Desktop Management Guide
Table Of Contents
- Desktop Management Overview
- Initial Configuration and Deployment
- Remote System Installation
- Software Updating and Management
- HP Client Management Interface
- HP SoftPaq Download Manager
- HP System Software Manager
- HP ProtectTools Security Manager
- HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions
- HP Client Automation Enterprise Edition
- HP Client Manager from Symantec
- Altiris Client Management Suite
- HP Client Catalog for Microsoft System Center & SMS Products
- HP Backup and Recovery Manager
- Management Technology
- Verdiem Surveyor
- HP Proactive Change Notification
- Subscriber’s Choice
- Retired Solutions
- ROM Flash
- Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode
- Replicating the Setup
- Dual-State Power Button
- HP Web Site Support
- Industry Standards
- Asset Tracking and Security
- Index

HP Client Manager from Symantec
HP Client Manager from Symantec, developed with Altiris, is available free for all supported HP business
desktop, notebook, and workstation models. SSM is integrated into HP Client Manager, and enables
central tracking, monitoring, and management of the hardware aspects of HP client systems.
Use HP Client Manager from Symantec to:
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Get valuable hardware information such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings
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Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur
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Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without visiting each PC
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Remotely configure BIOS and security settings
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Automate processes to quickly resolve hardware problems
Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time.
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Diagnostics—remotely run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models
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System Health Scan—check for known hardware issues in your installed base of HP client systems
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Active Chat—connect to HP customer support to resolve issues
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HP Knowledgebase—link to expert information
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Automated SoftPaq collection and delivery process for fast resolution of hardware problems
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Identify, inventory, and initialize systems with HP ProtectTools embedded security chip
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Option for health alerts to display locally on the client system
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Report basic inventory information for non-HP clients
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Setup and configure TPM security chip
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Centrally schedule client backup and recovery
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Add on support for managing Intel AMT
For more information on HP Client Manager from Symantec, visit
http://www.hp.com/go/
clientmanager.
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