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Desktop Management Guide
Desktop Management Guide
Software Updating and Management
HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on
desktops and workstations—Altiris; Altiris PC Transplant Pro; HP
Client Manager Software, an Altiris solution; System Software
Manager; Proactive Change Notification; and ActiveUpdate.
HP Client Manager Software
Intelligent 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
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PC health check monitoring and diagnostics
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Proactive notification of changes in the hardware environment
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Web-accessible reporting of business critical details such as
machines with thermal warnings, memory alerts, and more
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Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and
ROM BIOS
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Remote changing of boot order
For more information on the HP Client Manager, visit
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/client_mgr.html
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Altiris Solutions
HP Client Management Solutions provide 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
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Lease contract, fixing asset tracking
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Deployment and Migration
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Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional or
Home Edition migration