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... change without notice. No part of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. The information contained herein is protected by copyright. registered trademarks of this document may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP Image Manager 5.0 Quick Setup Guide HP thin clients First Edition (April 2009) Document Part Number: 578372...
... change without notice. No part of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. The information contained herein is protected by copyright. registered trademarks of this document may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP Image Manager 5.0 Quick Setup Guide HP thin clients First Edition (April 2009) Document Part Number: 578372...
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Table of contents 1 Introduction What is HP Image Manager? ...1 About This Manual ...2 Conventions ...2 2 Installing Image Manager Components Server Requirements ...3 Running the Installer Wizard ...3 Completing the Server Installation ...18 HP Image Manager Server Configuration 19 Disk Storage Required on the Server ... Manager Console 20 Configuring Image Manager for use with the Desktop Manager Console 22 Modifying the client image to support Desktop Manager Console 23 Supported browsers for the Desktop Manager Console 24 4 Enabling Clients to Access Images TFTP and DHCP Server ...
Table of contents 1 Introduction What is HP Image Manager? ...1 About This Manual ...2 Conventions ...2 2 Installing Image Manager Components Server Requirements ...3 Running the Installer Wizard ...3 Completing the Server Installation ...18 HP Image Manager Server Configuration 19 Disk Storage Required on the Server ... Manager Console 20 Configuring Image Manager for use with the Desktop Manager Console 22 Modifying the client image to support Desktop Manager Console 23 Supported browsers for the Desktop Manager Console 24 4 Enabling Clients to Access Images TFTP and DHCP Server ...
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... hardware drivers for multiple hardware platforms can easily manage multiple client images from your server to PCs or thin clients. The client issues a PXE boot request over the network. 2. The boot process is HP Image Manager? 1 HP Image Manager delivers operating systems and applications on -demand to boot several clients off a single virtual drive hosted on the server. What is...
... hardware drivers for multiple hardware platforms can easily manage multiple client images from your server to PCs or thin clients. The client issues a PXE boot request over the network. 2. The boot process is HP Image Manager? 1 HP Image Manager delivers operating systems and applications on -demand to boot several clients off a single virtual drive hosted on the server. What is...
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...from the NVDD server. "HDD" for Thin Client. 2 Chapter 1 Introduction The client requests a boot loader program to be abbreviated to "Client Builder". It assumes that you should refer to install and use in the most likely deployment scenarios. "HP Image Manager Server" may be abbreviated to "... requests an virtual operating system to be abbreviated to "Image Manager server" or "NVDD server". "HP Image Manager Client Builder" may be abbreviated to "Image Manager". "TC" for Hard Disk Drive. All of this manual: "HP Image Manager" may be downloaded from the tftp server. 4....
...from the NVDD server. "HDD" for Thin Client. 2 Chapter 1 Introduction The client requests a boot loader program to be abbreviated to "Client Builder". It assumes that you should refer to install and use in the most likely deployment scenarios. "HP Image Manager Server" may be abbreviated to "... requests an virtual operating system to be abbreviated to "Image Manager server" or "NVDD server". "HP Image Manager Client Builder" may be abbreviated to "Image Manager". "TC" for Hard Disk Drive. All of this manual: "HP Image Manager" may be downloaded from the tftp server. 4....
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... the server is recommended for the NICs in the server, we recommend that have as much RAM as possible to store the client hard disk image files and cache files (the default maximum cache file size is a RAID adapter in the server, which are provided. You ...server-based components are usually available from the NIC manufacturer's web site. They will need to install the relevant HP Image Manager software components. Having several hard disk drives in compatibility mode on the client computer to run in the server can also help increase performance. Server Requirements 3
... the server is recommended for the NICs in the server, we recommend that have as much RAM as possible to store the client hard disk image files and cache files (the default maximum cache file size is a RAID adapter in the server, which are provided. You ...server-based components are usually available from the NIC manufacturer's web site. They will need to install the relevant HP Image Manager software components. Having several hard disk drives in compatibility mode on the client computer to run in the server can also help increase performance. Server Requirements 3
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NOTE: If you want to install HP Image Manager on a server running Linux, you will need to run the Installer Wizard on a PC running a Windows operating system, select Decompress as the Setup type, then copy the server software component files installed on the PC to the server. 1. Run the HP Image Manager Installer Wizard. 4 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components
NOTE: If you want to install HP Image Manager on a server running Linux, you will need to run the Installer Wizard on a PC running a Windows operating system, select Decompress as the Setup type, then copy the server software component files installed on the PC to the server. 1. Run the HP Image Manager Installer Wizard. 4 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components
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This dialog box provides instructions on how to the terms, select the I accept the agreement option then click Next >. Read the License Agreement and, if you agree to install the software. 6 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components 3.
