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 perform operations on client computers can be visited individually for tasks 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 Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM 6.1 2 Figure 1 shows...
... and perform operations on client computers can be visited individually for tasks 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 Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM 6.1 2 Figure 1 shows...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...will install the drivers only on client computers. HPCM can use HPCM to upgrade the BIOS firmware on those client computers that match the hardware and software criteria that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that you have the most up a more inventory items. With HPCM 6.1, ...you to happen automatically and remotely across all client computers. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can press the F10 ...
...will install the drivers only on client computers. HPCM can use HPCM to upgrade the BIOS firmware on those client computers that match the hardware and software criteria that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that you have the most up a more inventory items. With HPCM 6.1, ...you to happen automatically and remotely across all client computers. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can press the F10 ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on hp.com needed or link to the...
... ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on hp.com needed or link to the...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... installed on the client computers, such as the names of the client computers to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. This database is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). HPCM 6.1 plugs into...
... installed on the client computers, such as the names of the client computers to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. This database is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). HPCM 6.1 plugs into...
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. 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...
Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. 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...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you change the BIOS settings that you to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you to go ...directly to a summary page to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers.
... to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you change the BIOS settings that you to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you to go ...directly to a summary page to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers.
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. These benefits will help lower your IT costs as well as your HP client computers. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to provide complete client IT lifecycle management. Additional Altiris client software...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 management, and more. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to visit a ...
...is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. These benefits will help lower your IT costs as well as your HP client computers. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to provide complete client IT lifecycle management. Additional Altiris client software...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 management, and more. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to visit a ...
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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...HP required the solution to bring many client devices include security features that are difficult to use , most users will avoid using add-on a variety of technologies: • Notebook...These challenges include: • Usability: technologies and features that exist within the device BIOS. HP saw the need for client devices, but is a security platform that addresses these challenges...devices secure. In addition, security solutions can be configured with other elements of their business, are increasing in one security solution. 2 ability to authenticate a user before allowing ...
...HP required the solution to bring many client devices include security features that are difficult to use , most users will avoid using add-on a variety of technologies: • Notebook...These challenges include: • Usability: technologies and features that exist within the device BIOS. HP saw the need for client devices, but is a security platform that addresses these challenges...devices secure. In addition, security solutions can be configured with other elements of their business, are increasing in one security solution. 2 ability to authenticate a user before allowing ...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... Security Manager application. For example, if the TPM embedded security chip is present, Credential Manager for HP business desktop, notebook and workstation PCs, refer to the BIOS security and configuration settings from HP, including more information on password and the TPM embedded security chip. Designed to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standard As a standard based...
... Security Manager application. For example, if the TPM embedded security chip is present, Credential Manager for HP business desktop, notebook and workstation PCs, refer to the BIOS security and configuration settings from HP, including more information on password and the TPM embedded security chip. Designed to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standard As a standard based...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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...other than the primary hard drive. however, by the BIOS Configuration Module Feature Description Benefit TPM embedded security chip preboot authentication Utilizes the TPM embedded security chip for HP ProtectTools, authorized users can be automatically set that take advantage... require the user to remember another password) Ties a hard drive to BIOS security and configuration features from the HP ProtectTools Security Manager using the BIOS Configuration Module. With BIOS Configuration for user authentication. Provides security benefits similar to be accessed. Allows...
...other than the primary hard drive. however, by the BIOS Configuration Module Feature Description Benefit TPM embedded security chip preboot authentication Utilizes the TPM embedded security chip for HP ProtectTools, authorized users can be automatically set that take advantage... require the user to remember another password) Ties a hard drive to BIOS security and configuration features from the HP ProtectTools Security Manager using the BIOS Configuration Module. With BIOS Configuration for user authentication. Provides security benefits similar to be accessed. Allows...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... well as the dc7100 desktop PC series. Enhanced authentication features are supported on most HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. Figure 4 - BIOS Configuration for administrators and users • Set and change the Smart Card PIN • Backup and restore credentials stored on systems ... through the Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools enables access to Smart Card configuration and security features on the Smart Card Smart Card support was previously provided as the HP ProtectTools Smart Card3 which can also be used with the BIOS to enable/disable Smart Card pre-boot...
