Compaq AP200 Reference Guide - Page 54

3-17 Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to safely upgrade the ROM on remote Compaq workstations, directly from the centralized network management console. Enabling the system administrator to perform this task remotely, on multiple workstations, results in a consistent deployment of and greater control over workstation ROM images over the network. It also results in greater productivity and lower total cost of ownership. Compaq created the Remote ROM Flash capability to be secure and fail-safe. All workstation ROMPaq ROM images from Compaq are digitally signed to ensure authenticity and minimize potential corruption. The ROM firmware includes a Boot Block that is protected during the flash process and allows the workstation to be restarted, in the unlikely event of an unsuccessful ROM flash. Remote ROM Flash is performed in two stages: 1. System administrator uses the Remote Management Setup software on a centralized management console to prepare a workstation ROMPaq file. 2. System administrator uses a PC LAN management product, such as Microsoft SMS, Intel LANDesk Manager, or Symantec Norton Administrator for Networks, to distribute and execute the file over the network to remote workstations. NOTE: Your workstation must be powered on, or turned on through Remote Wakeup, to take advantage of Remote ROM Flash. Use of Remote ROM Flash also requires an established Setup password. For more information on enabling Remote ROM Flash, refer to the online Remote Management Administrators Guide. The Remote Management Administrators Guide is included with the Remote Management Administration Tools, and is available in the Support Software CD kit or at the Compaq website at (http://www.compaq.com). Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide