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Introduction
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About This Publication
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HPCA Documentation
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Abbreviations and Variables
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Getting Started
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Accessing the Web-based HPCA Console
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Implement HPCA
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Mandatory Tasks
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Optional Tasks
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Import Devices
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Deploy the HPCA Agent
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Configure Policy
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Configuring Internal Policy
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Configuring External Policy
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Verifying Policy Resolution
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Manage Vulnerabilities
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Configure Client Operations Profiles
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Create Server Access Profile Instances
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Modify Server Access Profiles for Patch Distribution using the Gateway
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Connect SAP Instances to a Location Class Instance
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Enable Client Operations Profiles in HPCA Agents
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Synchronize the Satellites
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Configure Patch Management
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Patch Management Administration Tasks
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Limitation on Modifying Configuration Files
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Deploy Operating System Images
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Core and Satellite Server Functions
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HPCA OS Manager Notes
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Enable Out of Band Management
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Features
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Configuration Tasks
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Operations Tasks
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Security and Compliance Management
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Introduction
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Vulnerability Management
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Compliance Management
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Security Tools Management
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HP Live Network
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How Security and Compliance Management Works in HPCA
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How HP Live Network Content is Updated
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Scanning Services in Detail
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Viewing the Scanning Services
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Configuring Security and Compliance Management
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Common Security and Compliance Management Tasks
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Update HP Live Network Content
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Schedule or Trigger a Scan
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Entitle A Device for Scanning
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Create an HPCA Job to Schedule or Trigger a Scan
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Start a Scan from a Target Device
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View the Results of a Scan or Update
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Find Vulnerability Remediation Information
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Finding Guided Remediation Information for a Particular Device
Find Information about Compliance Failures
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Viewing Details about the Compliance Test Results for Any Device
Find Information About Security Tools
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Dashboard Overview
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Dashboard Perspectives
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Dashboard Filters
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HPCA Operations Dashboard
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Client Connections
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Service Events
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12 Month Service Events by Domain
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Vulnerability Management Dashboard
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Vulnerability Impact by Severity (pie chart)
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Historical Vulnerability Assessment
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Vulnerability Impact
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HP Live Network Announcements
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Vulnerability Impact by Severity (bar chart)
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Most Vulnerable Devices
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Most Vulnerable Subnets
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Top Vulnerabilities
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Compliance Management Dashboard
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Compliance Status
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Compliance Summary by SCAP Benchmark
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Historical Compliance Assessment
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Top Failed SCAP Rules
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Top Devices by Failed SCAP Rules
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Security Tools Management Dashboard
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Security Product Status
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Security Product Summary
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Most Recent Definition Updates
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Most Recent Security Product Scans
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Patch Management Dashboard
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Device Compliance by Status (Executive View)
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Device Compliance by Bulletin
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Top Ten Vulnerabilities
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HP Live Network Patch Manager Announcements
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Device Compliance by Status (Operational View)
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Microsoft Security Bulletins
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Most Vulnerable Products
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HPCA and HP Live Network
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Accessing HPLive Network Content
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License Requirements
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Updating HP Live Network Content
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HP Live Network Connector
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Download the HP Live Network Connector
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How to Update HP Live Network Content
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Managing the Enterprise
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Directory Objects
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Viewing Properties for an Object
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Searching for an Object
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Managing Directory Policies
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Policy
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Policy Types and How They Work
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Policy Resolution Examples
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How to Manage Policies for Directory Objects
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Assignments
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Assigning Policy to Directory Objects
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Assigning Policy Defaults to Directory Objects
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Assigning Policy Overrides to Directory Objects
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Relationships
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Resolutions
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How to Manage Policies for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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VDI Overview
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Adding Cloned Desktops to Active Directory Group
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Denying Patch Services to Cloned Desktops
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Service Information
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Importing Devices
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Managing Groups
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Deploying the HPCA Agent
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Managing Jobs
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Current and Past Jobs
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Jobs and Job Executions
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Targets
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Schedules
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Job Details for DTM Jobs
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Job Details for Notify Jobs
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Job Details for RMP Jobs
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Job Execution Details
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Job Execution States
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Create a New DTM or Notify Job
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Delete a Job
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Refresh DTM Schedules on Targets
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Creating a Refresh DTM Schedules Job
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Device Resolution for Notify Jobs
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Device Resolution for DTM Jobs
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Removal of Old Job Execution Records
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Creating Satellite Synchronization Jobs
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Managing Virtual Machines
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Creating New Virtual Machines
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Controlling Devices Remotely
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Accessing a device remotely
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Requirements for Remote Connections
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Requirements for Windows Remote Desktop
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Requirements for VNC
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Requirements for Windows Remote Assistance
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Firewall Considerations
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Remote Control Auditing
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Managing Operating Systems
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Prerequisites for OS Management
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How it Works
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View the OS Deployment State
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Deployment Scenarios
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Deploy an OS Image
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OS Management Wizard
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Step 1 of 5: Operating System Selection
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Step 2 of 5: Hardware Configuration Object Selection (Optional)
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Step 3 of 5: Additional Options
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Step 4 of 5: Schedule
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Step 5 of 5: Summary
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Using LSB
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Using Network Boot
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Using an ImageDeploy CD or DVD
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Deploying an OS image using the ImageDeploy CD
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Perform a One-Time Hardware Maintenance Operation
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View the Status of OS Management Activities
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Viewing Out Of Band Details
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Deploying the Usage Collection Agent
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Managing Internet Devices
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Create a Server Access Profile
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Configure the Full-Service Satellite Server
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Configure the HPCA Agent
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Managing Mobile Devices
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Configuring HPCA Servers for MDM
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Pre Configuration Tasks
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Configuring HPCAServers for Android Devices
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Configuring HPCAServers for iOS Devices
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Task 1: Enable SSL
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Task 2: Add MDM Server
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Task 3: Set up MDM Server Properties
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Post Configuration Tasks
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Modifying HPCA Satellite Server Configuration File
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Enabling Administrators to Notify End-users for Agent Installation
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Prerequisites
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Configuring Email Notification Settings
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Creating Mobile Connect Job
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Provisioning Mobile Applications
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Publishing Mobile Applications
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Updating an Application
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Deploying Mobile Applications
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Managing Mobile Device Security
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Creating Android Security Profile
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Creating iOS Security Profile
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Modifying Security Profiles
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Connecting HPCA Servers to HPCA Agents
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Scheduling Timed Events
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Sending Notification from the Server
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Limitations
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Using the HPCA Agent on Mobile Devices
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Installing the HPCA Agent on Android Devices
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Agent Prerequisites
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Installing the Agent
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Registering the Mobile Device
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Installing HPCAAgent on iOS Devices
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Agent Prerequisites
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Downloading the Agent
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Registering the Mobile Device
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Manually Connecting to the HPCAServer
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Uninstalling the HPCAAgent
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Android Device
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iOS Device
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Using Reports
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Reports Overview
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Navigating the Reports
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Types of Reports
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Infrastructure Management Reports
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Inventory Management Reports
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Application Management Profiles Reports
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Settings Management Reports
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HPCA Management Reports
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Patch Management Reports
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Usage Management Reports
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Vulnerability Management Reports
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Compliance Management Reports
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Security Tools Management Reports
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Virtualization Management
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VMware ThinApp Reports
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Microsoft App-V Reports
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Mobile Device ManagementReports
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Drilling Down to Detailed Information
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Filtering Reports
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Apply Filter to a Report
Device Groups for Data Roll-Up
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Infrastructure Management
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Server Status
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Support
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Live Network
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Schedule Automatic Live Network Updates
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Update the HP Live Network Content Now
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View the Results or Status of an Update
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Database Maintenance
Software Management
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Import a Software Service
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Export a Software Service
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Software Details Window (Operations Tab)
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Out of Band Management
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Provisioning and Configuration Information
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DASH Configuration Documentation
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DASH Configuration Utilities
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Device Management
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Groups Management
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Alert Notifications
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Patch Management
Patch Library Operations
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Import a Patch Service
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Export a Patch Service
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Patch Details Window (Operations Tab)
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Start Acquisition
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Perform Synchronization
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Agent Updates
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Acquisition History
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Delete Devices
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Gateway Settings
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Cache Statistics
Gateway Cache Statistics
Cache Content Details
Gateway Cache Content Details
Export URL Requests
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List Display Settings
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Requested URLs
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Gateway URL Request Export
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Import URL Requests
OS Management
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Import an OS Service
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Export an OS Service
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Create Deployment Media
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OS Details Window (Operations Tab)
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Usage Management
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Collection Filters
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Configuring Usage Collection Filters
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Defining Usage Criteria
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Settings Management
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Settings Templates
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Creating New Profiles
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Modifying Existing Profiles
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Deleting Profiles
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Security Management
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Security Templates
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Creating New Profiles
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Modifying Existing Profiles
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Deleting Profiles
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Configuration
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Licensing
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Upstream Server
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Access Control
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Core Console Access Control
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Users & Groups Panel
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Directory Services Filters
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Managing a User
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Managing a Group
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Creating an Internal Group
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Viewing and Modifying Group Properties
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Assigning a User to a Group
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Removing a User from a Group
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Deleting an Internal Group
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Roles Panel
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Managing a Role
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Creating a Role
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Viewing and Modifying Role Properties
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Deleting a Role
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Assigning Roles
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Removing a Role from a User or Group
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Capabilities
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Managing Capabilities
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Removing a Capability from a Role
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Support for Custom Software Domains
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Improving External User Logon Time
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Managing Targets
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Assigning Targets to a Role
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Removing Targets from a Role
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Satellite Console Access Control
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Configuration
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Data Cache
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Configuring Data Cache
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Infrastructure Management
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Proxy Settings
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SSL
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SSL Server
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SSL Client
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Smart Card Authentication
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Smart Card Login Process
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Policy
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Policy Server Service Enablement on the Core Server
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Policy Server Service Enablement on the Satellite Server
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Making the Directory Service Schema Ready for Policy Management
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Database Settings
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Satellite Management
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Servers
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Add a Satellite Server
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Remove a Satellite Server
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Install the Satellite Server Component
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Installing the Satellite server component
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Uninstall the Satellite Server component
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Server Details Window
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Add a Server to Server Pools
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Delete a Server from Server Pools
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Synchronize Satellite Servers Service Cache
Selecting which data to preload
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Synchronizing Satellite Servers
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Viewing a summary of preloaded services in a Satellite servers cache
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Delete a Server
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Server Pools
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Create a New Server Pool
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Delete a Server Pool
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Server Pool Details Window
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Locations
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Create a New Location
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Delete a Location
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Location Details Window
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Add connections to a Location
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Import connections to a Location
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Assign additional Subnets to a Location
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Reassign Subnets to a different Location
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Subnets
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Create a New Subnet
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Delete a Subnet
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Subnet Details Window
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Directory Services
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Navigate the Directory Services Page
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View Directory Service Details
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Modify Directory Service Property Settings
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Configure a Connection to the Configuration Server Directory Service
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Configure Connections to External Directory Services
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Configuring LDAP or LDAPS (Secure) Directory Services
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Job Action Templates
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Create a New Template
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Sample Templates
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Multicast
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Live Network
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Configure the Connection to the HP Live Network Server
Specifying the HP Live Network connection settings
Test Your Live Network Settings
Device Management
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Alerting
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CMI
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Configuring CMI
S.M.A.R.T.
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Thin Clients
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Configure Remote Control
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Patch Management
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Database Settings
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Distribution Settings
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Patch Gateway Operations
Agent Options
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Download Manager Options
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Agent Options
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Agent Updates
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Preferences
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Vendor Settings
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Vendor Settings
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Microsoft Data Feed Prioritization
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Microsoft Feed Settings
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Red Hat Feed Settings
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Adobe Feed Settings
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Java Feed Settings
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SuSE Feed Settings
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SuSE 9 Feed Settings
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Advanced-only Fields
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Basic and Advanced Fields
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SuSE 10 and 11 Feed Settings
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HP SoftPaq Feed Settings
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SuSE Requirements for Patch Management
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Obtaining SuSE 10 or SuSE 11 mirror credentials
SuSE 10 and SuSE 11 Registration Requirements
Registering your SuSE 10 or SuSE 11 systems with the Novell Customer
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Acquisition Jobs
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Creating or Editing an Acquisition Profile using the Console
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Microsoft Settings
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RedHat Settings
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Adobe Settings
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Java Settings
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SuSE Settings
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Satellite Console Patch Management
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Security and Compliance Management
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Out of Band Management
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Enablement
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Device Type Selection
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DASH Devices
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vPro Devices
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Both vPro and DASH Devices
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Configuration and Operations Options Determined by Device Type Selection
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vPro System Defense Settings
OS Management
Settings
Usage Management
Database Settings
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Settings
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Dashboards
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HPCA Operations
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Vulnerability Management
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Configuring the Vulnerability Management dashboard
Compliance Management
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Configuring the Compliance Management dashboard
Security Tools Management
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Configuring the Security Tools Management dashboard
Patch Management
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Configuring the Patch Management dashboard
Wizards
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Group Creation Wizard
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Service Import Wizard
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Service Export Wizard
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Usage Collection Filter Creation Wizard
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Satellite Server Deployment Wizard
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Satellite Server Removal Wizard
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Server Pool Creation Wizard
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Location Creation Wizard
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Subnet Creation Wizard
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Patch Management Using Metadata
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Overview
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Configuring Patch Management for Metadata Distribution
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Configuring the Patch Gateway
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Enabling on the Core
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Enabling on the Satellite
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Enabling Acquisition Jobs
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Server Access Profiles
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Configuring the Patch Agents on Core
Agent Configuration for Offline Scanning
Offline Scanning Requirements
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Agent Configuration for Download Manager
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Entitling Agents to Patches
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Patch Acquisition and Core Patch Gateway Operations
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Preparing and Capturing OS Images
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Process Overview
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Preparing and Capturing Desktop OS Images
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Prerequisites
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Deployment Methods
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About the OS Image Capture Tool
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Preparing the Reference Machine
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Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2 x64
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Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008
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Capture the OS Image
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Imaging Options
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Summary
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Preparing and Capturing Thin Client OS Images
Windows XPe and WES 9 OS Images
Using the Image Preparation Wizard
WES 7 OS Images
Using the Image Preparation Wizard
Windows CE OS images
Using the Image Preparation Wizard
ThinPro OS Images
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Using the Image Preparation Wizard
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Publishing and Deploying OS Images
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About the Windows PE Service OS Screen
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Publishing
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Starting the Publisher
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Publishing Software
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Publishing Windows Installer Files
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Publishing Using Component Select
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Publishing Mobile Applications
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Publishing Operating System Images
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Prerequisites for Publishing .WIM images
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Pre-requisites for Publishing Directly from a DVD
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Specifying the Windows Setup Answer File
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Publish OS Images
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Publishing Operating System Images
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Publishing OS Add-Ons and Extra Production OS (POS) Drivers
Prerequisites
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Publishing delta packages
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Publishing HP Softpaqs
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Publishing BIOS Settings
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Publish Hardware Configuration Elements
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Publishing Virtual Applications
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Viewing Published Services
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HP Client Automation Administrator Agent Explorer
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Configuring the Application Self-Service Manager
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HPCA Administrator Functions
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HPCA Agent Self-maintenance
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Usage Notes
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Deploying HPCA Agent maintenance packages
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HPCA System Tray
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User Actions for Mandatory Services
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Using Connect Deferral
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Connect Deferral for Service Groups
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Connect Deferral Options
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Connect Deferral User Actions
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Using Reboot Deferral
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Reboot Deferral User Actions
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Enabling Reboot Deferral
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Applications: Alert Messages and Deferrals
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Alert Message and Deferral Instances in the Configuration Server Database
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Creating a Deferral Instance
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Configuring a Deferral Instance
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Connecting a Deferral Instance
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Personality Backup and Restore
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Requirements
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Operating System
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Disk Space
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Software
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About USMT
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Supported Files, Applications, and Settings
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Obtaining and Installing Microsoft USMT 3.0.1 or 4.0
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Migration Files
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Editing the Rules
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Storing the Migration Rules on the Core Server
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ScanState and LoadState Command Lines
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Using Personality Backup and Restore
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Using the HPCA Personality Backup and Restore Utility
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Personality Backup
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Personality Restore
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Using the Command Line Interface
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Using the Personality Backup and Restore Services
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Migrating user data as part of an OS deployment in HPCA Enterprise
An Alternate Method for Capturing and Restoring Data during OS Deployment
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How romclimth.tkd Works
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Return Codes for HP Exit Points
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Monitoring HP Client Automation
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HPCA Infrastructure Components
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SSL Settings on the HPCA Core and Satellite Servers
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SSL Parts
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SSL in an HPCA Environment
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Supporting SSL Communications to Remote Services
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Providing Secure Communications Services to Consumers
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The SSL Certificate Fields on the Consoles
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SSL Server
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SSL Client
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Advanced Topics for Live Network
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Use the Command Line Utility
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Required Settings
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Optional Settings
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Stored Settings
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Examples
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Run the HP Live Network Connector Manually
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Constructing the HP Live Network command line with the most current options
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Downloading the HP Live Network content
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Next Steps
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Move HP Live Network Content from a Test Environment to a Production Environment
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About Double-Byte Character Support
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Supported Languages
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Changing the Locale
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Enhancing Reporting Performance
Using Views
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Utility Scripts
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Miscellaneous Scripts for Oracle
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IPv6 Networking Support
IP Networking Terms and Basics
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Terms
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IP Address Shortcuts: IPv4 versus IPv6
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Bracketing IPv6 Addresses
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Overview of IPv6 Support in HPCA
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IPv6 Support Limitations
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Support for IPv6 in a Core-Satellite Environment
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IP Communications Support Table
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How to Enable IPv6 Server Communications
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Prerequisites for IPv6 Support
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Configuring HPCA Windows Servers for IPv6 Support
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Component: HPCA Apache-based Core and Satellite Servers
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Component: HPCA Configuration Server
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How IPv6 is Enabled for the Configuration Server Component
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Log Messages
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Component: HPCA Application Usage Manager
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Component: HPCA OS Manager
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Component: HPCA Agent
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Log Messages
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Customizing the Windows Answer File
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Customizing the unattend.xml File
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ProductKey
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Retail Editions
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Business Editions
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64-Bit Platforms
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TimeZone
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RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization
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JoinDomain
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MetaData
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XML File Processing in HPCA
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Image Preparation Wizard Exit Points
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HP Client Automation Enterprise is a PC software configuration management solution that provides
software and HP hardware management features, including OS image deployment, patch
management, remote control, HP hardware driver and BIOS updates, and software distribution and
usage metering all from an integrated web-based console.
About This Publication
This publication provides detailed information and instructions for using the HP Client Automation
Console, Publisher, Application Self-service Manager, and the Image Preparation Wizard.
For requirements and directions on installing and initially configuring HPCA Core and Satellites
Servers, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide.
HPCA Documentation
The HP Client Automation documentation that is available on the media is also installed during the
Core installation. These documents are available as PDFs and can be accessed on the Core server
using the Windows Start menu, the shortcut link on the desktop, or by using a browser from any
device with access to the Core server machine at: http://HPCA_Host:3466/docs, where
HPCA_Host is the name of the server where HPCA is installed.
Abbreviations and Variables
Abbreviations Used in this Guide
Abbreviation
Definition
HPCA
HP Client Automation
Core and
Satellite
HPCA Enterprise environment consisting of one Core server and one or more
Satellite servers.
CSDB
Configuration Server Database
Portal
HPCA Portal
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Variable
Description
Default Values
InstallDir
Location where the HPCA server
is installed
For a 32-bit OS: C:\Program
Files\Hewlett-Packard\HPCA
For a 64-bit OS: C:\Program
Files(x86)\Hewlett-Packard\HPCA
SystemDrive Drive label for the drive where the
HPCA server is installed
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After you have installed HPCA, you are ready to start using the web-based HPCA Console (the
Console) to begin managing your environment.
The sections in this chapter introduce:
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The HPCA Console that you will use to perform various administrative and configuration tasks.
See "Accessing the Web-based HPCA Console" below.
The tasks that you must complete to begin managing your HPCA environment. This includes
configuration steps and where to get more information. See "Implement HPCA" on page 32.
Accessing the Web-based HPCA Console
The HPCA server uses a Console through which various administrative and configuration tasks
can be performed. For more information on these tasks, see "Operations" on page 200 and
"Configuration" on page 232.
There are four methods by which you can launch the HPCA Console. You can:
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Double-click the HP Client Automation Console desktop icon.
Navigate the Windows Start menu path of the machine on which the HPCA server was
installed.
Open a Microsoft Internet Explorer (minimum version 7.0) or Mozilla Firefox (minimum
version 2.0) web browser on any device in your environment and go to:
http://HPCA_host:3466/
Where HPCA_host is the name of the server on which HPCA is installed.
Each method will launch the HPCA Console, which will prompt you for login credentials. When
prompted, specify your user name and password, and click Sign In.
Note: The default user name is admin and the default password is secret. For more
information on changing the default user name and password, and adding users to the
Console-access authority list, see "Configuration" on page 232.
Insert a smart card.
Note: Smart Card authentication is available on Enterprise Core Servers only.
Follow these steps to launch the HPCA Console using smart card:
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a. Open a Microsoft Internet Explorer (minimum version 7.0) or Mozilla Firefox (minimum
version 2.0) web browser on any device in your environment and go to:
https://HPCA_host/
Where HPCA_host is the name of the server on which HPCA is installed.
b. Click Sign on using Smart Card.
