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  • Page 1 Faronics Power Save User Guide...
  • Page 2 Last modified: February, 2010 © 1999 - 2010 Faronics Corporation. All rights reserved. Faronics, Deep Freeze, Faronics Core Console, Faronics Anti-Executable, Faronics Data Igloo, Faronics Device Filter, Faronics Power Save, Faronics Insight, Faronics System Profiler, and WINSelect are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Faronics Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing Power Save Manually on a Workstation ....... . .
  • Page 4 Configuration Settings Report ..........69 Exporting, Printing and Emailing Power Save Reports......70 Exporting .

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface Power Save uses intelligent energy management to ensure workstations are available when system resources are required, but conserving power during productivity downtimes. Topics Important Information Technical Support Definition of Terms Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    The following documents form the Faronics Power Save documentation set: • Faronics Power Save User Guide — This document guides you how to use the product. • Faronics Power Save Release Notes — This document lists the new features and known issues and closed issues.

  • Page 7: Technical Support

    Hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific Time) • Address: Faronics Technologies USA Inc. 2411 Old Crow Canyon Road, Suite 170 San Ramon, CA 94583 Faronics Corporation 609 Granville St., Suite 620 Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5 Canada Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 8: Definition Of Terms

    Display Core Console properties, workstations and groups, scheduled tasks, Pane and generated reports. Context-menu Power Save features are available by selecting one or more workstations and using the right-click contextual menu. Core Database The database stores the workstation list. Core Console The user interface used to manage and monitor Core Servers and workstations.
  • Page 9 A process used to determine when a task will execute; based on Windows Scheduling. Task A Power Save action applied to one or more workstations such as applying new settings, shutting down, or waking up Power Save workstations. Wake-on-LAN A hardware enabled feature that allows remote activation of the workstation.
  • Page 10 Preface Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter introduces Faronics Power Save and specifies the system requirements. Topics Power Save Overview System Requirements Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 12: Power Save Overview

    Power Save Overview About Power Save Faronics Power Save delivers PC power management that does not interfere with user or IT needs. Power Save keeps computers running when users need them, accurately determines when computers are inactive so they can be powered down, and can prove its rapid return-on-investment through network-wide power consumption and savings reports.

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    It is highly recommended that all components be installed using a Windows Administrator account. Faronics Core Requirements Information on Faronics Core system requirements can be found in the Faronics Core user’s guide. The latest user guide is available at http://www.faronics.com/library. Faronics Power Save User Guide...
  • Page 14 Introduction Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 15: Installing Power Save

    This chapter describes the installation process of Power Save. Topics Installation Overview Installing Power Save Loadin Installing or Upgrading Power Save on a Workstation via Core Console Installing Power Save Manually on a Workstation Applying Power Save License via Core Console Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 16: Installation Overview

    • Deploying Power Save Installing Faronics Core For information on installing Faronics Core and generating and deploying the Core Agent, refer to the Faronics Core user guide. The latest user guide is available at http://www.faronics.com/library. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 17: Installing Power Save Loadin

    Installing Power Save Loadin The Power Save Loadin is installed on the Core Server using the PowerSaveLoadin.exe file. The Power Save Loadin cannot be installed on a system that does not already have Faronics Core installed. To install the Power Save Loadin, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 18 Installing Power Save 4. Specify the install location. The default is C:\Program Files\Faronics\Faronics Core\Loadins\Power Save. Click Next. 5. Click Install to begin the installation. Faronics Power Save User Guide...
  • Page 19 Installing Power Save Loadin 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. Once the Loadin has been successfully installed, Core Console displays a list of Power Save specific features in the Actions pane when one or more workstations have been selected. Power Save features are also available by selecting one or more workstations and using the right-click contextual menu.

  • Page 20: Faronics Core User Interface Components

    Installing Power Save The following screenshot displays the Power Save Loadin installed: Faronics Core User Interface Components Core Console is the User Interface for the Core Server. The following User Interface components are displayed on Core Console: Console Tree Pane The Core Console node can have multiple Core Server nodes.
  • Page 21 The Workstation List and Tasks are stored on the Core Server, whereas the Reports are stored locally on the computer where Core Console is installed. Information on Faronics Core system requirements can be found in the Faronics Core user’s guide. The latest user guide is available at http://www.faronics.com/library.

  • Page 22: Installing Or Upgrading Power Save On A Workstation Via Core Console

    Power Save can be deployed by Installing or Upgrading Power Save via the Core Console. The Core Agent, which is part of Faronics Core, must be installed on each workstation that will be managed by Power Save. For more information on installing the Workstation Agent Installer, refer to the Faronics Core user guide.

