
Service Reference Guide 3–1
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Desktop Management
HP Intelligent Manageability provides standards-based solutions for managing and controlling
workstations in a networked environment. This guide summarizes the capabilities and features of
the four key components of desktop management:
■ Initial configuration and deployment
■ Software updating and management
■ Asset tracking and security
■ Fault notification and recovery
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Support for specific features described in this guide may vary by model or software version.
3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment
HP workstations come with a preinstalled system software image. After a very brief software
“unbundling” process, the computer is ready to be used.
You may prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a customized set of system and
application software. There are several methods for deploying a customized software image.
They include:
■ Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled software image.
■ Using software deployment tools, such as Microsoft MS Batch or NT Distribution Share
(NTDS), or Altiris eXpress to replace the preinstalled software with a customized software
image.
■ Using a disk cloning process to copy the contents from one hard drive to another.
The best deployment method depends on your information technology environment and
processes. The PC Deployment section of the Solutions and Services Web site
(www.compaq.com/solutions/pcsolutions) provides information to help you select the best
deployment method. You’ll also find guides and utilities to integrate Microsoft or PXE-based
deployment tools.
The Restore or the Restore Plus! CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI-ready hardware provide
further assistance with recovery of system software, configuration management and
troubleshooting, and power management.
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