Dell 740 Personal Computer User Manual


 
OptiPlex 740 - Remote Control (cont)
Extend your remote-management capabilities with DCM Plus and Altiris®
Client Management Suite
Dell Client Manager is available in three levels to fit different needs. Each one builds on the
previous solution with additional capabilities, yet uses the same familiar interface, the same
database and the same management agent. Through this stair-step approach, you can
secure the right functionality for your current needs and add more when you’re ready. With
Dell and Altiris, it’s easier than ever to gain the benefits of centralized, automated client
management for your organization.
DCM Standard = Centralized hardware management
DCM Plus = DCM Standard + fundamental software deployment/distribution, PC
migration and inventory capabilities
Altiris Client Management Suite = DCM Plus + Alitiris’ most advanced software
management tools
Dell Client Manager (DCM) Plus
This fee-based upgrade adds fundamental software-management capabilities on top of
DCM Standard functionality. With DCM Plus, IT can:
Migrate users to a new computer or operating system
Remotely image a new computer or re-image an existing computer
Remotely distribute and install software
Create software packages for remote distribution
Scan computers for detailed operating system and application inventory
information
Take control of a computer on a LAN
Altiris Client Management Suite (CMS)
As a fee-based upgrade to DCM Plus, Altiris CMS delivers highly automated, policy-driven
hardware and software management. In addition to DCM Plus capabilities, Altiris CMS
empowers IT to:
Ensure all computers are compliant with published security patches
Track the distribution usage of software licenses
Establish and enforce software-application usage policies