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... Running on a Non-default Port 4 Logoff Scheduler ...4 Key Features ...4 Overview ...5 How HP SAM Works ...6 HP SAM Software Components 7 Remote Graphics Software (RGS 8 Common Tasks ...9 Setting up HP SAM ...9 Setting up a User with a Dynamic Resource 9 Setting up a User with ...HP SAM Environment ...13 Domain Environment Requirements for HP SAM 16 HP SAM Web and SQL Server Requirements 16 HP SAM Registration Service Requirements 21 Access Device Requirements ...22 Thin Client ...22 Mobile Thin Client ...22 Desktop or Notebook PC 22 Blade Workstation Clients 23 Personal Workstation...
... Running on a Non-default Port 4 Logoff Scheduler ...4 Key Features ...4 Overview ...5 How HP SAM Works ...6 HP SAM Software Components 7 Remote Graphics Software (RGS 8 Common Tasks ...9 Setting up HP SAM ...9 Setting up a User with a Dynamic Resource 9 Setting up a User with ...HP SAM Environment ...13 Domain Environment Requirements for HP SAM 16 HP SAM Web and SQL Server Requirements 16 HP SAM Registration Service Requirements 21 Access Device Requirements ...22 Thin Client ...22 Mobile Thin Client ...22 Desktop or Notebook PC 22 Blade Workstation Clients 23 Personal Workstation...
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...connected to any of a pool of computing resources- For more information on page 5, HP SAM has been configured to allow user Mai to dynamically connect to define one of the three blade workstations supporting the role of the desktop image (the actual frame buffer pixels) using standard TCP.../IP networking. HP SAM allows the administrator to one or more roles for remote computing. In Figure 1-1 HP SAM Configuration on page 5, HP SAM has been configured ...
...connected to any of a pool of computing resources- For more information on page 5, HP SAM has been configured to allow user Mai to dynamically connect to define one of the three blade workstations supporting the role of the desktop image (the actual frame buffer pixels) using standard TCP.../IP networking. HP SAM allows the administrator to one or more roles for remote computing. In Figure 1-1 HP SAM Configuration on page 5, HP SAM has been configured ...
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...administrative groups, assign users, and customize permissions. b. Setting up HP SAM 1. See Manage Administrative Permissions on page 61. This means Mai is available) supporting that role. A pool of three blade workstations has been assembled, each configured to access any computing resource which ...supports a role of the three blade workstations (presuming one of "abcde." See Add New Users on page 56. 3....
...administrative groups, assign users, and customize permissions. b. Setting up HP SAM 1. See Manage Administrative Permissions on page 61. This means Mai is available) supporting that role. A pool of three blade workstations has been assembled, each configured to access any computing resource which ...supports a role of the three blade workstations (presuming one of "abcde." See Add New Users on page 56. 3....
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... Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 ● Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard or Enterprise Edition HP recommends using VMWare 3.X, refer to the VMware documentation for hardware requirements. HP SAM Registration Service Requirements Hardware Requirements ● HP blade PC ● HP blade workstation series ● HP Personal Workstation NOTE: If you should either: ● Disable history data and/or log collection. Software...
... Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 ● Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard or Enterprise Edition HP recommends using VMWare 3.X, refer to the VMware documentation for hardware requirements. HP SAM Registration Service Requirements Hardware Requirements ● HP blade PC ● HP blade workstation series ● HP Personal Workstation NOTE: If you should either: ● Disable history data and/or log collection. Software...
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... : ● RGS Receiver 5.1.3 or later ● RDP Blade Workstation Clients Hardware Requirements ● HP Compaq Blade Workstation Client ● HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client ● HP dc73 Blade Workstation Client ● HP gt7725 thin client Software Requirements ● Blade Workstation Client series with RGS Receiver and HP SAM client in the image Personal Workstation Clients Hardware Requirements ● HP Personal Workstation Software Requirements ● Windows XP Professional with...
... : ● RGS Receiver 5.1.3 or later ● RDP Blade Workstation Clients Hardware Requirements ● HP Compaq Blade Workstation Client ● HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client ● HP dc73 Blade Workstation Client ● HP gt7725 thin client Software Requirements ● Blade Workstation Client series with RGS Receiver and HP SAM client in the image Personal Workstation Clients Hardware Requirements ● HP Personal Workstation Software Requirements ● Windows XP Professional with...
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... list and click Go. Install and Validate the HP SAM Client Software HP SAM includes the following clients: ● Internet Explorer-based client ● Windows XPe-based client ● Blade Workstation Client series ● Linux-based Client The HP SAM client requires that RGS (on the Resources tab... can start and stop the Linux blade service using the syntax: /etc/init.d/daesvc start and /etc/init.d/daesvc stop Test the HP SAM Registration Service Log into the HP SAM administrator console, click on the Windows XPe-based client, Blade Workstation Client series, or Linux Client) and...
