Desktop Management Guide

Table of contents
1 Desktop Management Overview
2 Initial Configuration and Deployment
HP Software Agent ............................................................................................................................... 2
Altiris Deployment Solution Agent ........................................................................................................ 2
3 Remote System Installation
4 Software Updating and Management
HP Client Management Interface ......................................................................................................... 5
HP SoftPaq Download Manager .......................................................................................................... 6
HP System Software Manager ............................................................................................................. 6
HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...................................................................................................... 7
HP Client Configuration Manager ......................................................................................................... 7
HP Configuration Management Solution .............................................................................................. 8
HP Client Manager for Altiris ................................................................................................................ 8
Altiris Client Management Suite ........................................................................................................... 9
HP Client Catalog for SMS ................................................................................................................... 9
HP Backup and Recovery Manager ..................................................................................................... 9
Intel vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology .......................................................... 10
Verdiem Surveyor ............................................................................................................................... 11
HP Proactive Change Notification ...................................................................................................... 12
Subscriber’s Choice ........................................................................................................................... 12
Retired Solutions ................................................................................................................................ 12
5 ROM Flash
Remote ROM Flash ............................................................................................................................ 13
HPQFlash ........................................................................................................................................... 13
6 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode
7 Replicating the Setup
Copying to Single Computer .............................................................................................................. 15
Copying to Multiple Computers .......................................................................................................... 15
Creating a Bootable Device ................................................................................................................ 16
Supported USB Flash Media Device ................................................................................. 16
Unsupported USB Flash Media Device ............................................................................. 18
8 Dual-State Power Button
9 HP Web Site Support
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