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Desktop Management
3.2 Remote
System
Installation
Remote System Installation allows you to start and set up your system using the software and
configuration information located on a network server by initiating the Preboot Execution
Environment (PXE). The Remote System Installation feature is usually used as a system setup
and configuration tool, and can be used for the following tasks:
■
Formatting a hard drive.
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Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs.
■
Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM. See Section
3.3.8
, “Remote ROM
Flash.”
■
Configuring the system BIOS settings.
To initiate Remote System Installation, press
F12
when the F12 = Network Service Boot
message appears in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen. Follow the instructions on the
screen to continue the process. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be
changed to always attempt to PXE boot.
3.3 Software Updating and Management
HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on desktops and workstations—
Altiris PC Transplant Pro; HP Client Manager Software, an Altiris solution; System Software
Manager; HP Proactive Notification, and ActiveUpdate.
3.3.1 HP Client Manager Software
HP Client Manager Software (HP CMS) tightly integrates HP Intelligent Manageability
technology within Altiris to provide superior hardware management capabilities for HP access
devices that include:
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Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management
■
PC health check monitoring and diagnostics
■
Proactive notification of changes in your hardware environment
■
Web-accessible reporting of business critical details such as machines with thermal
warnings, memory alerts, and more
■
Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS
For more information on the HP Client Manager, visit
http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy
.
3.3.2 Altiris Solutions
HP Client Manager provides centralized hardware management of HP client devices for all IT
lifecycle areas.
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Inventory and Asset Management
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SW license compliance
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PC tracking and reporting
❏
Lease contract, fixing asset tracking
Summary of Contents for Workstation xw3100
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