Remote System Installation; Software Updating And Management - HP Dx5150 - Compaq Business Desktop Management Manual

Remote System Installation

Software Updating and Management

Desktop Management Guide
Remote System Installation allows you to set up the system using the
software and configuration information located on a network server
by initiating the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). The Remote
System Installation feature is usually used as a system setup and
configuration tool, and can be used for the following tasks:
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Formatting a hard drive
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Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs
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Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM
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Configuring the system BIOS settings
To initiate Remote System Installation, press
F12 = Network Service Boot message appears in the lower-right
corner of the HP logo screen. Follow the instructions on the screen
to continue the process. The default boot order is a BIOS
configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to PXE
boot.
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HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on
desktops, workstations, and notebooks:
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HP Client Manager
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HP Client Foundation Suite
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HP Client Premium Suite
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HP System Software Manager
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Dantz Backup and Recovery
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