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x86-compatible server, such as an HP Proliant server with: ● Processor: Pentium 4, 1.0 GHz ● Hard drive: 10 GB (requires more if hosting both Web server and SQL database) ● System memory: 1 GB Recommended: The recommended configuration depends on the scale of deployment: ● Number of active users ● Number of computing resources (such as blade PCs) ● Geographic location and/or network architecture ● Fault tolerance decision HP SAM Web Server Software Requirements Minimum: One of the following operating systems must be installed: ● Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, with Service Pack 1 ● Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, with Service Pack 1 ● Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition ● Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition NOTE: Additionally, you must configure SSL on the HP SAM Web server (which includes installing a certificate) to encrypt your password and browser session when you log into the HP SAM administrator console. NOTE: You must install Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 for the HP SAM version 2.1 Web Server to function. HP SAM SQL Database Server Hardware Requirements If you have an existing SQL database server, you can install the HP SAM database on the same server. However, a separate dedicated HP SAM SQL database server for HP SAM is highly recommended to support future scaling of environment. Minimum: x86-compatible server, such as an HP Proliant server with: ● Processor: Pentium 4, 1.0 GHz ● Hard drive: 10 GB (requires more if running both Web server and SQL) ● System memory: 1 GB or more Recommended: The recommended configuration depends on the scale of deployment: ● Number of active users: ● Number of computing resources (such as blade PCs) 8 Chapter 1 Introduction

Section	Page
Introduction	7
Key features	7
How It Works (Overview)	8
Overview	9
HP SAM Software Components	9
Common Tasks	10
Setting up HP SAM	10
Setting up a User with a Dynamic Resource	10
Setting up a User with Static (Dedicated) Resources	11
Configuring a Monitor Layout for a User	12
Remote Graphics Software (RGS)	13
HP SAM Hardware and Software Requirements	13
HP SAM Web and SQL Server Requirements	13
HP SAM Web Server Hardware Requirements	13
HP SAM Web Server Software Requirements	14
HP SAM SQL Database Server Hardware Requirements	14
HP SAM SQL Database Server Software Requirements	15
HP SAM Registration Service Requirements	15
Access Device Requirements	15
Thin Client	15
Desktop or Notebook PC	16
Blade Workstation Clients	16
Other requirements	17
Create a Service Account	17
Obtain Administrative Rights	17
Change the Firewall	17
Active Directory	17
Installation	18
Install the HP SAM Web Server and SQL Software	18
Grant Users HP SAM Administrator Access	19
Configure HP SAM System Settings	20
Install and Validate the HP SAM Registration Service Software	20
Install the HP SAM Registration Service	20
Create the HP SAM Registration Service Configuration File	21
[WebServerList]	21
[RolesList]	21
Start/Restart the HP SAM Registration Service	22
Test the HP SAM Registration Service	22
Install and Validate the HP SAM Client Software	22
Internet Explorer-Based Client	23
Windows XPe-Based Client	24
Customization Steps	24
Windows CE 5.0-Based Client	24
Customization Steps	24
HP Blade Workstation Client Series	25
Customization Steps	25
Configuration Settings	26
Options	26
Smart Card Settings	28
User Interface Customization Settings	28
Policy Entries	29
Deploying the HP SAM Client Application	32
Deploy the HP SAM Registration Service to All HP SAM Computing Resources	32
Deploy HP SAM Client Software to All HP SAM Access Devices	32
Administration	34
Log In	34
General Navigation and User Interface Design	34
Search Using Wildcard Characters	34
Display More (or Fewer) Items Per Page	34
Move Columns	34
Sort Result List	34
Select More Than One Item	35
Managing the HP SAM Administrator Access List	35
Add Individual Users to the HP SAM Administrator Group	35
Add Security Groups or Organizational Units to the HP SAM Administrator Group	35
Remove Users From the HP SAM Administrator Group	36
HP SAM Administrator Console Tabs	36
Home Tab	36
Users and Roles Tab	36
Manage Resource Roles	36
Manage Administrative Permissions	37
Manage Users	38
Operation	38
Assign Policy/Roles	38
Assign Resources	39
To Assign Resources	39
To Assign a Monitor Layout for the User	40
To Change the Monitor Layout Configuration for the User	40
To Delete a Monitor Layout ID for the User	40
To Delete a User	41
Add New Users	41
To Grant Access to Individual Users	41
To Grant Access to Security Groups or Organization Units	41
Resources tab	42
Manage Resources	42
Auto Refresh Feature	42
View Details	42
Operation	42
Operations	43
Customize View	43
Manage Access Devices	43
To Add an Access Device Manually	43
To Change an Access Device	44
To Delete an Access Device	44
Manage Monitor Layout	44
To Create a Monitor Layout	44
To Modify a Monitor Layout	44
To Delete a Monitor Layout	45
Policies Tab	45
Create or Update a Policy	46
View Effective Policy	46
System Settings Tab	46
General	47
Web client	48
Active Directory	49
Synchronization Scheduler	49
Log Maintenance Scheduler	49
Licensing	50
Reports Tab	50
Resource Capacity Consumption Report	50
Filters	50
Display Options	51
Output Report	51
Resource Capacity Consumption Trend Report	51
Filters	51
Display Options	52
Output Report	52
Resource Utilization Report	52
Filters	52
Display Options	53
Output Report	53
Log Tab	53
Setting Up Smart Card Login on the Access Device	53
Firewall rules	55
Web Server	55
Clients	55
Blade	55
SQL Server	56
Frequently Asked Questions	57
Registration Service Error Codes	62
Glossary	65