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Java is protected by copyright. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. This document contains proprietary information that is a US trademark of Sun ...countries. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information contained herein is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. HP Device Manager 4.x First Edition (January 2009) Document Part Number: 535158-001 © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are set forth...
Java is protected by copyright. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. This document contains proprietary information that is a US trademark of Sun ...countries. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information contained herein is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. HP Device Manager 4.x First Edition (January 2009) Document Part Number: 535158-001 © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are set forth...
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...of contents 1 Introduction What is HP Device Manager? ...1 Overview ...1 HP Management ...2 HP Management Server ...2 HP Management Gateway 2 Device Agent ...2 FTP Server ...2 Concepts ...3 Device Pane ...3 Device Tree ...3 Element ...3 Task Template ...3 Managed Device ...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...
...of contents 1 Introduction What is HP Device Manager? ...1 Overview ...1 HP Management ...2 HP Management Server ...2 HP Management Gateway 2 Device Agent ...2 FTP Server ...2 Concepts ...3 Device Pane ...3 Device Tree ...3 Element ...3 Task Template ...3 Managed Device ...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...
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... 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 ...46 Device Management ...48 Device Tree Icons ...48 Displaying Device Properties 49 Deleting Devices ...50 Discovering Devices ...51 Grouping Devices ...53 Manual Grouping...
... 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 ...46 Device Management ...48 Device Tree Icons ...48 Displaying Device Properties 49 Deleting Devices ...50 Discovering Devices ...51 Grouping Devices ...53 Manual Grouping...
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... to create tasks. ● User-friendly graphical user interface. ● Easy and powerful repository management. ● Support for WAN environment. ● Windows® XPe device management. ● Windows CE device management ● Linux device management ● Easy to change Enhanced Write Filter setting for thin client devices running HP software. Overview HP Device Manager is HP Device Manager? 1 Introduction What is structured as a Console-Server-Gateway system.
... to create tasks. ● User-friendly graphical user interface. ● Easy and powerful repository management. ● Support for WAN environment. ● Windows® XPe device management. ● Windows CE device management ● Linux device management ● Easy to change Enhanced Write Filter setting for thin client devices running HP software. Overview HP Device Manager is HP Device Manager? 1 Introduction What is structured as a Console-Server-Gateway system.
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... dialog boxes and in a repository of the HP Management Server. HP Management The HP Management Console is a software component installed on thin client devices so that can create a repository on their status. Several HP Management Consoles can interact with the HP Management Gateway also normally contains the PXE Server installed by HP Device Manager. The machine installed with an HP Management Server. Agents get task commands, execute the...
... dialog boxes and in a repository of the HP Management Server. HP Management The HP Management Console is a software component installed on thin client devices so that can create a repository on their status. Several HP Management Consoles can interact with the HP Management Gateway also normally contains the PXE Server installed by HP Device Manager. The machine installed with an HP Management Server. Agents get task commands, execute the...
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... (such as mentioned in the industry (namely TCP/IP, DHCP, and TFTP). Concepts Device Pane The Device Pane is in the Repository which can be applied to a device using a particular template. Task Template Task Templates are grouped by HP Device Manager, such as a thin client. HP Device Manager provides a variety of the Management Console's main screen. Concepts 3 Tasks can be downloaded from...
... (such as mentioned in the industry (namely TCP/IP, DHCP, and TFTP). Concepts Device Pane The Device Pane is in the Repository which can be applied to a device using a particular template. Task Template Task Templates are grouped by HP Device Manager, such as a thin client. HP Device Manager provides a variety of the Management Console's main screen. Concepts 3 Tasks can be downloaded from...
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... when the mouse cursor moves over several servers, these being the HP Management Server Repository (the "Server Repository") and one or more FTP Server Repositories (the "FTP Repository"). Descriptions of devices in HP Device Manager are in the top-right of each task. Push mode means...one or more FTP servers. The Repository actually resides over each Device Pane icon is the scheduled action to execute Task Templates to execute thin-client image extraction and distribution. HP Device Manager utilizes PXE to a device or group of a writeable run-time image. Repository The ...
