IBM CI5VGM Series, User Manual

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Chapter 7 LANDesk Client Manager
106 CI5VGM User’s Manual
Introduction
LANDesk Client Manager provides the capability for managing
components (network interface cards, memory, printers, software
applications, etc.) within a PC system. It uses the Desktop Management
Interface (DMI) standard established by the Desktop Management Task
Force (DMTF). Manageable components can be viewed, monitored, and
administrated across multiple platforms, either locally or remotely on a
network.
The LDCM package has been implemented in two different ways: a user
(client/local) version and an administrative version (Remote
Companion). The user version provides the ability to only manage the
local PC. The administrative version allows a network administrator to
manage the local PC and other PC nodes on the network. This means that
the administrative version has the ability to gather information about
remote PCs, as well as remotely controlling the PCs. The remote access is
based upon granted rights by the managed client.
LDCM provides the user with self-help diagnostics, including a PC
health meter, local alerting of potential problems, and hardware and
software inventory. Automatic polling and alerting of memory and
hardware conditions and predictive failure mechanisms minimize
downtime and increase effective troubleshooting. LDCM can take
periodic “snapshots” of critical configuration files for easy change
management and restoration when needed.
To use LDCM, your computer must meet the following requirements:
z
Operating System: Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, or Windows
NT4.0
z
Memory: about 200KB
z Disk Storage Space: 3-5MB
z
Hardware System: a DMI BIOS is required for full LDCM
functionality
For network computers, the following requirements also apply:
z
Protocols: IPX or IP (WinSock-enabled) communication protocol
loaded on the client
z
Hardware Interfaces: a network card for communication on the
network