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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...running HPCM 6.1 2 Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Managing the ...hardware and software on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to a Microsoft Windows ...
...running HPCM 6.1 2 Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Managing the ...hardware and software on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to a Microsoft Windows ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... the drivers only on those client computers that match the hardware and software criteria that you specify. Use the HP Client Manager console to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on multiple client computers without having to install or update system software on the client computers from ...separately. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used to flash a single computer or a group of computers. HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the HPCM Server. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. System software installation: HPCM allows you to visit each client computer to happen...
... the drivers only on those client computers that match the hardware and software criteria that you specify. Use the HP Client Manager console to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on multiple client computers without having to install or update system software on the client computers from ...separately. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used to flash a single computer or a group of computers. HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the HPCM Server. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. System software installation: HPCM allows you to visit each client computer to happen...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed to download and install HPCM 6.1 from the Altiris website at ...download SoftPaqs. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 These capabilities make it works, you need to be displayed locally on the user's computer. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you 'll be scheduled for hardware...
... systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed to download and install HPCM 6.1 from the Altiris website at ...download SoftPaqs. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 These capabilities make it works, you need to be displayed locally on the user's computer. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you 'll be scheduled for hardware...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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..., shown in Figure 3. HPCM generates and displays its information from the HPCM agents to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 This database is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). Figure 3. The Altiris Console window receives its reports from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset...
..., shown in Figure 3. HPCM generates and displays its information from the HPCM agents to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 This database is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). Figure 3. The Altiris Console window receives its reports from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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Figure 7. 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 on client computers. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to the.... Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on each of your client machines. 10 The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server.
Figure 7. 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 on client computers. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to the.... Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on each of your client machines. 10 The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server.
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS settings HPCM allows you can change the BIOS settings that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS...
... HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS settings HPCM allows you can change the BIOS settings that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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.... From the Altiris Console, you can perform these tasks centrally and view detailed client information. 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 IT... personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These benefits will help lower your...
.... From the Altiris Console, you can perform these tasks centrally and view detailed client information. 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 IT... personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These benefits will help lower your...
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper
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... all external peripherals and remove all files, including the most current available ROM for the platform, from the HP website at www.hp.com and burned onto a CD-R or CD-RW - Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. Compare the current ROM version...
... all external peripherals and remove all files, including the most current available ROM for the platform, from the HP website at www.hp.com and burned onto a CD-R or CD-RW - Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. Compare the current ROM version...
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...the boot order in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8200 Series." 5. Remove the primary hard drive from the HP Software Support CD or the HP website at www.hp.com. Note Contact the Network Administrators to properly set ... Required component (on models configured with Bluetooth) Required component (on the nc8200. 2. See Table 1 for complete installation instructions. 3. Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to the Microsoft documentation provided with TPM) Recommended component Version Number 1.00 H 6.21 D 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 F ...
...the boot order in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8200 Series." 5. Remove the primary hard drive from the HP Software Support CD or the HP website at www.hp.com. Note Contact the Network Administrators to properly set ... Required component (on models configured with Bluetooth) Required component (on the nc8200. 2. See Table 1 for complete installation instructions. 3. Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to the Microsoft documentation provided with TPM) Recommended component Version Number 1.00 H 6.21 D 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 F ...
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...ROM 1. Press Enter at the Welcome to external power. 2. Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Connect the computer to ROMPaq screen. 4. Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." Turn...Make note of the window. Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ROMPaq SoftPaq from http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html After downloading the appropriate SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the instructions on the X in Table 2. 3. Press Enter to select ...
...ROM 1. Press Enter at the Welcome to external power. 2. Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Connect the computer to ROMPaq screen. 4. Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." Turn...Make note of the window. Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ROMPaq SoftPaq from http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html After downloading the appropriate SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the instructions on the X in Table 2. 3. Press Enter to select ...
HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task
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... authentication data when the computer is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. HP also utilizes TPM authentication to compromise Strong (complex)password policies adversely affect ... pre-boot user authentication policy utilizing the TPM and the user's TPM basic user key password. Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for strong user authentication in addition to generate a strong 2048 bit Drivelock password. TPMs lend themselves ...
... authentication data when the computer is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. HP also utilizes TPM authentication to compromise Strong (complex)password policies adversely affect ... pre-boot user authentication policy utilizing the TPM and the user's TPM basic user key password. Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for strong user authentication in addition to generate a strong 2048 bit Drivelock password. TPMs lend themselves ...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... Smart Card Reader 12-24 Inserting a Smart Card 12-25 Removing a Smart Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-27 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 12-28 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 12-29 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-30 Optional Security Cable...
