Chapter 7 Landesk User's Guide; Introduction - TMC TI5VG+ User Manual

7.1 Introduction

LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM 3.1 ) provides the capability for
managing components (network interface cards, memory, printers,
software applications, etc.) within a PC system. It uses the Desktop
Management Interface (DMI) standard established by the Desktop
Management Task Force (DMTF). Manageable components can be
viewed, monitored, and administrated across multiple platforms, either
locally or remotely on a network.
The LDCM package has been implemented in two different ways: a user
(client/local) version and an administrator version (Remote Companion).
The user version provides the ability to only manage the local PC. The
administrator version allows a network administrator to manage the local
PC and other PC nodes on the network. This means that the administrator
version has the ability to gather information about remote PCs, as well as
remotely controlling the PCs. The remote access is based upon granted
rights by the managed client.
LDCM provides the user with self-help diagnostics, including a PC
health meter, local alerting of potential problems, and hardware and
software inventory. Automatic polling and alerting of memory and
hardware conditions and predictive failure mechanisms minimize
downtime and increase effective troubleshooting. LDCM can take
periodic "snapshots" of critical configuration files for easy change
management and restoration when needed.
To use LDCM, your computer must meet the following requirements:
Operating System: Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, or Windows
NT4.0
Memory: about 200KB
Disk Storage Space: 3-5MB
Hardware System: a DMI BIOS is required for full LDCM
functionality
For network computers, the following requirements also apply:
Protocols: IPX or IP (WinSock-enabled) communication protocol
loaded on the client
Hardware Interfaces: a network card for communication on the
network
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