Note: To see Sign on using Smart Card, SSL must be enabled and you must access
the login page through SSL. To log in, see "Smart Card Authentication" on page 254.
c. When prompted, select the certificate that matches a trusted certificate in the Core Server
trust store. This is configured through the SSL section in the HPCA Console.
d. When prompted, specify your Smart Card pin number.
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The HPCA console may open additional browser instances when you are running wizards or
displaying alerts. To access these wizards and alerts, be sure to include HPCA as an Allowed
Site in your browsers pop-up blocker settings.
For security, HPCA automatically logs out the Console user if the user remains idle for 20
minutes. The Console user must log on again to continue using the Console. To increase the
inactivity time before the current user is logged out, see "Increasing the Inactivity Time" below.
To view the graphical reports in the Reporting section of the Console, you require either Java
Runtime or Java Virtual Machine. You can install Java from http://java.com/en/index.jsp.
Windows 2003 Server: To allow local access to HPCA on a device with the Windows 2003
Server operating system, you must enable Bypass proxy server for local address in the
Local Area Network (LAN) settings.
The display language for HPCAConsole user interface is same as the display language set for
the OS. You can change the OSdisplay language to view the HPCAConsole in the updated
language. After changing the OS display language, if the HPCA Console user interface is not
updated in the new display language, reboot your computer, and then log on to the
HPCAConsole.
Increasing the Inactivity Time
Complete the following steps to increase the HPCAConsole inactivity time:
1. Navigate to the <InstallDir>\tomcat\webapps\sessionmanager\WEB-INF
directory.
2. Using a text editor open the sessionmanager.properties file.
3. Set the value for the parameter http.session.timeout.minutes to the amount of time
(in minutes) for which the Console user can remain in idle state, after which the user is
automatically logged-out. By default, this value is set as 20 minutes.
4. Save and close the sessionmanager.properties file.
5. Restart the HPCA Tomcat service.
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Implement HPCA
The following sections describe the initial tasks that you will complete to begin using HPCA to
manage your environment. All of these tasks are completed using the HPCA Core Console. Some
of the tasks are required (mandatory) to establish a viable HPCA environment; others, although
optional, are also included because they enable additional basic administrative functionality.
The following tabs of the HPCA Core Console enables you to access the various administrative
tasks:
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Dashboard
Management
Reporting
Operations
Configuration
Note: It will not be necessary to access all of these tabs to complete the configuration tasks.
Mandatory Tasks
The tasks that are listed in this section must be completed to establish a viable and functioning
HPCA-managed environment.
1. Import Devices: Import your client devices into the HPCA environment so that they are
known to the HPCA server. For more information, see "Import Devices" on next page.
2. Deploy HPCA Agent: Deploy the HPCA agent to the client devices that you have imported.
This will bring them under the control of HPCA.
There are several methods by which to deploy an HPCA agent; these are described in "Deploy
the HPCA Agent" on next page.
3. Configure Policy: Use HPCA to establish the state of the HPCA agents on your client
devices. For more information, see "Configure Policy" on next page.
Optional Tasks
The tasks that are listed in this section can be completed to establish additional administrative
control over, and functionality within, your HPCA environment. More information about each of
these tasks is presented in the respective sections.
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"Configure Client Operations Profiles" on page 35
"Configure Patch Management" on page 39
"Deploy Operating System Images" on page 41
"Enable Out of Band Management" on page 42
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Import Devices
You must import (into HPCA) the devices in your environment that you want to have managed by
HPCA. Doing so will make HPCA aware of them, and will enable you to collect inventory
information and deploy software and patches.
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On the Device Management General tab, click Import to launch the Import Device Wizard (see
"Importing Devices" on page 124).
Follow the steps in the wizard to import devices.
When devices have been imported, you can deploy the HPCA agent to manage software, patches,
and inventory.
Deploy the HPCA Agent
The HPCA agent gets deployed to and installed on a device to facilitate an HPCA administrator
managing the device. The agent can be deployed to a device, or deployed to several devices that
belong to a group.
The HPCA agent is deployed to devices by using the Agent Deployment Wizard (see "Deploying
the HPCA Agent" on page 126). When the wizard completes, an Agent Deployment job is created.
For additional information about the HPCA agent, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Application Manager and Application Self-Service Manager Reference Guide.
Configure Policy
HPCA resolves a managed agents desired state according to the policy entitlements that an
HPCA administrator has defined for a machine or user. The policy entitlements can be defined:
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Internally: In the PRIMARY.POLICY Domain of the Configuration Server Database (CSDB).
Externally: In an LDAP directory, such as Active Directory.
The Core CSDB is pre configured with default instances that make it easy to implement existing
external policy. The Core and Satellite servers can be set to enable and configure an external
policy connection.
Configuring Internal Policy
Policy for HPCA agents can be configured in the PRIMARY.POLICY.USER Class of the Core
CSDB. When an HPCA agent connects to the CSDB, if its user identity has been defined as an
instance in the USER Class, resolution will occur according to the policy that is defined in that
instance. If you are using this method for your policy store, you should:
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Add USER Instances to the USER Class and connect them to the services to which the users
are entitled.
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For more information on establishing this method of internal policy, see the chapter, Creating Users
and Groups in Configuration Server Database in HP Client Automation Enterprise Administrator
User Guide.
Configuring External Policy
Policy settings can be applied to an existing LDAP (or other external) directory and then enabled for
use with an HPCA environment.
When using an external policy store, the default behavior in the Core CSDB is:
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For HPCA agent connects, if the user is not defined by a USER Instance, resolution defaults to
using the machine domain name and looks for policy defined in an external LDAP directory that
has been configured for access using the policy settings on the Core and Satellite Consoles.
The resolution by machine name from an external directory is defined in the _NULL_
INSTANCE_ of PRIMARY.POLICY.USER. This instance includes an _ALWAYS_ (Utility
Method) connection with its attribute set to SYSTEM.ZMETHOD.LDAP_RESOLVE.
Implementing an External Policy Store
The policy configuration default values for an external policy store are set to connect to an LDAP
directory, and manage policies using the fully qualified domain name of the HPCA agent-managed
machines. To manage policies using different parameters, adjust the ZMTHPRMS attribute in the
LDAP_RESOLVE method, as discussed in To implement an external LDAP policy store.
By default, configuring the Core for an external directory service results in the Portal also being
configured to use (for policy) the same external directory service. The external directory service
connection is derived from the Base DN.
To implement an external LDAP policy store:
1. Configure the Core so that the Policy service can connect to the external directory service that
is used for policy.
2. Enable and configure full-service Satellites to connect to the external directory service.
3. Use the LDIF file that was generated at the Policy page of the Core Console (and which
contains the schema changes) to modify your directory schema so that the HPCA policy
settings are used.
The command to backup an existing LDAP is:
LDIFDE -f OutputFileName
The command to update the external directory service is:
LDIFDE -i -f HPCAExtensions.ldif v
Note: The LDIFDE command is applicable to Windows server platforms only. For
additional information, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article, Using LDIFDE to import
and export directory objects to Active Directory.
For more information, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Policy Server Reference
Guide.
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4. If necessary, modify the LDAP_RESOLVE method in the PRIMARY.SYSTEM.ZMETHOD
Class of the Core Configuration Server Database.
By default, the CSDB is pre configured to use the LDAP_RESOLVE method and manage
policies by the fully qualified domain name of the machine. The ZMTHPRMS attribute defines
this:
ZMTHPRMS = ldap:\\\<ADINFO.COMPDN>>
This requires that the machine be a member of the domain that corresponds to the directory in
which policy has been defined. If the machine is not a member of the domain,
ADINFO.COMPDN will be blank.
a. Adjust the ZMTHPRMS value to manage policy using a different value. To do this, see
Configuring the LDAP Method in the HP Client Automation Enterprise Policy Server
Reference Guide.
b. IMPORTANT: If you adjust the ZMTHPRMS value in the Core CSDB, always perform a
synchronization with the Satellite to bring down the new value to each Satellite that is
enabled for Configuration and Policy.
Following Policy Server configuration, use the Management tab to add, administer, and query the
policy entitlements in your LDAP policy store.
Verifying Policy Resolution
To verify that policy is being resolved through a Satellite, do the following.
1. Use the Management tab to browse the policy directory and entitle an HPCA agent to a service
through its directory service object. For more information, see the "Directory Objects" on page
110.
2. Have the HPCA agent installed on the device, with a SAP entry directing it to the Satellite as
PRI 10, Core as PRI 20.
3. Perform an HPCA agent connect and verify that the entitled service is available for installation
(using Application Self-Service Manager) or is installed (for Application Manager).
Manage Vulnerabilities
To support HPCA Vulnerability Management, you must:
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Create Notify settings
Review the Console settings
Configure the HP Live Network settings on the Configuration tab of the Console
For additional information, see the Security and Compliance Management chapter.
Configure Client Operations Profiles
In an HPCA server environment, use Client Operations Profiles (COPs) to direct your HPCA
agents to the Satellite access points in your enterprise for their configuration and data resources.
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Create Server Access Profile Instances
The SAP Class of the Core Configuration Server Database contains samples for each type of
Server Access Profile (SAP).
You need to create new instances for each Satellite in your environment. Full-service Satellites
generally have two instances each, and streamlined Satellites a single instance, as discussed in
this section.
Note: The Configuration Server Database changes that are detailed in this must be done on a
Core CSDB.
A Satellite server CSDB is a replication of its upstream server CSDB (either a Core or another
Satellite) and should never be modified.
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hostname_RCS Instance: Use the CORE_RCS instance to create a hostname_RCS instance
for full-service Satellites.
The URI value of the hostname_RCS instance must be modified to point to the hostname of the
machine that is hosting the Satellite.
hostname_RPS Instance: Use the CORE_RPS instance to create a SAT_RPS instance for
each full-service and each streamlined Satellite. For a friendly name, you could use hostname Data to represent its role of providing data resources to HPCA agents.
The URI value of the hostname_RPS instance must be modified to point to the hostname of the
machine that is hosting the Satellite.
Example
Assume an environment that includes two Satellites (PARISSAT3 and EUROSAT1) and requires
the three SAP instances that are listed in the following table:
Sample SAP Instances for Two Satellites
Hostname
Satellite Mode
PARISSAT3
Streamlined
EUROSAT1
EUROSAT1
SAP Instance Name
(Friendly Name)
SAP Type
SAP Priority
PARISSAT3_RPS
(PARISSAT3 - DATA)
Data
10
Full-service
EUROSAT1_RPS
(EUROSAT1 - DATA)
Data
20
Full-service
EUROSAT1_RCS
(EUROSAT1 - RCS)
RCS
30
To create a Server Access Profile instance for a Satellite:
1. On the Core server, open the HP Client Automation Administrator CSDB Editor and navigate
to the Primary File, Client Domain, Server Access Profile (SAP) Class of the CSDB.
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Enterprise Administrator User Guide.
2. From the PRIMARY.CLIENT.SAP Class, copy the CORE_RCS Instance (friendly name:
Core - RCS) to an instance named hostname_RCS with a friendly name of hostname RCS. (In the example, the EUROSAT1_RCS instance has a friendly name of EUROSAT1 RCS.)
3. Select and modify the hostname_RCS Instance; change the URI attribute to point to the
hostname of the machine that is hosting the Satellite, as in:
URI = tcp://satellite_hostname:3464
TYPE = RCS
ROLE = OSMR
4. Copy the CORE_RPS Instance (friendly name: Core - RPS) to a CLIENT.SAP.hostname_
RPS instance with a friendly name of hostname - Data.
Data indicates that this SAP entry addresses the servers role of providing data resources to
the HPCA agents. (In the example, the EUROSAT1_RPS instance has a friendly name of
EUROSAT1 - Data.)
5. Select and modify the new hostname_RPS Instance; change the URI attribute to point to the
full-service Satellites hostname, as in:
URI = http://satellite_hostname:3466
becomes http://EUROSAT1:3466
TYPE = DATA
ROLE = DZ
6. Copy the newly created hostname_RPS Instance to create another instance for the
streamlined Satellite. (In the example, the PARISSAT3_RPS instance has a friendly name of
PARISSAT3 - Data.)
7. Modify the newly created SAP instance and set the URI attribute to point to the streamlined
Satellites hostname.
8. Save the changes.
Modify Server Access Profiles for Patch Distribution
using the Gateway
If you are patching Microsoft devices, you can use a lightweight patching model by configuring the
following patch distribution settings.
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Enable Gateway
When using these patch distribution settings, make sure that the SAP instances for the Core and
Satellites that are defined with a TYPE of DATA, also include a ROLE of P. These instances are
typically named Core_RPS and satellite_hostname_RPS.
If these SAP entries do not include the Role of P, modify them using the following procedure:
To modify your SAP instances to deliver patch binaries from the gateway:
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For basic information on creating or editing SAP instances, see "Create Server Access Profile
Instances" on page 36.
1. From the Core server, use the CSDB Editor to open the SAP instance for the CORE_RPS (the
one with TYPE = DATA) and make the following changes:
Add a ROLE value of P.
The values should include the addition in bold:
TYPE = DATA
URI = http://hostname:3466
ROLE = DZP
2. Save your changes to the CORE_RPS instance.
3. Apply the same ROLE change from Step 1 to your Satellite SAP instances defined with TYPE
= DATA. These instances are generally named satellite_hostname_RCS.
4. Save all changes to the * _RPS instances for the Satellites.
Connect SAP Instances to a Location Class Instance
On the Core server, use PRIMARY.CLIENT.LOCATION Class instances to define the SAP
priorities based on location criteria. The priority for a SAP is defined directly above the connection to
that SAP instance in the SAPPRI attribute.
By default, the Core_RPS and Core_RCS instances are connected to the CLIENT.LOCATION._
BASE_INSTANCE_ with priorities of 60 and 70, respectively.
Note: The priority values run low to high; the lower the number, the higher the priority. So, by
assigning a lower number priority to Satellites, HPCA agents will attempt to connect to them
as their preferred access points. They will use the Core (with a higher priority number) as the
failover access point.
To connect the Core and Satellite SAP instances to a LOCATION Class Instance:
1. On the Core server, use the HP Client Automation Administrator CSDB Editor to set a priority
for each SAP instance for each LOCATION Class Instance.
For example, the following image shows SAP Instances connected to the
CLIENT.LOCATION._BASE_INSTANCE_ so that all HPCA agents will use the Satellites as
the preferred access points.
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2. Connect the CLIENT.SAP.PARISSAT3_RPS Instance to the first available connection in the
CLIENT.LOCATION._BASE_INSTANCE_ and give it a priority of 10.
3. Connect the CLIENT.SAP.EUROSAT1_RPS Instance to the second available Connect To
connection and give it a priority of 20.
4. Connect the CLIENT.SAP.EUROSAT1_RCS Instance to the third available Connect To
connection and give it a priority of 30.
By giving the Satellite SAP instances higher priorities than the Core SAP instances, HPCA agents
will first attempt to connect to the Satellites. If the Satellites are unavailable, they will attempt to
connect to the Core.
Enable Client Operations Profiles in HPCA Agents
There are several ways to enable COPs in your HPCA agents, depending on whether the HPCA
agents are already installed.
If an HPCA agent is already installed on a device, you can modify the args.xml file to include the
<COP>Y</COP> entry. Place the entry above the </ARGUMENTS> entry and save the changes.
Note: The args.xml file is located in \lib of the directory in which the HPCA agent was
installed. The default location is C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HPCA\Agent.
Alternatively, use COP=Y in the actions when running radskman (or any command to run an HPCA
agent connect) from a command line. For more information, see the HP Client Automation
Enterprise Application Manager and Application Self-Service Manager Reference Guide.
Synchronize the Satellites
To ensure that these changes to the Core CSDB take effect on the Satellites, run a synchronization
from each Satellite Console.
Configure Patch Management
Before setting up an HPCA environment to include patch management, your HPCA databases
should be appropriately configured. For details, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Installation and Upgrade Guide.
Patch management implementation involves setting up the Core and Satellite servers, and then
using the Core Console to configure the vendor and acquisition-related settings, and begin patch
acquisitions.
Use HPCA to deploy and manage Microsoft, RedHat, and SuSE patches, Adobe patches, Java
patches, and HP Softpaqs. Configure the server architecture using the following procedure:
1. Create a SQL database for patch and inventory report data.
2. Define an ODBC DSN.
3. Install a Core server and configure the following:
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Patch Management
Policy (if using an external policy directory)
Note: When the Patch ODBC settings are saved in the Core Console, the Core server
automatically runs an initial synchronization between the Patch Management database and
the Core Configuration Server Database.
4. Install a Satellite server (recommended).
Completing the above tasks creates the HPCA server environment for Patch Management.
Patch Management Administration Tasks
1. Enable Patch during the Core installation.
2. Complete all Patch Management configuration settings from the Configuration tab of the
Console.
n Create acquisition jobs for getting Microsoft, RedHat, Adobe, Java, and SuSE patches, as
applicable.
Note: You must download Java patches manually and save them at a specific location.
Provide this location when you configure Vendor Settings in the Patch
Management option under the Configuration tab. For more information, see
"Java Feed Settings" on page 301.
Note: Patch Management using Metadata is enabled by default. This feature reduces
the time it takes to acquire patches and the overall load on the Core Configuration
Server. For details, see "Patch Management Using Metadata" on page 334.
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HP Softpaqs use a single, pre configured acquisition job. To take advantage of this, run an
inventory against HP managed devices so that their HP Softpaq SysIDs can be
automatically added to the acquisition settings for HP Softpaqs.
3. Perform patch acquisitions from the Core Console Operations tab.
4. After acquiring patches and publishing them to the Core CSDB, synchronize the content of the
Core and Satellite servers using either a scheduled job or a Satellite Console Operations task.
n Use the Core Console Management tab to create and run jobs to synchronize the content of
the Core and Satellite servers.
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Use the Satellite Console Operations tab to synchronize the Core and Satellite servers.
The Satellite Console can be accessed at http://satellite_hostname:3466.
5. The next time the agents connect, a patch scan is run to discover which bulletins are
applicable to which devices. Use the Dashboards and Reports tabs to view the results of the
patch scans.
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6. Apply policy to entitle bulletins to your managed devices. The applicable patches will be
deployed without user intervention. Use the Dashboards and Reports to see the Patch
compliance status of the managed devices.
Once applied, Adobe or Java patches cannot be removed as in case of Microsoft patches. You
need to remove the entire Adobe or Java application.
Limitation on Modifying Configuration Files
HP discourages the customizing of configuration files for any of the components that are installed
with the Core and Satellite servers.
Deploy Operating System Images
HPCA can be used to deploy and manage operating system images. To deploy and manage
operating system images, HP recommends that you:
1. Enable the OS Manager service on the Core server.
On the Core Console, Configuration tab, OS Management option, Settings area, select
Enable.
The "Operations" on page 200, "Configuration" on page 232, and "Managing the Enterprise" on
page 110 chapters of this guide further discuss OS Manager settings in the Core Console.
2. Leave the default Core server name (zone) of HP.
3. Enable the OS Manager service on at least one Satellite server.
On the Satellite Console, Configuration tab, Operating Systems area, select Enable.
The "Configuration" on page 232 chapter of this guide further discusses OS Manager settings
in the Satellite Console.
Your HPCA server environment is now ready to use the OS Manager with its default configuration.
Core and Satellite Server Functions
The HPCA servers perform the following OS Manager-related functions.
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n Publishing the operating system images to the authoritative CSDB.
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Performing OS Manager administrative tasks on the Console.
Creating policy entitlements.
The Satellite server assumes the role of the OS Manager Server and Proxy Server; it handles
requests for operating system images from the Configuration Server and provides the resources
for these images to the managed devices.
After you have published operating system images to the Core CSDB, use the Satellite Console
Operations tab to synchronize and preload the operating system image resources onto the
Satellite Server.
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By default, when the OS Manager is installed with a Core or Satellite server, it is configured to
use the Linux Service OSit is not set up to run WinPE as the Service OS.
To convert the environment to use WinPE as the default Service OS, see the Converting the
Service OS to WinPE Appendix in the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS Management
Reference Guide.
The HPCA Thin Client server can be installed using the HPCA Console; it can also be enabled
and disabled there.
Enable Out of Band Management
Out of Band Management (OOBM) refers to operations that are performed on a computer when it
is in one of the following states.
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An operating system has not been loaded (software or boot failure)
The software-based management agent is not available
The HPCA Console supports OOBM of Intel vPro and DASH-enabled devices.
This section provides an overview of HPCA OOBM. For more information on the features and
functionality of HPCA OOBM, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Out of Band Management
User Guide.
Features
HPCA provides the following OOBM features:
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Takes advantage of hardware-based management capabilities in PCs with vPro technology, as
well as those with an implementation of the DASH standard.
Improves hardware and software inventories, and reduces the need for desk-side visits.
Provides System Defense capabilities for vPro devices that allow for selective network
isolation.
Provides Agent Presence capabilities that allow for the monitoring of local agents running on
vPro systems.
Provides an operating system-independent and tamper-resistant worm-containment system for
vPro devices.
Provides a secure communications channel through Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
authentication and Transport Layer Security (TLS).
Configuration Tasks
This section briefly describes some of the Administrator-based tasks that are performed on the
Configuration tab of the HPCA Console. An HPCA administrator should perform these
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tasks, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Out of Band Management User Guide.
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Enable Out of Band Management: The first thing an HPCA administrator must do to perform
OOBM tasks.
Under Out of Band Management, click Enablement.
Select the Device Type: The HPCA Console offers three choices for device type: DASH
Devices, vPro Devices, and Both.
Under Out of Band Management, click Device Type Selection.