... when the mouse cursor moves over several servers, these being the HP Management Server Repository (the "Server Repository") and one or more FTP Server Repositories (the "FTP Repository"). Descriptions of devices in HP Device Manager are in the top-right of each task. Push mode means...one or more FTP servers. The Repository actually resides over each Device Pane icon is the scheduled action to execute Task Templates to execute thin-client image extraction and distribution. HP Device Manager utilizes PXE to a device or group of a writeable run-time image. Repository The ...
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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. Technical Support Please visit http://www.hp.com/support and search on HP Device Manager.
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... a description of these items, please refer to the User Manual for the type of client operating system being used in this manual: ● devices, clients and thin clients The terms "devices", "clients", "thin clients" are interchangeable and refer to any client devices that are running HP software. ● keys to press When you need to use the left mouse button and... more keys together at the same time, such as an icon. Terms & Conventions The following terms and conventions are used . You should use HP Device Manager. Occasionally it will be highlighted. For example: Ctrl + C.
... a description of these items, please refer to the User Manual for the type of client operating system being used in this manual: ● devices, clients and thin clients The terms "devices", "clients", "thin clients" are interchangeable and refer to any client devices that are running HP software. ● keys to press When you need to use the left mouse button and... more keys together at the same time, such as an icon. Terms & Conventions The following terms and conventions are used . You should use HP Device Manager. Occasionally it will be highlighted. For example: Ctrl + C.
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2 Installing HP Device Manager Introduction HP Device Manager consists of four modules: ● Management Console The graphical application used by administrators to enable device management. Introduction 7 The Management Console, Management Server and Management Gateway may be installed on the same machine, or on the client to access the management system. ● Management Server The central server which consolidates and controls all management activities. ● Management Gateway The gateway...
2 Installing HP Device Manager Introduction HP Device Manager consists of four modules: ● Management Console The graphical application used by administrators to enable device management. Introduction 7 The Management Console, Management Server and Management Gateway may be installed on the same machine, or on the client to access the management system. ● Management Server The central server which consolidates and controls all management activities. ● Management Gateway The gateway...
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... 2000 or 2005, Microsoft SQL Server 2008; PostgreSQL ● Hardware Pentium® III or greater 512 MB RAM 8 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager System Requirements Management Console The Management Console can be installed on any of machines. The following environment is required: ● Operating System Windows 2000 Server (SP4) Windows 2003... Server 2008 ● Third-party Software Java™ Runtime: SUN Java Runtime Environment version 6. NOTE: Java Runtime is installed with HP Device Manager. ● Hardware Pentium-III or greater 512 MB RAM 256 MB free disk space...
... 2000 or 2005, Microsoft SQL Server 2008; PostgreSQL ● Hardware Pentium® III or greater 512 MB RAM 8 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager System Requirements Management Console The Management Console can be installed on any of machines. The following environment is required: ● Operating System Windows 2000 Server (SP4) Windows 2003... Server 2008 ● Third-party Software Java™ Runtime: SUN Java Runtime Environment version 6. NOTE: Java Runtime is installed with HP Device Manager. ● Hardware Pentium-III or greater 512 MB RAM 256 MB free disk space...
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...and Table 2 for the Repository). 5900 TCP VNC Server 5500 TCP VNC Viewer in Listen Mode Table 2-2 Custom HP Device Manager Ports Required Receiver Port Sender Receiver Protocol Purpose 1099 Console Server TCP Console queries the RMI Registry. 40000 Server/Agent ... add ports 1099 and 40002 to Gateway; HP Device Manager only supports IPv4 networks. The network should not contain any other running PXE servers. In addition to Server. 10 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager If you are required for client/server communication. Table 2-1 Standard Ports Required Port...
...and Table 2 for the Repository). 5900 TCP VNC Server 5500 TCP VNC Viewer in Listen Mode Table 2-2 Custom HP Device Manager Ports Required Receiver Port Sender Receiver Protocol Purpose 1099 Console Server TCP Console queries the RMI Registry. 40000 Server/Agent ... add ports 1099 and 40002 to Gateway; HP Device Manager only supports IPv4 networks. The network should not contain any other running PXE servers. In addition to Server. 10 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager If you are required for client/server communication. Table 2-1 Standard Ports Required Port...
