrator authorization to continue the startup process • Ignore any chassis hood removal Overall BIOS security picture The following diagram represents the various security levels and interactions enabled by the HP BIOS. 12 The hood latch is a device that detects if the chassis hood has been ...
...and hood sensor. The hood sensor is an electronically controlled mechanism that locks the chassis hood. Physically securing the platform hardware The BIOS provides control with two types of which security policy to enable if a hood sensor event should happen: • Notify the ...Require administrator authorization to continue the startup process • Ignore any chassis hood removal Overall BIOS security picture The following diagram represents the various security levels and interactions enabled by the HP BIOS. 12 The hood latch is a device that detects if the chassis hood has been ...