Manage vPro System Defense: This option appears only if vPro Devices was selected as the
device type to be managed.
Under Out of Band Management, click vPro System Defense Settings.
Note: System Defense settings do not apply to DASH devices.
Operations Tasks
This section briefly describes some of the tasks that can be performed in the Administrator and
Operator roles of HPCA. These OOB device-management tasks are performed on the Operations
tab of the HPCA Console by an HPCA administrator or operator. For more information on these
tasks, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Out of Band Management User Guide.
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Provision Devices: vPro devices must be provisioned before HPCA can discover and manage
them.
Under Out of Band Management, click vPro Provisioning.
Note: This option does not appear on the Operations tab if you have opted to manage only
DASH devices because it is not relevant for these devices.
Manage Devices: HPCA administrators and operators can manage multiple and individual OOB
devices.
Under Out of Band Management, click Device Management.
Manage Groups: HPCA administrators and operators can manage groups of vPro devices.
Under Out of Band Management, click Group Management.
View Alerts: HPCA administrators and operators can view the alerts generated by provisioned
vPro devices if you have an alert subscription to the device.
Under Out of Band Management, click Alert Notifications.
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The Security and Compliance Management features in HPCA enable you to monitor and manage
security vulnerabilities, configuration compliance, and security tool performance across your
environment. This chapter includes the following topics:
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"Introduction" below
"HP Live Network" on page 48
"How Security and Compliance Management Works in HPCA" on page 49
"Configuring Security and Compliance Management" on page 53
"Common Security and Compliance Management Tasks" on page 54
"More Information about Security and Compliance Management" on page 60
Introduction
The HPCA security and compliance management solution includes the following areas:
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"Vulnerability Management" below
"Compliance Management" on next page
"Security Tools Management" on page 48
An overview of each area is provided in this chapter.
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability management is the process of identifying, locating, and rectifying software security
and vulnerability issues in the enterprise. There are three main steps in this process:
1. Obtain updated vulnerability definitions and scanner.
2. Scan the managed devices in the enterprise for the presence of vulnerabilities.
3. Report the vulnerability assessment of the devices scanned, including summary information
for the enterprise as a whole.
The following terms are used throughout the HPCA vulnerability management solution:
Vulnerability Management Terms
Term
Definition
vulnerability
A weakness in a system, its configuration, or its software that allows an individual
to compromise the systems integrity to gain unauthorized access to its resources.
exposure
Exposure can refer to a measurement of the various vulnerabilities in an
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Term
Definition
environment. It also can be used to refer to a piece of software that provides
information or capabilities that a hacker might use to attack or exploit a system.
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures The CVE is a dictionary of common
names (CVE Identifiers) for publicly known information security vulnerabilities and
exposures. The CVE was started in 1999. It is currently sponsored by the United
States Department of Homeland Security and managed by the MITRE
Corporation. For more information, see http://cve.mitre.org
NVD
National Vulnerability Database The NVD is the U.S. government repository of
standards based vulnerability management data. This data enables automation of
vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. For more
information, see http://nvd.nist.gov
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System The CVSS is a standard severity scoring
system for information security vulnerabilities. CVSS includes three groups of
metrics: Base, Temporal, and Environmental. For more information, see
http://www.first.org/cvss
OVAL
Open Vulnerability and Assessment Language OVAL is the standard used to
encode and transmit security information and system details. It is based on three
XML schemas that represent the three security vulnerability assessment process
steps: representing system configuration, expressing a specific machine state,
and reporting the results of the assessment. The purpose of the CVE is to catalog
all known vulnerabilities. The purpose of OVAL is to describe how to identify
specific vulnerabilities. Most OVAL definitions are based on a CVE, but some are
not. HP Live Network transmits information in OVAL and CVE format to HPCA.
For more information, see http://oval.mitre.org/
Compliance Management
Compliance management is the process of identifying, locating, and rectifying software
configuration problems on managed client devices in the enterprise. There are three main steps in
this process:
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Obtain updated compliance benchmarks and scanner.
Scan the managed client devices in the enterprise to determine whether their configuration is in
or out of compliance with the pertinent policy or regulatory standard defined by the compliance
benchmarks.
Report the results of the compliance scans, including summary information for the enterprise as
a whole.
At this point, the administrator can take steps to resolve any configuration issues identified.
The following terms are used throughout the HPCA compliance management solution:
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Compliance Management Terms
Term
Definition
CCE
Common Configuration Enumeration
The CCE is a dictionary of names for software security configuration issues (for
example, access control settings and password policy settings). By providing unique
identifiers for system configuration issues, the CCE facilitates fast and accurate
correlation of configuration data across multiple information sources and tools.
The CCE is currently managed by the MITRE Corporation.
For more information, see http://cce.mitre.org
FDCC
Federal Desktop Core Configuration
The FDCC is a security configuration mandated by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for all U.S. government agencies. The FDCC currently exists for
Microsoft Windows Vista and XP operating system software.
The Windows Vista FDCC is based on the Microsoft Security Guide for Vista, which
was developed through a collaborative effort of the Defense Information Security
Agency (DISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and NIST. The guide reflects
the consensus recommended settings from DISA, NSA, and NIST for the Windows
Vista platform.
The Windows XP FDCC is based on a U.S. Air Force customization of the
Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF) recommendations in NIST SP 80068 and Department of Defense (DoD) customization of the recommendations in
Microsoft's Security Guide for Internet Explorer 7.0.
There are also FDCC benchmarks for Windows XP Firewall, Windows Vista Firewall,
and Internet Explorer 7.
For more information, see http://nvd.nist.gov/fdcc/index.cfm
USGCB The United States Government Configuration Baseline
The purpose of the USGCB initiative is to create security configuration baselines for
Information Technology products widely deployed across the federal agencies. The
USGCB baseline has evolved from the FDCC mandate. The USGCB is a Federal
government-wide initiative that provides guidance to agencies on what should be done
to improve and maintain an effective configuration settings focusing primarily on
security. The USGCB currently exists for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista,
and Windows 7 operating system software.
These recommendations were developed at the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST), which collaborated with DoD and Microsoft to produce the
Windows 7, Windows 7 Firewall, Internet Explorer 8 USGCB.
There are also USGCB benchmarks for Windows 7 Firewall, and Internet Explorer 8.
For more information, see http://usgcb.nist.gov/index.html.
SCAP
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Definition
SCAP is a framework of interoperable and automatable security standards
established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). SCAP
enables organizations to automate security monitoring, vulnerability management, and
security policy compliance evaluation. SCAP incorporates the following
specifications:
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CVE (see "Vulnerability Management" on page 44)
CCE (see "CCE " on previous page)
Common Platform Enumeration (CPE), a naming convention for hardware,
operating system (OS), and application products
Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format (XCCDF), an XML
specification for structured collections of security configuration rules used by OS
and application platforms
OVAL (see "Vulnerability Management" on page 44)
CVSS (see "Vulnerability Management" on page 44)
Because SCAP uses XML-based standards, SCAP content is both human and
machine readable.
NIST provides SCAP content, such as vulnerability and product enumeration
identifiers, through a repository supplied by the National Vulnerability Database
(NVD). For more information, see http://nvd.nist.gov/scap.cfm
CIS
Center for Internet Security
The CIS developed a set of compliance standards before the time that NIST created
SCAP. As of the publication of this documentation, the CIS had not released any
additional benchmarks for newer operating systems.
The HP Live Network team provides CIS benchmarks in SCAP format to Live
Network content subscribers.
For more information, see http://cisecurity.org.
A group of related compliance requirements is known as a benchmark (for example, FDCCWindows-Vista). Benchmarks can be revised. A benchmark is given a new version name whenever
it is revised (for example, FDCC-Windows-Vista v1.1.0.0).
Benchmarks contain rules. Each rule includes one or more automated tests that are used to
determine whether or not a client device meets the requirements specified by that rule.
A benchmark consists of one or more profiles, which are used to define different levels of
compliance within that benchmark. A profile specifies the following:
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A set of rules in the benchmark (possibly all of them)
For each rule, the value that determines compliance against that rule
Compliance with a rule is determined by the profile. When HPCA runs a compliance scan on a
managed client device, it evaluates the requirements for the applicable benchmark profile.
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The FDCC benchmarks each contain a single profile. The CIS benchmarks contain separate
profiles for different types of systems. The Windows XP (v2.01) CIS benchmark, for example,
contains profiles for Legacy, Enterprise Standalone, Enterprise Mobile, and Specialized Security
systems.
Each rule is assigned a weight based on the potential effect and exposure to the enterprise if client
devices do not comply with that rule. When a compliance scan is performed on a managed client
device, a score is determined that reflects how many compliance rules passed and failed. This
score represents a device's compliance with respect to a particular benchmark profile (SCAP
checklist).
Note: In certain compliance reports and dashboards, compliance results for a particular
benchmark are aggregated across all profiles that pertain to each managed client device. See
"Compliance Management Reports" on page 191 and the "Compliance Management
Dashboard" on page 83 for more information.
The benchmark, profiles, and rules are all delivered as a bundle of files known as an SCAP
datastream. These files are read by SCAP-capable tools, such as the HPCA compliance scanner.
Security Tools Management
HPCA scans the managed client devices in your enterprise to determine what security tools are
present and to collect pertinent information about the products detected. The following types of
security tools are supported:
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Anti-virus tools
Anti-spyware tools
Software firewalls
HPCA Security Tools Management (STM) scanner contains embedded knowledge about various
security products that it can detect. The HPCA STM scanner enables HPCA to determine which
specific security products are installed, which are enabled, when the most recent anti-virus and
anti-spyware scan was performed on each client device, and when virus and spyware definitions
were most recently updated on the client devices. The collected information is then displayed in the
Security Tools Management dashboard and related reports.
To view the list of products currently supported by HPCA STM scanner, see the following URL:
https://hpln.hp.com/page/security-tools-management
Note: The STM scanner detects and provides detailed information for the products listed on
the above URL. For other products, STM scanner detects and provides the following basic
information: protection status, product name, product version, and vendor name.
HP Live Network
HPCA is integrated with HP Live Network, which provides security and compliance management
content (data) and executable scanners. Your HPCA installation comes with a small subset of the
HP Live Network content for demonstration purposes. To obtain updated definitions and
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scannersand use the security and compliance management features in the HPCA Console see
"Accessing HPLive Network Content" on page 106.
How Security and Compliance Management
Works in HPCA
HP Client Automation offers a security and compliance management solution that enables you to
detect security vulnerabilities and configuration policy compliance issues on managed client
devices in your enterprise. This solution enables you to quickly assess the severity and scope of
the related risk. You can then take steps to remediate problems identified.
HPCA is integrated with the HP Live Network, a subscription service that tracks, triages, and
analyzes the latest security vulnerability and regulatory compliance information available. See the
figure "Security and Compliance Management in HPCA" on page 51.
You can use the HPCA Console to configure HPCA to automatically download new security and
compliance content from the HP Live Network on a periodic basis, rather than depending on a
manual process. This content includes the following:
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Security and compliance scanners for client devices
Detailed information about individual vulnerabilities, including descriptions, disclosure dates,
severity levels, and available vendor patches or bulletins
The current FDCC SCAP data stream available from NIST
The HP Live Network content is then pushed to the Configuration Server Database (CSDB) as
deployable services, and managed client devices can be subsequently scanned for security and
compliance issues according to the schedule and policy that you specify. This content is also
pushed to the Reporting database.
The HPCA Console provides dashboards that show the security and compliance status of your
enterprise at a glance. It also provides a Patch Management Dashboard to help you quickly assess
patch policy compliance across the enterprise. For more information, see "Using the Dashboards"
on page 62.
Security and compliance scanning is supported for managed client devices with the following
operating systems:
Platforms Supported
Scan Type
Supported Operating Systems
Vulnerability
Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Compliance
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Security
Tools
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 2003, Windows
2008, and Windows 2008 R2
How HP Live Network Content is Updated
HP Live Network provides two types of security and compliance management content:
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Data vulnerability definitions and SCAP data
Scanners a vulnerability scanner, a compliance scanner, and a security tools management
scanner
In order to access the HP Live Network content, see "Accessing HPLive Network Content" on
page 106.
When you update your HPCA security and compliance management content either from HP Live
Network or from the file system the following three things happen:
1. Both the updated scanners and data are copied into a temporary directory.
2. The data is pushed from the temporary directory to the Core database. This drives the detailed
definition reports and primes the database for processing the collected scan results.
3. Both the data and scanners are loaded into the CSDB.
When a client device with a configured security policy subsequently makes a connection to the
SECURITY Domain in the CSDB, the data and scanners are deployed to that client device. At this
point, the client device will be scanned. The results of the scans are then sent to the Core
database.
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1. Updated security and compliance content is downloaded and analyzed by the HP Live
Network team. The HP Live Network scanners are updated, if necessary (this is rare).
2. Updated security and compliance content, including the HP Live Network scanners, is
downloaded by HPCA from HP Live Network and published to the CSDB and the Core
database.
3. Client devices are scanned for security and compliance problems by HPCA.
The security and compliance content that is loaded into the CSDB includes both service
definitions and master definitions. The service definitions are related to the scanning services and
are deployed to the platform-specific agents for performing the scans. The master definitions are
used when you move content from a test environment to a production environment (see "Move HP
Live Network Content from a Test Environment to a Production Environment" on page 420).
For vulnerability scanning, the master definitions include the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
CVE definitions and the platform-specific Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL)
definitions required by HPCA. It is the combination of these two sets of definitions for each platform
that enable HPCA to create the Vulnerability Management reports.
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For compliance scanning, the master definitions include the compliance benchmarks in SCAP
format.
For security tools management scanning, there are no definitions. The scanner simply looks for the
presence of all supported security tools and determines whether each tool is enabled. For anti-virus
and anti-spyware tools, the scanner also determines when each tool last updated its definitions and
when it last performed a full system scan.
Scanning Services in Detail
The Configuration Server Database (CSDB) contains a SECURITY Domain, which includes the
services responsible for security and compliance scanning. When you install HPCA, the following
services are available in the SECURITY domain:
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<Discover FDCC 1.0 OS Compliance>
<Sample Discover Vulnerabilities (Limited Edition)>
<Vulnerability Management (Limited Edition)>
As you perform HP Live Network content updates, additional services become available. You can
use these services to run security and compliance scans on an agent system and send the results
back to the Reporting database.
Note: The security tools management scanning service is not available until you perform your
first HP Live Network content update.
<Discover Security Tools>
Note: When you perform your first HP Live Network content update, the vulnerability scanner
service is renamed:
<Discover Vulnerabilities>
The version of the scanner shipped with HPCA is labeled Limited Edition, because it contains
only a subset of the vulnerability definitions. This version works only on 32-bit platforms. When
you perform your first update, the complete set of definitions known to HPCA becomes
available for scanning.
Although the name of the service changes, any entitlements that you have established do not
change.
Viewing the Scanning Services
To view the scanning services:
1. Sign in to the HPCA Console.
2. Click the Management tab.
3. In the left pane, click Services. The list of available CSDB domains opens.
4. In the left pane, click Security.
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5. In the Catalog pane, click one of the Security services. For example:
n SECURITY.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_VULNERABILITY
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SECURITY.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_FDCC_1-0_OS
SECURITY.ZSERVICE.HP_SECTOOLS_MGMT_ALL_V001
The Service Details window opens. For more information about services, see "Service
Information" on page 124.
The CSDB initially contains an instance of PRIMARY.SECURITY.ZSERVICE called <Discover
Vulnerabilities (Limited Edition)> for vulnerability scanning and another instance called <Discover
FDCC 1.0 Compliance> for compliance scanning. As other benchmarks are added to the HP Live
Network content, new instances will become available. After you perform your first HP Live
Network update, the <Discover Security Tools> service is added.
The CSDB also contains an instance of PRIMARY.SECURITY.TIMER called Daily Vulnerability
Scan, which determines when the vulnerability scanner is executed on target systems. Although
they are separate instances, the <Discover Vulnerabilities> service has a connection to the Daily
Vulnerability Scan timer.
Note: There is no built-in timer for compliance or security tools scanning. You must set up a
DTM job to schedule regular compliance and security tools scans on your target devices. For
more information, see "Create an HPCA Job to Schedule or Trigger a Scan" on page 55.
Alternatively, you can set up your own compliance scanning timer in the CSDB.
The following example is a snapshot of the Admin CSDB Editor showing a subset of the
parameters for the Daily Vulnerability Scan service:
The timer does not directly invoke the scanner. When the timer expires, radskman performs a
connect operation to the SECURITY Domain. This causes one of the following methods to be
executed: ZCREATE, ZVERIFY, ZUPDATE, or ZREPAIR. When any of these methods is
executed, the scanner is launched on the target system.
By default, the timer is configured to run daily at a randomly selected time between 08:30 and 16:30
local (system) time.
Note: You must explicitly entitle your target devices to the scanning services before you can
use them. For more information, see "Schedule or Trigger a Scan" on next page.
Configuring Security and Compliance
Management
See "Live Network" on page 284.
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Management Tasks
This section contains information about the following tasks:
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"Update HP Live Network Content" below
"Schedule or Trigger a Scan" below
"View the Results of a Scan or Update" on page 57
"Find Vulnerability Remediation Information" on page 57
"Find Information about Compliance Failures" on page 58
"Find Information About Security Tools" on page 59
Update HP Live Network Content
To update the HP Live Network content, see "Accessing HPLive Network Content" on page 106.
Schedule or Trigger a Scan
You can use the HPCA Console to schedule a periodic vulnerability scan, compliance scan, or
security tools scan or any combination of the three on a target device (or group of devices). You
can also trigger an immediate scan. There are two steps required:
1. Entitle a device (or group of devices) to one or more of the Security services. When you install
HPCA, the following two services are available in the SECURITY domain:
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<Discover FDCC 1.0 OS Compliance>
<Sample Discover Vulnerabilities (Limited Edition)>
<Vulnerability Management (Limited Edition)>
As you perform HP Live Network content updates, additional services become available as
new benchmarks are added. After you perform your first update, the vulnerability service is
renamed, and the (Limited Edition) qualifier is deleted. The <Discover Security Tools> service
also becomes available after your first content update.
For more information, see "Entitle A Device for Scanning" on next page.
2. Schedule or trigger a scan from the HPCA Console by creating a job using the Security
Connect job action template. For more information, see "Create an HPCA Job to Schedule or
Trigger a Scan" on next page.
You can also trigger an immediate scan on a single device by performing an agent connect
operation from that target device to the SECURITY Domain in the CSDB. Scans are triggered
whenever an agent connect operation from a properly entitled target device to the SECURITY
Domain in the CSDB occurs. For more information, see "Start a Scan from a Target Device" on
page 56.
For information about how HPCA performs a scan, see "Scanning Services in Detail" on page 52.
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Entitle A Device for Scanning
Before you can initiate a vulnerability, compliance, or security tools scan on a managed client
device (or group of devices), you must properly entitle the pertinent devices to the required scanning
services.
To entitle a device (or group of devices) for scanning:
1. On the Management tab, expand the zone containing the devices that you want to entitle.
2. In the left navigation tree, click Devices if you want to entitle a single device. If you want to
entitle a group of devices, click Group.
3. From the shortcut menu for the device or group that you want to entitle, select View/Edit
Properties. A new window Directory Object opens.
4. In the left navigation tree, click Policies.
5. Click the Launch Policy Management (
) button to open the Policy Management Wizard.
6. From the Service Domain list, select Security.
7. Select the box to the left of one or more of the Security services. The following services are
available out of the box when you install HPCA:
n On the Management tab, expand the zone containing the devices that you want to entitle.
n
On the Management tab, expand the zone containing the devices that you want to entitle.
On the Management tab, expand the zone containing the devices that you want to entitle.
The SECURITY.ZSERVICE.HP_SECTOOLS_MGMT_ALL_V001 service, for example, is
available after your first update.
8. Click Add to Selection.
9. Click Next.
10. Under Policy Configuration, select Allow.
11. Under Priority, select the priority that you want the scans to have on the managed client device
(or devices) when it runs.
12. Click Next.
13. Review the settings for the service(s). If you want to change a setting, click Previous. When
you are ready to proceed, click Commit.
14. Click Close to close the Execution Status dialog box.
Create an HPCA Job to Schedule or Trigger a Scan
To schedule or trigger a security or compliance scan on one or more target devices from the HPCA
Console, you must create a job for those devices. When a job created with the Security Connect
job action template runs, all services in the SECURITY domain to which these devices are entitled
are executed.
To create a job to schedule or trigger a scan:
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1. On the Management tab, expand the zone containing the devices that you want to scan.
2. In the left navigation tree, click Devices if you want to scan a single device. If you want to scan
a group of devices, click Group.
3. From the drop-down menu for the device or group that you want to scan, select Create a Job
to open the job creation wizard.
In the wizard, required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
4. From the Job Type list, select either DTM or Notify.
In a DTM job, the agents on the target devices connect to the HPCA Core server to get a list of
jobs and then execute those jobs when the job timers expire. A DTM job is most appropriate
when you want to set up a regular scanning schedule for these devices.
In a Notify job, the HPCA Core server asks agent to perform the scan. A Notify job is most
appropriate when you want certain target devices to perform a single scan at a specific time
or immediately.
5. Specify a Name for the job.
6. Specify a Job Description.
7. From the Job Action Template list, select Security Connect.
8. Click Next.
9. Specify the schedule for the job. See "Schedules" on page 129 for more information.
DTM jobs can be executed either once or on a regular schedule. Notify jobs can only be
executed once, so many of the schedule settings are disabled on this page of the wizard.
