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Compaq Professional Workstation - Key Technologies
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System Software Manager
A single tool for unattended installation of Compaq Professional Workstation system software is
available with the System Software Manager (SSM). It allows for easy distribution from a
centralized *File Store with no software distribution infrastructure required. *File Store is a
directory used to hold the SoftPaq deliverables and working files of System Software Manager.
The *File Store can contain custom deliverables that can be installed silently by SSM. The
directory can be located on the local system, the network, or on a CD. Multiple file stores can be
created to manage different work groups.
System Software Manager optimizes workstation performance with system software during initial
deployment and throughout the product lifecycle. The robust feature set includes:
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Detection and upgrade or installation of drivers, system agents, and system ROM on
multiple clients simultaneously
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Installing and upgrading drivers for PCI and Plug and Play (PnP) boards and system ROMs
in a post Operating System installation environment
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Integration with a variety of software delivery mechanisms. The mechanisms can include
the execution via a logon script, software distribution application, email, or local execution
from a CD
Unattended Network Installation Toolkit (UNIT)
Compaq provides an open, customizable, free toolkit called UNIT that allows customers to
distribute unique software solutions across hundreds of systems in as little as an hour. UNIT
simplifies and automates deployment of applications, drivers, upgrades, etc., over the network to
help save time and money for customers and resellers. Designed to work with System Software
Manager, which comes standard with all Compaq Professional Workstations, UNIT is available
for free download from the Compaq Web site at
http://www.compaq.com/products/workstations/software-platform/unattend.html
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Insight Manager Lite Console Client
Lite Console is an entry-level, web-based desktop management tool that allows the user to view
system information, receive alerts, run diagnostics, update system software, and change security
settings. It is the industry’s first integrated tool for easily managing work groups of PCs
and workstations. It allows for Web-based management of a domain, work group, range of
clients, or one client at a time. You can view asset and configuration data, change security
settings and asset tag information, receive fault and security alerts and run diagnostic tests. Lite
Console allows for software management with a ROM flash to change BIOS and the updating of
hardware device drivers.
