Using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager SP1 to Manage Windows-based HP Thin Clients

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Overview
This document describes how to use Microsoft® System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1
(Configuration Manager) to manage HP thin clients running Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows Embedded 8 Standard,
and Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating systems.
Configuration Manager features
Asset Intelligence
Asset Intelligence gives organizations better control over their infrastructure by providing IT administrators with continuous
insight into what hardware and software assets they have, who is using them, and where they are.
Software Update Management
Software Update Management simplifies the delivery and management of updates to IT systems across the enterprise. IT
administrators can deliver updates of Microsoft products, third-party applications, custom in-house line-of-business
applications, hardware drivers, and the system BIOS to a variety of devices.
Desired Configuration Management
Desired Configuration Management ensures that IT systems comply with the organization’s desired configuration to
improve network-wide availability, security, and performance.
Software Distribution
Software Distribution simplifies the distribution of applications and updates to desktops, servers, laptops, and mobile
devices across enterprise networks.
Operating System Deployment
Operating System Deployment is a highly flexible, automated solution that allows IT administrators to deploy and configure
servers and desktops from any previous state, including bare-metal deployments.
Configuration
Server requirements
• Windows Server® 2008 R2 SP1with Active Directory (AD), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name
System (DNS), Windows Deployment Services (WDS), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and Windows Assessment
and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)
• Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager SP1
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1