HP Dc7600 Desktop Management Guide - Page 9

Desktop Management Guide HP Client Manager Software HP Client Manager Software developed with Altiris, is available free for all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. SSM is integrated into HP Client Manager, and enables central tracking, monitoring, and management of the hardware aspects of HP client systems. Use HP Client Manager to: ■ Get valuable hardware information such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings ■ Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ■ Install drivers and BIOS updates without visiting each PC ■ Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ■ Automate processes to quickly resolve hardware problems HP Client Manager uses the same Altiris infrastructure as the other Altiris client lifecycle management solutions. This design provides a significant benefit for the IT staff, since only one infrastructure needs to be setup and maintained. Since information is stored in one database, you get complete and consistent inventory reports as well as system health and security information. You use a single, consistent console interface for scheduling and tracking progress of both hardware and software management tasks for your client systems. For more information on HP Client Manager, visit www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. HP Client Management Solutions using Altiris Additional Altiris client management solutions can be purchased through HP that complement the hardware management capabilities of HP Client Manager. These Altiris solutions address client IT lifecycle challenges including: ■ Inventory assessment ■ Software license compliance ■ Personality migration ■ Software image deployment Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 5