Desktop Management Guide

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HP Client Manager Software

HP Client Manager Software (HP CMS) tightly integrates

HP Intelligent Manageability technology within Altiris eXpress to

provide superior hardware management capabilities for HP access

devices that include:

■ Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management

■ PC health check monitoring and diagnostics

■ Proactive notification of changes in your hardware environment

■ Web-accessible reporting of business critical details such as

machines with thermal warnings, memory alerts, and more

■ Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and

ROM BIOS

For more information on the HP Client Manager, visit

http://www.compaq.com/easydeploy.

System Software Manager

System Software Manager (SSM) is a utility that lets you update

system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When

executed on a PC client system, SSM detects both hardware and

software versions, then updates the appropriate software from a

central repository, also known as a file store. Driver versions that

are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the driver

download Web site and on the Support Software CD. To download

the utility or to obtain more information on SSM, visit

http://www.compaq.com/im/ssmwp.html.