HP ET115AV HP xw4400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide - Page 44
Remote system installation, Updating and managing software, HP Client Manager Software
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The Restore Plus! CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI hardware provide further assistance with recovery of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. Remote system installation Remote system installation enables you to start and set up your system using the software and configuration information located on a network server. This feature is usually used as a system setup and configuration tool and can be used for the following tasks: ● Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ● Formatting a hard drive ● Installing application software or drivers ● Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when the F12=Network Service Boot message appears in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the process. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to PXE boot. HP and Altiris 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 HP PCs the most manageable client PCs in the enterprise environment. Updating and managing software HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on desktops and workstations-HP Client Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software Manager, Proactive Change Notification, and Subscriber's Choice. HP Client Manager Software HP Client Manager Software (HP CMS) assists HP customers in managing the hardware aspects of their client workstations with features that include: ● Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management ● PC health check monitoring and diagnostics ● Proactive notification of changes in the hardware environment ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as machines with thermal warnings, memory alerts, and more ● Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS ● Remote changing of boot order ● Configuring the system BIOS settings For more information on the HP Client Manager, see http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/prodinfo.html. 34 Chapter 3 System management ENWW