Introduction: Dell OptiPlex GX1
on the hour; or you can enable inventory as needed. The Dell OpenManage creates a text file for the group(s) and saves it to a
Support for the application program used to create
Asset Management
Asset management features of the Dell OpenManage include the following:
Support that enables network administrators to remotely view, enter, and modify an asset tag for a remote system in a Dell DMI network
Automated and manual mapping of one or more groups to a
Security Management
Security management features of the Dell OpenManage include the following:
Password security that enables network administrators to maintain standard attribute values for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network
For more information about the Dell OpenManage, refer to the online Dell OpenManage Help that accompanied the software.
PXE
The Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) allows a personal computer to be managed by one or more configuration management servers running the LANDesk Configuration Manager (LCM) software, which provides management services for the many Managed PC systems on the network. The LCM allows network administrators to do the following:
Provide preboot support for a new Managed PC system that depends on the server for its initial operating system installation
Service the network boot requests from the Managed PC systems Download diagnostics and BIOS update utilities
Format the
Download and install the operating system, based on previously established profiles Download and install applications software
Update the operating system and applications as required
For additional information about the Intel LCM, refer to the documentation that accompanied the software.
Wakeup On LAN
The Wakeup On LAN feature allows you to remotely turn on a Managed PC system that is in a sleep state. The ability to turn on the Managed PC systems remotely allows you to perform remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking after hours and on weekends when users are not using the systems and network traffic is at a minimum.
To use the Wakeup On LAN feature, each Managed PC system must contain a NIC that supports Wakeup On LAN. You must also enable the Wakeup On LAN option in the System Setup program.
Auto Power On
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