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You may prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a customized set of system and
application software. There are several methods for deploying a customized software image. They
include:
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Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled software image.
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Using software deployment tools, such as HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager (not
currently available for Windows Vista), HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution
(based on Radia technology) (not currently available for Windows Vista), or Altiris Deployment
Solution, to replace the preinstalled software with a customized software image.
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Using a disk cloning process to copy the contents from one hard drive to another.
The best deployment method depends on your information technology environment and processes. The
PC Deployment section of the HP Lifecycle Service Web site (
http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/
cache/80906-0-0-225-121.html) provides information to help you select the best deployment method.
The Restore Plus! CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI hardware provide further assistance with recovery
of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management.
NOTE: See HP Backup and Recovery Manager on page 2 for information on creating the Restore
Plus! CD.
HP OpenView Agent
NOTE: HP OpenView Agent is not currently available for Windows Vista.
The management agent used by both HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager and HP OpenView
PC Configuration Management Solution is pre-loaded on the computer. When installed, it enables
communication with the HP OpenView management console.
To install the HP OpenView Agent:
1. Click Start.
2. Click All Programs.
3. Click HP Manageability.
4. Click Radia Management Agent Readme.
5. Review and follow the instructions contained in the Readme file to install the HP OpenView Agent.
The HP OpenView Agent is a key infrastructure component for enabling all of the HP OpenView PC
Configuration Management Solution. To learn about the other infrastructure components necessary for
implementing the HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution, please visit
http://h20229.www2.hp.com/solutions/ascm/index.html.
Altiris Deployment Solution Agent
This program is pre-loaded on the computer. When installed, it enables communication with the
administrator Deployment Solution console.
To install Altiris Deployment Solution Agent:
1. Click Start.
2. Click All Programs.
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