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... ...3 OS Tabs ...3 PXE ...3 Repository ...4 Task ...4 Task Pane & Summary Pane 4 Template Pane ...4 Status Bar ...4 EWF ...4 Agent Mode ...4 Getting More Information ...5 The Internet ...5 Technical Support ...5 About This Manual ...6 Terms & Conventions ...6 2 Installing HP Device Manager Introduction ...7 System Requirements ...8 Management Console ...8 Management Server ...8 v
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...Getting Started Logging in to the HP Management Console 33 Management Console Overview ...35 The OS Tabs Display ...35 The Gateways Tab Display 36 Client Discovery ...37 HP Management Agent Broadcast 37 Discover Agent ...37 Discover by DHCP Tag ...41 Manual Configuration ...42 Setting Up Devices ...in a NAT Environment 42 4 Using the HP Management Console Menu Item Overview ...43 Toolbar Overview ...
...Getting Started Logging in to the HP Management Console 33 Management Console Overview ...35 The OS Tabs Display ...35 The Gateways Tab Display 36 Client Discovery ...37 HP Management Agent Broadcast 37 Discover Agent ...37 Discover by DHCP Tag ...41 Manual Configuration ...42 Setting Up Devices ...in a NAT Environment 42 4 Using the HP Management Console Menu Item Overview ...43 Toolbar Overview ...
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...they are started. HP Management Server The HP Management Server controls agents through each agent's respective gateway to be uploaded from the HP Management Server Repository (the "Server Repository"). 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Agents are stored in this User Manual to distinguish it from.... HP Management Gateway The HP Management Gateway serves as required. Device Agent The HP Management Agent is a software component installed on more than one FTP server. You can create a repository on thin client devices so that can interact with them. HP Management The HP Management...
...they are started. HP Management Server The HP Management Server controls agents through each agent's respective gateway to be uploaded from the HP Management Server Repository (the "Server Repository"). 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Agents are stored in this User Manual to distinguish it from.... HP Management Gateway The HP Management Gateway serves as required. Device Agent The HP Management Agent is a software component installed on more than one FTP server. You can create a repository on thin client devices so that can interact with them. HP Management The HP Management...
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...all the managed devices in the Management Console, displayed in the Template Pane. HP Device Manager provides a variety of devices to your HP Management Server. Element An Element is a type of resource (such as a thin client. OS Tabs OS Tabs enable you to their customized extended properties. This ... TCP/IP, DHCP, and TFTP). Devices can be applied to do. Task Template Task Templates are widely deployed in this manual, means a device managed by HP Device Manager, such as a software component, system image, diagnostic tool or agent file) stored in the Repository which can be...
...all the managed devices in the Management Console, displayed in the Template Pane. HP Device Manager provides a variety of devices to your HP Management Server. Element An Element is a type of resource (such as a thin client. OS Tabs OS Tabs enable you to their customized extended properties. This ... TCP/IP, DHCP, and TFTP). Devices can be applied to do. Task Template Task Templates are widely deployed in this manual, means a device managed by HP Device Manager, such as a software component, system image, diagnostic tool or agent file) stored in the Repository which can be...
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Technical Support Please visit http://www.hp.com/support and search on HP Device Manager. Getting More Information 5 Getting More Information The Internet Current and archival information about HP products, including the latest software updates, is available at: http://www.hp.com In addition, this user manual and other HP documentation are available at the HP Web site for browsing or downloading.
Technical Support Please visit http://www.hp.com/support and search on HP Device Manager. Getting More Information 5 Getting More Information The Internet Current and archival information about HP products, including the latest software updates, is available at: http://www.hp.com In addition, this user manual and other HP documentation are available at the HP Web site for browsing or downloading.
