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HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Administrative Console
About HP ProtectTools Administrative Console
Administration of HP ProtectTools Security Manager is provided through the Administrative Console.
Using the console, the local administrator can:
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Enable or disable security features
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Manage users of the computer
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Adjust device-specific parameters
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Configure Security Manager applications
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Add additional Security Manager applications
Using the Administrative Console
The Security Manager Administrative Console is the central location for administering HP ProtectTools
Security Manager.
To open the console:
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Select
Start
>
All Programs
>
HP ProtectTools Administrative Console
, or
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Click the
Administration
link in the lower-left corner of the Security Manager console.
The Administrative Console consists of two panes: a left pane and a right pane. The left pane contains
the administrative tools. The right pane contains the working area for configuring the tools.
The Administrative Console left pane consists of the following:
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Home
- Provides easy access to commonly used tasks, including enabling security features,
specifying security credentials, and managing users.
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System
- Manages configuration of system-wide security features, users, and authentication
devices such as smart card readers.
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Applications
- Includes tools for configuring the behavior of Security Manager and its applications.
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Data
- Provides tools for backing up and recovering encryption keys.
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