Compaq 270680-003 Compaq Reference Guide Deskpro 4000 and Deskpro 6000 Series - Page 47

Using Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to safely upgrade the ROM on remote Compaq Deskpro personal computers, directly from the centralized network management console. Enabling the system administrator to perform this task remotely, on multiple computers, results in a consistent deployment of and greater control over Deskpro 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 Deskpro ROMPaq ROM images from Compaq are digitally signed to ensure authenticity and minimize potential corruptions. The ROM firmware includes a FailSafe Boot Block that is protected during the flash process and allows the Deskpro 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 Deskpro 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 Deskpros.  Use of Remote ROM Flash 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 on the Support Software CD for Compaq Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products or at the Compaq Web Site at http://www.compaq.com. Reference Guide 2-25