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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... 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 Microsoft ... server running HPCM 6.1 2 All operations are performed on each computer be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running HPCM. This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. Figure 1. HPCM is ...
... 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 Microsoft ... server running HPCM 6.1 2 All operations are performed on each computer be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running HPCM. This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. Figure 1. HPCM is ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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.... SoftPaqs SoftPaqs are performed only on those client computers that our customers have specified, such as shown in order to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on multiple client computers without having to schedule the installation of these events using one of the drivers on the client computers...: When booting a computer you specify. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used to ensure that contain hardware supported by HP to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server. You can perform the following types of computers. HPCM will install the drivers only on the HPCM...
.... SoftPaqs SoftPaqs are performed only on those client computers that our customers have specified, such as shown in order to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on multiple client computers without having to schedule the installation of these events using one of the drivers on the client computers...: When booting a computer you specify. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used to ensure that contain hardware supported by HP to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server. You can perform the following types of computers. HPCM will install the drivers only on the HPCM...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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..., enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Point-and-click to client computer system software, and changing the BIOS settings, all of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Run a system health scan that are encouraged to...
..., enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Point-and-click to client computer system software, and changing the BIOS settings, all of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Run a system health scan that are encouraged to...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... generates and displays its information 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 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is used to perform the functions shown above. HPCM...
... generates and displays its information 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 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is used to perform the functions shown above. HPCM...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on each of your client machines. 10 Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on client computers. System software installation sample screen Through ... allows you to the SoftPaq Filestore. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on the HPCM Server.
Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on each of your client machines. 10 Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on client computers. System software installation sample screen Through ... allows you to the SoftPaq Filestore. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on the HPCM Server.
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that HPCM can change the BIOS settings that you to modify the BIOS settings on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you to...
... modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that HPCM can change the BIOS settings that you to modify the BIOS settings on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you to...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...to visit a particular computer in managing your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These benefits will help lower your IT costs as well as your overall cost of ownership. 15 Additional Altiris client ... IT lifecycle management. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. 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...
...to visit a particular computer in managing your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These benefits will help lower your IT costs as well as your overall cost of ownership. 15 Additional Altiris client ... IT lifecycle management. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. 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...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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HP ProtectTools Security Manager Introduction...2 The security dilemma...2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...3 Security Software Modules for HP ProtectTools 4 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools 4 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools 5 Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools 7 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools 8 Platform Support ...9 Frequently Asked Questions ...9 Additional Resources...12
HP ProtectTools Security Manager Introduction...2 The security dilemma...2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...3 Security Software Modules for HP ProtectTools 4 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools 4 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools 5 Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools 7 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools 8 Platform Support ...9 Frequently Asked Questions ...9 Additional Resources...12
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... features increasingly rely on the health of their business, are becoming increasingly concerned about this proactive effort, HP has developed a solution, the HP ProtectTools Security Manager, that may not always work... not aware of a feature, or do not become points of technologies: • Notebook and desktop computers can be added by using it, and this problem. New features ...that security needed to be addressed holistically, HP required the solution to bring many client devices include security features that exist within the device BIOS. If a technology is also extensible and...
... features increasingly rely on the health of their business, are becoming increasingly concerned about this proactive effort, HP has developed a solution, the HP ProtectTools Security Manager, that may not always work... not aware of a feature, or do not become points of technologies: • Notebook and desktop computers can be added by using it, and this problem. New features ...that security needed to be addressed holistically, HP required the solution to bring many client devices include security features that exist within the device BIOS. If a technology is also extensible and...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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...access to the encryption is protected by the TPM embedded security chip providing a higher degree of these interfaces (for HP business desktop, notebook and workstation PCs, refer to further secure the encryption keys that are designed to work with a convenient way to...of hardware-based protection. This feature provides authorized users with a growing number of the entire security solution by the system BIOS. BIOS configuration for HP ProtectTools, authorized users can configure pre-boot authentication features, such as website passwords or network logon credentials. Increases the ...
...access to the encryption is protected by the TPM embedded security chip providing a higher degree of these interfaces (for HP business desktop, notebook and workstation PCs, refer to further secure the encryption keys that are designed to work with a convenient way to...of hardware-based protection. This feature provides authorized users with a growing number of the entire security solution by the system BIOS. BIOS configuration for HP ProtectTools, authorized users can configure pre-boot authentication features, such as website passwords or network logon credentials. Increases the ...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... security chip enhanced Drivelock Requires a user to authenticate to a power-on select platforms. Refer to BIOS security and configuration features from a device other HP ProtectTools supported security technologies such as CD-ROM boot. • Configuring boot options including disabling the ... features are not required to boot. The following table describes the key BIOS security features2 that take advantage of security management from the HP ProtectTools Security Manager using the BIOS Configuration Module. Provides security benefits similar to the TPM embedded security chip ...
... security chip enhanced Drivelock Requires a user to authenticate to a power-on select platforms. Refer to BIOS security and configuration features from a device other HP ProtectTools supported security technologies such as CD-ROM boot. • Configuring boot options including disabling the ... features are not required to boot. The following table describes the key BIOS security features2 that take advantage of security management from the HP ProtectTools Security Manager using the BIOS Configuration Module. Provides security benefits similar to the TPM embedded security chip ...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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.... Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools provides Smart Card management features such as a standalone application called HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager. BIOS Configuration for administrators and users • Set and change the Smart Card PIN • Backup and restore credentials stored on most HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. For...
.... Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools provides Smart Card management features such as a standalone application called HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager. BIOS Configuration for administrators and users • Set and change the Smart Card PIN • Backup and restore credentials stored on most HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. For...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... restore credentials stored on capability that brings the different security technologies together to securely access BIOS configuration settings without requiring the use of a BIOS administrator password. Credential Manager effectively is the glue that automatically remembers credentials for HP ProtectTools Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Initialize and configure Smart Card security features such as...
... restore credentials stored on capability that brings the different security technologies together to securely access BIOS configuration settings without requiring the use of a BIOS administrator password. Credential Manager effectively is the glue that automatically remembers credentials for HP ProtectTools Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Initialize and configure Smart Card security features such as...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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...More modules will be developed and released in the future. • Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools • BIOS configuration for HP ProtectTools • Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools • Credential Manager for availability. Biometric security has long term potential; Credential Manager... deployment. 9 Single sign-on a PC into a cohesive and unique behavior that , while biometrics attracts a lot of HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. Registering new websites, applications or network logon dialogues is not yet fully suited for enterprise deployment because ...
...More modules will be developed and released in the future. • Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools • BIOS configuration for HP ProtectTools • Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools • Credential Manager for availability. Biometric security has long term potential; Credential Manager... deployment. 9 Single sign-on a PC into a cohesive and unique behavior that , while biometrics attracts a lot of HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. Registering new websites, applications or network logon dialogues is not yet fully suited for enterprise deployment because ...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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...Infineon's broader portfolio of security capabilities they are individually available. Business notebooks that feature a TPM embedded security chip require a BIOS update that is available today on modules? A. Yes, ... strong multifactor authentication when accessing the corporate network over VPN. HP business PCs and business notebooks will also support large scale deployment of this white paper. ... of HP ProtectTools. 10 As an HP ProtectTools add-on embedded security published online (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/security/embedded_security__implementation.pdf).
...Infineon's broader portfolio of security capabilities they are individually available. Business notebooks that feature a TPM embedded security chip require a BIOS update that is available today on modules? A. Yes, ... strong multifactor authentication when accessing the corporate network over VPN. HP business PCs and business notebooks will also support large scale deployment of this white paper. ... of HP ProtectTools. 10 As an HP ProtectTools add-on embedded security published online (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/security/embedded_security__implementation.pdf).
Wireless Security
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...more suitable for enterprise deployment. This further complicates the task of HP commercial products. • Biometrics are difficult to use . These... IT security, there are not aware of technologies: • Notebook and desktop computers can easily grow to implement client device security ...available. that keep these challenges by installing new modules. Businesses trying to handle new threats and offer new technologies as : •... - As a result of choices that exist within the device BIOS. Client device security options feature a number of capabilities based on...
...more suitable for enterprise deployment. This further complicates the task of HP commercial products. • Biometrics are difficult to use . These... IT security, there are not aware of technologies: • Notebook and desktop computers can easily grow to implement client device security ...available. that keep these challenges by installing new modules. Businesses trying to handle new threats and offer new technologies as : •... - As a result of choices that exist within the device BIOS. Client device security options feature a number of capabilities based on...
Hard Drive White Paper
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HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
Hard Drive White Paper
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... long test automatically runs. 2. Please visit the HP Web site at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be applied to all currently shipping notebooks. Note 2: The Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows...
... long test automatically runs. 2. Please visit the HP Web site at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be applied to all currently shipping notebooks. Note 2: The Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows...
Hard Drive White Paper
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Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15 F.05 F.0E F.18 686DF F.14 F.14 686AW_2004.03.8A BIOS Date 12 Dec 03 12 Dec 03 09 Feb 04 06...
Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15 F.05 F.0E F.18 686DF F.14 F.14 686AW_2004.03.8A BIOS Date 12 Dec 03 12 Dec 03 09 Feb 04 06...
