Hp ssm (system software manager) – HP EliteBook 2740p Tablet-PC User Manual

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Help desk and problem resolution

Management of help desk tickets

Remote troubleshooting

Remote problem resolution

Client disaster recovery

Software and operations management

Ongoing client management

HP system software deployment

Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair certain application problems)

Altiris Solutions software provides easy-to-use software distribution capabilities. HP Client Manager
for Altiris enables communication with the Altiris Solutions software, which can be used to complete
new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating system using easy-to-follow
wizards. HP Client Manager for Altiris is available for download from the HP Web site.

When Altiris Solutions software is used in conjunction with HP System Software Manager or HP
Client Manager for Altiris, administrators can also update the system BIOS and device driver software
from a central console.

HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)

HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) automates the management of software such as operating
systems, programs, software updates, and content and configuration settings to ensure that each
computer is maintained in the correct configuration. With these automated management solutions,
you can manage software throughout the life cycle of the computer.

CCM enables you to perform the following tasks:

Collect hardware and software inventory across multiple platforms

Prepare a software package and conduct impact analysis prior to distribution

Target individual computers, workgroups, or entire populations of computers for deployment and
maintenance of software and content according to policies

Provision and manage operating systems, applications, and content on distributed computers
from any location

Integrate CCM with help desks and other system management tools for seamless operations

Leverage a common infrastructure for management of software and content on standard
computing devices across any network for all enterprise users

Scale to meet enterprise needs

HP SSM (System Software Manager)

HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on multiple
systems simultaneously. When executed on a client computer, SSM detects versions of both
hardware and software, and then updates designated software from a central repository, known as a
file store. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver

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