Using the HP Management Console
Task Template Management
Task Template
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Task Template Management
HP Device Manager uses Task Templates as the vehicle of commu-
nication between the server and agents residing on thin client
devices. A Task Template is an XML file that contains information
about a task. XML is a standard data format that can be shared easily
across applications and platforms - especially between those on sep-
arate operating systems that need to share data.
All the Task Templates in the system are displayed and managed in
the
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Template Pane
Task Templates are sorted into categories according to their function.
Favorites
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Used to store frequently used templates for convenient access.
File and Registry
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A generic template, consisting of a customizable combination of
copying files, deleting files, registry changes, running operating
system commands and pauses.
Connections
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Used to get the connection settings of a device.
Agent
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Used to define the work mode of the agent (push or pull), and
update the agent version.