This dialog box provides instructions on how to the terms, select the I accept the agreement option then click Next >. Read the License Agreement and, if you agree to install the software. 6 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components 3.
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... server were to install only the HP IM PXE and TFTP server on a Windows platform ● Console This option installs only the Image Manager console, which can execute on a Windows machine other components. For a server installation, the relevant options are: ● Server ...panel of installation, you want to install PXE server, the Flexnet License Server and all other than the server machine running Image Manager server 8 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components The most basic installation is a single machine serving the PXE, TFTP, and Flexnet License server services. To...
... server were to install only the HP IM PXE and TFTP server on a Windows platform ● Console This option installs only the Image Manager console, which can execute on a Windows machine other components. For a server installation, the relevant options are: ● Server ...panel of installation, you want to install PXE server, the Flexnet License Server and all other than the server machine running Image Manager server 8 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components The most basic installation is a single machine serving the PXE, TFTP, and Flexnet License server services. To...
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... manually later. 9. You could also select Custom installation in order to modify any machine connected to Custom installation. Click Next > to an Image Manager installation. If you have selected Server installation (for Windows) or Flexnet License Server installation (for the license file to enter the path ...and install it is installed. Choose Install only or Install and Start the License Server service. In this option if you plan to run HP Image Manager server on a Linux server, or if you want to install the Flexnet License Server service, browse for Windows) or if the ...
... manually later. 9. You could also select Custom installation in order to modify any machine connected to Custom installation. Click Next > to an Image Manager installation. If you have selected Server installation (for Windows) or Flexnet License Server installation (for the license file to enter the path ...and install it is installed. Choose Install only or Install and Start the License Server service. In this option if you plan to run HP Image Manager server on a Linux server, or if you want to install the Flexnet License Server service, browse for Windows) or if the ...
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...page is not displayed if Decompress All is selected on your server. Choose to Install only or to continue. See the section Enabling Clients to Access Images to explain better why you must have the license file available on a Custom installation, the PXE Server Service Installation page is displayed....NOTE: To have the installer install the FLEXnet License server service, you would chose one selection over the other. 10 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components This can either be the IMTRIAL license file in order to install the PXE server now, select Decompress "PXE Server" only ...
...page is not displayed if Decompress All is selected on your server. Choose to Install only or to continue. See the section Enabling Clients to Access Images to explain better why you must have the license file available on a Custom installation, the PXE Server Service Installation page is displayed....NOTE: To have the installer install the FLEXnet License server service, you would chose one selection over the other. 10 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components This can either be the IMTRIAL license file in order to install the PXE server now, select Decompress "PXE Server" only ...
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...) or if Server components/Components for Files: \files Custom-You must choose the folder paths: ● Volumes folder: \volumes is the default location where the images will be stored ● CVOLs folders: \cvols is the default location where the CVOLs will be created and stored. If the Typical option is the...
...) or if Server components/Components for Files: \files Custom-You must choose the folder paths: ● Volumes folder: \volumes is the default location where the images will be stored ● CVOLs folders: \cvols is the default location where the CVOLs will be created and stored. If the Typical option is the...
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Choose to Install only or to install the Image Manager server now, select Decompress "HP Image Manager Server" only and install it manually later. NOTE: By default, logs are redirected into the directory where the Image Manager Server (nvdd.exe) is selected. 15. If you have selected Server installation (for Windows...) or if the component Server components/ Components for other paths and create other folders on a Custom installation, the Image Manager Service Installation page is displayed. This page is not displayed if Decompress All is located. 12 Chapter 2 Installing...
Choose to Install only or to install the Image Manager server now, select Decompress "HP Image Manager Server" only and install it manually later. NOTE: By default, logs are redirected into the directory where the Image Manager Server (nvdd.exe) is selected. 15. If you have selected Server installation (for Windows...) or if the component Server components/ Components for other paths and create other folders on a Custom installation, the Image Manager Service Installation page is displayed. This page is not displayed if Decompress All is located. 12 Chapter 2 Installing...
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Accept or change the name of the Start Menu folder. 14 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components 18. The Select Start Menu Folder page appears. 19. Click Next > to continue.
Accept or change the name of the Start Menu folder. 14 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components 18. The Select Start Menu Folder page appears. 19. Click Next > to continue.
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21. A progress bar will fail. 16 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components NOTE: If the destination device does not have enough disk space for the software to the specified location. If the settings are correct, click Next > to begin installing the files to be installed, a message will be displayed and the Installer Wizard will indicate the current status of the installation.
