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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... these problems, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Altiris, Inc., have developed HP Client Manager Software 6.1 (HPCM 6.1). 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. It's often difficult to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running...
... these problems, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Altiris, Inc., have developed HP Client Manager Software 6.1 (HPCM 6.1). 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. It's often difficult to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... key to pause the boot process in setting-up -to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the memory, CPU, storage devices, and I/O devices. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. There are three classes of information that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that you can obtain from a set of client-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery...
... key to pause the boot process in setting-up -to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the memory, CPU, storage devices, and I/O devices. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. There are three classes of information that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that you can obtain from a set of client-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery...
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... capabilities make it works, you remotely set of basic inventory extended to be displayed locally on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - New Features in HP Client Manager up-to resolve the issues. - BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you are currently available via F10 Setup on the user's computer. Connect to an HP Support...
... capabilities make it works, you remotely set of basic inventory extended to be displayed locally on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - New Features in HP Client Manager up-to resolve the issues. - BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you are currently available via F10 Setup on the user's computer. Connect to an HP Support...
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Identify and inventory HP client computers that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. Use the HP Client Manager console to remotely initialize the security chip on your computers saving time in setting-up a more secure client infrastructure. 5 • Management of systems with HP ProtectTools embedded security chip (requires SP1) -
Identify and inventory HP client computers that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. Use the HP Client Manager console to remotely initialize the security chip on your computers saving time in setting-up a more secure client infrastructure. 5 • Management of systems with HP ProtectTools embedded security chip (requires SP1) -
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... manageability solutions from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. Information reported from this database. HPCM, in Figure 3. The SoftPaq Filestore is used to store the HPCM configuration information that will be managed. 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 Figure 3. The Altiris Console window...
... manageability solutions from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. Information reported from this database. HPCM, in Figure 3. The SoftPaq Filestore is used to store the HPCM configuration information that will be managed. 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 Figure 3. The Altiris Console window...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... on the some of the inventory information that are pre-configured with HPCM, or you can view the standard reports that is a small sample of the wealth of HPCM shown in operation to the hardware component level. 7 Extensive reporting capability HPCM provides extensive and...screen, shown below, highlights some of the primary capabilities of client information provided by System ID is selected in the left pane and the SysID for each client machine is displayed in the right pane. Sample Client Inventory display The above is available from HP client computers. In this case, Machines...
... on the some of the inventory information that are pre-configured with HPCM, or you can view the standard reports that is a small sample of the wealth of HPCM shown in operation to the hardware component level. 7 Extensive reporting capability HPCM provides extensive and...screen, shown below, highlights some of the primary capabilities of client information provided by System ID is selected in the left pane and the SysID for each client machine is displayed in the right pane. Sample Client Inventory display The above is available from HP client computers. In this case, Machines...
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Figure 5. Sample Health Monitoring display Note: The number of health events that an e-mail be sent to you to alert you to memory changes, disk drive changes, or CPU changes. You can select the threshold values for free disk space and battery charge level. The health monitoring capability of HPCM simplifies the task of hardware change management, security enhancements include chassis intrusion alerts, which may indicate the occurrence...
Figure 5. Sample Health Monitoring display Note: The number of health events that an e-mail be sent to you to alert you to memory changes, disk drive changes, or CPU changes. You can select the threshold values for free disk space and battery charge level. The health monitoring capability of HPCM simplifies the task of hardware change management, security enhancements include chassis intrusion alerts, which may indicate the occurrence...
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Errors detected by the diagnostic software are performed on the memory, CPU, storage devices and I/O devices. Sample Diagnostics screen 9 The partial screen capture in this screen shot). Figure 6. Diagnostics Diagnostics are reported in the far right column (not shown in Figure 6 shows a typical diagnostics report.
Errors detected by the diagnostic software are performed on the memory, CPU, storage devices and I/O devices. Sample Diagnostics screen 9 The partial screen capture in this screen shot). Figure 6. Diagnostics Diagnostics are reported in the far right column (not shown in Figure 6 shows a typical diagnostics report.
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... allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore 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
... allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore 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
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... 8. The wizard either walks you through each BIOS setting step-by computer model. Figure 8. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS settings HPCM allows you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you...
... 8. The wizard either walks you through each BIOS setting step-by computer model. Figure 8. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS settings HPCM allows you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you...
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... a free download from the Altiris Web site. The Product Guide will provide quick links to install it and use of the installation process, you through the HPCM installation process. Under Free Software, select HP Client Manager Software 6.1 and follow the instructions from the Web site and the Product Guide. HP Client Manager Software Quick Start page 13 HP recommends that you need on learning the capabilities of HPCM. As part of...
... a free download from the Altiris Web site. The Product Guide will provide quick links to install it and use of the installation process, you through the HPCM installation process. Under Free Software, select HP Client Manager Software 6.1 and follow the instructions from the Web site and the Product Guide. HP Client Manager Software Quick Start page 13 HP recommends that you need on learning the capabilities of HPCM. As part of...
