HP ThinPro 6.1 - Administrator Guide

7 HP Smart Client Services
HP Smart Client Services is a set of server-side tools that enable you to congure client proles that can be
distributed to large numbers of thin clients. This function is called Automatic Update.
HP ThinPro detects an Automatic Update server upon startup and congures settings accordingly. This
simplies device installation and maintenance.
Supported operating systems
HP Smart Client Services supports the following operating systems:
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Windows 7
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Windows Server 2008
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Windows Server 2008 R2
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Windows Server 2003
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Windows Vista®
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Windows XP
NOTE: The installer is 32-bit only, although it is supported on both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the
Windows operating system.
Prerequisites for HP Smart Client Services
Before installing HP Smart Client Services, verify the conguration and installation status of the following
components:
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Internet Information Services (IIS)
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.NET Framework 3.5
For information about installing or enabling these components on the operating system that you are using for
the server, go to http://www.microsoft.com.
Obtaining HP Smart Client Services
To obtain HP Smart Client Services:
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support.
2. Search for the thin client model. HP Smart Client Services can be found under the Software - System
Management category of the Drivers, Software & Firmware page.
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