  • Page 23: Installing Power Save Manually On A Workstation

    Installing Power Save Manually on a Workstation Installing Power Save Manually on a Workstation When you install the Power Save Loadin, the Power Save workstation installer files are unpacked in the C:\Program Files\Faronics\Faronics Core\Loadins\Power Save directory. To install Power Save on a workstation, double-click PowerSave_Ent_32-bit.msi on a 32-bit operating system and PowerSave_Ent_64-bit.msi on a 64-bit operating system.
  • Page 24 Installing Power Save functioning after 30 days. If you have already purchased Power Save, you can get the License Key by logging into www.faronicslabs.com. Click Next to continue. 4. Specify the install location. The default is C:\Program Files\Faronics\Power Save Workstation. Click Next.

  • Page 25: Suppress Reboot

    6. Click Install to complete the installation. Suppress Reboot You can use the .msi files to install Power Save on your network through a Server Group Policy. Installing Power Save using the .msi files will reboot the workstation after installation. To prevent the reboot of workstations after installing Power Save, you can use the .mst with the suppress...

  • Page 26: Applying Power Save License Via Core Console

    Applying Power Save License via Core Console If you are using the evaluation version of Power Save, you can apply the license and convert it to a full version. If you recently purchased an upgraded version of Power Save, you can apply the license via Core Console after installing it on the workstation.

  • Page 27: Accessing Power Save

    Accessing Power Save Topics Overview Accessing Power Save via Core Console Accessing Power Save on a Workstation Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 28: Overview

    Accessing Power Save Overview Power Save can be accessed via Core Console on the Core Server or directly from the workstation where it is deployed. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 29: Accessing Power Save Via Core Console

    Power Save can be accessed through Core Console by selecting one or more workstation(s) from the Workstations list in Core Console and opening the Actions pane > Configure Power Save, or right-clicking on a workstation from the list and selecting Configure Power Save or Administer Power Save.

  • Page 30: Accessing Power Save On A Workstation

    Accessing Power Save Accessing Power Save on a Workstation Limited Power Save features can be accessed by right-clicking the Power Save icon in the Windows System Tray. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 31: Configuring Power Save

    Configuring Power Save Power Save can be used to manage various power settings on your network. This chapter explains how to administer and configure Power Save. Topics Overview Power Plan Application Monitoring User Notification Energy Consumption Profile Administrator About Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 32: Overview

    Configuring Power Save Overview Power Save is configured through various nodes. The following sections describe the nodes and the configuration options. Configuring Power Save via Core Console Click a Core Server from the Console Tree Pane. Right-click on a workstation and select Configure Power Save.

  • Page 33: Configuring Power Save Manually On A Workstation

    Overview Configuring Power Save Manually on a Workstation The following features are accessible by right-clicking the Power Save Icon in the Windows System Tray. Stay Awake • Select Stay Awake > Enable for > x hours for to keep computers awake by temporarily disabling workstation power management.
  • Page 34 Version — displays the version number and specifies if the product is an Evaluation or a Full version. • Validation — displays when Power Save expires. The following sections explain various Power Save nodes that appear via Core Console. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 35: Power Plan

    The Power Plan node allows assigning a plan to one or more workstations. Power Plans and Power Policies Power Plans and Power Policies are two main components that are used to define how Power Save manages power on the computer.

  • Page 36: Creating A New Power Plan

    Days — select the days to apply the Power Policy. • Wake up client for this policy to take effect — select the check box if you want Power Save to wake up the client to apply the power policy. This will ensure that Power Save wakes up the computers on Standby or Hibernate mode before applying the new Power Policy.
  • Page 37 Faronics Power Save User Guide...
  • Page 38 For example, if the % is set to 50 and sample every is set to 10 seconds, the program will check for disk utilization every 10 seconds to determine if the utilization is below 50%. Faronics Power Save User Guide...
  • Page 39 Continue to Select the check manage box to continue power only to manage power for monitors. monitors even if selected applications above are running. 11. Click OK. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 40: Editing A Power Plan

    Days — select the days to apply the Power Policy. • Wake up client for this policy to take effect — select the check box if you want Power Save to wake up the client to apply the power policy.
  • Page 41 Faronics Power Save User Guide...
  • Page 42 For example, if the % is set to 50 and sample every is set to 10 seconds, the program will check for disk utilization every 10 seconds to determine if the utilization is below 50%. Faronics Power Save User Guide...
  • Page 43 Continue to Select the check manage box to continue power only to manage power for monitors. monitors even if selected applications above are running. 12. Click OK. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 44: Removing A Power Plan

    1. Right-click Core Server in the Console Tree Pane and select Properties. 2. The Core Server Properties dialog is displayed. Click the Power Save tab. Click Power Plans. 3. The Power Plan Configuration dialog is displayed. Click the Power Plan to be removed.