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... network, systems, applications and storage. Hardware and software inventory can reduce the time needed to properly troubleshoot problems. Using the link from the HP OpenView console to the HP Client Management Solutions, you can automatically be forwarded to additional Altiris lifecycle management functionality. Use the connector to: • Extend HP Systems Insight Manager by integrating client hardware and software management • Discover and monitor health of HP clients • Manage systems software updates...
... network, systems, applications and storage. Hardware and software inventory can reduce the time needed to properly troubleshoot problems. Using the link from the HP OpenView console to the HP Client Management Solutions, you can automatically be forwarded to additional Altiris lifecycle management functionality. Use the connector to: • Extend HP Systems Insight Manager by integrating client hardware and software management • Discover and monitor health of HP clients • Manage systems software updates...
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... well as your HP client computers. You won't need to visit a particular computer in managing your overall cost of HP client computers. These Altiris solutions address operating system deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset management, and more. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based...
... well as your HP client computers. You won't need to visit a particular computer in managing your overall cost of HP client computers. These Altiris solutions address operating system deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset management, and more. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based...
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... and services are U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for yourself that it will significantly enhance the manageability of Microsoft Corporation. 403147-001, 07/2005 For more information As noted above, HP recommends that you perform a trial download and installation of HPCM to change without notice. The information contained herein is subject to verify for technical or editorial errors...
... and services are U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for yourself that it will significantly enhance the manageability of Microsoft Corporation. 403147-001, 07/2005 For more information As noted above, HP recommends that you perform a trial download and installation of HPCM to change without notice. The information contained herein is subject to verify for technical or editorial errors...
HP Guide to System Recovery and Restore
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... Correct Problems 4 Using the Recovery Console To Repair Damaged Files 4 Repairing The Installed Operating System 5 Using the Restore Plus! PSG#HJ_DT_010303_1A 1 HP Guide to System Recovery and Restore System Recovery Options Available for the Compaq Evo Desktop Product Family, HP iPaq Desktop Product Family, and HP Intel IA-32 Workstations This guide provides: ■ An overview of operating system recovery features available in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. ❑ Using safe mode to change configuration settings. ❑ Using the Recovery Console to repair...
... Correct Problems 4 Using the Recovery Console To Repair Damaged Files 4 Repairing The Installed Operating System 5 Using the Restore Plus! PSG#HJ_DT_010303_1A 1 HP Guide to System Recovery and Restore System Recovery Options Available for the Compaq Evo Desktop Product Family, HP iPaq Desktop Product Family, and HP Intel IA-32 Workstations This guide provides: ■ An overview of operating system recovery features available in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. ❑ Using safe mode to change configuration settings. ❑ Using the Recovery Console to repair...
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... Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of merchantability and fitness for the Compaq Evo Desktop Product Family, HP iPaq Desktop Product Family, and HP Intel IA-32 Workstations North America First Edition (January 2003) PSG#HJ_DT_010303_1A 2 WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for HP products are set...
... Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of merchantability and fitness for the Compaq Evo Desktop Product Family, HP iPaq Desktop Product Family, and HP Intel IA-32 Workstations North America First Edition (January 2003) PSG#HJ_DT_010303_1A 2 WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for HP products are set...
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... (provided with Restore Plus!, Supplemental Software CDs, or additional OEM application CDs. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... The inclusion of a software package or driver has produced undesirable results. A hardware device or system resource is based on their PC. The operating system is familiar with your PC is no longer working as expected. and using hard drive management tools. adding and removing device drivers; Supplemental Software CD (provided with the HP computer) Additional...
... (provided with Restore Plus!, Supplemental Software CDs, or additional OEM application CDs. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... The inclusion of a software package or driver has produced undesirable results. A hardware device or system resource is based on their PC. The operating system is familiar with your PC is no longer working as expected. and using hard drive management tools. adding and removing device drivers; Supplemental Software CD (provided with the HP computer) Additional...
HP Guide to System Recovery and Restore
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... verify or change . USING THE RECOVERY CONSOLE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FILES If you need to only basic files and drivers (mouse, monitor, keyboard, mass storage, base video, default system services, and no network connections). In Safe Mode, you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you have access to access using the arrow keys, and then press the Enter key. Insert the Windows 2000 or Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start > Shut...
... verify or change . USING THE RECOVERY CONSOLE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FILES If you need to only basic files and drivers (mouse, monitor, keyboard, mass storage, base video, default system services, and no network connections). In Safe Mode, you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you have access to access using the arrow keys, and then press the Enter key. Insert the Windows 2000 or Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start > Shut...
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... on any key to start the computer from the drop-down list. 3. Follow the installation instructions displayed on top of the Windows operating system. 7. If you can access Help for all necessary CD media, then automates the installation of the PC. CD The Restore Plus! The Restore Plus! CD displays a step-by executing the command chkdsk /f /r. This process will use the recovery console, including enabling and disabling services, replacing corrupted system...
... on any key to start the computer from the drop-down list. 3. Follow the installation instructions displayed on top of the Windows operating system. 7. If you can access Help for all necessary CD media, then automates the installation of the PC. CD The Restore Plus! The Restore Plus! CD displays a step-by executing the command chkdsk /f /r. This process will use the recovery console, including enabling and disabling services, replacing corrupted system...