Managing and updating software, Hp client manager for altiris (select models only) – HP EliteBook 2740p Tablet-PC User Manual
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Managing and updating software
HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on client computers:
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HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)
NOTE:
To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP
Client Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at
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HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)
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HP SSM (System Software Manager)
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)
HP Client Manager for Altiris integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. HP
Client Manager for Altiris provides superior hardware management capabilities for HP devices:
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Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management
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System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics
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Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory
alerts
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Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS
NOTE:
Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with
optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately).
When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on a client computer) is used with Altiris Solutions
software (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager for Altiris provides increased
management functionality and centralized hardware management of client devices for the following IT
life-cycle areas:
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Inventory and asset management
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Software license compliance
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Computer tracking and reporting
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Computer lease contract information and fixed asset tracking
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System software deployment and migration
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Windows migration
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System deployment
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Personality (personal user settings) migration
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