10. Click Next.
11. Review the settings for your job. To view the devices that will be scanned, click n Target
Device(s), where n is the number of devices to be scanned. If you want to change any
settings, click Previous. When you are ready to proceed, click Submit.
12. Click Close to close the Execution Status dialog box.
For more information about HPCA jobs, see "Managing Jobs" on page 127.
Start a Scan from a Target Device
To install the latest security and compliance management content and trigger an immediate scan on
a client device, you can simply perform a client connect from that device to the SECURITY Domain
in the CSDB.
To perform an agent connect to the SECURITY Domain:
On a managed client device, open a command line window, and execute the following command:
radskman dname=security,context=m,uid=$machine,cop=y
This command triggers an update to all the services in the SECURITY domain, including the
security and compliance management services, to which the client device is entitled.
To trigger only a vulnerability scan, add the following parameter to the radskman command:
sname=DISCOVER_VULNERABILITY
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To trigger only a compliance scan, add an sname parameter for the compliance service that you
want to trigger to the radskman command. For example:
sname=DISCOVER_FDCC_1-0_OS
To trigger only a security tools scan, add the following parameter to the radskman command:
sname=HP_SECTOOLS_MGMT_ALL_V001
Remember to separate the radskman options with commas but not spaces.
Note: Uninstalling the management agent on a client device does not remove the scanners. To
remove the security service, first remove the policy and then, perform a client connect to
remove the service before you uninstall the management agent.
View the Results of a Scan or Update
You can use the reports available in the HPCA Console to view the results of a vulnerability,
compliance, or security tools scan. You can also view the status of HP Live Network content
updates. You can filter the reports to see only the information that interests you. See "Using
Reports" on page 184 for more information.
You can also use the dashboards to find summary information in either chart or grid format. See
"Using the Dashboards" on page 62 for more information.
Find Vulnerability Remediation Information
By using the Vulnerability Management reports or dashboard, in many cases you can find a link to a
vendor bulletin containing remediation information for a particular vulnerability. Sometimes this
information is strictly advisory, and sometimes it includes a software patch for the affected
application or operating system.
There are many ways to find the vendor bulletin for a specific vulnerability. The following
procedures describe two simple ways to do this.
To find guided remediation information for a particular vulnerability:
1. On the Reporting tab, expand the list of Vulnerability Management reports.
2. Open a report that lists vulnerabilities, such as the Top Vulnerabilities report under Executive
Summaries or Application Vulnerabilities report under Vulnerability Reports.
3. Click the CVE ID or OVAL Definition for a particular vulnerability. A new report, which
includes patch and advisory information, opens for this vulnerability.
Caution: If the status of a particular vulnerability is Unknown, and the CVSS score is null,
be sure to investigate this vulnerability thoroughly by using the NVD, the CVE repository,
and any other resources at your disposal. In this situation, HPCA may be unable to
provide the information that you need to make an informed decision about the issue.
4. Click the link in the Bulletin column if you want to go to the vendors site.
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Device
To find guided remediation information for a particular device:
1. On the Reporting tab, expand the list of Vulnerability Management reports.
2. Under Device Reports, click Scanned Devices.
3. Click the Details (
n Device Details
n
) icon for a particular device. The following reports open for this device:
Device Vulnerability Details
You can filter the Device Vulnerability Details report by Severity or OVAL Definition ID. See
"Filtering Reports" on page 195 for more information.
4. Click the Details ( ) icon for a particular vulnerability. The following reports open:
n Vulnerability Details
n
Vulnerability Remediation Details
You can filter the Vulnerability Remediation Details report by Severity, Vendor, or CVE ID.
5. Click the link in the Bulletin column if you want to go to the vendors site.
If the bulletin includes a patch, you can use the Patch Management features in the HPCA Console
to entitle the pertinent devices to that patch.
In addition to the methods described here, you can also drill down to a specific vulnerability report
through certain "Vulnerability Management Dashboard" on page 71 panes.
Find Information about Compliance Failures
You can use the Compliance Management reports to drill down to detailed information about
specific rules that failed on a particular device during the most recent compliance scan.
To view details for one of the most noncompliant devices:
1. On the Reporting tab, expand the list of Compliance Management reports.
2. Under Executive Summaries, click Top SCAP Noncompliant Devices.
3. Click the Switch to Detailed View ( ) icon to display the data in table format. Each row in the
table corresponds to the most recent scan results for a particular compliance benchmark,
version, and profile on a particular device.
4. Click a value in the Rules Failed column. A list of any compliance rules associated with this
benchmark, version, and profile that failed for this device is displayed.
Viewing Details about the Compliance Test Results for
Any Device
To view details about the compliance test results for any device:
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1. On the Reporting tab, expand the list of Compliance Management reports.
2. Under Device Reports, click Scanned Devices.
Each row in the table corresponds to the most recent scan results for a particular compliance
benchmark, version, and profile on a particular device.
3. Click the Details ( ) icon in any row. The following reports open for the pertinent device:
n Device Details information about the device itself, including hardware, IP address, and
operating system
n
Benchmarks by Device most recent scan results for each benchmark, version, and profile
tested on this device
4. In the Benchmarks by Device report, click a value in one of the following three columns:
n Rules Passed
A list of any compliance rules associated with this benchmark, version, and profile that
passed for this device is displayed.
n
Rules Failed
A list of any compliance rules associated with this benchmark, version, and profile that
failed for this device is displayed.
All Other Rule States
A list of compliance rules that neither failed nor passed for this device. This counter is
incremented when a test returns one of the following codes:
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ERROR
UNKNOWN
NOT_APPLICABLE
NOT_CHECKED
NOT_SELECTED
INFORMATIONAL
FIXED
In addition to the methods described here, you can also drill down to detailed information by using
certain "Compliance Management Dashboard" on page 83 panes.
Find Information About Security Tools
HPCA provides options to manage the security tools. The tools can be enabled or disabled,
definitions can be updated, and scans initiated. The tools can be enabled selectively based on the
Product Name, Product Version, or the Vendor.
HPCA also gives you the ability to discover anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall tools running on
your devices. The Security Tools Management dashboards and reports provide the following
information:
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Security
Tool
Information Available
Anti-virus
Name and version of the product installed
Whether the tool is currently enabled
Last time the tool performed a full system scan
Last time the virus definitions were updated
Specific version of the current definitions
Antispyware
Name and version of the product installed
Whether the tool is currently enabled
Last time the tool performed a full system scan
Last time the spyware definitions were updated
Specific version of the current definitions
Firewall
Name and version of the software firewall installed
Whether the firewall is enabled
Rules used by that firewall (applies to Windows XP SP2 or later service packs and
Windows Vista firewalls only)
See the following topics for more detailed information:
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"Security Tools Management Reports" on page 191
Unlike compliance or vulnerability management, security tools management does not require you to
download extra definition files. All of the knowledge about gathering information about security
tools installed on a device is embedded in the scanner. As necessary, HP Live Network updates
the scanner to support newly released security tools (anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewalls).
More Information about Security and
Compliance Management
The following sections contain information about configuring and viewing security and compliance
management information in the HPCA Console:
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"Using the Dashboards" on page 62
"Using Reports" on page 184
"Live Network" on page 284
Visit the following web sites to learn more about security and compliance management:
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http://nvd.nist.gov
http://nvd.nist.gov/scap.cfm
http://oval.mitre.org
http://www.us-cert.gov
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The Dashboards enable you to quickly assess the status of your environment in various ways. The
Dashboards offer a visual representation of certain types of information provided in the Reporting
area.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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"HPCA Operations Dashboard" on page 66
"Vulnerability Management Dashboard" on page 71
"Compliance Management Dashboard" on page 83
"Security Tools Management Dashboard" on page 92
"Patch Management Dashboard" on page 98
Dashboard Overview
The HPCA Console includes dashboards that enable you to view and assess the status of your
enterprise at a glance:
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The "HPCA Operations Dashboard" on page 66 shows you how much work is being done by the
HPCA infrastructure.
The "Vulnerability Management Dashboard" on page 71 shows you information about any
publicly known security vulnerabilities that are detected on the scanned devices in your
enterprise.
The "Compliance Management Dashboard" on page 83 shows you how well managed client
devices in your environment comply with predefined policies based on established regulations
and standards, such as the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC).
The "Security Tools Management Dashboard" on page 92 shows you information about the antispyware, anti-virus, and software firewall products installed on the managed client devices in
your enterprise.
The "Patch Management Dashboard" on page 98 shows you information about any patch
vulnerabilities that are detected on the devices in your network
Each dashboard includes two views:
Types of Dashboard Views
Type
Description
Executive
View
High-level summaries designed for managers. This include historical information
about the enterprise.
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Type
Description
Operational Detailed information designed for people who use HPCA in their day to day
View
activities. This includes information about specific devices, subnets,
vulnerabilities, and specific compliance or security tool issues.
Each view includes a number of information panes. You can configure HPCA to show you all or a
subset of these panes. See "Dashboards" on page 319 for more information.
Each dashboard also includes a home page with summary statistics and links to related reports.
When you click one of these links, a separate browser window opens, and HPCA displays the
report.
In most dashboard panes, you can display the information in either a chart or grid format. In the grid
view, the current sort parameter is indicated by the icon in the column heading. To change the
sort parameter, click a different column heading. To reverse the sort order, click the column heading
again. To move a column, click the background in the column heading cell, and drag the column to a
new location.
In most dashboard panes, you can rest the cursor on a colored area on a bar or pie chartor a data
point on a line chartto see additional information. Most panes also enable you to drill down into
reports that provide more detailed information.
The time stamp in the lower left corner of each pane indicates when the data in the pane was most
recently refreshed from its source.
Time Stamp
Note: The dashboard panes use your local time zone to display the date and time. The reports
available on the Reporting tab use Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) by default. Individual report
packs, however, can be configured to use either GMT or local time.
If there is no security and compliance management data in the Reporting databasefor example,
before the first scan has been performedthe dashboard panes do not display any data.
You can perform the following actions in the dashboard panes:
Dashboard Pane Actions
Icon
Description
Display the information in chart format.
Display the information in grid format.
Display the legend for this chart.
Refreshes the data from its source. Click the refresh icon in an individual pane to refresh
the data for that pane. Click the refresh icon in the upper right corner of the dashboard to
refresh all panes. The dashboard panes are not automatically refreshed if your HPCA
Console session times out. You must manually refresh the panes after you sign in again if
you want to get the latest information from the database.
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Icon
Description
Resets the appearance of all panes within the dashboard to their factory default settings.
For panes containing HPCA data, show the corresponding report. For panes containing
information from external web sites or RSS feeds, go to the source web site.
Opens a quick help box or tool tip. Click this button once to see a brief description of the
dashboard pane. Click it again to hide the quick help text.
Opens a context sensitive online help topic for this pane. This control is only available
when the quick help text is visible.
Minimize a dashboard pane.
Maximize a dashboard pane.
After maximizing, restore the pane to its original size.
If you minimize a dashboard pane, the other panes will expand in size to fill the dashboard window.
Likewise, if you maximize a dashboard pane, the other panes will be covered. To restore a pane
that has been minimized, click the gray button containing its name at the bottom of the dashboard.
In this example, the 24 Hour Service Events pane has been minimized:
Button that Restores a Dashboard Pane
You can drag and drop the panes to rearrange them within the dashboard window. You cannot,
however, drag a pane outside of the dashboard.
When you customize the appearance of a dashboard by resizing or rearranging its panesor
switching between the chart and grid view in one or more panesthis customization is applied the
next time you sign in to the HPCA Console. The dashboard layout settings are stored as a local
Flash shared object (like a browser cookie) on your computer. The settings are saved unless you
explicitly delete them.
Note: If you press the F5 function key while viewing one of the dashboards, you will return to
that dashboard page after your browser reloads the HPCA Console.
In some grid views, trend indicators show you how a particular parameter is trending since the
previous scan:
Trend Indicators
Icon
Color
Direction
Description
Red
Up
Parameter has increased; the trend is bad.
Green
Up
Parameter has increased; the trend is good.
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Icon
Color
Direction
Description
Red
Down
Parameter has decreased; the trend is bad.
Green
Down
Parameter has decreased; the trend is good.
For example, in the "Vulnerability Impact by Severity (pie chart)" on page 72, if the number of High
severity vulnerabilities has increased, a red arrow pointing up is displayed. If the number High
severity vulnerability has decreased, a green arrow pointing down is displayed.
To assess the trend, HPCA summarizes each days data at midnight local time. For this reason,
the data for the current day is incomplete. The trending indicator is based on the previous two days.
Dashboard Perspectives
Perspectives enable you to limit the information displayed in the dashboard panes to certain types
of devices. The following perspectives are available by default:
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Global All devices (no filter is applied).
Mobile (Laptops) Laptops and other mobile computing devices. This includes all devices with
the following chassis types:
n Portable
n
Laptop
Notebook
Virtual Virtual devices. This includes all devices whose Vendor and Model properties indicate
VMware or Xen (including Citrix).
SmartPhones/Tablets: This includes smartphones or tablets running on Android or iOS operating
systems.
To apply a perspective, select it in the Perspectives box in the upper left corner of the HPCA Core
Console.
Because of the nature of the data that they display, certain dashboard panes are not affected by the
perspectives. When you select either the Mobile or Virtual perspective, a highlighted message
appears at the top of any pane that is not affected:
Panes that are not affected are also outlined in orange.
The following dashboard panes are not affected by perspectives:
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"Historical Compliance Assessment" on page 87
"Microsoft Security Bulletins" on page 103
"HP Live Network Announcements" on page 77
"HP Live Network Patch Manager Announcements" on page 101
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When you select a perspective, it is applied to all the dashboard panes in the HPCA Console
except those that indicate, Filter or Perspective Not Applicable, as shown above. You cannot
apply a perspective to an individual dashboard pane.
Dashboard Filters
Another way to limit the amount of data displayed in the dashboards is to use a custom Reporting
filter that you have created. You can select a filter from the drop-down menu in the upper right corner
of the dashboard:
HPCA Operations Dashboard
This dashboard shows you the work that the HPCA infrastructure is doing in your enterprise. It
shows you three things:
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The number of HPCA client connections
The number of service events (installs, uninstalls, updates, repairs, and verifies) that have
occurred
The types of operations (OS, security, patch or application) that HPCA has performed
The client connection and service event metrics are reported in two time frames. The Executive
View shows the last 12 months. The Operational View shows the last 24 hours. Both views contain
the following information panes:
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"Service Events" on page 68
The Executive View also includes the following pane:
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"12 Month Service Events by Domain" on page 70
All of these panes are visible by default. You can configure the dashboard to show or hide any of
these panes. For more information, see "Dashboards" on page 319.
Note: When you click HPCA Operations in the left navigation pane, the HPCA Operations
home page is displayed. This page contains statistics and links to pertinent reports.
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Client Connections
The chart view of this pane shows you the number of HPCA agent client connections that have
occurred over the last twelve months (Executive View) or 24 hours (Operational View). When you
rest the cursor on a data point, you can see the total number of connections for that month
(Executive View) or hour (Operational View).
12 Month Client Connections
The grid view for this pane lists the total number of client connections completed during each of the
last twelve months.
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24 Hour Client Connections
Note: The dashboard panes use your local time zone to display the date and time. The reports
available on the Reporting tab use Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) by default. Individual report
packs, however, can be configured to use either GMT or local time.
The grid view for this pane lists the number of client connections completed during each of the last
24 hours.
Service Events
The chart view of this pane shows the number of service events that HPCA has completed over the
last twelve months (Executive View) or 24 hours (Operational View) on the client devices in your
enterprise. These include the number of applications that HPCA has:
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Uninstalled
Updated
Repaired
Verified
When you rest the cursor on a data point, you can see the number of service events that were
completed during a particular month or hour.
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The grid view for this pane lists the number of each type of service event that was completed by
HPCA during each of the last twelve months.
24 Hour Service Events
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Note: The dashboard panes use your local time zone to display the date and time. The reports
available on the Reporting tab use Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) by default. Individual report
packs, however, can be configured to use either GMT or local time.
The grid view for this pane lists the number of each type of service event that was initiated by
HPCA during each of the last 24 hours.
12 Month Service Events by Domain
The chart view of this pane shows you how many of each of the following services that HPCA
performed during each of the last 12 months:
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Operating system (OS) operations
Security operations
Patch operations
Application operations
If fewer than 12 months of data are available, the chart will contain fewer bars.
12 Month Service Events by Domain
You can view the data presented in this chart in two ways.
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Stacked the different types of service events are stacked vertically in a single bar for each
month, as shown here.
Bar a separate bar for each type of service event is shown for each month.
The grid view lists the number of each type of service that HPCA performed during each of the last
twelve months.
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Vulnerability Management Dashboard
HPCA has the ability to collect security vulnerability information for each managed client system in
your enterprise. This information is then aggregated and displayed in the Vulnerability Management
dashboard.
HPCA is integrated with HP Live Network, which provides updated vulnerability definitions and an
executable client scanner.
Note: For a list of common vulnerability management terms used throughout the Vulnerability
Management dashboard and reports, see "Security and Compliance Management" on page 44.
HPCA uses the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Base score to place each client
device in the enterprise into one of the following severity categories:
Severity Categories
Icon
Category
Highest CVSS Base Score for this Device
High
Between 7.0 and 10
Medium
Between 4.0 and 6.9
Low
Less than 3.9
No Vulnerabilities
No vulnerabilities detected
Unknown
No data available for this device
The highest severity vulnerability present on a device determines its category. If a device has at
least one High severity vulnerability, its category is High. If a device has no High severity
vulnerabilities but has at least one Medium severity vulnerability, its category is Medium, and so on.
Caution: If the severity of a particular vulnerability is Unknown, and the CVSS score is null, be
sure to investigate this vulnerability thoroughly by using the NVD, the CVE repository, and any
other resources at your disposal. In this situation, HPCA may be unable to provide the
information that you need to make an informed decision about the issue.
The Vulnerability Management dashboard Executive View includes the following four information
panes:
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"Vulnerability Impact by Severity (bar chart)" on page 78
"Vulnerability Impact" on page 74
"Historical Vulnerability Assessment" on page 73
The Operational View includes the following four information panes:
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"Most Vulnerable Devices" on page 79
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"Most Vulnerable Subnets" on page 81
"Top Vulnerabilities" on page 82
You can configure the dashboard to show or hide any of these panes. See "Dashboards" on page
319.
Note: When you click Vulnerability Management in the left navigation pane on the Home tab,
the Vulnerability Management home page is displayed. This page contains statistics and links
to pertinent reports.
Vulnerability Impact by Severity (pie chart)
The chart view for this pane shows you the percentage of scanned devices in the enterprise that fall
into each of the following five categories based on the highest severity vulnerability detected on
each device:
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High (red)
Medium (orange)
Low (yellow)
No Vulnerabilities (green)
Unknown (blue)
To see the number of devices in each severity category, rest the cursor on the corresponding sector
of the pie chart.
Vulnerability Impact by Severity
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If you click one of the wedges in the pie chart, a new browser window opens, and a detailed report is
displayed. The report is filtered based on the severity category corresponding to the wedge that you
clicked. After you click a wedge and open a report, that wedge separates from the rest of the pie, as
shown here:
Vulnerability Impact by Severity
The grid view shows you how many devices fall into each severity category and whether the device
count for that category has increased, decreased, or stayed the same since the previous
vulnerability scan.
Historical Vulnerability Assessment
This pane shows how the information displayed in the Vulnerability Impact by Severity panes
changes over time.
The chart view of this pane shows you the average aggregate risk in your enterprise over a period of
time. The vertical axis represents the number of devices. The horizontal axis represents time. You
can view data for the last seven days, 30 days, or 365 days. Each colored region represents the
number of devices in each of the severity categories: High (red), Medium (orange), Low (yellow), No
Vulnerabilities (green), and Unknown (blue).
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When you rest the cursor on a data point that lies on a line between colored regions, a circle
highlighting that data point appears, and a tool tip shows you the number and percentage of devices
in that vulnerability category on that day.
Tool Tip
In this example, 46.9% of the 490 devices scanned had at least one high severity vulnerability. The
tool tip always displays information from the last vulnerability scan performed. Typically a scan is
performed daily. If a scan was not performed for several days, the graph will be flat for those days,
and the information in the tool tip will not change.
The tool tips always show you when the most recent vulnerability scan was performed. As you
analyze your vulnerability data, be sure to check the date of the most recent scan.
Note that the appearance of the circle that appears around the data point when a tool tip is displayed
will vary depending on the color of the region underneath the circle.
The grid view for this pane lists of the number of devices in each risk category on each day during
the specified time period. The grid also indicates the date on which the environment was last
scanned.
Although the chart does not contain a band for devices in the Unknown severity category, the grid
view includes a column for these devices.
Vulnerability Impact
The chart view of this pane shows you the relative numbers of devices that are affected by a
particular vulnerability. There is one circle per vulnerability, and the size of the circles indicates the
number of devices affected. The color of each circle represents the severity of the vulnerability:
High (red), Medium (orange), Low (yellow), and Unknown (blue).
The vertical axis represents severity as measured by the CVSS Base score; the horizontal axis
represents time since the vulnerability was first published in the National Vulnerability Database
(NVD). For example:
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Large red circles in the upper right portion of the chart represent severe vulnerabilities that affect
a large number of devices and have been published for a relatively long time.
Small yellow circles in the lower left portion represent issues that are of low severity, affect a
smaller number of devices, and were published in the NVD relatively recently.
An ideal chart would have no red bubbles in the upper right corner. This would imply that severe
vulnerabilities are dealt with quickly.