... Smart Card Reader 12-24 Inserting a Smart Card 12-25 Removing a Smart Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-27 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 12-28 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 12-29 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-30 Optional Security Cable...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... display information about system hardware components and software version numbers. Press fn+esc a second time to turn on and off the ambient light sensor. The BIOS date may display in this chapter. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Activating the Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11) Press fn+f11 to remove the system information...
... display information about system hardware components and software version numbers. Press fn+esc a second time to turn on and off the ambient light sensor. The BIOS date may display in this chapter. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Activating the Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11) Press fn+f11 to remove the system information...
Hardware-Software Guide
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Hardware and Software Guide 12-3 For information about displaying system information and using Computer Setup to the BIOS settings and other Computer Setup features, refer to the "Optional Security Cable" section in this chapter. For more ...." Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is configured in Computer Setup. The procedures for using other system identification information HP administrator password Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable). Security To Protect Against...
Hardware and Software Guide 12-3 For information about displaying system information and using Computer Setup to the BIOS settings and other Computer Setup features, refer to the "Optional Security Cable" section in this chapter. For more ...." Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is configured in Computer Setup. The procedures for using other system identification information HP administrator password Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable). Security To Protect Against...
Hardware-Software Guide
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...security features that are designed to help protect against unauthorized access to the notebook, networks, and critical data. Add-on modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or downloaded from the HP Web site. It provides security features that protect against unauthorized access to...BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for ProtectTools. Embedded Security for ProtectTools ✎ You must have the optional embedded security chip in your notebook in order to use Embedded Security for ProtectTools Depending on your notebook model, add-on modules for HP ...
...security features that are designed to help protect against unauthorized access to the notebook, networks, and critical data. Add-on modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or downloaded from the HP Web site. It provides security features that protect against unauthorized access to...BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for ProtectTools. Embedded Security for ProtectTools ✎ You must have the optional embedded security chip in your notebook in order to use Embedded Security for ProtectTools Depending on your notebook model, add-on modules for HP ...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... the embedded chip as an authentication factor when the user logs on capability that provide protection against unauthorized access to your notebook, including the following: ■ Alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft Windows, such as using embedded security. ...On select models, the embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools online Help or the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide on the Notebook Documentation CD. For more information, refer to the Credential Manager for ...
... the embedded chip as an authentication factor when the user logs on capability that provide protection against unauthorized access to your notebook, including the following: ■ Alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft Windows, such as using embedded security. ...On select models, the embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools online Help or the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide on the Notebook Documentation CD. For more information, refer to the Credential Manager for ...
Hardware-Software Guide
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For more information, refer to the BIOS Configuration for additional information. With BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can ■ Manage power-on user passwords and administrator passwords. ■ Configure preboot ... to system security features that are also available in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools are managed by the system BIOS. Security BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager application, which includes disabling the ability...
For more information, refer to the BIOS Configuration for additional information. With BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can ■ Manage power-on user passwords and administrator passwords. ■ Configure preboot ... to system security features that are also available in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools are managed by the system BIOS. Security BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager application, which includes disabling the ability...
Hardware-Software Guide
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...for ProtectTools, you can be used to authenticate users of the optional smart card. ■ Back up and restore credentials stored on BIOS security features, refer to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." ■ Set and change the password used with Credential Manager for ProtectTools. ■... Security for ProtectTools online Help. Security enhancements are supported by the optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. ■ Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that it can ■ Access optional smart card...
...for ProtectTools, you can be used to authenticate users of the optional smart card. ■ Back up and restore credentials stored on BIOS security features, refer to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." ■ Set and change the password used with Credential Manager for ProtectTools. ■... Security for ProtectTools online Help. Security enhancements are supported by the optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. ■ Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that it can ■ Access optional smart card...
Hardware-Software Guide
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...) the ROM versions currently installed on the notebook. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 refer to the "Accessing Notebook Information" section in this chapter. To update HP software: 1. Prepare for a system ROM update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and model; The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external...
...) the ROM versions currently installed on the notebook. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 refer to the "Accessing Notebook Information" section in this chapter. To update HP software: 1. Prepare for a system ROM update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and model; The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external...