Converting an unmanaged client to a managed client
To run commands on the client computer from the console
1
In the console, click Computers, and then under Computers, select the group
that includes computers for which you want to run a command.
2
In the right pane, click Computers.
3
Do one of the following actions:
In the left pane, under Computers, right-click the group for which you
want to run the command.
In the right pane, on the Computers tab, select and right-click the
computers or users for which you want to run the command.
4
Click one of the following commands:
Run a command on the group > command
Run Command on Clients > command
5
In the message that appears, click OK.
You or the computer user can convert an unmanaged client to a managed computer.
See
About managed and unmanaged clients"
You can convert an unmanaged client to a managed client by using the following
methods:
Install the client as a managed computer.
This method converts an unmanaged client to a managed client by reinstalling
the client software.
See
Preparing for client installation"
Import the server communications settings.
This method converts an unmanaged client to a managed client by importing
the server communications settings.
Table 9-5
lists the steps to import the server communications settings.
Converting an unmanaged client to a managed client
on page 81.
on page 71.
Managing clients
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