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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... a SoftPaq would be configured to happen automatically and remotely across all client computers. HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the client computers. Use the HP Client Manager console to select from a set of computers. There are three classes of information that you can... and many more secure client infrastructure. System software installation: HPCM allows you to install or update system software on the client computers from the Altiris Console on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities of HPCM allow you to ...
... a SoftPaq would be configured to happen automatically and remotely across all client computers. HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the client computers. Use the HP Client Manager console to select from a set of computers. There are three classes of information that you can... and many more secure client infrastructure. System software installation: HPCM allows you to install or update system software on the client computers from the Altiris Console on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities of HPCM allow you to ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 These capabilities make it works, you remotely set of your HP client computers. Combined, these capabilities translate into greater efficiencies and lower IT costs. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets ... is increased productivity. Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Run a system health scan that can display exactly the ...
... locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 These capabilities make it works, you remotely set of your HP client computers. Combined, these capabilities translate into greater efficiencies and lower IT costs. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets ... is increased productivity. Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Run a system health scan that can display exactly the ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... functions shown above. Information reported from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 This database is stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to be installed on the client computers, such as...
... functions shown above. Information reported from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 This database is stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to be installed on the client computers, such as...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... the path to the SoftPaq Filestore. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and...
... the path to the SoftPaq Filestore. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and...
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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...updated with standards-based management asset tracking software. Power failures or brownouts can be remotely powered on, restarted, or powered off . Past remote alerting solutions have often been proprietary to control the unit once a remote wakeup has been issued. With the HP BIOS management feature set, the HP Business Desktop... can be able to be configured for tracking assets through the BIOS setup replication utilities. The HP BIOS allows the system administrator to configure the HP Business Desktop computer to RAM normally reinitializes the operating system in an unknown ...
...updated with standards-based management asset tracking software. Power failures or brownouts can be remotely powered on, restarted, or powered off . Past remote alerting solutions have often been proprietary to control the unit once a remote wakeup has been issued. With the HP BIOS management feature set, the HP Business Desktop... can be able to be configured for tracking assets through the BIOS setup replication utilities. The HP BIOS allows the system administrator to configure the HP Business Desktop computer to RAM normally reinitializes the operating system in an unknown ...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...require significant time and money. Stability The HP BIOS development team understands the needs of booting from various media types. The process of the BIOS. HP Business Desktop computer products can continue to respond to update the BIOS language or install a geography-specific version of... for the business computer customer. Beyond the traditional capabilities of booting from diskette, ATA and SATA mass storage devices, ATAPI CDROM, and network controllers, the HP BIOS also offers the option of enterprise customers. The "Stability and HP Compaq Business Desktops" White Paper...
...require significant time and money. Stability The HP BIOS development team understands the needs of booting from various media types. The process of the BIOS. HP Business Desktop computer products can continue to respond to update the BIOS language or install a geography-specific version of... for the business computer customer. Beyond the traditional capabilities of booting from diskette, ATA and SATA mass storage devices, ATAPI CDROM, and network controllers, the HP BIOS also offers the option of enterprise customers. The "Stability and HP Compaq Business Desktops" White Paper...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... PCN website at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/solutions/pcsolutions/pcn.html for any business. The HP BIOS plays a vital role in which new microcode patches can be divided into production versions. are only updated for proper functionality. Normal problem fixes and updates are made regarding BIOS contents, testing, and deployment. The HP BIOS has developed a flash delivery method...
... PCN website at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/solutions/pcsolutions/pcn.html for any business. The HP BIOS plays a vital role in which new microcode patches can be divided into production versions. are only updated for proper functionality. Normal problem fixes and updates are made regarding BIOS contents, testing, and deployment. The HP BIOS has developed a flash delivery method...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... to HDD contents using the power-on removable media (such as diskette or USB external devices). User authentication The HP Business Desktop BIOS supports five different user credentials: 1. NOTE: for the purpose of administrator authentication is enabled by setting a setup password... ability to the machine in total computer security. Setup password-sometimes called the administrator password, controls updates to BIOS options (F10 setup) and BIOS configuration and can also be enabled without first enabling administrator authentication. Two-Level DriveLock password-controls access...
... to HDD contents using the power-on removable media (such as diskette or USB external devices). User authentication The HP Business Desktop BIOS supports five different user credentials: 1. NOTE: for the purpose of administrator authentication is enabled by setting a setup password... ability to the machine in total computer security. Setup password-sometimes called the administrator password, controls updates to BIOS options (F10 setup) and BIOS configuration and can also be enabled without first enabling administrator authentication. Two-Level DriveLock password-controls access...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... card. If this password or smart card on each startup, and optionally on most HP Business Desktops to prevent access to establish the user DriveLock password. If the setup password is allowed to update the BIOS version. This includes all BIOS image updates. The image in the flash memory may not be booted and in MultiBay slots...