  • Page 45: Applying A Power Plan

    1. Select one or more workstations and select Power Plan > Apply Plan. 2. The Apply Power Plan dialog is displayed. 3. Select the Power Plan from the drop-down. 4. Click Apply. Click OK. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 46: Application Monitoring

    The Application Monitoring node specifies the behavior of Power Save for Critical and Non-Critical Applications running on the workstations. Complete the following steps to set the behavior of Power Save when critical applications are running: 1. In the Critical Applications pane, select the Do not manage power if the following applications are running check box.

  • Page 47: User Notification

    Power Save is managing power. Complete the following steps to set the User Notification: 1. Select the Notify user of Power Save actions check box. Select the seconds in advance from the spin box. 2. Enter a message in the Notification Message field.

  • Page 48: Energy Consumption Profile

    Monitors and Computers running in full capacity and on standby mode, and cost of per kilowatt hour. This data is used in the Power Save report, and quantifies how much power and money is being saved by your hardware. The default Energy Consumption Profile is Default.

  • Page 49: Editing Energy Consumption Profile In Core Console

    Core Console in the left pane and select Properties from the contextual menu. Go to Power Save > Energy Consumption Profiler. For information on the remaining tabs, refer to the Core Console user guide. The Power Save tab is used to specify the Energy Consumption Profiles for computers and monitors. •...

  • Page 50: Administrator

    Run in Audit Only Mode Click Run in Audit Only mode to run Power Save in Audit Only mode. In the Audit Only mode, the Power Save actions are disabled. However, Power Save will record the events on the workstation.

  • Page 51: Windows Options

    • Select Override Windows Power Options to turn off power management options in Windows. This allows Power Save to take action on the workstation without interference by the operating system’s power saving options. Alternatively, select one or more workstations, right-click and select Windows Power Options>...

  • Page 52: Workstation Options

    Stealth mode hides Power Save on the workstation. Select one or more options to enable Stealth Mode: • Hide task bar notification area icon — hides Power Save icon in the task bar notification area. • Hide Eco-Facts message — hides the Eco-Facts message displayed in the notification area.

  • Page 53: Save Open Documents

    Administrator Save Open Documents The Save Open Documents sub-node ensures that Power Save saves any open document to a pre-defined location on the workstation. The following types of files can be saved: • Word documents • Excel spreadsheets • PowerPoint presentations •...

  • Page 54: Power Save Templates

    Deep Freeze. Power Save Templates The Power Save Templates sub-nodes allows you to export the Power Save configuration to an XML or MST file. A pre-defined configuration XML can be imported and applied to multiple workstations.
  • Page 55 Administrator Export Complete the following steps to export Power Save configuration: 1. Click Select All to select the entire configuration setting. You can click Deselect All to clear the selection. 2. Select the check box for each of the nodes or sub-nodes.

  • Page 56: About

    Configuring Power Save About The About node gives all the information about the Power Save license. The following fields provide information about Power Save: • Product — name of the product. • Version — displays the version number and specifies if the product is an Evaluation or a Full version.

  • Page 57: Scheduling Actions

    Scheduling Actions Scheduling Actions Power Save actions can be scheduled through Core Console to occur on one or many workstations on a one-time, daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Actions that can be scheduled are: Shutdown, Restart, Wake up, Power Save Configuration Update, Enable Full Mode, and Enable Audit Only Mode.
  • Page 58 3. Choose if it will happen Daily, or use the spin box to set how frequently the task will occur. 4. Using the drop-down calendar, enter the day to begin. 5. Click OK to complete the scheduling of the task or Cancel to exit the dialog. Faronics Power Save User Guide...
  • Page 59 2. Enter the time when the task will be performed. 3. Choose the combination of days and months when the task will happen. 4. Click OK to complete the scheduling of the task or Cancel to exit the dialog. Faronics Power Save User Guide...
  • Page 60 If a task has been executed, it appears under History. Click on the preferred task name to view the details of the task in the Console Tree. You can view if the task is active, or if it has already occurred, and whether or not the task was successful. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 61: Advanced Options

    Wake-on-LAN Web Interface Dynamic Custom Workstation Groups In a scenario where you have multiple managed workstations, Faronics Core provides a feature to create Dynamic Custom Workstation Groups. This feature allows you to create workstation groups and dynamically update the workstation list based on predefined parameters.
  • Page 62 Configuring Power Save Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 63: Power Save Reports