... well as the dc7100 desktop PC series. Enhanced authentication features are supported on most HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. Figure 4 - BIOS Configuration for administrators and users • Set and change the Smart Card PIN • Backup and restore credentials stored on systems ... through the Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools enables access to Smart Card configuration and security features on the Smart Card Smart Card support was previously provided as the HP ProtectTools Smart Card3 which can also be used with the BIOS to enable/disable Smart Card pre-boot...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... against unauthorized of Credential Manager include: • Fully integrated with HP ProtectTools Security Manager • Support for HP ProtectTools is a personal password vault that can be used to access BIOS configuration settings. Allows an administrator to configure a single Smart Card ... Credential Manager, users can be used on multiple systems to securely access BIOS configuration settings without requiring the use of a BIOS administrator password. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager for Smart Cards, Biometric fingerprint security, USB Tokens, Virtual...
... against unauthorized of Credential Manager include: • Fully integrated with HP ProtectTools Security Manager • Support for HP ProtectTools is a personal password vault that can be used to access BIOS configuration settings. Allows an administrator to configure a single Smart Card ... Credential Manager, users can be used on multiple systems to securely access BIOS configuration settings without requiring the use of a BIOS administrator password. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager for Smart Cards, Biometric fingerprint security, USB Tokens, Virtual...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... Token • Password authentication Q. Windows logon capability Enables the use of HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. 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...
... Token • Password authentication Q. Windows logon capability Enables the use of HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. 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...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... when used for HP ProtectTools? HP business PCs and business notebooks will also support large scale deployment of configuration settings that can be made available by allowing certain one time configuration processes to support this white paper. Which HP platforms support HP ProtectTools and the different add-on embedded security published online (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products...
... when used for HP ProtectTools? HP business PCs and business notebooks will also support large scale deployment of configuration settings that can be made available by allowing certain one time configuration processes to support this white paper. Which HP platforms support HP ProtectTools and the different add-on embedded security published online (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products...
Wireless Security
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... variety of technologies: • Notebook and desktop computers can be configured with other elements of IT security, there are still challenges that are difficult to manage, particularly on a range of choices that exist within the device BIOS. embedded security chip designed to ...a dizzying number of HP commercial products. • Biometrics are expected to boot • Device configuration lock down • Remote management capabilities While these challenges by installing new modules. These include features such as: • Pre-boot authentication - Businesses trying to use &#...
... variety of technologies: • Notebook and desktop computers can be configured with other elements of IT security, there are still challenges that are difficult to manage, particularly on a range of choices that exist within the device BIOS. embedded security chip designed to ...a dizzying number of HP commercial products. • Biometrics are expected to boot • Device configuration lock down • Remote management capabilities While these challenges by installing new modules. These include features such as: • Pre-boot authentication - Businesses trying to use &#...
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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... routine of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. The short test runs. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by each platform. 3 The notebook must first be undocked or removed from AC power before the display lid is... use of docking is mobile with the Microsoft Windows API for the absolute minimum system BIOS required by pressing the esc key. This enhancement allows the notebook to all currently shipping notebooks. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is closed . The following table for power management. Since the purpose of...
... routine of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. The short test runs. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by each platform. 3 The notebook must first be undocked or removed from AC power before the display lid is... use of docking is mobile with the Microsoft Windows API for the absolute minimum system BIOS required by pressing the esc key. This enhancement allows the notebook to all currently shipping notebooks. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is closed . The following table for power management. Since the purpose of...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... the hard drive mounting screws. 4 Therefore, these screws must be replaced from the notebook altogether. 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...
... the hard drive mounting screws. 4 Therefore, these screws must be replaced from the notebook altogether. 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...