When you rest your cursor on a particular circle, a tool tip shows you the following information about
the vulnerability that the circle represents:
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Severity category (high, medium or low)
CVE identifier and title
Publication date
Number of devices affected
Total number of scanned devices
If you click one of the circles in the chart, a new browser window opens, and a detailed report is
displayed. The report shows the number of devices affected by this vulnerability and information
about the vulnerability itself. To obtain a list of affected devices, click the number of Devices
Impacted in the report.
Vulnerability Impact
You can use the three sliders to zoom in on a particular data region. The sliders determine how
many circles appear in the chart and the scale represented by each axis.
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The horizontal slider at the top of the pane enables you to specify an effect range as measured
by the number of managed devices affected by a particular vulnerability.
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The vertical slider on the left enables you to zoom in on a severity range as measured by the
CVSS base score.
The horizontal slider at the bottom of the pane enables you to specify the age of the
vulnerabilities displayed. The age is based on the date when a vulnerability was originally
published; it does not reflect subsequent modifications to the vulnerability definition.
By default, the age span displayed is 45 days. You can specify this default value when you
configure the Vulnerability Management dashboard. See "Dashboards" on page 319.
When the triangles ( ) are at opposite ends of a slider, the entire data range is visible. When the
triangles are closer together, only a subset is visible. You can adjust both triangles on each slider.
If no data appear in the chart, move the triangles to the opposite ends of all three sliders to expose
the entire data range.
In the following example, vulnerabilities with a CVSS base score of 6 or greater are shown:
CVSS of 6 or Greater
In the following example, only vulnerabilities with CVSS base scores of 6 or greater that were
released during the most recent 500 days are shown:
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The grid view for this pane provides the following information for each vulnerability detected:
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OVAL ID OVAL identifier for this vulnerability
CVE ID CVE identifier for this vulnerability
Description from the OVAL definition
Severity High, Medium, or Low severity icon and CVSS base score for this vulnerability
Age Number of days since this vulnerability was published in the NVD
Device Count number of client devices affected
The grid view displays data corresponding to the data displayed in the chart at the time the grid view
is selected. If the sliders on the chart are adjusted to show a subset of the data, only this subset will
appear in the grid view.
The grid is initially sorted by Device Count. To change the sort parameter, click the pertinent
column heading.
To find more information about a particular vulnerability, click its OVAL or CVE identifier.
HP Live Network Announcements
This pane contains the most recently published HP Live Network vulnerability release
announcements. This information is provided by an RSS feed from the HP Live Network
subscription site. By default, this pane is not enabled, because it requires HP Live Network
credentials to be specified before it can display information. See "Dashboards" on page 319 for
information about configuring your HP Live Network credentials. Also, see "Accessing HPLive
Network Content" on page 106.
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HP Live Network Announcements
To find more information about a particular announcement, click the icon just below its title. A
new browser window will open to the HP Live Network subscription support site. You must have an
active HP Live Network subscription to access this site.
This pane does not have a chart view.
When you enable this pane on the Configuration tab, you can change the URL for the RSS feed, as
well as the location of the HP Live Network authentication server (see "Dashboards" on page 319).
You may also need to enable a proxy server (see "Configure the Connection to the HP Live
Network Server" on page 284 and "Proxy Settings" on page 253).
Vulnerability Impact by Severity (bar chart)
The chart view for this pane shows you the percentage of scanned devices in the enterprise that fall
into each of the following five categories based on the highest severity vulnerability detected on
each device:
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High (red)
Medium (orange)
Low (yellow)
No Vulnerabilities (green)
Unknown (blue)
The horizontal axis represents the percentage of devices affected in your environment. The vertical
axis represents the four severity categories.
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If you click one of the colored bars in the chart, a new browser window opens, and a detailed report
is displayed. The report is filtered based on the severity category corresponding to the bar that you
clicked.
The grid view for this pane shows the same information in text format. It has two columns:
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Percentage of Impacted Devices same as chart view
The grid also indicates whether the percentage of devices in each category has increased,
decreased, or remained the same since the previous scan.
Most Vulnerable Devices
The chart view for this pane shows you the ten devices in your network that have the largest
number of vulnerabilities. The colored segments in the chart represent the percentage (or number)
of vulnerabilities present on a given device that fall into each of the following four categories:
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Medium (orange)
Low (yellow)
Unknown (blue)
The vertical axis lists devices by Device Identifier, and the horizontal axis shows the percentage or
number of failed tests (vulnerabilities) in each risk category for this device.
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Most Vulnerable Devices
To display the total number of vulnerabilities for each device listed, click Count. In this case, the
horizontal axis uses a logarithmic scale.
Note: If a particular device has only one vulnerability, no data is shown for that device in the
Count view. This is a known limitation of logarithmic scales. The data is visible in the grid view,
however.
If you click one of the colored bars in the chart, a new browser window opens, and a detailed report
for this device is displayed. This report is not filtered by severity all vulnerabilities for this device
are listed regardless of which colored area you clicked.
If you rest the cursor on one of the colored bars in the chart, you can see the number (and
percentage) of vulnerabilities in each severity category for a particular device.
The grid view provides the following information for each device:
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Device Device identifier
Failed Tests number of vulnerabilities detected
Last Scan Date date and time of the most recent HP Live Network scan
The table is initially sorted by Failed Tests. To change the sort parameter, click the pertinent
column heading.
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Most Vulnerable Subnets
The chart view of this pane shows you the ten most vulnerable subnets in the enterprise. It
indicates the percentage of devices in each severity category: High (red), Medium (orange), Low
(yellow), Unknown (blue), and No Vulnerabilities (green).
By default, this pane is disabled. To enable it, see "Dashboards" on page 319.
To view information about the devices in each subnet, rest the cursor over the horizontal bar for that
subnet. A pop-up box shows you the number and percentage of devices in each severity category in
this particular subnet.
Most Vulnerable Subnets
To display the number of vulnerable devices instead of the percentage, click Count. In this case,
the horizontal axis uses a logarithmic scale.
Note: If a particular subnet has only one vulnerability, no data is shown for that subnet in the
Count view. This is a known limitation of logarithmic scales. The data is visible in the grid view,
however.
The grid view provides the following information for each subnet:
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Total number of devices in the subnet
Number of devices in each severity category
The table is initially sorted by High Risk devices. To change the sort parameter, click the pertinent
column heading.
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Top Vulnerabilities
The chart view of this pane shows you the ten security vulnerabilities that affect the greatest
number of devices in your network. The vertical axis lists the CVE Identifiers for these ten
vulnerabilities. The horizontal axis represents the number of devices affected and uses a
logarithmic scale. The colors of the bars reflect the severity of each vulnerability:
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Medium (orange)
Low (yellow)
Unknown (blue)
Because this chart uses a logarithmic scale, if a particular vulnerability affects only one device, no
data is shown for that vulnerability in the chart view. This is a known limitation of logarithmic
scales. The data is visible in the grid view, however.
Top Vulnerabilities
If you rest the cursor on the colored bar for a particular vulnerability, the CVE Identifier and
description, severity, and number of devices affected is shown:
Tool Tip
If you click one of the colored bars in the chart, a new browser window opens, and a filtered report is
displayed. The report lists all devices that have this vulnerability.
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The grid view provides the following information for the top ten vulnerabilities detected:
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CVE ID CVE ID for this vulnerability
Description from the CVE
Severity CVSS Base score for this vulnerability
Platform Family general type of operating system (for example, Windows)
Device Count number of devices affected by this vulnerability
The table is initially sorted by Device Count. To change the sort parameter, click the pertinent
column heading.
To find more information about a particular vulnerability, click its CVE ID or OVAL ID.
Compliance Management Dashboard
HPCA has the ability to collect regulatory compliance information for each managed client device in
your enterprise. This information is then aggregated and displayed in the Compliance Management
dashboard.
HPCA is integrated with HP Live Network, which provides updated Compliance definitions and an
executable client scanner.
Client devices are scanned using compliance rules that are based on established regulatory
compliance standards, such as the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) standard and the
Center for Internet Security (CIS) standard. Compliance rules are specified using the Security
Content Automation Protocol (SCAP).
Note: For more information about FDCC, CIS, and SCAP including a list of common
compliance management terms used throughout the Compliance Management dashboard and
Compliance Management reports see "Security and Compliance Management" on page 44.
The Compliance Management dashboard has a summary page and two views:
The Executive View includes the following information panes:
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"Compliance Status" on next page
"Historical Compliance Assessment" on page 87
The Operational View includes the following information panes:
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"Top Devices by Failed SCAP Rules " on page 91
You can configure the dashboard to show or hide any of these panes. See "Dashboards" on page
319 for additional information.
Note: When you click Compliance Management in the left navigation pane on the Home tab,
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the Compliance Management home page is displayed. This page shows you the number of
managed client devices that have been scanned and provides links to pertinent reports.
Compliance Status
This pane shows you the state of regulatory compliance across your enterprise based on the results
of the most recent compliance scan completed on each managed client device. The chart view for
this pane shows you the percentage of scanned devices that are in or out of compliance:
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Noncompliant devices (red)
To see the number (or percentage) of devices in each state of compliance, rest the cursor on the
corresponding sector of the pie chart.
Compliance Status
The number in the upper left hand corner of the pane is the total number of managed devices that
were scanned. This number may not match the sum of the compliant and noncompliant devices,
because some benchmarks do not apply to certain devices. For example, the fdcc-ie-7 benchmark
does not apply to devices that do not have Internet Explorer 7 installed. If none of the benchmarks
are applicable to a particular device, that device is considered to be neither compliant nor
noncompliant.
Data for each device is aggregated across all profiles in the benchmark. If a device is compliant
with all applicable profiles in a benchmark, the device is considered to be compliant with that
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benchmark. If a device is not compliant with even one profile in the benchmark, the device is
considered noncompliant.
If you click one of the wedges in the pie chart, a new browser window opens, and the Compliance
Summary by SCAP Benchmark report is displayed. This report is not filtered.
After you click a wedge and open a report, that wedge separates from the rest of the pie, as shown
here:
Compliance Status After Report Opens
The grid view shows you how many devices are compliant or noncompliant. If you click either
Compliant or Noncompliant in the grid view, the Compliance Summary by SCAP Benchmark
report opens in a new browser window. The report is not filtered.
If you click the Launch Report button in this pane, the Benchmark Summary report opens. This
report lists all profiles for which there are scan results, and it is not filtered.
Compliance Summary by SCAP Benchmark
The chart view for this pane shows you the number (or percentage) of scanned devices in the
enterprise that are in or out of compliance with the associated SCAP benchmark:
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Noncompliant devices (red)
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Compliance Summary by SCAP Benchmark
Only those benchmarks for which there are scan results are shown. Data for each device is
aggregated across all profiles in the benchmark. If a device is compliant with all applicable profiles
in a benchmark, the device is considered to be compliant with that benchmark. If a device is not
compliant with even one profile in the benchmark, the device is considered noncompliant.
When you rest the cursor on one of the colored bars in the chart, a tool tip shows you information
about the benchmark, including the number (or percentage) of devices in the pertinent state of
compliance.
Tooltip
The tool tip always displays information from the last compliance scan performed. Typically a scan
is performed daily.
If you click one of the colored segments in the bar chart, a new browser window opens, and the
SCAP Scanned Devices report is displayed. The report is filtered based on the benchmark, version,
and compliance status corresponding to the segment that you clicked.
The grid view for this pane shows you the number (and percentage) of devices that are compliant or
noncompliant with each benchmark version. If you click a Benchmark ID in the grid view, the SCAP
Compliance Rules by CCE report opens. The report is filtered based on the Benchmark ID you
clicked.
If you click the Launch Report button in this pane, the Benchmark Summary report opens. This
report lists all profiles for which there are scan results, and it is not filtered.
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If the same Benchmark ID appears more than once in the chart view for this pane, that is because
different versions of the benchmark were tested. You can view the benchmark version in the chart
view tooltip or in the grid view. All versions of a benchmark for which there are scan results are
listed in the chart and grid view.
Historical Compliance Assessment
Once per day, HPCA takes a snapshot of the compliance scanning results across your enterprise.
Based on this snapshot, an average default score is calculated for each benchmark, version, and
profile among the devices to which that profile applies. This information pane shows you the
average default score for each benchmark version over time.
Historical Compliance Assessment
If a particular benchmark version contains multiple profiles, an average of averages calculation is
performed. The average score for all profiles in that benchmark version is calculated.
The vertical axis represents the average default score. The horizontal axis represents time. Each
colored line represents a different benchmark and version. The following benchmark versions are
displayed in this chart:
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The colors are assigned dynamically and are not always the same for a specific benchmark and
version. See the legend to see the current color assignments.
When you rest the cursor on one of the colored lines, a tool tip shows you the following information:
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Benchmark name and version
Snapshot date
Average default score for all devices that were scanned for this benchmark version. If the
benchmark contains multiple profiles, this score represents the average across all profiles.
To hide a particular line in the chart view, click the corresponding item in the legend. Hidden items
are shown in non-bold, italic text in the legend. To show this line again in the chart, click the legend
item again.
In the following image, only benchmarks pertinent to Internet Explorer 7 are displayed in the chart:
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You can use the sliders to zoom in on a particular region in the data. The sliders determine how
much data appears in the chart. The range (scale) of the axis changes to represent only that range
selected by the sliders. When you move or click one of the sliders, a tooltip shows you the date or
score.
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The horizontal slider at the bottom of the pane enables you to specify a date range.
The vertical slider on the left enables you to specify an average default score range
By default, the date range displayed runs from the date of the earliest compliance scanning
snapshot to the date of the most recent snapshot. The average score range runs from zero to 100
by default.
When the triangles ( ) are at opposite ends of a slider, the entire data range is visible. When the
triangles are closer together, only a subset is visible. You can adjust both triangles on each slider.
If no data appear in the chart, move the triangles to the opposite ends of all three sliders to expose
the entire data range.
Note: This pane will not contain data if a fewer than three daily compliance scanning
snapshots have been takenor if no devices have yet been scanned.
If you have just started collecting historical data, you can switch to the grid view to see that data.
The grid view for this pane lists the daily average default score for each benchmark version. The
table is initially sorted by date, with the most recent snapshot date listed first.
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If you narrow down the data range displayed in the chart by using the sliders or by hiding some
benchmark versions, the grid view will honor your customizations, and it will only contain the
restricted data set.
If you refresh the chart by clicking on the circular arrow icon, the chart is restored to its initial state.
The sliders return to the full-range position, all available data is displayed, and all benchmark
versions are displayed.
If you click the Launch Report button in this pane, the Historical Compliance Assessment
report opens. This report lists all profiles for which there are scan results. The average score for
each profile is shown.
Top Failed SCAP Rules
The chart view for this pane shows you the ten compliance checks (SCAP rules) that failed most
frequently in your enterprise. The vertical axis lists the names of the pertinent compliance rules.
The horizontal axis represents the number of managed client devices that are out of compliance
with each rule.
To see the number of devices that failed a particular rule, rest the cursor on one of the colored bars
in the chart.
Top Failed SCAP Rules
If you click one of the colored bars in the chart, a new browser window opens, and the SCAP
Compliance Rules by CCE report is displayed. The report is filtered by the benchmark, version,
profile, and Rule ID that corresponds to the bar that you clicked.
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The grid view for this pane shows you the number of devices that failed each rule as well as the
benchmark, version, and profile associated with the rule. If you click a Rule ID or Number of
Devices in the grid view, the SCAP Compliance Rules by CCE report opens. The report is also
filtered by the benchmark, version, profile, and Rule ID that corresponds to the row in the grid view
where you clicked.
If you click the Launch Report button in this pane, the Top Failed SCAP Rules report opens.
This report lists the ten rules that failed on the greatest number of devices. It is not filtered.
Top Devices by Failed SCAP Rules
The chart view for this pane shows you the managed client devices in your enterprise that failed the
highest number of regulatory compliance checks (SCAP rules). The vertical axis lists the names of
the pertinent devices. The horizontal axis represents the number of compliance rules that failed in
the most recent compliance scan for each device listed.
Each bar represents the scan results for a specific benchmark, version, and profile on a specific
device. To view additional details, rest the cursor on one of the colored bars in the chart.
Because each bar corresponds to a different benchmark, version, and profile, it is possible to have
one device appear multiple times in this pane.
Top Devices by Failed SCAP Rules
If you click one of the colored bars in the chart, a new browser window opens, a detailed report is
displayed. The report is filtered based on the device, benchmark, version, and profile corresponding
to the bar that you clicked. The report has two parts:
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The Devices Scanned for Compliance portion of the report shows summary information about
the most recent scan results for this benchmark, version, and profile on this device.
The SCAP Compliance Rules by CCE portion of the report shows all of the rules associated
with this benchmark, version, and profile.
The grid view for this pane shows you the number of rules that failed, the default score, and the date
of the most recent scan for each device in the chart view. If you click a Device in the grid view, the
Devices Scanned for Compliance report opens for that Device. The report is filtered to show the
most recent scan results for this benchmark, version, and profile.
If you click the Launch Report
opens. This report is not filtered.
button in this pane, the Top SCAP Noncompliant Devices report
Security Tools Management Dashboard
HPCA has the ability to scan the managed client devices in your enterprise to determine what types
of security tools are present and collect pertinent information about the products detected. The
following types of security products are supported:
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Anti-virus tools
Software firewalls
The collected information is then aggregated and displayed in the Security Tools Management
dashboard.
HPCA is integrated with HP Live Network, which provides an executable security tool scanner.
The Security Tools Management dashboard has two views: the Executive View and the
Operational View.
The Executive View includes the following information panes:
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"Security Product Summary" on page 94
The Operational View includes the following information panes:
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"Most Recent Definition Updates" on page 95
"Most Recent Security Product Scans" on page 96
You can configure the dashboard to show or hide any of these panes. See "Dashboards" on page
319 for additional information.
Note: When you click Security Tools Management in the left navigation pane on the Home tab,
the Security Tools Management home page is displayed. This page provides links to pertinent
reports and shows you various statistics about Security Tool Management in your
environment:
Devices Managed Number of devices that are entitled to the HPCA Security Tools service
that collects information on various security products
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Devices Scanned Number of devices that have been scanned by the HPCA Security Tools
service
Last Scan Date The last time that any of the devices in your environment were scanned by
the HPCA Security Tools service
Scanner Last Downloaded On The time when the Security Tools scanner was most
recently downloaded from the HP Live Network site to HPCA. See "Update HP Live Network
Content" on page 54 for more information.
Security Product Status
The chart view for this pane shows you how many managed client devices have security tools
such as anti-spyware, anti-virus, or firewall software products installed and enabled. You can
display this information in either bar chart or stacked bar chart format. In both cases, the vertical
axis shows the number of devices, and the horizontal axis shows the types of security tools
detected.
The colors in the chart represent the following four conditions:
Security Tool Detection States
Color
Interval
Green
Product was detected, and it was enabled.
Yellow
Product was detected, but it was not enabled.
Red
Product was not detected.
Blue
Unknown
The state of a scanned device is considered Unknown under any of the following conditions:
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The HP Live Network security tools scanner looked for this tool but was unable to determine its
state.
The scanner looked for this tool, but no scan records were found.
The scanner did not look for this tool.
You can display this chart in either normal bar chart format (as shown here) or stacked bar format.
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Security Product Status Pane
When you hover the mouse over a colored bar in the chart, a tool tip appears that shows you the
number of devices in the corresponding state:
If you click one of the colored bars in the chart, a new browser window opens, and a filtered report is
displayed. The report shows you the number of managed client devices where that type of security
product (anti-virus, anti-spyware, or firewall) is in each of the following states: detected and
enabled, detected and disabled, not detected, or unknown.
The grid view for this pane shows you total number of managed client devices whose security tools
are in each state.
Security Product Summary
The chart view for this pane shows you which specific security products were detected on your
managed client devices. The vertical axis shows the number of devices where each product was
detected, and the horizontal axis shows the types of security tools detected.
The colors in the chart represent different products. Each version of a particular product is a
different color.
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Security Product Summary Pane
When you hover the mouse over a colored bar in the chart, a tool tip appears that shows you the
number of devices where a specific security product was detected:
If you click one of the colored segments in the chart, a new browser window opens, and a filtered
report is displayed. The report shows you the number of the managed client devices that have each
specific security product of this type (anti-virus, anti-spyware, or firewall) installed.
The grid view for this pane shows you number of managed client devices that have each specific
security product installed.
Most Recent Definition Updates
The chart view for this pane shows you how recently the virus and spyware definitions have been
updated on your managed client devices. This information pertains to all anti-virus and anti-spyware
products detected on your client devices.
You can display this information in terms of either the number (count) or percentage of devices. The
colored bars represent the following update intervals:
Update Intervals
Color
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Gray
Never
Blue
Update unknown
When you hover the mouse over a colored bar in the chart, a tool tip appears that shows you the
number and percentage of devices that have been updated during the corresponding time interval.
Because this chart uses a logarithmic scale for the Count view, if a particular time interval contains
only one device, no data is shown for that time interval in this view. This is a known limitation of
logarithmic scales. However, the data is visible in the Percentage view as well as in the grid view.
Most Recent Definition Updates
The grid view for this pane shows you the same information in table format. Note that the grid view
always uses device counts, not percentages.
If you click one of the colored bars in the chart view, a new browser window opens, and a filtered
report is displayed. The report shows you the number of managed client devices where the antivirus and anti-spyware definitions were updated during each time interval.
Most Recent Security Product Scans
The chart view for this pane shows you how recently your managed client devices have been
scanned for viruses and spyware. This information pertains to all anti-virus and anti-spyware
products detected on your client devices.
