Compaq 6000 Maintenance & Service Guide: HP Compaq 6000 Pro Microtower Bus - Page 48

HP Client Automation Agent, HP Client Manager, Start, All Programs, HP Manageability

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The best deployment method depends on your information technology environment and processes. ROM-based setup and ACPI hardware provide further assistance with recovery of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. HP Client Automation Agent The management agent used by both HP Client Automation Standard and Enterprise Editions is preloaded on the computer. When installed, it enables communication with the HP management console. To install the HP Client Automation Agent: 1. Click Start. 2. Click All Programs. 3. Click HP Manageability. 4. Click the HP Management Agent Readme applicable to the language you desire. 5. Review and follow the instructions contained in the Readme file to install the HP Client Automation Agent. HP Client Automation Agent is a key infrastructure component for enabling all of the HP Client Automation solutions. To learn about the other infrastructure components necessary for implementing the HP configuration management solutions, please visit http://h20229.www2.hp.com/solutions/ascm/ index.html. HP Client Manager HP Client Manager (HPCM) is a free solution developed by Symantec for all supported HP business desktop, notebook, workstation and HP Blade PCs. HPCM integrates HP specific tools such as System Software Manager, HP Instant Support Professional Edition, and HP Client Management Interface to enable a centralized model for the managing, tracking, and monitoring of all supported HP hardware. HP Client Manager 7.0 features a brand new Portal Page which serves as a one-stop-shop where the administrator can accomplish the following management tasks: ● Inventory ● Alerts ● BIOS Management ● Driver Updates ● Perform HP Instant Support Health Scan and Diagnostics ● Perform Embedded Security tasks ● View the overall HP Health Alert Trend over the last 3-6 months ● View the overall compliance of supported computers with HP Instant Support Health Scan and Diagnostics ● View the Summary of HP Computers - a breakdown of the various supported desktops, notebooks, workstations and HP Blade PCs ● View Alerts: Asset, Threshold, Hardware Health 36 Chapter 5 Desktop Management

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The best deployment method depends on your information technology environment and processes.
ROM-based setup and ACPI hardware provide further assistance with recovery of system software,
configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management.
HP Client Automation Agent
The management agent used by both HP Client Automation Standard and Enterprise Editions is pre-
loaded on the computer. When installed, it enables communication with the HP management console.
To install the HP Client Automation Agent:
1.
Click
Start
.
2.
Click
All Programs
.
3.
Click
HP Manageability
.
4.
Click the
HP Management Agent Readme
applicable to the language you desire.
5.
Review and follow the instructions contained in the Readme file to install the HP Client Automation
Agent.
HP Client Automation Agent is a key infrastructure component for enabling all of the HP Client
Automation solutions. To learn about the other infrastructure components necessary for implementing
the HP configuration management solutions, please visit
solutions/ascm/
index.html
.
HP Client Manager
HP Client Manager (HPCM) is a free solution developed by Symantec for all supported HP business
desktop, notebook, workstation and HP Blade PCs. HPCM integrates HP specific tools such as System
Software Manager, HP Instant Support Professional Edition, and HP Client Management Interface to
enable a centralized model for the managing, tracking, and monitoring of all supported HP hardware.
HP Client Manager 7.0 features a brand new Portal Page which serves as a one-stop-shop where the
administrator can accomplish the following management tasks:
Inventory
Alerts
BIOS Management
Driver Updates
Perform HP Instant Support Health Scan and Diagnostics
Perform Embedded Security tasks
View the overall HP Health Alert Trend over the last 3-6 months
View the overall compliance of supported computers with HP Instant Support Health Scan and
Diagnostics
View the Summary of HP Computers – a breakdown of the various supported desktops, notebooks,
workstations and HP Blade PCs
View Alerts: Asset, Threshold, Hardware Health
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Chapter 5
Desktop Management