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Software Updating and Management
Compaq provides several tools for managing and updating software on
Compaq Personal Computers-Altiris eXpress, Insight Manager LC, System
Software Manager, and Remote Management Setup Utilities.
Using Insight Manager LC, you can also monitor a workgroup of PCs from a
central console and remotely update the system software, including flash
ROM or hardware device drivers, for each of the managed PCs individually.
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 file store. Support software that works with SSM
is flagged with the PC Lifecycle Management icon on the Compaq Web site.
To download the utility or to obtain more information on SSM, visit the
Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/im.
In addition to its PC configuration capabilities mentioned in a previous
section, Altiris eXpress also includes easy to use software distribution
capabilities. You can use Altiris eXpress to update operating systems and
application software from a central console. When used in conjunction with
SSM, Altiris eXpress can also update ROM BIOS and device driver software.
Finally, the Compaq Remote Management Setup Utilities, when integrated
with Management Solutions Partners products, deliver an on-going
management solution. These utilities supplement the capabilities of Solutions
Partners products for distributing new applications, device drivers, and other
system software. The Compaq Web site include updated ROM images and
device drivers which can be distributed to client PCs using these software
tools.
For more information, refer to the online Remote Management Administrators
Guide.TheRemote Management Administrators Guide is included with the
Remote Management Setup Utilities, which are available on the Compaq Web
site at www.compaq.com/support/files/index.html. The following sections
provide information on using these utilities to accomplish various remote
management functions including ROM flash, changing security settings, and
wakeup/shutdown.
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