Software Management And Updates; Hp Client Manager Software - HP Compaq NC6000 Software Manual

Software Management and Updates

HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on
client PCs—HP Client Manager Software, an Altiris solution;
Altiris PC Transplant Pro; and System Software Manager.

HP Client Manager Software

HP Client Manager Software (HP CMS) integrates HP Intelligent
Manageability technology within Altiris software. HP CMS
provides superior hardware management capabilities for HP
devices that include:
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Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management.
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PC health check monitoring and diagnostics.
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Web-accessible reporting of business critical details such as
machines with thermal warnings, and memory alerts.
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Remote updating of system software such as device drivers
and ROM BIOS.
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Additional functionality can be added when HP CMS is used with
optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). For
more information, see
For more information on HP Client Manager, visit the HP Web
site at:
Software Guide
http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.
"Altiris Solutions"
Intelligent Manageability
later in this chapter.
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