You can display this information in terms of either the number (count) or percentage of devices. The
colored bars represent the following update intervals:
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Scan Intervals
Color
Interval
Red
More than 4 weeks
Yellow
2 4 weeks
Green
Less than 2 weeks
Gray
Never
Blue
Scan unknown
When you hover the mouse over a colored bar in the chart, a tool tip appears that shows you the
number and percentage of devices that have been scanned during the corresponding time interval.
Because this chart uses a logarithmic scale for the Count view, if a particular time interval contains
only one device, no data is shown for that time interval in this view. This is a known limitation of
logarithmic scales. The data is visible in the Percentage view, however, as well as the grid view.
Most Recent Security Product Scans
The grid view for this pane shows you the same information in table format. Note that the grid view
always uses device counts, not percentages.
If you click one of the colored bars in the chart view, a new browser window opens, and a filtered
report is displayed. The report shows you the number of managed client devices that were most
recently scanned by the pertinent security tool (anti-virus or anti-spyware) during each time interval.
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Patch Management Dashboard
The Patch Management dashboard provides information about any patch vulnerabilities that are
detected on managed devices in your network.
The Executive View of the Patch Management dashboard includes three information panes:
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"Device Compliance by Bulletin" on next page
"Top Ten Vulnerabilities" on page 100
The Operational View includes the following information panes:
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"Device Compliance by Status (Operational View)" on page 102
"Microsoft Security Bulletins" on page 103
"Most Vulnerable Products" on page 104
You can configure the dashboard to show or hide any of these panes. See "Dashboards" on page
319.
Note: When you click Patch Management in the left navigation pane on the Home tab, the
Patch Management home page is displayed. This page contains statistics and links to
pertinent reports.
Device Compliance by Status (Executive View)
The chart view of this pane shows you the percentage of devices in your network that are currently
in compliance with your patch policy. The colored wedges in the pie chart represent the following
possible states:
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Not patched (red)
The "Device Compliance by Status (Operational View)" on page 102 is similar but has finer-grained
detail:
Device Compliance By Status Views
Executive View
Operational View
Patched
Patched Warning
Not patched
Not patched Reboot Pending Other
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Device Compliance by Status (Executive View)
To see the number of devices in a particular category, rest the cursor over a colored sector in the pie
chart.
If you click one of the colored wedges in the pie chart, a new browser window opens, and a filtered
report is displayed. The report lists all devices in the patch compliance status corresponding to the
wedge that you clicked.
The grid view for this pane shows the number of network devices in each of the compliance states
shown in the pie chart.
Device Compliance by Bulletin
The chart view of this pane shows you the ten patch vulnerabilities that affect the greatest number
of devices in your network. The vertical axis lists the patch bulletin numbers for these
vulnerabilities. The horizontal axis represents the number of devices not patched and uses a
logarithmic scale.
Note: If a particular bulletin affects only one device, no data is shown for that bulletin in the
chart view. This is a known limitation of logarithmic scales. The data is visible in the grid view,
however.
To see the name of the bulletin and the number of devices affected, rest the cursor on one of the
colored bars.
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Device Compliance by Bulletin
If you click one of the colored bars in the chart, a new browser window opens, and a filtered report is
displayed. This report shows which managed devices have this patch vulnerability.
The grid view provides the following information for the top ten patch vulnerabilities detected:
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Description Title of the bulletin
Not Patched Number of devices with this patch vulnerability
The table is initially sorted by Not Patched. To change the sort parameter, click the pertinent
column heading.
To find more information about a particular bulletin, click the bulletin number.
Top Ten Vulnerabilities
The chart view of this pane shows the compliance state of the top ten vulnerabilities that affect the
maximum number of devices in the network. The chart displays the number of devices that have
been patched or not for each of the vulnerability. These devices are represented as follows:
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Non-patched devices (red)
You can view the statistics of these devices for last 7 days, 14 days, 21 days, 30 days, and greater
than 30 days. You can also filter the vulnerabilities by Recently Released to view statistics for top
ten bulletins released by Microsoft and acquired by Patch Manager that affect the maximum
number of devices in the network.
The vertical axis of the chart lists the top ten patch bulletins. The horizontal axis represents the
number of devices affected by these bulletins.
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To see the number of devices affected and the compliance state of a particular bulletin, position the
cursor on one of the colored bars.
Top Ten Vulnerabilities
The grid view provides the following information for the top ten vulnerabilities:
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Not Patched Number of devices not compliant with a particular bulletin
Patched Number of devices compliant with a particular bulletin
Devices Total number of devices affected because of a particular bulletin
The table is initially sorted by Devices. To change the sort parameter, click the pertinent column
heading.
To find more information about a particular bulletin, click the bulletin name.
HP Live Network Patch Manager Announcements
This pane contains the most recently published HP Live Network Patch Manager announcements.
This information is provided by an RSS feed from the HP Live Network subscription site. See
"Accessing HPLive Network Content" on page 106. By default, this pane is not enabled, because it
requires HP Live Network credentials to be specified before it can display information. See
"Dashboards" on page 319 for information about configuring your HP Live Network credentials.
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HP Live Network Patch Manager Announcements
To find more information about a particular announcement, click the icon just below its title. The
HP Live Network subscription support site opens in a new browser window. You must have an
active HP Live Network subscription to access this site.
This pane does not have a chart view.
When you enable this pane on the Configuration tab, you can change the URL for the RSS feed, as
well as the location of the HP Live Network authentication server (see "Dashboards" on page 319).
You may also need to enable a proxy server (see "Configure the Connection to the HP Live
Network Server" on page 284 and "Proxy Settings" on page 253).
Device Compliance by Status (Operational View)
The chart view of this pane shows you the percentage of devices in your network that are currently
in compliance with your patch policy. To see the number of devices in a particular category, rest the
cursor over a colored sector in the pie chart.
This pane is similar to the "Device Compliance by Status (Executive View)" on page 98 pane but
shows a finer level of detail and uses the same colors used by the Patch Manager:
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Not Patched (red)
Reboot Pending (light gray)
Warning (dark green)
Other (yellow)
Not Applicable (dark gray)
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Device Compliance by Status (Operational View)
If you click one of the colored wedges in the pie chart, a new browser window opens, and a filtered
report is displayed. The report lists all devices in the patch compliance status corresponding to the
wedge that you clicked.
The grid view shows the number of network devices in each of the compliance states shown in the
pie chart.
Microsoft Security Bulletins
This pane shows you the most recent Microsoft Security Bulletins. By default, this information is
provided by an RSS feed from Microsoft Corporation. You can change the URL for the feed by
using the Configuration tab (see "Dashboards" on page 319).
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To view detailed information about a particular bulletin, click the
icon just below the bulletin name.
This pane does not have a chart view.
Most Vulnerable Products
This pane is disabled by default. To enable it, see "Dashboards" on page 319.
The chart view of this pane shows you the software products in your network for which there are the
greatest number of not patched devices. The vertical axis lists the software products. The
horizontal axis reflects the total number of not patched devices for the software product.
Because this chart uses a logarithmic scale, if the number of not patched devices for a particular
product equals one, no data is shown for that product in the chart view. This is a known limitation of
logarithmic scales. However, the data is visible in the grid view. To see the number of devices on
which a particular software product is not patched, rest the cursor over one of the colored bars.
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The grid view provides the following information for each product:
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Product Name of the software product
Not Patched Number of not patched devices for a particular product
Applicable Devices Number of devices on which this product is installed
The table is initially sorted by Not Patched. To change the sort parameter, click the pertinent
column heading.
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HPCA and HP Live Network
HP Live Network is a subscription service that enables you to obtain the most current content for
HPCA.
HP Live Network provides the latest content for setting profiles and the latest definitions and
scanners for security and compliance management. Report enhancements can also be delivered
over Live Network. When available, you can obtain these enhancements by performing an HP Live
Network update. Any customizations that you have made to your reports will not be overwritten
when you download the latest reports from the Live Network site.
Accessing HPLive Network Content
To obtain updated content, you must have an active HP Software Support contract with valid Live
Network Subscription credentials for this content. You will then receive a user ID, password, and
content server URL that you can use to configure the Live Network settings on the Configuration
tab.
Note: The HP Live Network content server URL that you receive with your subscription may
be different from the default URL shown on the Live Network settings page on the
Configuration tab in the HPCA Console. Be sure to use the URL that comes with your
subscription. For more information, see "Live Network" on page 284 for details.
You must use current HP Passport credentials for HP Live Network Announcements to see the HP
Live Network Announcements dashboard pane. To update the HP Passport credentials for HP Live
Network Announcements, do the following:
1. Visit HP BSA Essentials Network web site at https://hpln.hp.com/ and complete the one time
confirmation step before using the HP Live Network announcements widget.
2. If you continue to see a connection failure for the HP Live Network Announcements widget:
a. Visit the HP Live Network RSS Feed at:
https://hpln.hp.com/node/9254/feed/content/announcements
b. Complete the one-time confirmation step if you are asked for it.
For more information about purchasing an HP Live Network subscription, visit the HP BSA
Essentials Network Security & Compliance Service for Client Automation web site:
https://hpln.hp.com/group/security-and-compliance-client-automation
You will need to provide your HP Passport credentials to view this site.
License Requirements
To obtain the latest content from HP Live Network, you will need the following:
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License for HPCA Enterprise Edition
License for the HPCA Security and Compliance Manager
Active HP Software Support contract with valid Live Network Subscription credentials
License for the HPCA Patch Manager
If you do not have these items, the pertinent dashboards will be empty, and the applicable content
will be unavailable for download and use.
The first two items are required for the vulnerability management, compliance management, and
security tools management dashboards. The Patch Manager license is required for the patch
management dashboard.
Note: The sample scanning services included with your HPCA software do not require HP
Live Network credentials. This sample does not include a scanner for security tools
management, however. You must have an active HP Live Network subscription to perform
security tools management in HPCA.
Updating HP Live Network Content
When HPCA updates your content from the HP Live Network site (or from the file system), it uses
a tool called the HP Live Network Connector (LNC).
To obtain Live Network content, you must use the "HP Live Network Connector" below and know
"How to Update HP Live Network Content" on next page.
HP Live Network Connector
The HP Live Network Connector is a tool used by HPCA to create a secure connection to the HP
Live Network content distribution server and download the updated content. When accessing the
HP Live Network content, the HP Live Network Connector first determines what content is
available and then downloads the appropriate content from the HP Live Network subscription site.
A default version of the HP Live Network Connector is installed and configured when HPCA is
installed. It is self-updating. Any changes to the connector are automatically downloaded when you
update your HP Live Network content. In certain circumstances, you may want to install a new
copy of the LNC. If you want to re-install the HP Live Network Connector for any reason, you can
download a new copy at any time. For more information, see "Download the HP Live Network
Connector" on next page.
Note: The HP Live Network Connector performs authentication to HP Live Network and
downloads content. By itself, the Connector does not install anything into the HPCA
infrastructure. HPCA manages the loading of the updated HP Live Network content
When you update your HPCA content either from HP Live Network or from the file system the
following actions typically happen:
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1. The content is copied into a temporary directory.
2. The content is loaded into the HPCA database. This primes the database for processing
collected data, enables HPCA to deploy the pertinent services, and drives the detailed reports.
3. The HPCA console is updated with relevant UI content.
When a client device with a configured security policy subsequently makes a connection to the
SECURITY Domain in the CSDB, the data and scanners are deployed to that client device. At this
point, the client device will be scanned. The results of the scans are then sent to the Core
database.
Download the HP Live Network Connector
The HP Live Network Connector (LNC) is provided with HPCA and is installed automatically when
you configure the Live Network settings for the first time. The LNC is self-updating. Whenever you
update your HP Live Network content, the LNC checks for and installs any available LNC updates.
This way, you are always guaranteed to have the most recent version of the LNC after each Live
Network update.
If you need to re-install the LNC for any reasonfor example, if someone inadvertently uninstalls
itfollow these steps.
To download a new copy of the HP Live Network Connector:
1. On the Configuration tab, expand the Infrastructure Management area, and click Live
Network.
2. Click the Download link to the right of the HP Live Network Connector box. The HP Live
Network subscription support site opens in a new browser window. You can download the LNC
executable from this site. You will need your HP Live Network subscription user name and
password to log in.
3. Follow the instructions on the HP Live Network site to download and install the LNC.
Note: If you install the LNC in a location other than the original installation location, be
sure to update the HP Live Network Connector path on the Live Network configuration
page accordingly. The default installation location is:
<InstallDir>\LiveNetwork\lnc\bin\live-network-connector.bat
How to Update HP Live Network Content
To update your HP Live Network content from the HP Live Network subscription web site, do the
following:
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Use the Schedule Updates tab on the HP Live Network operations page to configure the HPCA
Console to periodically download updated content, or use the Update Now tab to initiate an
immediate update from the HP Live Network subscription site.
See "Live Network" on page 202 for detailed instructions.
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Use the content-update.bat command line utility to manually trigger an update.
See "Use the Command Line Utility" on page 414 or for instructions.
You should always update your HP Live Network content after you install or upgrade your HPCA
software to ensure that you have the most recent content available.
Note: When you download new HP Live Network content, you may simply get updates to
existing services, or you may be able to access brand new services. To use any new services,
be sure to explicitly entitle your client devices to these services.
Note: The display names of the services downloaded from HP Live Network have angle
brackets (< >) surrounding them, uniquely identifying these as HP-supported services from the
Live Network site. Be aware that if you modify the services in your environment, your changes
may be lost the next time that you update your HP Live Network content.
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Managing the Enterprise
The Management area contains the tools you use to manage the client devices in your environment.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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"Directory Objects" below
"Managing Directory Policies" on page 115
"Service Information" on page 124
"Managing Groups" on page 125
"Deploying the HPCA Agent" on page 126
"Importing Devices" on page 124
"Managing Jobs" on page 127
"Creating Satellite Synchronization Jobs" on page 136
"Removal of Old Job Execution Records" on page 136
"Managing Virtual Machines" on page 138
"Controlling Devices Remotely" on page 142
"Managing Operating Systems " on page 147
"Viewing Out Of Band Details" on page 154
"Deploying the Usage Collection Agent" on page 155
Directory Objects
From the Directories tree on the Management tab, you can view the objects in your configured
directory services. For more information, see "Directory Services" on page 274. You can view and
edit the properties of an object, search its directories, import devices, and create new groups.
When you click a directory object in the left navigation tree, you see a list of its children or members
in the content pane. The content pane switches between children or members depending on the
type of the selected directory object. If the directory object is a container type, you will see its
children. If the directory object is a group type, you will see its members.
When you rest the cursor over the name of a child/member object in the list, a drop-down menu
becomes available click the down arrow to display the menu. The options available in the menu
vary depending on the hierarchical context in which the object exists and the HPCA features that
are currently enabled.
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Directory Object View
The following table summarizes the actions that you can take from the drop-down menu for a child
object.
Actions Available from the Drop-Down Menu
Icon
Action
Description
View/Edit
Properties
View or edit the properties of this child object in a new browser window.
For more information, see "Directory Object View " above.
Create a Job
Create a Notify or DTM job for this object. For more information, see
"Managing Jobs" on page 127.
Remote
Control
Access a managed device remotely. For more information, see
"Controlling Devices Remotely" on page 142.
Deploy
Deploy the HPCA Agent to this device so that it can be managed by
HPCA Agent HPCA. For more information, see "Deploying the HPCA Agent" on page
126.
OS
Deploy an operating system, or perform a one-time hardware maintenance
Management operation. For more information, see "Managing Operating Systems " on
page 147.
View Out of
Band Details
View the Out of Band details for a device with Intel vPro or DASH-enabled
devices. For more information, see "Viewing Out Of Band Details" on page
154.
Delete this
Delete this object from the HPCA database. For more information, see
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Icon
Action
Description
Directory
Object
"Importing Devices" on page 124.
In the Directory Object view, there are two toolbars:
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The upper toolbar pertains to the object selected in the Directories tree.
The lower toolbar pertains to the selected child objects in the grid.
In the example shown in the following figure, the All Devices group is selected.
Directory Object View Toolbars
In this example, the upper toolbar (1) pertains to the All Devices group, and the lower toolbar (2)
pertains to the selected Children (or Members) in the grid in this case, Device110 and Device113.
Viewing Properties for an Object
When you select View/Edit Properties for a directory object, the properties of this object are
displayed in a new browser window.
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Click Children to view the objects children. Click a child object to browse to that object in the
content pane.
Click Members to view the objects members. If the object has no members, this link is not
present.
Click Policies to view the objects local policy configuration, and to create policies for this
object.
Click Entitlements to view all resolved policies for this object.
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Click Jobs to view a list of current and past jobs for this object. If there are no jobs for this
object, this link is not present.
Click Job Executions to view a list of DTM job executions for this object. See "Jobs and Job
Executions" on page 128 for more information.
Click Virtual Machines to view a list of the virtual machines that exist on the server. This link is
available only if the selected object is a VMware ESX Server. For additional information, see
"Managing Virtual Machines" on page 138.
Searching for an Object
The HPCA Console provides the ability to search for directory objects. This search is contextual.
This means that when you initiate a search, the root of that search is the current directory object.
You can initiate a search from either the main window or the Directory Object windowboth contain
a search button.
Note: Directory Objects that contain a large number of children may time out when retrieving a
large number of records. Although the console may time out, the background process will
continue to retrieve data until it reaches 10,000 records. If this happens, click the Refresh
button to try the request again.
For directory objects with greater than 5000 child nodes, use the Search interface to navigate
to a node within that list. This method will allow you to bypass possible time outs when
browsing nodes with a large number of children.
To search for a directory object:
1. From the Management tab, Directories area, click the Search Directories
button.
2. From the Directory Search box, you can define the following parameters:
n Specify the distinguished name (DN) for the search by selecting an item in the left
navigation menu.
n
Select the Scope of the search: either the current level or the current level and all levels
below it in the directory hierarchy.
Create a Filter expression by selecting an attribute, an operator, and typing in the criteria to
match
Note: When using the OBJECTCLASS filter, the only valid conditions are Equals or
Does Not Equal. Also, certain directories, such as Active Directory, do not support
wildcard characters included in the search strings for some attributes.
3. Click Search. The objects that match the criteria you specified are listed in the Search Results
table.
4. Click Reset to begin a new search.
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Managing Directory Policies
As indicated, you can create a directory objects policy and view its entitlements from the
Management tab of the HPCA Console.
Policy
A policy defines the services to which users and managed devices are entitled. It represents a
designation of application service entitlements. Policies show which managed devices are
assigned to which packages. A package is a unit of distributable software or data. Typically, to map
services to users, you create users, assign users to groups, and then assign services to these
groups. The policy information associated with these services determines which data are to be
managed for the user, group, or computer; it determines what services should be distributed and
managed for the agent. In the HPCA model of policy-based management, it is possible to connect
to an external Active Directory to define your policy entitlements.
Policy Types and How They Work
Before you start to manage policies for your directory objects, you should have an understanding of
policy types and how they work together to determine the actual resolved policy values for a
directory object.
There are three policy types.
The Policy type is the actual granting policy that defines the objects entitlement to services.
The Default Policy type is a policy that neither grants nor denies access. However, if access has
been granted to a directory object, then the values in the Default Policy are used as a default
template for the policy assigned to the object.
The Override Policy type is a policy that neither grants nor denies access. However, if access has
been granted to a directory object, then the values in the Override Policy will override any equivalent
attributes in the actual granting policy.
For a given application, more than one default may be encountered when resolving policy. In this
case the defaults are ranked lowest to highest priority based on the pri attribute with the lower
numeric value having a higher priority. The same applies to Override Policy.
The actual resulting policy that is returned to the Configuration Server will be the logical set union
performed as an ordered overlay. In other words, same named attributes are replaced. This will be
performed as follows:
1. Lowest to Highest Priority DEFAULTS (0...n occurrences)
2. Actual Granting Policy (always singular)
3. Lowest to Highest Priority OVERRIDES (0...n occurrences)
Policy Resolution Examples
This section provides examples demonstrating how the actual policy is returned to the
Configuration Server when default and override policies are assigned to a directory object that has
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Example 1: simple override
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policy: Firefly <version=7 mode=typical>
override: Firefly <version=8>
OUTCOME: Firefly <version=8 mode=typical>
Example 2: simple default
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policy: Firefly <mode=typical>
default: Firefly <version=7>
OUTCOME: Firefly <version=7 mode=typical>
Example 3: default and override
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default: Firefly <mode=typical>
policy: Firefly <version=7 issue=4>
override: Firefly <version=8 mode=complete>
OUTCOME: Firefly <version=8 issue=4 mode=complete>
Example 4: multiple defaults and multiple overrides
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default: Firefly <version=7> - Note: pri defaults to 10
default Firefly <version=6 pri=5>
policy: Firefly <mode=typical>
override: Firefly <mode=complete> - Note: pri defaults to 10
override: Firefly <mode=typical pri=5>
OUTCOME: Firefly <version=6 mode=typical>
Note: Neither defaults nor overrides have any affect to policy resolutions that do not grant
access to the subject (Firefly in the above example). Defaults and overrides only affect policy
objects that are already granted access to an application. The effect that defaults and overrides
have is only to refine the definition of that access by possibly altering a set of attributes. The
set of attributes that are altered are those that contribute to the POLICY object that is present
when the subject object is resolved on the Configuration Server.
How to Manage Policies for Directory Objects
From the Directory Object Properties window, you can manage the local policy configuration for a
directory object by selecting the Policies link in the left navigation tree.