... list and click Go. Install and Validate the HP SAM Client Software HP SAM includes the following clients: ● Internet Explorer-based client ● Windows XPe-based client ● Blade Workstation Client series ● Linux-based Client The HP SAM client requires that RGS (on the Resources tab... can start and stop the Linux blade service using the syntax: /etc/init.d/daesvc start and /etc/init.d/daesvc stop Test the HP SAM Registration Service Log into the HP SAM administrator console, click on the Windows XPe-based client, Blade Workstation Client series, or Linux Client) and...
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...Based Linux-Based Operating System Windows XP Windows XP Blade Workstation support Client Embedded Windows XP 64-bit Windows XP 64-bit OS HP ThinConnect HP ThinPro Windows Vista, 32- Windows Vista, 32- The installed location for these controls are other HP SAM Internet Explorer-based client configuration settings that you...34 Chapter 3 Installation ENWW bit and 64-bit bit and 64-bit Windows XP Embedded Windows XP Embedded Windows Embedded Standard (WES) HP ThinPro GT RHEL4 32-bit and 64-bit RHEL5 32-bit and 64-bit Communication protocol RDP only RGS or RDP RGS RGS and...
...Based Linux-Based Operating System Windows XP Windows XP Blade Workstation support Client Embedded Windows XP 64-bit Windows XP 64-bit OS HP ThinConnect HP ThinPro Windows Vista, 32- Windows Vista, 32- The installed location for these controls are other HP SAM Internet Explorer-based client configuration settings that you...34 Chapter 3 Installation ENWW bit and 64-bit bit and 64-bit Windows XP Embedded Windows XP Embedded Windows Embedded Standard (WES) HP ThinPro GT RHEL4 32-bit and 64-bit RHEL5 32-bit and 64-bit Communication protocol RDP only RGS or RDP RGS RGS and...
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... platforms: ● HP Blade Workstation Client Series on page 36 ● HP ThinPro GT Client for the HP gt7725 Thin Client on page 37 ● Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Client on page 38 HP Blade Workstation Client Series The HP SAM client is optional.) 4. Start up the HP SAM client. 2. ...a list of the options available for the user-specific .SAM file, hprdc.sam. 2. Additional settings can be locked down on the HP Blade Workstation Client series. Click the Save Settings button. 6. It then checks the access device file, hprdc_accessdevice.sam, in the folder in the same...
... platforms: ● HP Blade Workstation Client Series on page 36 ● HP ThinPro GT Client for the HP gt7725 Thin Client on page 37 ● Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Client on page 38 HP Blade Workstation Client Series The HP SAM client is optional.) 4. Start up the HP SAM client. 2. ...a list of the options available for the user-specific .SAM file, hprdc.sam. 2. Additional settings can be locked down on the HP Blade Workstation Client series. Click the Save Settings button. 6. It then checks the access device file, hprdc_accessdevice.sam, in the folder in the same...
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... is enabled. ● DefaultPolicy-string value. ENWW Install and Validate the HP SAM Client Software 39 the user still has the ability to clear previous user settings. Default value is 1 for Blade Workstation Client series and Linux Client and 0 for automated load testing in the client...'s Load Predefined Settings list on limits the user's ability to the next available HP SAM Web Server when a connection fails. To have...
... is enabled. ● DefaultPolicy-string value. ENWW Install and Validate the HP SAM Client Software 39 the user still has the ability to clear previous user settings. Default value is 1 for Blade Workstation Client series and Linux Client and 0 for automated load testing in the client...'s Load Predefined Settings list on limits the user's ability to the next available HP SAM Web Server when a connection fails. To have...
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...By default, the IA software has a disabled SAM account. NOTE: The options to logoff or reboot from the connection bar are not valid for Blade Workstation Client series or Linux Client. ● SmartCardAlways-integer value, 0 or 1. If UiMode = 0 or 1, user has option of using smart... to require that the user click Connect after a smart card is required: ◦ HP BladeSystem bc2000 Blade PC ◦ HP BladeSystem bc2200 Blade PC ◦ HP BladeSystem bc2500 Blade PC ◦ HP BladeSystem bc2800 Blade PC Smart Card Settings NOTE: Smart card settings are disabled by default in the smart...
...By default, the IA software has a disabled SAM account. NOTE: The options to logoff or reboot from the connection bar are not valid for Blade Workstation Client series or Linux Client. ● SmartCardAlways-integer value, 0 or 1. If UiMode = 0 or 1, user has option of using smart... to require that the user click Connect after a smart card is required: ◦ HP BladeSystem bc2000 Blade PC ◦ HP BladeSystem bc2200 Blade PC ◦ HP BladeSystem bc2500 Blade PC ◦ HP BladeSystem bc2800 Blade PC Smart Card Settings NOTE: Smart card settings are disabled by default in the smart...
