NOTE:
SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on systems that have Windows Vista
BitLocker enabled and are using TPM measurements to protect the BitLocker keys because flashing
the BIOS would invalidate the trust signature that BitLocker created for the platform. Disable BitLocker
via Group Policy in order to flash the system BIOS.
You can enable BitLocker support without TPM measurements of BIOS to avoid invalidating the
BitLocker keys. HP recommends you keep a secure backup of the BitLocker credentials in case of
recovery emergencies.
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
HP ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that help protect against
unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. Enhanced security functionality is
provided by the following software modules:
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Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
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Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
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Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools
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BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
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Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools
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Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
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File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools
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Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools
The software modules available for your computer may vary depending on your model. For example,
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools is available only for computers on which the Trusted Platform
Module (TPM) embedded security chip is installed.
HP ProtectTools software modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available for download from the
HP Web site. For select HP Compaq Desktops, HP ProtectTools is available as an after market option.
Visit
http://www.hp.com/products/security
for more information.
HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions
HP Client Automation is a hardware and software management solution for Windows Vista, Windows
XP and HP Thin Client environments that is easy to use and quick to deploy, while providing a strong
foundation for future requirements. It is offered in two editions:
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The Starter Edition is a free product for managing HP desktops, notebooks and workstations,
providing hardware and software inventory, remote control, HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and
driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on support for Intel AMT. The Starter
Edition also supports deployment and management of HP Thin Clients.
●
The Standard Edition, available for purchase, includes all functionality provided in Starter Edition
and adds Windows deployment and migration, patch management capabilities, software
distribution and software usage metering.
HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions provide a migration path to HP Client Automation
Enterprise Edition (based on Radia technology) for automated management of large, heterogeneous
and continuously changing IT environments.
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