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Directory Object Policy Detail
Legend
a Path to selected directory object
b Directory object toolbar:
Browse to the parent object
View/Edit properties of this object
Search directories
Import devices into the HPCA device repository
Create an HPCA job
Start a new remote control session
Deploy the HPCA Agent
Create a new group
Launch the Policy Management Wizard (drop-down menu allows
you to choose policy type)
Perform an OS Management task
Delete this Directory Object
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Object links (see "Viewing Properties for an Object" on page 112)
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d Policy Management toolbar:
Refresh
Show/Hide filter
There are three tabs in the Directory Object Properties window when you select the Policies link in
the left navigation tree. They allow you to view and assign policies, set defaults and overrides to
policies, create relationships to other objects to influence policy inheritance, and to set resolution
options that determine how the Policy Server will behave when resolving policies.
Note: When you click the Policies link, the HPCA Console checks your permissions. If you
do not have write permissions, the Launch the Policy Management Wizard icon will not
appear on the toolbar.
The actions you can perform on these tabs are discussed in the following sections. In the examples
used, we will create a policy for one device. "Directory Object Policy Detail " on previous page
shows the different sections of the Directory Object Properties window. Use this figure to orient
where you are in the management console when performing these tasks.
By way of recap, to navigate to the Directory Object Properties window to view and create policies,
you do the following:
1. On the Management tab, expand the directory structure under Directories. The list of available
directory services is displayed.
2. Click the directory service that you want to expand, and then the directory object of interest. In
our example, it is Zone:HP > Devices. A list of the Devices directory objects children appears
in the content pane.
3. To work with a device, navigate to that object, and select View/Edit Properties from the dropdown menu. A new browser window opens for that directory object.
4. Click the Policies link in the left navigation tree in the new browser window.
As indicated in our example, the directory object we are selecting is a single device. We will
create a policy for this single device.
Assignments
On the Assignments tab of the Directory Object Policies window, you can view the types of
policies that have been assigned to a directory object.
As indicated in "Policy Types and How They Work" on page 115, there are three types of policies
that can be assigned to an object, namely Policy, Default Policy, and Override Policy. You can
entitle additional services to directory objects by performing the following policy type assignment
procedures.
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Assigning Policy to Directory Objects
1. From the drop-down menu on the Policy Management Wizard
icon located on the
Directory Object toolbar, select Launch Policy Management Wizard (Policy). The list of
available directory services for a given Service Domain is displayed on the right of the screen.
This wizard allows you to entitle directory objects such as Groups or Users to services
provided by the HPCA Configuration Server. The tree located to the right represents the list of
currently assigned services to this directory object. You can choose new services from the
table or remove existing services from the tree to modify the policy configuration.
2. From the drop-down menu on the Service Domain field, select the Service Domain from which
you want to select the Service.
3. Select the box to the left of each service that you want to add.
Note: If the service that you want to entitle does not appear in the Policy Management
Wizard, you must wait for a few minutes, and then refresh the service list. Based on the
package size and network bandwidth, the publishing process can take a few minutes to
complete before the package is published as a service to the CSDB.
4. Click Add to Selection to move the service to the tree view on the right side of the wizards
screen.
5. Click Next when you have added all the services you need. A window opens displaying the
selected services.
6. In this window, you will want to set the policy configuration, priority, and attributes for the
selected services. The example screen shot below displays two Services from the Audit
Domain.
Set Policy Configuration to either Allow or Deny.
Set Priority to Low, Medium, or High.
Click Add in the Attributes and column to add additional Client Automation attributes and
expressions to the criteria for an object. For more information, see the HP Client Automation
Enterprise Policy Server Reference Guide.
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Caution: The Attributes and feature should only be used by experienced HPCA
Administrators who are extremely familiar with the Configuration Server Database and
the HPCA Infrastructure.
7. Click Next when you have configured the policies. A window opens displaying the summary
information for the selected services.
8. Review the summary information for your configuration. Click Commit to save your changes.
9. Click Close to exit the wizard. Your newly created policies will be displayed in the Policies
table on the Assignments tab. The policies will also be visible in the Entitlements table if you
click the Entitlements tab.
Assigning Policy Defaults to Directory Objects
To assign policy defaults to directory objects, you follow the same procedure that you did for
"Assigning Policy to Directory Objects" on previous page except that you select the Launch
Policy Management Wizard (PolicyDefault)
option from the drop-down menu of the Policy
Management Wizard
icon located on the Directory Object toolbar.
Assigning Policy Overrides to Directory Objects
To assign policy overrides to directory objects, you follow the same procedure that you did for
"Assigning Policy to Directory Objects" on previous page except that you select the Launch
Policy Management Wizard (PolicyOverride)
option from the drop-down menu of the Policy
Management Wizard
icon located on the Directory Object toolbar.
Relationships
On the Relationships tab, you can link one object to another one for the purpose of acquiring policy
inheritance from the linked object. For example, you may want a subscriber to inherit the policy
assigned to an organizational unit (OU) in Active Directory although the subscriber is not a child of
that OU. To do this, add a policy relationship to the device linking it to the OU and thereby inheriting
the policies entitled to the OU. If a device is linked to a group by a policy relationship, the device will
inherit the policies entitled to the group even if it is not a member. One typical use of policy
relationships is to link entire OUs to one or more groups where policies are assigned. This type of
linkage is only possible using a policy relationship since an OU cannot be a member of a group in
LDAP.
This feature should be used sparingly in the directory model. Its primary goal is to represent policy
relationships between two objects, that are not otherwise present in the form of parent-child or
memberOf relationships; or when such a relationship is conditional on some dynamic criteria.
In the following example, we will add a policy relationship to a single device by linking it to another
directory object.
To create relationships between objects:
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1. Select the Relationships tab. The Policy Relationships for the selected device are listed in the
displayed table. Initially, this table will be empty until you add policy relationships.
2. To add a policy relationship, click the Add Policy Relationship
Management toolbar. The Add Policy Relationship window opens.
icon located on the Policy
3. Use the search parameters or select a directory object to link to the currently selected device.
4. Select the box next to each linkable object to which you want to link the single device.
5. Click Add or Add and Close to add the relationship of the directory object(s) to the currently
selected device. If you click Add and Close, you will exit the wizard after adding the
relationship.
6. Click Close in the Execution Status pop-up window to close the window. All the policy
entitlements of the related objects will be inherited by the originally selected device.
The newly selected directory objects will appear in the Policy Relationships table for the
originally selected device. Also, the entitlements page for the selected device will now display
the policies of the directory objects to which it has been linked.
Resolutions
On the Resolutions tab, you can affect how a policy is resolved. For example, you may want to
limit the scope of policy resolution for specific objects. To do this, use the policy resolution options
displayed on this tab. These options are implemented as single-value integers that can be logically
ORd together to produce the expected behavior when the Policy Server resolves policies.
Use these flags very sparingly, as they can have a profound effect on the clarity and function of the
policy model.
To set resolution options:
1. On the Resolutions tab, select the resolution option(s) you want to use to determine policy
resolution. You can select from the following options:
n Secede: Instructs the Policy Manager not to include any parent objects in the outcome. The
primary use is to support semi-autonomous units within an organization.
n
Continue: Instructs the Policy Server to ignore all other attributes in this object. The parent
object is still processed, unless Secede option is set.
Break: Instructs the Policy Server to end the policy resolution and return the condition to the
client. In this situation, the client device should not apply policy. It can be used to implement
change control freezes to prevent policy changes being applied to certain parts of an
organization.
Strict: Instructs the Policy Server to ignore memberOf attributes, and only process Policy
Flags, and Policy Connections.
2. Click Save to update the policy.
3. Click Close to exit the wizard.
Note: The effect of the resolution options on the policy model for the selected device will not be
reflected in the entitlements page for the selected device.
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How to Manage Policies for the Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure
When managing virtual machines (VMs) in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), special
attention is required for policy management of some types of VMs. In some cases, you will want a
policy to deny services on a VM because it is not needed and will produce unnecessary network
traffic.
A specific case is the Patch Service Domain. For certain types of VMs, you will want to set the
policy configuration for the service to deny to prevent patch deployment on these virtual desktops
since it is an unnecessary and expensive exercise.
The following sections provide some VDI background and describe how to configure your policy
entitlement efficiently in this type of virtual environment. The sections covered include the
following:
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"Adding Cloned Desktops to Active Directory Group" on next page
"Denying Patch Services to Cloned Desktops" on next page
VDI Overview
VDI is a technology for the hosting and virtualization of individual client operating systems like
Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista or Linux on physical host machines. The intent is to be
able to deploy, secure, and manage enterprise desktops in the data center.
The VMware View was formerly known as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). The View uses the
linked clone technology that allows multiple desktops to be deployed from a single base image.
Automated desktop pools can use the linked clone feature to rapidly deploy desktops from a single
parent VM. View Manager uses VMware View Composer to create and deploy linked cloned
desktops from VMware vCenter Server.
The XenDesktop is the VDI solution from Citrix. XenDesktop is used to manage virtual desktop
connections and assign users to dedicated or pooled virtual desktops. Provisioning Services
creates and provisions virtual desktops from a single desktop image on demand, thus optimizing
storage utilization and providing a pristine virtual desktop for each user each time the user logs on.
The Provisioning Services VM Template is used for creating a VM-based pooled desktop group
using the XenDesktop Setup Wizard.
The cloned desktops created using VMware View or the Virtual Desktops created using
XenDesktop can then be managed in the HPCA Enterprise Console. The cloned desktops can be
grouped into a single Organizational Unit (OU) and a policy can be enforced to this OU to deny
services. Only the parent VM should be excluded from this deny policy so that it will be entitled to
all those services installed on it. The cloned desktops can be updated automatically from the parent
VM using the VMware View to reflect the services that were installed on the parent base image.
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Adding Cloned Desktops to Active Directory Group
You must create a group in AD that contains all the cloned desktops that you want to exclude from
entitlement. The group is an OU. The OU is a directory object in HPCA Enterprise, which you can
associate with a policy that denies patch services to this OU. For more information, see "Denying
Patch Services to Cloned Desktops" below.
To create a new group for cloned desktops in the Active Directory:
1. Create a new group in AD.
2. Add the cloned desktops to the group. When searching for the cloned desktops to add to this
group, use the pattern used to name the devices. The pattern search string will list only the
cloned desktops simplifying the task of adding them to the group.
3. Click OK.
Note: If you add more cloned desktops to your network, ensure that they are added to this
group. It is not done automatically.
Denying Patch Services to Cloned Desktops
Now that you have created an OU in AD, you can associate a policy that effectively denies patch
acquisition to the devices contained in this OU.
To deny patch services to cloned desktops:
Follow the generalized procedure outlined in "Assigning Policy to Directory Objects" on page 119.
However, in this procedure, which is specific to entitling a policy to devices that denies a service,
note the actual values you must provide to achieve this goal.
1. Select View/Edit Properties for the OU directory object that contains the cloned desktops.
2. From the drop-down menu on the Policy Management Wizard
Policy Management Wizard (Policy) to add a normal policy.
icon, select Launch
3. In the Policy Management Wizard, select Patches as the Service Domain.
4. Select the DISCOVER_PATCH and FINALIZE_PATCH services in the list and click Add to
Selection.
5. Click Next.
6. In the Selected Services list, select all the services and specify the following changes for all of
the services listed:
n Set Policy Configuration to Deny.
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Set Priority to High.
7. Click Next and Commit to save the changes.
This procedure has assigned a policy that denies patch services to the OU that contains the cloned
desktops. Since the priority of this policy is specified as high, it will get resolved above all the other
policies within its hierarchy. You can verify this by viewing the Entitlement list of policies for any
one of the devices in the list.
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Now when the patch connect is run on any of the cloned desktops contained in the specified OU,
the patch service entitlement is not resolved, and the patch will not be installed. This does not
affect other services which are entitled for the cloned desktops, and they are thus resolved.
You must ensure that only cloned desktops are contained in this OU. If any other device is added to
this OU, it will also be denied patch services.
You can deny patch services through policy entitlement at any level; that is, it can be done at the
container, OU, or device level.
Note: It is important to apply the policy at the correct level in the hierarchy so that its affects
only the required devices and not all devices.
Service Information
After signing in to the HPCA Console, you can view the services that are available from your
Configuration Server. A service is a set of data managed as a unit for example, an application.
Services are created using the CSDB Editor. See the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Administrator User Guide for more information about services.
To view available services:
1. On the Management tab, click Services. The list of available Configuration Server Database
Domains opens.
2. Click the Domain that contains the Services that you want to see.
3. To narrow the list of available services displayed, click the Show/Hide Filter Input button
to display the filter options.
4. Click a Service to view its details.
n The Properties tab shows the attributes of the Service from the Configuration Server
Database (CSDB).
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The Reporting tab shows summary reports for the selected Service.
You can view the summary reports for all the services in the Reporting tab on the Services area.
Importing Devices
Before you can deploy the HPCA Agent to a device, you must import that device into HPCA. You
must also import any VMware ESX Server that you want to manage using HPCA.
When you import a device, a directory object is created for that device. No attempt is made,
however, to verify that you have specified a valid device.
To import devices:
1. On the Management tab, go to the Directories area, and click Devices.
2. Click the
(Import Device Wizard) button.
3. In the Device IP/Host Name text box, type or paste a comma-separated list of device host
names or IP addresses.
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4. In the Device Classification drop-down, select the appropriate classification for the group of
devices.
n No Preset Classification Devices are imported with no classification.
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VMware ESX Server Enables the Virtual Machines link in the Directory Object window for
each device imported with this classification. For more information, see "Managing Virtual
Machines" on page 138.
5. Click Add. Devices are added to the import Devices list.
To remove a device from the list, select the check box to the left of the device and click the
(Remove) button.
6. Review the list, and click Commit. Devices are imported into the Devices container. They are
also added to the All Devices group.
7. Click Close to acknowledge the dialog.
To remove a device:
To remove a device that was previously imported, browse to the device object page and click the
(Delete this Directory Object) button.
Managing Groups
Groups are used to perform tasks on many devices at once, such as deploying the HPCA Agent or
creating a job to notify devices when updated software is available. Devices are added to groups
based on search criteria that you define during group creation. The following sections describe the
different group management tasks available.
To create an external directory group:
Groups for mounted external directory sources (LDAP or Active Directory, for example) must be
created using the tools provided by the directory service. Contact your system administrator for
details.
To create an internal directory group:
The following procedure creates groups for internal directories. Groups that you create in the HPCA
Console are created in the internal zone under the Groups container.
1. On the Management tab tool bar, click Create a New Group
Wizard" on page 326 opens.
. The HPCA "Group Creation
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to create the group.
To modify a group description or devices:
1. Use the navigation tree, and select the group that you want to modify.
2. Use the tool bar or the group context drop-down menu, and select View/Edit Properties
The groups directory object window opens.
3. Click the Properties link to view the properties page and to modify the group name or
description. Click Save to commit any changes.
4. Click the Members link to view the list of devices that belong to the group.
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5. Use the Add Devices
membership.
or Remove Devices
tool bar buttons to update group
6. When you are finished, close the directory object window.
To remove a group:
1. Use the navigation tree, and select the group that you want to remove.
2. Click Delete this Directory Object
This removes only the group object. It does not remove the devices in the group.
Deploying the HPCA Agent
The HPCA Agent is used to manage devices in your environment. Deploy the Agent to devices
using the Agent Deployment Wizard. For additional information about the HPCA Agent, see the HP
Client Automation Enterprise Application Manager and Application Self-Service Manager
Reference Guide.
You can deploy the Agent to single devices or to devices belonging to a group. Use the directory
object tree to locate the devices, then use the Agent Deployment Wizard to create a deployment
job.
In order for the Agent to be deployed successfully, the following may be required on the client
devices:
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Windows Firewall should be disabled.
The Agent must be reachable by the server over the network.
If deploying to Windows 8, the Remote Registry service must be enabled.
If deploying to Windows XP, Simple File Sharing must be disabled.
If deploying to Windows Vista and later operating systems, access to the Administrative share
(C$) on Windows Vista devices is disabled for locally defined administrators. Therefore,
Windows Vista devices should be part of a domain, and the domain administrator's credentials
should be specified during Agent deployment. If the devices are not part of a domain, additional
steps are required to allow access for local administrators. See the following link on Microsoft's
support web site for detailed steps:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947232/en-us
After making these changes, reboot the device.
To deploy the HPCA Agent:
1. From the directory object tree, select the directory object that contains the devices to which
you want to deploy the Agent.
2. Select the devices from the list and click Launch the HPCA Agent Deployment Wizard
The Agent Deployment Wizard opens.
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3. At Step 1:
a. Specify the credentials to use when deploying the Agent. These credentials should have
adequate administrator permissions to perform the installation.
b. To install the Agent in silent mode, select the Silent Install check box. This will prevent an
installation user interface from opening on the target device.
4. Click Next.
5. At Step 2, type the schedule information for when the Agent Deployment job should run.
6. Click Next.
7. At Step 3, review the summary information for the job.
8. Click Submit.
When you finish the steps in the wizard, an Agent Deployment job is created. A deployment job is
complete when the Agent has been deployed to all devices included in the job. Use the Jobs area
(see "Managing Jobs" below) to view the status of any jobs.
Managing Jobs
Use the Jobs area on the Management tab to view and manage current and past jobs. The Jobs
area includes two categories:
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The All Jobs category lists jobs submitted by all HPCA Console users.
The My Jobs category lists jobs submitted by the HPCA Console user who is currently signed
on.
Each category contains a list of Current Jobs that are either running or waiting to run and Past
Jobs that have finished running.
You can manage three different types of jobs in the HPCA Console:
Types of Jobs
Job Type
Description
Notify
The HPCA Console tells the target devices to connect to the Configuration Server
to perform a certain action. This is a centralized (server-push) method of job
management. The HPCA Console uses an internal process engine to manage
these types of job.
Distributed
Task (DTM)
The target devices periodically synchronize themselves with the HPCA Core and
receive instructions to perform a particular action according to a specified
schedule. You can configure and manage this schedule in the HPCA Console.
This is a distributed (client-pull) method of job management, because jobs can run
independent of the HPCA Core.
Deployment These jobs involve Agent or OS deployment. You can view information about
(RMP)
RMP jobs in the HPCA Console, but you cannot modify it. Deployment jobs, like
Notify jobs, are managed centrally (server-push).
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Current and Past Jobs
The Current Jobs page lists jobs that are running or waiting to run. The Past Jobs page lists jobs
that have finished running. For each job, the following information is shown:
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Job ID The unique identifier for this job. This ID is assigned by HPCA when the job is created.
To see the job details for a particular job, click its Job ID.
Type Notify, DTM, or RMP.
Display Name The name specified when the job was created.
State Enable, Disabled, Running, Completed, or Scheduled. Jobs that are enabled can be
scheduled to run on target devices.
Status The current status of the job: Success, Failure, or Unknown (while the job is either
Running or Scheduled).
Description A text description specified when the job was created.
Schedule The schedule associated with the job.
Target The target device or group where the job will run.
Action The action that is taken when the job runs on the target devices.
Create Time The date and time when this job was created.
Created By The HPCA Console user who created the job.
Last Execution Time The date and time that the job was last run. If the job has never been run
before, the date of 12/31/1969 is displayed.
Use the buttons at the top of the Jobs table to perform the following actions:
Jobs Table Controls
Icon
Description
Refresh data
Show/Hide filter input
Delete the selected job (or jobs)
Enable the selected job (or jobs) applies to current DTM jobs only
Disable the selected job (or jobs) applies to current DTM jobs only
Jobs and Job Executions
A job is the framework that defines the parameters for a particular action and target device or group.
A job consists of three primary components:
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Target a device or group of devices on which the job will run
Action the command that will be performed
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Schedule when the action should be executed on the target
When a job is running, waiting to run, or has finished running, a job execution represents an
instance of that job on a particular device.
Targets
A target is a single device or a group of devices on which a job will run. This is typically an Active
Directory group whose members can change over time. The target is specified when the job is
created.
The Target Details window provides information about the target devices associated with one or
more jobs. The window contains three tabs:
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The Target Devices tab contains a list of all the devices associated with this job. To view
information about a particular device, select View/Edit Properties from the shortcut menu for
that device.
The Job Executions on Target tab shows you any job executions that are scheduled to run,
are running, or have run for this job on this target (or target group).
The All Jobs for Selected Target tab shows you all the jobs that use this target (or target
group).
To access the Target Details window:
1. In the Current Jobs or Past Jobs table, click a Job ID.
2. In the Job Details window, click the Properties tab.
3. In the Target section, click the target group or device name.
You can also access the Target Details window by selecting a value in the Target column in either
the Current Jobs or Past Jobs table.
Schedules
You can schedule a DTM task to run once at a particular time or periodically according to the
parameters that you specify.
The Schedule Details window enables you to view information about the schedule associated with
an existing DTM job. If this job is a current job, you can also modify the schedule.
To access the Schedule Details window:
1. In the Current Jobs or Past Jobs table, click a Job ID for a DTM job.
2. In the Job Details window, click the Properties tab.
3. In the Schedule section, click Modify.
To specify a schedule for a DTM job:
1. From the Begin the task list, select On a schedule or At startup.
If you select At Startup, you can skip the rest of these steps.
2. Select the frequency with which this job should run: once, hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly.
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3. If you selected a frequency other than once, specify the Every information to define the
recurrence interval for this job.
4. Specify the Start Date for the job.
5. If you want to stop initiating new job executions for this job on a certain date, select the check
box to the left of the End Date field, and specify the end date.
6. Specify the Start Time for the job.
7. If you want to stop initiating new job executions for this job at a certain time, select the check
box to the left of the End Time field, and specify the end time.
