Desktop Management Guide

Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time.
Diagnostics—remotely run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models
System Health Scan—check for known hardware issues in your installed base of HP client systems
Active Chat—connect to HP customer support to resolve issues
HP Knowledgebase—link to expert information
Automated SoftPaq collection and delivery process for fast resolution of hardware problems
Identify, inventory, and initialize systems with HP ProtectTools embedded security chip
Option for health alerts to display locally on the client system
Report basic inventory information for non-HP clients
Setup and configure TPM security chip
Centrally schedule client backup and recovery
Add on support for managing Intel AMT
For more information on HP Client Manager, visit
http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanager.
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that help protect against
unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. Enhanced security functionality is
provided by the following modules:
Smart Card Security for ProtectTools
Embedded Security for ProtectTools
BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
Credential Manager for ProtectTools
The modules available for your computer may vary depending on your model. For example, Embedded
Security for ProtectTools requires that the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip
(some models only) be installed on your computer, and Smart Card Security for ProtectTools requires
an optional smart card and reader.
ProtectTools modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available for purchase from the HP Web site.
Visit
http://www.hp.com/products/security for more information.
HP Client Premium Suite
HP Client Premium Suite (HP CPS) is designed for organizations wanting full client hardware and
software lifecycle management from a single, Web-based management console. It combines:
HP Client Manager
HP Systems Insight Manager Connector
HP OpenView Connector (not currently available for Windows Vista)
Altiris Client Manager Suite - Level 1
Altiris Connector Solution
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