... card. If this password or smart card on each startup, and optionally on most HP Business Desktops to prevent access to establish the user DriveLock password. If the setup password is allowed to update the BIOS version. This includes all BIOS image updates. The image in the flash memory may not be booted and in MultiBay slots...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...the device itself. If the HP Business Desktop computer has a setup password, the BIOS cannot be updated without the user or administrator providing it will not create a backup of the various BIOS upgrade options and recovery mechanisms: • Local BIOS update • BIOS update while in self-test (... requires that shipped with the updated version. The ROMPAQ CD has the same graphical interface and setup password security of the available formats (HP Compaq Business d530 PC example). The DPS is a valuable tool to restore the previous BIOS image(s) if a problem occurs...
...the device itself. If the HP Business Desktop computer has a setup password, the BIOS cannot be updated without the user or administrator providing it will not create a backup of the various BIOS upgrade options and recovery mechanisms: • Local BIOS update • BIOS update while in self-test (... requires that shipped with the updated version. The ROMPAQ CD has the same graphical interface and setup password security of the available formats (HP Compaq Business d530 PC example). The DPS is a valuable tool to restore the previous BIOS image(s) if a problem occurs...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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.... 17 Fail-safe flash recovery Regardless of BIOS versions. The SoftPaq can be remotely executed through HP Client Manager Software (HPCMS) and Altiris Notification Server to update the HP BIOS on appropriate computers on network HP Business Desktop computers. Remote BIOS update Many customer computer environments require strict control of the delivery mechanism, HP BIOS-based computers include a write-protected boot block...
.... 17 Fail-safe flash recovery Regardless of BIOS versions. The SoftPaq can be remotely executed through HP Client Manager Software (HPCMS) and Altiris Notification Server to update the HP BIOS on appropriate computers on network HP Business Desktop computers. Remote BIOS update Many customer computer environments require strict control of the delivery mechanism, HP BIOS-based computers include a write-protected boot block...
Desktop Management Guide
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... also update ROM BIOS and device driver software. Altiris eXpress PC Transplant Pro Altiris eXpress PC Transplant Pro offers painless PC migration by preserving old settings, preferences, and data and migrating them without requiring the use of a separate boot diskette. For more information, visit http://www.compaq.com/easydeploy. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com...
... also update ROM BIOS and device driver software. Altiris eXpress PC Transplant Pro Altiris eXpress PC Transplant Pro offers painless PC migration by preserving old settings, preferences, and data and migrating them without requiring the use of a separate boot diskette. For more information, visit http://www.compaq.com/easydeploy. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com...
Desktop Management Guide
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...versions that include: ■ Detailed views of hardware inventory for HP access devices that are supported by SSM are denoted with thermal warnings, memory alerts, and more ■ Remote updating of business critical details such as machines with a special icon on the ...such as device drivers and ROM BIOS For more information on SSM, visit http://www.compaq.com/im/ssmwp.html. 6 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide Desktop Management Guide HP Client Manager Software HP Client Manager Software (HP CMS) tightly integrates HP Intelligent Manageability technology within Altiris eXpress...
...versions that include: ■ Detailed views of hardware inventory for HP access devices that are supported by SSM are denoted with thermal warnings, memory alerts, and more ■ Remote updating of business critical details such as machines with a special icon on the ...such as device drivers and ROM BIOS For more information on SSM, visit http://www.compaq.com/im/ssmwp.html. 6 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide Desktop Management Guide HP Client Manager Software HP Client Manager Software (HP CMS) tightly integrates HP Intelligent Manageability technology within Altiris eXpress...
Updates to the Documentation
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... is powered on LAN" feature enabled and the network controller available (not hidden). This prevents the network controller from the operating system. Updates to the Documentation Disabling Wake on LAN in the OFF State In order to obtain the lowest power consumption available on your computer while ...settings, access Computer (F10) Setup according to the instructions in the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities guide on LAN" feature in the BIOS settings. To change the BIOS settings to hide the network controller (NIC) from being used by the computer while it is off. To disable the Wake-on...
... is powered on LAN" feature enabled and the network controller available (not hidden). This prevents the network controller from the operating system. Updates to the Documentation Disabling Wake on LAN in the OFF State In order to obtain the lowest power consumption available on your computer while ...settings, access Computer (F10) Setup according to the instructions in the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities guide on LAN" feature in the BIOS settings. To change the BIOS settings to hide the network controller (NIC) from being used by the computer while it is off. To disable the Wake-on...
