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Chapter 7 LANDesk User's Guide

7.1 Introduction

LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) 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) version and an administrative version (Remote
Companion). The user version provides the ability to only manage the
local PC. The administrative version allows a network administrator to
manage the local PC and other PC nodes on the network. This means
that the administrative 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.
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