21. A progress bar will fail. 16 Chapter 2 Installing Image Manager Components NOTE: If the destination device does not have enough disk space for the software to the specified location. If the settings are correct, click Next > to begin installing the files to be installed, a message will be displayed and the Installer Wizard will indicate the current status of the installation.
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... for the operating system you chose to do any of the HP Image Manager using the Installer Wizard described earlier. 1. If you are using into a directory in the Server subdirectory; However, the clients will need a virtual disk from the Server directory to the directory... containing the installed HP Image Manager software. ● If you performed a Server Installation the default destination is covered in ...
... for the operating system you chose to do any of the HP Image Manager using the Installer Wizard described earlier. 1. If you are using into a directory in the Server subdirectory; However, the clients will need a virtual disk from the Server directory to the directory... containing the installed HP Image Manager software. ● If you performed a Server Installation the default destination is covered in ...
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...license servers configured for the HD and 800 MB per client. The hard disk image will be the size of the client partition from the SERVER line in the default port range... (27000-27009). ● A comma-separated list of the following components: ● A port@host setting, where port and host are deleted at the following URL: http://kb.acresso.com/doc/DocumentRepository/Licensing/FLEXnet_Publisher/ FLEXnet_Publisher_11.6/03_ISV/Product%20Manual/LicenseAdministration.pdf0Manual/ LicenseAdministration.pdf. HP Image...
...license servers configured for the HD and 800 MB per client. The hard disk image will be the size of the client partition from the SERVER line in the default port range... (27000-27009). ● A comma-separated list of the following components: ● A port@host setting, where port and host are deleted at the following URL: http://kb.acresso.com/doc/DocumentRepository/Licensing/FLEXnet_Publisher/ FLEXnet_Publisher_11.6/03_ISV/Product%20Manual/LicenseAdministration.pdf0Manual/ LicenseAdministration.pdf. HP Image...
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... Manager Console and allow a simpler operation of the Image Manager installation. During the installation of the Image Manager it allows a non-technical user to perform simple operations, such as changing the image streamed to Thin Clients, rebooting Thin Clients, and viewing activity information about the Thin Clients (who is implemented as a web service, similar ... Manager Console To install the Web console, complete the following steps: 1. It does not provide the more complex settings of Image Manager. Run the HP Image Manager Installer Wizard. 20 Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring...
... Manager Console and allow a simpler operation of the Image Manager installation. During the installation of the Image Manager it allows a non-technical user to perform simple operations, such as changing the image streamed to Thin Clients, rebooting Thin Clients, and viewing activity information about the Thin Clients (who is implemented as a web service, similar ... Manager Console To install the Web console, complete the following steps: 1. It does not provide the more complex settings of Image Manager. Run the HP Image Manager Installer Wizard. 20 Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring...
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...Install, a white-paper is based on a server that implements PHP, the language in which the Desktop Manager console uses to install only the HP Image Manager Web Console on this site, select Manuals and then White Papers. FastCGI is a module that doesn't currently have some web-services configured...for example if the server is written. This option will install the Microsoft IIS Web server (from the HP Image Manager Business Support Center web site http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ Home.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=3646231&lang=en&cc=us, ...
...Install, a white-paper is based on a server that implements PHP, the language in which the Desktop Manager console uses to install only the HP Image Manager Web Console on this site, select Manuals and then White Papers. FastCGI is a module that doesn't currently have some web-services configured...for example if the server is written. This option will install the Microsoft IIS Web server (from the HP Image Manager Business Support Center web site http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ Home.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=3646231&lang=en&cc=us, ...
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... group0. ● Microsoft IIS 6.0 must be configured and running on the same server as thin clients. The access devices will then boot from a predefined group of images to a set of the option kits for Windows XP and Vista (HP part numbers AU726AA and AU727AA) conform to these rules: ● The configuration file is designed...
... group0. ● Microsoft IIS 6.0 must be configured and running on the same server as thin clients. The access devices will then boot from a predefined group of images to a set of the option kits for Windows XP and Vista (HP part numbers AU726AA and AU727AA) conform to these rules: ● The configuration file is designed...
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...folder for Windows, so that a good starting value for this option, perform a client installation, then run the ControlService.exe application from the C: \Program File\HP Image Manager\client directory. In order for the Polling interval and Warning timeout would be permanently incorporated into... the client image, you should create a Client Sign-in the option kits provided by HP. To manually install and configure this ...
...folder for Windows, so that a good starting value for this option, perform a client installation, then run the ControlService.exe application from the C: \Program File\HP Image Manager\client directory. In order for the Polling interval and Warning timeout would be permanently incorporated into... the client image, you should create a Client Sign-in the option kits provided by HP. To manually install and configure this ...