6 Registry Import/Export
ATTENTION: When deploying an image and settings from a “source” or “master” thin client to a “target” thin client, please make sure that source/master and target thin clients have identical hardware. This is applicable regardless of deployment method being used: HP ThinState Tools, Altiris Deployment Solution, HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager, or any other deployment solution being used.
This chapter explains how to import/export a thin client registry using Altiris Deployment Server. For more information about Altiris, see http://www.altiris.com/.
For information about installing an Altiris BootWorks partition, see http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/ support/SupportManual/c00215445/c00215445.pdf.
The Registry Import/Export tool is an
Please note the following about the Registry Import/Export tool:
●The tools requires extensive knowledge of Altiris Deployment Server.
●The source and target machine must have the same image with the same quantity of software add- ons, and the software
●The import/export process may take approximately two minutes to complete.
CAUTION: Currently, Registry Import/Export between the HP Compaq t5510 thin client and the HP Compaq t53x0 and t5500 thin clients is not supported.
Clearing the destination registry
Before importing a new registry to a thin client, you must clear the destination machine registry. To clear the registry, drag and drop CE_RegReset from the Job window to the Destination Computer. Completion of this process takes two to three minutes.
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