Hp Thinstate Utility - HP T5145 - Thin Client - Tower Administrator's Manual

FTP
Use this window to configure automatic FTP updates as an alternative to Altiris Deployment Solution,
as follows.
●
Enable Automatic Update: Select to enable the thin client to check a specific FTP location for a
newer image or package upon reboot.
●
FTP Address: Type the IP address of the FTP server that houses the operating system image file
(for example, 150.0.0.5).
● FTP Location: Type the FTP server path.
● FTP Port: By default, FTP uses port 21. HP recommends that you do not change this setting.
● FTP Username: Type a valid user name on the server to authenticate the FTP process.
●
FTP Password: Click Set Password and type a valid password on the server to authenticate the
FTP process.
● Click Close, and then Reboot on the Save Warning message.
After rebooting, using the information provided in the previous fields, the unit automatically looks for the
FTP server, logs in, goes to the specified path, and updates with the newer image.

HP ThinState Utility

HP ThinState allows you to copy and deploy thin client settings to another HP thin client of identical
model and hardware.
NOTE: HP ThinState is not a standalone tool and can only be accessed by the administrator from
within the thin client image.
What do I need to have?
● An HP thin client unit that contains the latest HP provided image.
● An HP-approved USB flash drive.
Capture Thin Client Settings to USB Drive
To use HP ThinState to capture thin client settings to a USB drive:
NOTE: If using a USB flash drive to capture settings and the flash drive contains previously captures
settings, you must format the USB flash drive prior to using the ThinState utility.
1. Attach a USB flash drive to the thin client.
2. Go to Settings > Management, and click Replicate Settings by using HP ThinState.
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