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Configuring and deploying a software image
The computer is shipped with a preinstalled system software image. The initial software image is
configured during the first-time setup of the computer. After a brief software "unbundling" occurs, the
computer is ready to be used.
A customized software image can be deployed (distributed) in one of the following ways:
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Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled software image
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Using software deployment tools, such as Altiris Deployment Solutions, to replace the preinstalled
software with a customized software image
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Using a disk-cloning process to copy the contents from one hard drive to another
The deployment method you use depends on your organization's technology environment and
processes.
NOTE:
The Computer Setup utility and other system features provide further assistance with
configuration management and troubleshooting, power management, and the recovery of system
software.
Managing and updating software
HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on client computers:
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HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)
NOTE:
Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
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HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)
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HP SSM (System Software Manager)
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)
HP Client Manager for Altiris integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. HP
Client Manager for Altiris provides superior hardware management capabilities for HP devices:
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Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management
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System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics
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Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts
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Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS
NOTE:
Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with optional
Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately).
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Chapter 1 Using Client Management Solutions
To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP Client
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