16 Management and printing
Using Client Management Solutions
Client Management Solutions software provides
Client management includes the following key capabilities and features:
●Initial software image deployment
●Remote system software installation
●Software management and updates
●ROM updates
●Tracking and security of computer assets (the hardware and software installed on the computer)
●Fault notification and recovery of certain system software and hardware components
NOTE: Support for specific features described in this section may vary, depending on computer model and/or version of management software installed on the computer.
Configuring and deploying a software image
The computer is shipped with a preinstalled system software image. The initial software image is configured during the
A customized software image can be deployed (distributed) in one of the following ways:
●Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled software image
●Using software deployment tools, such as Altiris Deployment Solutions, to replace the preinstalled software with a customized software image
●Using a
The deployment method you use depends on your organization's technology environment and processes.
NOTE: The Computer Setup utility and other system features provide further assistance with configuration management and troubleshooting, power management, and the recovery of system software.
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