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... You should use the left mouse button unless specifically told otherwise. ● drag To "drag" means to use HP Device Manager. About This Manual This manual explains how to position the mouse pointer on an item on the display, such as an icon. The "+" character...Ctrl key and the C key, this manual: ● devices, clients and thin clients The terms "devices", "clients", "thin clients" are interchangeable and refer to any client devices that are used . For example: Ctrl + C. Terms & Conventions The following terms and conventions are running HP software. ● keys to press When...
... You should use the left mouse button unless specifically told otherwise. ● drag To "drag" means to use HP Device Manager. About This Manual This manual explains how to position the mouse pointer on an item on the display, such as an icon. The "+" character...Ctrl key and the C key, this manual: ● devices, clients and thin clients The terms "devices", "clients", "thin clients" are interchangeable and refer to any client devices that are used . For example: Ctrl + C. Terms & Conventions The following terms and conventions are running HP software. ● keys to press When...
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...set under Windows 2000. If the DHCP options 43 & 60 are not set , remove it requires some manual configuration. NOTE: The Device Manager PXE service will detect the DHCP packets sent by the PXE boot ROM to...the DHCP servers may conflict with PXE. NOTE: Note: The network must be added in order to tell PXE clients where to find the Management Server. 1. However, on setting this option. The following instructions on most networks, ... for use the PXE service. The Management Server installation process installs the HP PXE Service. The DHCP server is called DHCP Proxy.
...set under Windows 2000. If the DHCP options 43 & 60 are not set , remove it requires some manual configuration. NOTE: The Device Manager PXE service will detect the DHCP packets sent by the PXE boot ROM to...the DHCP servers may conflict with PXE. NOTE: Note: The network must be added in order to tell PXE clients where to find the Management Server. 1. However, on setting this option. The following instructions on most networks, ... for use the PXE service. The Management Server installation process installs the HP PXE Service. The DHCP server is called DHCP Proxy.
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The Gateways Tab Display Clicking the Gateways tab will be listed. There are two tabs, one for manual tasks and one device for a listed task, the status of various items in the HP Management Console are listed in the bottom pane. 36 Chapter 3 Getting Started If there is more than one for each...
The Gateways Tab Display Clicking the Gateways tab will be listed. There are two tabs, one for manual tasks and one device for a listed task, the status of various items in the HP Management Console are listed in the bottom pane. 36 Chapter 3 Getting Started If there is more than one for each...
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Manual Configuration You can manually configure the agent on page 156 for instructions). 2. Switch to Administrator mode (see your devices are rebooted. 42 Chapter 3 Getting Started Open the HP Agent applet in a NAT Environment If your thin client operating system documentation for details. In that gateway the next time they are in a NAT environment, they will...
Manual Configuration You can manually configure the agent on page 156 for instructions). 2. Switch to Administrator mode (see your devices are rebooted. 42 Chapter 3 Getting Started Open the HP Agent applet in a NAT Environment If your thin client operating system documentation for details. In that gateway the next time they are in a NAT environment, they will...
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... other extended properties, etc. Refer to Power Management on page 71 for details. Table 4-4 Device Menu Check Connection Status Add Delete Manual Group Send Task Shadow Reverse Shadow Power Management Get Device Asset Information Properties Check the network connection status of all the IPs available and...start it up. Send a Task Template task to Adding Devices Using MAC Addresses on page 154 for details. 44 Chapter 4 Using the HP Management Console See Shadowing Devices on page 69 for the selected device. Table 4-3 Tools Menu (continued) Report Management Manage the reports of...
... other extended properties, etc. Refer to Power Management on page 71 for details. Table 4-4 Device Menu Check Connection Status Add Delete Manual Group Send Task Shadow Reverse Shadow Power Management Get Device Asset Information Properties Check the network connection status of all the IPs available and...start it up. Send a Task Template task to Adding Devices Using MAC Addresses on page 154 for details. 44 Chapter 4 Using the HP Management Console See Shadowing Devices on page 69 for the selected device. Table 4-3 Tools Menu (continued) Report Management Manage the reports of...
