Compaq E500S, V300 manual Intelligent Manageability, Accessing the Web Agent, Asset Management

1.2 Intelligent Manageability

Intelligent Manageability consists of preinstalled software tools for the computer and Compaq servers that assist in tracking, troubleshooting, protecting, and maintaining the computer. Intelligent Manageability provides the following functions:

■Asset Management—provides detailed configuration and diagnostic information.

■Fault Management—prevents, predicts, and alerts of impending hardware problems.

■Security Management—prevents unauthorized access to data and components.

■Configuration Management—optimizes the computer by providing the latest drivers, utilities, and software, which are available on CD-ROM and the Compaq Web site at:

www.compaq.com/support/portables

NOTE: For further help with Intelligent Manageability, select Start ! Compaq Information Center ! Intelligent Manageability.

Accessing the Web Agent

The computer may have a preinstalled Web Agent that allows you to view computer configuration information using Web technology. To access this feature, select Start ! Compaq Information Center ! Insight Web Management.

If the computer does not have a preinstalled Web Agent, it can be downloaded from the Compaq Web site at:

www.compaq.com

Asset Management

Asset Management enables component information to be retrieved when you are on the road or connected to the network.

Asset Management also enables the network administrator to remotely retrieve information from any Compaq computer connected to the network. The information can be used to assist in tracking and maintaining the computer and its components. Asset Management provides the following information:

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