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Summary of Contents for Compaq t5125 - Thin Client
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Altiris Manageability Scripts on HP Compaq Linux Thin Clients HP Business PC Group Introduction ............2 Using the HP Linux thin client Altiris manageability scripts .
All HP Compaq Linux thin clients ship with the Altiris manageability agent in the Linux image. This agent allows for asset detection, as well as provides the ability to capture and deploy HP Compaq Linux thin cli- ent images. In addition, HP has made available a softpaq that allows you to perform the following func- tions using the Altiris Deployment Console: •...
To obtain the softpaq, visit www.hp.com and navigate to the product support page for the specific prod- uct. Search and download the softpaq titled, “Altiris manageability scripts for HP Compaq Linux thin cli- ents.” To install the softpaq: Unbundle the softpaq on a system that contains Altiris. The softpaq attempts to install its contents in directories known to the Altiris deployment console.
HP TC Capture Settings - Captures the client system settings and defined HP Connection Adminis- trator connection settings from source HP Compaq Linux thin client to the Altiris server for storage. You must modify this job before first use to input the Altiris server IP address, Altiris user name, and Altiris user password (see Figure 3).
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The following is a sample screen shot of the “HP TC Capture BIOS Settings” job file (user modifiable). Note that you must complete the DESTINATION, USERNAME and PASSWORD fields before use. Figure 2 HP TC BIOS Settings file The following is a sample screen shot of the “HP TC Capture Settings” job file (user modifiable). Note that you must complete the DESTINATION, USERNAME and PASSWORD fields before use.
The following is a sample screen shot of the “HP TC Linux Bootorder” job file (user modifiable). Note the last three characters of the file control the boot order (u=USB, h=hard/flash drive, n=network). Figure 4 HP TC Linux Bootorder file What is captured in the HP TC Capture Settings? The provided script can greatly assist you in deployment of system and connection settings across the envi- ronment using the Altiris Deployment console.
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