Compaq Evo D510 Desktop Management Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family - Page 7

Desktop Management Guide Remote System Installation Remote System Installation allows you to start and set up your system using the software and configuration information located on a network server. The Remote System Installation feature is usually used as a system setup and configuration tool, and can be used for the following tasks: I Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs. I Formatting a hard drive. I Installing application software or drivers. I Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers. To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12=Network Service Boot message appears in the lower-right corner of the Compaq logo screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue the process. Compaq and Altiris, Inc. have partnered to provide tools designed to make the task of corporate PC deployment and management easier and less time-consuming, ultimately lowering the total cost of ownership and making Compaq PCs the most manageable client PCs in the enterprise environment. Software Updating and Management Compaq provides several tools for managing and updating software on desktops and workstations-Altiris eXpress, Altiris eXpress PC Transplant Pro, Altiris Compaq Client Manager, System Software Manager, Product Change Notification, and Active Update. Desktop Management Guide 3