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... type of this value (2) is treated as a 1. ● Banner-string value, Allows a specified file to display. ◦ 0 (default)-HP SAM Server, User name, and Domain fields visible in the banner area. ● TitlebarText-string value. The banner area is 1. ● UILanguage... the language. If you must be in the file, the application default is not available. The image must use SmartCardAutoDisconnect for the Blade Workstation Client series or Linux Client. 42 Chapter 3 Installation ENWW When set to 0, the password box is US English. Default is ...
... type of this value (2) is treated as a 1. ● Banner-string value, Allows a specified file to display. ◦ 0 (default)-HP SAM Server, User name, and Domain fields visible in the banner area. ● TitlebarText-string value. The banner area is 1. ● UILanguage... the language. If you must be in the file, the application default is not available. The image must use SmartCardAutoDisconnect for the Blade Workstation Client series or Linux Client. 42 Chapter 3 Installation ENWW When set to 0, the password box is US English. Default is ...
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... enabled, that is not enabled, no default action is Shutdown. ENWW Install and Validate the HP SAM Client Software 43 Default is 1. ● KioskMode-integer value. Not valid for Blade Workstation Client series or Linux Client. Not valid for Blade Workstation Client series. When set to 0, the default session action (pressing the button without dropping...
... enabled, that is not enabled, no default action is Shutdown. ENWW Install and Validate the HP SAM Client Software 43 Default is 1. ● KioskMode-integer value. Not valid for Blade Workstation Client series or Linux Client. Not valid for Blade Workstation Client series. When set to 0, the default session action (pressing the button without dropping...
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...value is 2. ● Height-integer value. Default value is enabled. If 1, RDP reconnection is 0. Default is only supported for Linux Client and Blade Workstation Client series. ● MapSmartcards-0 or 1. This value is only supported for RDP connections. Default is 0. ● AutoReconnect-0 or 1. The ...rdesktop. If 1, local smart cards are made available to display and wait on the remote machine. ENWW Install and Validate the HP SAM Client Software 45 The user interface displays this value in seconds. The user interface displays this value in an RDP6 session....
...value is 2. ● Height-integer value. Default value is enabled. If 1, RDP reconnection is 0. Default is only supported for Linux Client and Blade Workstation Client series. ● MapSmartcards-0 or 1. This value is only supported for RDP connections. Default is 0. ● AutoReconnect-0 or 1. The ...rdesktop. If 1, local smart cards are made available to display and wait on the remote machine. ENWW Install and Validate the HP SAM Client Software 45 The user interface displays this value in seconds. The user interface displays this value in an RDP6 session....
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... you want. 5. Click the Serial Number link, and then change the settings for the resources displayed on , power off, user log-in the HP SAM SoftPaq. 1. Type one or more parameters and click Search, or click Search to occur. Type the serial number and friendly name. 3. Use...Customize View Use this window to the HP SAM server. The single arrow moves only the selected item, while the double arrows move them back and forth. Manage Access Devices To Add an Access Device Manually NOTE: The Windows XPe-based client, Blade Workstation Client, and Linux Client register access devices...
... you want. 5. Click the Serial Number link, and then change the settings for the resources displayed on , power off, user log-in the HP SAM SoftPaq. 1. Type one or more parameters and click Search, or click Search to occur. Type the serial number and friendly name. 3. Use...Customize View Use this window to the HP SAM server. The single arrow moves only the selected item, while the double arrows move them back and forth. Manage Access Devices To Add an Access Device Manually NOTE: The Windows XPe-based client, Blade Workstation Client, and Linux Client register access devices...
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...description, or asset group of the monitor layout, click the link in HP SAM are groupings of the layout. 4. Select the Asset Groups associated with this monitor layout. 5. Blade power management in C-class enclosures (Blade Workstations) is in SAM account must be used on the Manage Data Centers ...an Access Device NOTE: You cannot delete an access device while it is not supported. Click Create. 2. Click Save to power cycle blades from the HP SAM Connection Bar. NOTE: Version 4.20 or later Integrated Administrator (IA) software must enable the SAM account and create a password for...
...description, or asset group of the monitor layout, click the link in HP SAM are groupings of the layout. 4. Select the Asset Groups associated with this monitor layout. 5. Blade power management in C-class enclosures (Blade Workstations) is in SAM account must be used on the Manage Data Centers ...an Access Device NOTE: You cannot delete an access device while it is not supported. Click Create. 2. Click Save to power cycle blades from the HP SAM Connection Bar. NOTE: Version 4.20 or later Integrated Administrator (IA) software must enable the SAM account and create a password for...
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... computing resources. It can be changed, if desired. D Glossary Access Device-A device such as a thin client used to access HP SAM to connect to as a blade PC or a Blade Workstation or a virtual machine. Description (blade)-Usually given to an entire organization. Data Center-A grouping of enclosures in a central, organized, accessible database. Active Directory allows administrators...
... computing resources. It can be changed, if desired. D Glossary Access Device-A device such as a thin client used to access HP SAM to connect to as a blade PC or a Blade Workstation or a virtual machine. Description (blade)-Usually given to an entire organization. Data Center-A grouping of enclosures in a central, organized, accessible database. Active Directory allows administrators...
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...seamlessly shared between different computing resources. In addition, RGS has advanced graphics capabilities that allows a user to connect to clients. RGS-HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) is a communication protocol similar to Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that allows users to connect to... a service that runs on the same physical server. Web server-The HP SAM component responsible for the purpose of the resource back to all users in Active Directory which can be a Blade PC, a Blade Workstation, or a virtual machine. RDP-Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol. A multi-...
...seamlessly shared between different computing resources. In addition, RGS has advanced graphics capabilities that allows a user to connect to clients. RGS-HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) is a communication protocol similar to Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that allows users to connect to... a service that runs on the same physical server. Web server-The HP SAM component responsible for the purpose of the resource back to all users in Active Directory which can be a Blade PC, a Blade Workstation, or a virtual machine. RDP-Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol. A multi-...
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...58 resources, assigning 58 resources, removing 58 server 31, 83 Banner 42 Banner text box 71 best practices 13 Blade Workstation client hardware requirements 23 software requirements 23 blade, offline 83 BordersEnabled 44 browsers, alternate 84 C Caching 45 changing access device 64 data center 66 monitor layout ...communication port, changing value 85 comparing clients, table 34 components, software 8 ComposedUI 46 Compression 44 configuration file 29 firewall 24, 28 HP SAM system settings 29 options 38 session time limits 79 settings 36 smart card login 77 SSL 29 Connbar 44 connect, unable to ...
...58 resources, assigning 58 resources, removing 58 server 31, 83 Banner 42 Banner text box 71 best practices 13 Blade Workstation client hardware requirements 23 software requirements 23 blade, offline 83 BordersEnabled 44 browsers, alternate 84 C Caching 45 changing access device 64 data center 66 monitor layout ...communication port, changing value 85 comparing clients, table 34 components, software 8 ComposedUI 46 Compression 44 configuration file 29 firewall 24, 28 HP SAM system settings 29 options 38 session time limits 79 settings 36 smart card login 77 SSL 29 Connbar 44 connect, unable to ...
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...29 service account 24 creating a data center 66 Cryptographic service providers (CSP) box 71 customize view 64 customizing Administrative permissions 9 HP Blade Workstation Client 36 RHEL client 38 Windows XPe-based client 36 D data centers adding enclosures 66 changing 66 creating 66 deleting 66 ... hardware requirements 13 SQL requirements 17 Height 45 hierarchical policy, table 67 History box 69 Home tab 54 HP Blade Workstation Client 36 HP Remote Graphics Software 5, 6 HP SAM ActiveX controls 35 client comparison table 34 client software, installing 25 common tasks 9 database recovery 84 ...
...29 service account 24 creating a data center 66 Cryptographic service providers (CSP) box 71 customize view 64 customizing Administrative permissions 9 HP Blade Workstation Client 36 RHEL client 38 Windows XPe-based client 36 D data centers adding enclosures 66 changing 66 creating 66 deleting 66 ... hardware requirements 13 SQL requirements 17 Height 45 hierarchical policy, table 67 History box 69 Home tab 54 HP Blade Workstation Client 36 HP Remote Graphics Software 5, 6 HP SAM ActiveX controls 35 client comparison table 34 client software, installing 25 common tasks 9 database recovery 84 ...
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... installation error 83 new 25 order 25 upgrade 25 installing Administrative rights 24 HP Blade Workstation Client series 36 HP SAM client software 25 HP SAM registration service 29 HP SAM registration service software 25 HP SAM SQL software 25 HP SAM Web Server 25 HP ThinPro GT client 36 Internet Explorer-based client 34 RHEL client 36 Windows...
... installation error 83 new 25 order 25 upgrade 25 installing Administrative rights 24 HP Blade Workstation Client series 36 HP SAM client software 25 HP SAM registration service 29 HP SAM registration service software 25 HP SAM SQL software 25 HP SAM Web Server 25 HP ThinPro GT client 36 Internet Explorer-based client 34 RHEL client 36 Windows...