When HP Client Manager Software (installed on a client
computer) is used with Altiris Solution software (installed
on an administrator computer), HP CMS provides increased
management functionality. HP Client Manager provides
centralized hardware management of HP client devices for
the following IT life cycle areas:
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System Software Deployment and Migration
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Help Desk and Problem Resolution
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Software and Operations Management
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Altiris Solutions software provides easy-to-use software
distribution capabilities. On selected desktop and notebook
models, an Altiris management agent is included as part of the
preloaded software. This agent enables communication with
Hardware and Software Guide
Software license compliance
Computer tracking and reporting
Computer lease contract information and fixed asset
tracking
Windows 2000/XP migration
System deployment
Personality (personal user settings) migration
Managing help desk tickets
Remote troubleshooting
Remote problem resolution
Client disaster recovery
Ongoing client management
HP system software deployment
Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair
certain application problems)
Client Management Solutions
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