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System Requirements 11 Table 2-2 Custom HP Device Manager Ports Required (continued) Receiver Port Sender Receiver Protocol Purpose 40006 Server PostgreSQL TCP The default database PostgreSQL listening port. 40008 Gateway Gateway Controller TCP Gateway notifies Gateway Controller there are other gateways running in the same subnet.
System Requirements 11 Table 2-2 Custom HP Device Manager Ports Required (continued) Receiver Port Sender Receiver Protocol Purpose 40006 Server PostgreSQL TCP The default database PostgreSQL listening port. 40008 Gateway Gateway Controller TCP Gateway notifies Gateway Controller there are other gateways running in the same subnet.
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The installation's introductory dialog box will determine if the software required to run Device Manager is already installed. Run the Device Manager InstallShield Wizard. Click Next. 12 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager NOTE: Different operating systems may have slightly different steps and wording for the installation process. 1. Installation Procedure The installation program will appear. 2.
The installation's introductory dialog box will determine if the software required to run Device Manager is already installed. Run the Device Manager InstallShield Wizard. Click Next. 12 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager NOTE: Different operating systems may have slightly different steps and wording for the installation process. 1. Installation Procedure The installation program will appear. 2.
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Accept the default folder or click Browse and navigate to a specific location. 6. 5. In the Choose Destination Location dialog box, select the folder where Device Manager will be installed. Click Next and select a Setup Type. 14 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager
Accept the default folder or click Browse and navigate to a specific location. 6. 5. In the Choose Destination Location dialog box, select the folder where Device Manager will be installed. Click Next and select a Setup Type. 14 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager
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8. In the Select Program Folder dialog box, select the name of the folder to install then click Next. 9. Select the Device Manager components that you wish to store HP Device Manager. 16 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager
8. In the Select Program Folder dialog box, select the name of the folder to install then click Next. 9. Select the Device Manager components that you wish to store HP Device Manager. 16 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager
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Click Next to start installing the selected HP Device Manager component(s). Installation Procedure 17 Click Next to preview the current installation settings. 11. 10.
Click Next to start installing the selected HP Device Manager component(s). Installation Procedure 17 Click Next to preview the current installation settings. 11. 10.
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Select the language. 13. 12. Please wait until the file copying process is finished. 18 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager
Select the language. 13. 12. Please wait until the file copying process is finished. 18 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager
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NOTE: The DHCP server may need to your machine. 14. Click Next and the DHCP Configuration dialog box will appear. See Configuring DHCP Servers on the machine you are installing HP Device Manager. Installation Procedure 19 Specify whether the DHCP server is on the same machine as Device Manager. Click Next to install the Management Server and Management Gateway services to be configured so that it can be used with Device Manager, particularly if it is located on page 27 for further information. 15.
NOTE: The DHCP server may need to your machine. 14. Click Next and the DHCP Configuration dialog box will appear. See Configuring DHCP Servers on the machine you are installing HP Device Manager. Installation Procedure 19 Specify whether the DHCP server is on the same machine as Device Manager. Click Next to install the Management Server and Management Gateway services to be configured so that it can be used with Device Manager, particularly if it is located on page 27 for further information. 15.
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.... The Start PXE service when Gateway is only one NIC for the Management Server that the Management Gateway will receive agent reports on. The Management Server Address is the address for the system, this is stopped, the PXE service will also stop; The Local NIC selects ... The PXE service is started, the PXE service will be started setting determines whether the PXE service will also start. 20 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager 16. Click Next to NO) if required. when the Gateway is always installed along with the Gateway, but can be controlled independently of ...
.... The Start PXE service when Gateway is only one NIC for the Management Server that the Management Gateway will receive agent reports on. The Management Server Address is the address for the system, this is stopped, the PXE service will also stop; The Local NIC selects ... The PXE service is started, the PXE service will be started setting determines whether the PXE service will also start. 20 Chapter 2 Installing HP Device Manager 16. Click Next to NO) if required. when the Gateway is always installed along with the Gateway, but can be controlled independently of ...