    Power Save Reports Power Save provides various reporting features. This chapter explains the Power Save reports in detail. Topics Full Operation Report Audit Only Report Configuration Settings Report Exporting, Printing and Emailing Power Save Reports Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 64: Generating Power Save Reports

    Power Save Reports Generating Power Save Reports Power Save provides the following reports: • Full Operation Report • Audit Only Report • Configuration Settings Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 65: Full Operation Report

    The Full Operation Report displays the Energy Consumption Profiles, the savings for each profile, and total savings. This report includes the Detailed Power Save Performance Report that displays the savings for each computer on the network and the total savings.
  • Page 66 The value of the report is an estimate; however, the more accurate the values entered in the Energy Consumption Profile, the more accurate the report will be. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 67: Audit Only Report

    Audit Only Report The Audit Only Report displays the Potential Energy saved by the computer(s) on the network if it was managed by Power Save. To generate the Audit Only Report, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click on a workstation and select Generate Report > Audit Only Report.
  • Page 68 The value of the report is an estimate; however, the more accurate the values entered in the Energy Consumption Profile, the more accurate the report will be. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 69: Configuration Settings Report

    Configuration Settings Report Configuration Settings Report The Configuration Settings Report displays the entire configuration settings for Power Save on the selected workstation. To generate the Configuration Settings Report, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click on a workstation and select Generate Report > Configuration Settings.

  • Page 70: Exporting, Printing And Emailing Power Save Reports

    Save As type as required and click Save. Printing To print a Power Save report, click the Print icon at the top right corner of the Power Save Report. Select the printer in the Print dialog and click Print.

  • Page 71: Command Line Control

    Command Line Control This chapter explains the command line options available to manage Power Save. Topics Command Line Control Command Line Errors Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 72: Command Line Control

    Command Line Control Command Line Control Power Save command line control offers network administrators increased flexibility in managing Power Save workstations by allowing for control of Power Save via third-party management tools and/or central management solutions. The following commands are available: Function...

  • Page 73: Example Command Line

    In the example above, the Power Save version is displayed. Installing Using Command Line Parameters Use the following command line parameters to install/upgrade Power Save on a workstation. To install Power Save on a 32-bit operating system: msiexec /q /i [path] PowerSave_Ent_32-bit.msi To install Power Save on a 64-bit operating system: msiexec /q /i [path] PowerSave_Ent_64-bit.msi...

  • Page 74: Command Line Errors

    The command line displays the following unique error codes: Error Description Success License Expired Unrecognized Command Invalid Parameter (when parameter is not understood by Power Save) Operation not permitted in Current State File not found File permission error Unrecognized file format Inconsistent configuration settings...

  • Page 75: Uninstalling Power Save

    Uninstalling Power Save Topics Uninstalling the Power Save Loadin via Add or Remove Programs Uninstalling Power Save on a Workstation via Core Console Uninstalling on a Workstation using the Uninstall Wizard Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 76: Uninstalling The Power Save Loadin Via Add Or Remove Programs

    Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Faronics Power Save Loadin > Remove. Uninstalling the Power Save Loadin on the Core Server will remove it from the Core Server and Core Console on that computer. All Power Save management capabilities with be removed from the Core Server.

  • Page 77: Uninstalling Power Save On A Workstation Via Core Console

    Uninstalling Power Save on a Workstation via Core Console Uninstalling Power Save on a Workstation via Core Console Power Save can be removed from a workstation using Core Console. To uninstall Power Save perform the following steps: 1. Open Core Console.

  • Page 78: Uninstalling On A Workstation Using The Uninstall Wizard

    Uninstalling Power Save Uninstalling on a Workstation using the Uninstall Wizard When you install the Power Save Loadin, the Power Save workstation installer files are unpacked in the C:\Program Files\Faronics\Faronics Core\Loadins\Power Save\Workstation Installer directory. If the Enable workstation password protection option was selected in the during installation, specify the same password while uninstalling Power Save.
  • Page 79 Uninstalling on a Workstation using the Uninstall Wizard 3. Click Remove. 4. Click Finish to complete the uninstall. An immediate workstation restart is recommended following uninstall. Faronics Power Save User Guide...

  • Page 80: Uninstalling Power Save On A Workstation Using Command Line

    Uninstalling Power Save Uninstalling Power Save on a Workstation Using Command Line Use the following command line parameters to uninstall Power Save on a workstation. To uninstall Power Save on a 32-bit operating system: msiexec /q /x [path] PowerSave_Ent_32-bit.msi To uninstall Power Save on a 64-bit operating system: msiexec /q /x [path] PowerSave_Ent_64-bit.msi...

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