Initial Workstation Configuration And Deployment; Installing A Remote System - HP Z800 Workstation Maintenance And Service Manual

Initial workstation configuration and deployment

the workstation includes a preinstalled system software image. After a brief software unbundling
process, the workstation is ready to use.
If you prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a customized set of system and application
software, several methods are available for deploying a customized software image, including:
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The Restore Plus! CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI hardware provide further assistance with recovery
of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management.
Support for specific features described in this guide can vary by model and software version.
The best deployment method depends on the information technology environment and processes. To
help you select the best deployment method, see the PC Deployment section of the HP Lifecycle
Solutions website (http://www.hp.com/support/HPLS).

Installing a remote system

Remote system installation enables starting and setting up the workstation using software and
configuration information on a network server. This feature is usually used as a system setup and
configuration tool and can be used for the following tasks:
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To initiate a remote system installation, press
lower right corner of the HP logo screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue the installation
process. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt
a PXE boot.
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Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled software image
Using a disk cloning process to copy the contents from one hard disk drive to another
Deploying a software image on new PCs
Formatting a hard disk drive
Installing application software or drivers
Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers
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