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... Manager. 2. Grouping Devices Grouping devices according to specified criteria makes it easier for your requirements. To create a new manual grouping scheme, click Add. Manual Grouping You can also pre-assign the group to manage them. One scheme is suitable for administrators to which a device... belongs from the Console's menu bar, select Edit Grouping Schemes, then click on the Manual scheme tab. The Manual scheme tab lists existing manual grouping schemes and enables you require. Devices can be grouped automatically according to any way that you can ...
... Manager. 2. Grouping Devices Grouping devices according to specified criteria makes it easier for your requirements. To create a new manual grouping scheme, click Add. Manual Grouping You can also pre-assign the group to manage them. One scheme is suitable for administrators to which a device... belongs from the Console's menu bar, select Edit Grouping Schemes, then click on the Manual scheme tab. The Manual scheme tab lists existing manual grouping schemes and enables you require. Devices can be grouped automatically according to any way that you can ...
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Enter a name for selection. 6. The new grouping scheme will appear in the Existing Schemes list. 4. Click the Group by button in the Device Tree panel will be listed and available for the new grouping scheme then click OK. Select the new manual grouping scheme. 3. Click Close. 5. Any organizational changes you now make to this grouping scheme. 54 Chapter 4 Using the HP Management Console The name will be saved to the devices and folders listed in the Device Tree panel and select Manual Group.
Enter a name for selection. 6. The new grouping scheme will appear in the Existing Schemes list. 4. Click the Group by button in the Device Tree panel will be listed and available for the new grouping scheme then click OK. Select the new manual grouping scheme. 3. Click Close. 5. Any organizational changes you now make to this grouping scheme. 54 Chapter 4 Using the HP Management Console The name will be saved to the devices and folders listed in the Device Tree panel and select Manual Group.
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... a grouping scheme that will automatically be assigned to the relevant group, including any devices added to Device Manager in the Device Tree pane and select Manual Group > Add Folder from the pop-up to automatically group devices by their CPU type or agent version. 7. Grouping Devices 55 For example, you have...
... a grouping scheme that will automatically be assigned to the relevant group, including any devices added to Device Manager in the Device Tree pane and select Manual Group > Add Folder from the pop-up to automatically group devices by their CPU type or agent version. 7. Grouping Devices 55 For example, you have...
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Pre-assigning Devices to Groups You can pre-assign a device to a specific group using the Agent Configuration dialog box on the device itself. On the Group tab, select Use Static Custom Groups > Add Group Name "Manual Group" and specify a value. Once the device agent has registered with the server, you will see the device placed in the specified pre-assigned group folder if you choose the global manual grouping scheme (click the Group By button and select Manual Group > _global.) Grouping Devices 61
Pre-assigning Devices to Groups You can pre-assign a device to a specific group using the Agent Configuration dialog box on the device itself. On the Group tab, select Use Static Custom Groups > Add Group Name "Manual Group" and specify a value. Once the device agent has registered with the server, you will see the device placed in the specified pre-assigned group folder if you choose the global manual grouping scheme (click the Group By button and select Manual Group > _global.) Grouping Devices 61
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.... Failed / Timeout The task has failed or timed out. (If the task is executed and waiting for the purpose of the task will cause the thin client to devices either wake on LAN or reboot. You can apply a task to a device from a defined template for the user's operation. Cancelled The .... Assigning a PXE task will be displayed as Timeout. Waiting The task has been scheduled for a reply. Processing The task has been accepted by manually selecting the task. 76 Chapter 4 Using the HP Management Console Sending The console has sent the task to the device and is being processed.
.... Failed / Timeout The task has failed or timed out. (If the task is executed and waiting for the purpose of the task will cause the thin client to devices either wake on LAN or reboot. You can apply a task to a device from a defined template for the user's operation. Cancelled The .... Assigning a PXE task will be displayed as Timeout. Waiting The task has been scheduled for a reply. Processing The task has been accepted by manually selecting the task. 76 Chapter 4 Using the HP Management Console Sending The console has sent the task to the device and is being processed.
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... of PXE images if the image files have selected in the template. 7. Select the Imaging tab in the FTP Repository list box. 5. However, you can manually enter the name of the image file in this field if it is not in the FTP Repository you to apply to save the template... Action to the Server Repository using the Repository Management tool. The template will only list the names of the PXE image to push to the client in the Task Templates pane ready for you have been transferred from the FTP Repository to perform. 6. Images 135 NOTE: The PXE Image Name field...
... of PXE images if the image files have selected in the template. 7. Select the Imaging tab in the FTP Repository list box. 5. However, you can manually enter the name of the image file in this field if it is not in the FTP Repository you to apply to save the template... Action to the Server Repository using the Repository Management tool. The template will only list the names of the PXE image to push to the client in the Task Templates pane ready for you have been transferred from the FTP Repository to perform. 6. Images 135 NOTE: The PXE Image Name field...
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Select the Imaging tab in the Image Name field. Select the FTP Repository where the image is present in the FTP Repository you can manually enter the name of the image file in the Task Templates pane, then double-click on the _Update Image template to display the Template Editor. 3. ...
Select the Imaging tab in the Image Name field. Select the FTP Repository where the image is present in the FTP Repository you can manually enter the name of the image file in the Task Templates pane, then double-click on the _Update Image template to display the Template Editor. 3. ...
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... of a gateway which is specified by the banned gateway unless the gateway is acknowledged. When a gateway is set as Unknown status. To control Gateway access manually: 1. You can view all the logs by the Management Server, the gateway is discovered by clicking the Clear All Logs button. In the Key Update...
... of a gateway which is specified by the banned gateway unless the gateway is acknowledged. When a gateway is set as Unknown status. To control Gateway access manually: 1. You can view all the logs by the Management Server, the gateway is discovered by clicking the Clear All Logs button. In the Key Update...
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Select a gateway from the Gateway Access Control List, then click the Acknowledge or Ban button to configure the status of the gateway manually. 192 Chapter 7 Configuration Management NOTE: If the Manually control Gateway access option is unchecked, the gateway with the Unknown status is regarded as Banned and you need to recognize or ban the selected gateway. The Device Management Gateway Access Control window will appear. 3. When this option is selected, the gateway with the Unknown status is regarded as Acknowledged. 2. Enter your password then click OK.
Select a gateway from the Gateway Access Control List, then click the Acknowledge or Ban button to configure the status of the gateway manually. 192 Chapter 7 Configuration Management NOTE: If the Manually control Gateway access option is unchecked, the gateway with the Unknown status is regarded as Banned and you need to recognize or ban the selected gateway. The Device Management Gateway Access Control window will appear. 3. When this option is selected, the gateway with the Unknown status is regarded as Acknowledged. 2. Enter your password then click OK.
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Index A Activity Directory 166 add-ons 120 add-ons, applying to thin client 120 adding group 163 report template 193 to repository 206 users 159 advanced tasks 120 agents configuration for client discovery 42 configuring 156 device 2 discover 37 mode 4 setting parameters 156 updating version 157...143 user password 161 client BIOS settings, PXE 130 client discovery DHCP tag 41 discover agent 37 management agent broadcast 37 manual configuration 42 walking with IP list 40 walking with IP range 38 client, discovering 37 cloning device settings 95 image from thin client 137 command execution, ...
Index A Activity Directory 166 add-ons 120 add-ons, applying to thin client 120 adding group 163 report template 193 to repository 206 users 159 advanced tasks 120 agents configuration for client discovery 42 configuring 156 device 2 discover 37 mode 4 setting parameters 156 updating version 157...143 user password 161 client BIOS settings, PXE 130 client discovery DHCP tag 41 discover agent 37 management agent broadcast 37 manual configuration 42 walking with IP list 40 walking with IP range 38 client, discovering 37 cloning device settings 95 image from thin client 137 command execution, ...