8. If you want the job to start at a randomized time between your Start Time and End Time, select
the Randomize Start Time box.
See "Create a New DTM or Notify Job" on page 133 for more information.
Job Details for DTM Jobs
When you click a Job ID for a DTM job in either the Current Jobs or Past Jobs tables, the Job
Details window opens, and the following information is displayed:
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The Summary tab displays the ID, name, description, and creation time for the job as well as
the jobs current state (Enabled, Disabled, or Completed). This tab also includes a pie chart that
shows you the status of the job on the target devices (Success, Failure, Warning, or Unknown).
When a job execution for this job is running, the status is Unknown.
A DTM job is moved to the Completed state when an End Date is used in its schedule, and this
End Date has passed.
The Properties tab contains information about the job, including the description, action, target,
and schedule used to create the job.
For information about the target devices associated with this job, click the target name. For more
information, see "Targets" on previous page.
To view or change the schedule for this job, click the Modify schedule link. You can only modify
the schedule for current jobs. For more information, see "Schedules" on previous page.
The Job Executions tab shows the job executions that have been scheduled for this job. This
includes job execution that have already completed.
To view more information about a particular job execution, click the Id for that job execution in
the table. The Job Execution Details window opens. For more information, see "Job Execution
Details" on next page.
The Job Details window contains slightly different information for Notify jobs. For more information,
see "Job Details for Notify Jobs" below.
Job Details for Notify Jobs
When you click a Job ID for a Notify job in either the Current Jobs or Past Jobs tables, the Job
Details window opens, and the following information is displayed:
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The Summary tab displays the ID, name, description, and creation time for the job as well as
the jobs current state.
Notify Job State Descriptions
State
Description
Example
Scheduled
The job has not yet started running.
A Notify job has been scheduled
to run at some point in the future
but has not yet started.
Running
The job has not yet reached the end state.
Running jobs are included in the Current
Jobs list.
A running Notify job is in the
process of notifying each device.
Completed The job has reached its end state, and all
steps have been processed. Completed jobs
are included in the Past Jobs list.
A Notify job is complete when all
devices included in the job have
been notified.
This tab also includes a pie chart that shows you the status of the job on the target devices
(Running, Success, Failure, Warning, or Unknown).
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The Properties tab contains information about the job, including the action, target, and schedule
used to create the job.
For information about the target devices associated with this job, click the target name. For more
information, see "Targets" on page 129.
The Job Executions tab shows the status of the most recent job execution on each target. This
includes job executions that have already completed.
To view more information about a particular job execution, click the Id for that job execution in
the table. The Job Execution Details window opens. For more information, see "Job Execution
Details" below.
The Job Details window contains slightly different information for DTM jobs. For more information,
see "Job Details for DTM Jobs" on previous page.
Job Details for RMP Jobs
When you click a Job ID for an RMP job in either the Current Jobs or Past Jobs tables, the Job
Details window opens. The information displayed is the same as that displayed for a Notify job (see
"Job Details for Notify Jobs" on previous page).
Job Execution Details
For DTM jobs, the Job Executions tab lists the most recent job execution for each job that is
currently running or has finished running on all target devices. For Notify and RMP jobs, this tab
lists the most recent job execution for each job that is currently running, is waiting to run, or has
finished running on all target devices.
The following information is displayed:
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ID The unique identifier for this job execution. Note that this ID pertains only to this execution
(instance) - it is not the same as the Job ID specified in the Jobs table. To see the job details for
a particular job execution, click its ID.
Type Notify, RMP, or DTM (distributed task)
State Running, Completed, or Waiting to Start (for Notify and RMP jobs). For more
information, see "Job Execution States" below.
Description A text description specified when the job execution was created.
Summary A status message pertaining to the job execution.
Start Time For current jobs, this is the time this job execution is scheduled to start on the
target devices. For past jobs, this is the time that the job execution started.
End Time For current jobs, this is blank. For past jobs, this is the time that this job execution
stopped.
Job The Job ID of the job on which this execution is based.
You can use the buttons at the top of the table to manage existing job executions:
Job Executions Actions
Icon
Description
Refresh data
Show/Hide filter input
Delete the Selected Job Executions
Note that some buttons are only available during certain job states. A job execution that has
completed, for example, would not have a Resume, Pause, or Cancel button.
Click the Job ID of any job to open the Job Details window. See "Job Details for Notify Jobs" on
page 130 or "Job Details for DTM Jobs" on page 130 for additional information. See "Job Execution
States" below for additional information about the status of each job.
Job Execution States
HPCA Console job executions can include any number of steps, depending on the job type. For
example, Notify jobs include a step for each device to be notified. The execution status of those
steps determines the current job execution state.
Job Execution State Descriptions
State
Description
Running
The job execution has not yet reached the end state. Running job executions are
included in the Current Job Executions list.
Completed The job execution has reached its end state and all steps have been processed.
Completed job executions are included in the Past Job Executions list
Waiting to
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Create a New DTM or Notify Job
You can use the HPCA Job Creation Wizard to create a new DTM or Notify job. To create a new
Agent deployment job, see "Deploying the HPCA Agent" on page 126. To create a new OS
deployment job, see "Managing Operating Systems " on page 147.
To create a new DTM or Notify job:
1. On the Management tab, go to the Directories area, expand the zone that you want to use.
2. Expand the list of Groups, OU, or Devices that you want to work with.
3. From the drop-down menu for the group, OU, or device, select Create a Job. The HPCA Job
Creation Wizard opens.
Alternatively, you can select a group, an OU, or one or more devices from the grid and then
click the Launch HPCA Job Creation Wizard
icon on the toolbar.
Note: Jobs created for a group are applied only to child devices in the group. These jobs
are not applied to devices in the member groups or OUs within the group.
Notify jobs created for an OU are applied to child devices in the OU and the member OUs.
These jobs are not applied to devices in the member groups within the OU.
4. In the Job Type list, select DTM or Notify.
Note: You can select only Notify job type for an OU.
In a DTM job, the agents on the target devices connect to the HPCA Core server to get a list of
jobs and then execute those jobs when the job timers expire. A DTM job is most appropriate
when you want to execute this job on a regular schedule on these devices.
In a Notify job, the HPCA Core server asks the HPCA Agent to perform the scan. A Notify job
is most appropriate when you want certain target devices to execute the job once at a specific
time or immediately.
5. Specify a Name and Description for your job.
6. In the Job Action Template list, select the Job Action Template that you want to use for this.
See "Job Action Templates" on page 280 for more information.
7. If you want to specify parameters for the job action that are not specified in the Job Action
Template, type those in the Additional Parameters box.
8. Click Next.
9. Specify the schedule for this job. See "Schedules" on page 129 for details.
10. Click Next.
11. Review the settings you have specified, and click Submit when ready.
To view the job, click the Jobs area on the Management tab.
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Note: If you modify the schedule for a DTM job, you must refresh that schedule on each of the
target devices. For more information, see "Removal of Old Job Execution Records" on page
136.
Delete a Job
To delete a current or past job, select the job in the Current Jobs or Past Jobs table, and click the
Delete Selected Job
icon. Note the following:
Notify jobs that are currently running cannot be deleted.
For DTM jobs, the job disappears from the Current Jobs list when you click the icon, but job
executions from that job remain visible in the Directory Object view for each target device
(select View/Edit Properties to display).
After you delete a DTM job, that job is no longer available to be downloaded to target device in
subsequent agent synchronizations with the HPCA Core server. Target devices that already
have the deleted job can still execute the job until they synchronize with the HPCA Core server.
Refresh DTM Schedules on Targets
If you modify the schedule for a DTM job on the HPCA Core server, you must also refresh that
schedule on each target device. You can do this by creating a job using the Refresh DTM Job
Schedules sample job action template.
By default, there is a DTM_DAILY_TIMER in the Configuration Server Database (CSDB) that can
be entitled to a managed device to instruct its agent to perform a synchronization with its Core
server once a day for job information.
A Refresh DTM Schedules job provides another way to schedule the synchronization with the Core
server. For example, a Refresh DTM Schedules job can be created to ask agents to synchronize
with the Core server every 12 hours for job information. To the agent of a target device, this Refresh
DTM Schedules job will be run just as any other agent job such as a Software Connect when the
job timer expires.
Note: Before you can successfully run a Refresh DTM Schedules job on a client device, the
HPCA Agent on that client must have performed a prior connect operation to the HPCA Core
server.
Creating a Refresh DTM Schedules Job
To create a Refresh DTM Schedules job:
1. In the Management tab, Directories area, navigate to the object that contains the target
devices for the pertinent DTM job (or jobs).
2. Select the target devices that you want to refresh.
3. Click the
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4. To refresh immediately, select Notify from the Job Type drop-down box. To refresh on a
schedule, select DTM.
If you select DTM, when the target devices synchronize with the Core server, they will acquire
this job. It will instruct them to connect back to the Core server for job information based on the
schedule settings that you specify.
If you want agents to use the new synchronization schedule sooner, it might be helpful to also
schedule a Notify Refresh DTM Schedule job to instruct the agents on target devices to
synchronize with the Core server at a specified time and then download the DTM Refresh DTM
Schedules job.
5. Enter a name and description for the refresh job.
6. In the Job Action Template list, select Refresh DTM Job Schedules
7. Click Next.
8. Enter the schedule settings (see "Schedules" on page 129), and click Submit.
The job is added, and the target devices will refresh their DTM job schedules based on the
settings that you defined.
To view the status of the job, click the Jobs area on the Management tab.
Device Resolution for Notify Jobs
Devices included in a Notify Job are resolved according to the order defined in the following file:
<tomcatDir>\webapps\em\WEB-INF\Console.properties
By default, <tomcatDir> is as follows.
<InstallDir>\tomcat
The default order is:
group.target.host.attributes=ipaddress,dnshostname,displayname,cn
If necessary, this list can be modified. If you make changes to this file, you must restart the HPCA
Tomcat service.
For devices that could not be resolved, a message is displayed in the Job Details window. You can
open the Job Details window by clicking the Job ID.
Device Resolution for DTM Jobs
Devices included in a DTM job are resolved in the following order:
1. ipaddress
2. dnshostname
3. displayname
4. cn
A service periodically runs to resolve target devices for DTM jobs. This service is configurable in
the following file:
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<tomcatDir>/webapps/ope/config/dtm.properties
Parameters for Device Resolution Service for DTM Jobs
Parameter
Default
Value
Comment
enableTargetRefresh
true
Enables or disables this service
rmpProtocol
http\://
Can be https\:// for SSL
rmpServer
localhost HPCA Portal server
rmpPort
3471
rmpUser
admin
rmpPassword
Portal server port to which to connect
Not shown here for security
userDS
User directory to which to connect
targetRefreshInterval
360
Default is 6 minutes (360 seconds)
targetRefreshInitDelay
60
Seconds to wait after startup before DTM starts the
target resolution service
Removal of Old Job Execution Records
You can specify how long records of past DTM and Notify job executions are stored in the HPCA
database. You can also specify the maximum number of records that should be stored. This is
configured in the following file:
<tomcatDir>\webapps\ope\config\dtm.properties
By default, <tomcatDir> is as follows.
<InstallDir>\tomcat
Use the following parameters to specify these settings:
dtmJobRunKeepDays=30
opeJobRunKeepDays=30
dtmJobRunKeepRecords=-1
opeJobRunKeepRecords=-1
The default settings are shown here. for the period of time specified by these parameters. The value
of -1 indicates that there is no limit on the number of records that can be stored.
Creating Satellite Synchronization Jobs
Satellite Servers are used to allow for data caching and the distribution of configuration settings to
managed devices. Satellites must be synchronized with the Core server to make the latest data
available to those devices. You can perform a synchronization from the Satellite Console, or this
synchronization task can be scheduled by creating a job in the HPCA Console.
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Note: Before you can synchronize data on a Satellite Server, you must have initially configured
your Satellites. See the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide for
details.
Note: Before you can successfully run a Satellite Synchronization job on a client device, the
HPCA Agent on that client must have performed a prior connect operation with COP=Y to the
HPCA Core server.
To create a Satellite Synchronization job:
1. In the Management tab, Directories area, navigate to the object that contains the Satellite
device.
2. Select the Satellite device and launch the HPCA Job Creation Wizard by clicking the
bar icon.
tool
Note: If you select a device that is not a Satellite server, the job will fail.
3. To synchronize a satellite immediately, select Notify from the Job Type drop-down box. To
synchronize on a schedule, select DTM.
If you select DTM, this Satellite Synchronization job will be downloaded to the Satellite only
after the agent on the Satellite device has performed a Refresh DTM Schedule.
4. Type a name and description for the synchronization job.
5. Select the Job Action Template for the synchronization type you would like to schedule:
n Satellite Synchronization (All)
Select this template to synchronize both configuration settings and data.
n
Satellite Synchronization (Configuration)
Use this template to synchronize only configuration settings.
Satellite Synchronization (Data)
This template will synchronize data, only.
Note: When the ZBASE time stamps are the same in the source and destination data,
the metakit files are not created and downloaded by the Distributed Configuration
Server.
6. Click Next.
7. Type the schedule settings (see "Schedules" on page 129), and click Submit.
The job is added and the Satellite server will synchronize data or configuration settings based
on the settings you defined.
To view the status of the job, click the Jobs area of the Management tab.
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Managing Virtual Machines
The HPCA Console enables you to manage the virtual machines running on your virtual hosting
servers. For example, you can create and manage virtual machines on an existing VMware ESX
Server in your environment.
To manage your virtual machines:
1. On the Management tab, expand the zone containing the devices that you want to manage.
2. In the left navigation tree, click Devices.
3. In the list of devices, locate your ESX Server in the list of devices.
4. In the drop-down menu for this device, click View/Edit Properties. The Directory Object
Properties Window opens in a separate browser.
5. In the Directory Object window for your ESX Server, click the Virtual Machines link in the left
navigation menu.
Note: The Virtual Machines link is only visible if this device was imported using the
VMware ESX Server device classification. See Import Devices in the Configuration
chapter for more information.
If this is the first time you have clicked this link for this ESX Server during this HPCA Console
session, you will need to provide login credentials:
Type the User ID and Password for the ESX Server, and click Sign In.
A list of the virtual machines hosted by this ESX Server is displayed, as shown in "List of
Virtual Machines Hosted by an ESX Server" on page 140.
To view the properties for a particular virtual machine, click its name.
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List of Virtual Machines Hosted by an ESX Server
The columns in the Virtual Machines list contain the following information:
Virtual Machine List Columns
Column Name
Description
Name
The name of the virtual machine
Operating System
The operating system of the virtual machine
# CPUs
The number of CPUs allocated to the virtual machine
Memory Size
The amount of memory allocated to the virtual machine
Status
The current status of the virtual machine
VM Tools Status
The current status of the VM tools on the virtual machine
Click the name of a virtual machine to open the Virtual Machine Properties window for that
machine.
You can use the following controls to create and manage virtual machines on your ESX Server:
Virtual Machine Toolbar
Icon
Description
Refresh Data
Show/Hide Filter input
Display VM Host System Properties
Create New Virtual Machine
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Icon
Description
Suspend the Selected Virtual Machines
Reset the Selected Virtual Machines
Stop the Selected Virtual Machines
Start the Selected Virtual Machines
Standby OS on the Selected Virtual Machines 1
Reboot OS on the Selected Virtual Machines 1
Shutdown OS on the Selected Virtual Machines 1
Delete the Selected Virtual Machines
1 Requires
VMware Tools to be running on the virtual machines.
Select the check box for each virtual machine you want to manage, and then click the
appropriate virtual machine control to complete the required action.
Creating New Virtual Machines
The Create New Virtual Machine
control in the Virtual Machines table enables you to create a
new virtual machine on the ESX Server by using the Virtual Machine Creation Wizard. This wizard
prompts for information similar to the information requested by the VMware virtual machine creation
wizard. You should be familiar with VMware terminology before using this wizard.
To create a new virtual machine:
1. Follow steps 1-5 under "Managing Virtual Machines" on page 138 to open the Virtual Machines
list for your ESX Server.
2. Click Create New Virtual Machine
. The Virtual Machine Creation Wizard opens.
3. Provide the following information for the virtual machine you want to create:
n Data Center: Use the drop-down list to select the data center in which to create the new
virtual machine.
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Host System: Use the drop-down list to select the host system for the virtual machine.
Name: Type a name for the virtual machine. Virtual machine names can be up to 80
characters long and can contain alpha-numeric characters, spaces, hyphens, and
underscores. Virtual machine names must be unique within each data center and within
each folder.
Description: Type a description of the virtual machine.
4. Click Next.
5. Use the drop-down list to select a Data Store. Be sure to select a data store with enough
space to store the virtual machine and its virtual disk files.
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6. Type the Disk Size. Type or use the up and down arrows to enter the Disk Size in megabytes,
or use the slider tool to enter the size in gigabytes.
7. Click Next.
8. Select the Guest Operating System, and then select the Version and Operating System
Policy to assign to the new virtual machine. Available policies are defined by the HPCA OS
Manager.
9. Click Next.
10. Type or use the drop-down list to enter the Number of Virtual Processors for the virtual
machine. Note that a virtual machine cannot be assigned more processors than the actual
number of logical processors on the host device.
11. Type the virtual machine Memory Size. Type or use the up and down arrows to enter the
memory size in megabytes or use the slider tool to enter the size in gigabytes. Minimum
memory size is 4MB.
12. Click Next.
13. Use the drop-down lists to select the Number of NICs (Network Interface Cards) and the NIC
#1 Virtual Network to configure for this virtual machine.
14. Select Connect at Power On if you want each NIC to connect to the network when the virtual
machine is powered on.
15. Click Next.
16. Review the summary information and click Commit.
17. The virtual machine is created. View the new virtual machine in the Virtual Machines list. Click
the virtual machine name to open the properties window.
Controlling Devices Remotely
The HPCA Console provides the capability to remotely access devices in either the internal or
external repository using one of three methods:
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Windows Remote Desktop Connection
Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
Windows Remote Assistance
The HPCA Console attempts to determine the remote control capabilities of each target device and
the suitable way to communicate with it. When you initiate a remote control connection to a
particular target device, you can choose from the connection types that are available on that device.
For VNC and Windows Remote Desktop Connection, you must specify the port on which the
remote devices will be listening for the remote connection. It is not necessary to specify a port for
Windows Remote Assistance, because Windows Remote Assistance always uses a Distributed
Component Object Model (DCOM) interface on port 135.
Note: Your HPCA administrator can enable or disable remote control capability altogether or
enable one or more specific remote control tools. See "Configure Remote Control" on page 289
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for more information.
There are specific requirements that must be satisfied before each type of supported connection
can be established. See "Requirements for Remote Connections" below for more information.
Accessing a device remotely
1. Click the Management tab.
2. Expand the zone containing the device that you want to access remotely.
3. In the left navigation pane, click Devices.
4. From the drop-down list next to a device name, click Remote Control.
You can also choose View/Edit Properties and then click the
Directory Object window.
(Remote Control) icon in the
Note: If the HPCA Console cannot connect using Windows Remote Desktop
Connection, VNC, or Windows Remote Assistance, an error message will appear when
you click Remote Control.
5. For a Windows Remote Desktop Connection, specify the following:
n Method: Select Windows Remote Desktop.
n
Resolution: Select the size of the Windows Remote Desktop Connection window on your
screen.
For a VNC connection, specify the following:
n Method: Select VNC (Virtual Network Computing).
For a Windows Remote Assistance Connection, specify the following:
n Method: Select Windows Remote Assistance.
6. Click Connect. A new browser window opens, and your remote connection is established.
For VNC connections, you may first be required to provide a VNC password.
For Windows Remote Assistance connections, the user currently logged onto the target device
must accept the connection.
Requirements for Remote Connections
The following requirements apply to any target devices that will be accessed remotely using the
HPCA Console:
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The remote device must be powered on.
If the firewall is enabled, the remote access port on the remote device must be open.
The remote device must be accessible both to the HPCA Console server and to the client
system initiating the request.
In addition, there are specific requirements for each type of remote access.
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Requirements for Windows Remote Desktop
Windows Remote Desktop must be enabled on any target device that will be accessed remotely
using this connection type. By default, this feature is not enabled.
To use Windows Remote Desktop, you must access the HPCA Console using Internet Explorer
(version 7, 8, or 9). This is because the Console launches a wrapper that uses an ActiveX
component when this type of connection is requested.
Note: When using Windows Remote Desktop, you may be prompted to install an ActiveX
control. This is required for Windows Remote Desktop to function properly. You are also
prompted to connect local drives. This is not required.
For more information about Windows Remote Desktop, see the following Microsoft support
document:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx
Requirements for VNC
For VNC connections, target devices must have a VNC server process running, it must be listening
on the specified port, and support for URL (HTTP) based remote control sessions must be enabled.
To establish a VNC connection, the HPCA Console launches the remote URL as a Java applet in
your browser. For this reason, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.5 (or later) must be
installed on the system from which you are accessing the HPCA Console (the system where the
browser is running). You can download the JRE at www.java.com.
The port number for the remote URL must match the port on which the VNC server on the remote
system is listening. By default, this port is 5800. For example:
http://<RemoteSystem>:5800
In this case, a connection is made to the <RemoteSystem> using port 5800, the VNC remote
control applet opens in your browser, and then you can control the <RemoteSystem> remotely.
HP does not provide a VNC server program. The HPCA Console, however, supports any VNC
server that includes the web-based integration feature. This feature is available in UltraVNC,
RealVNC, and TightVNC. VNC servers typically run on port 5800 and can be accessed through
any web browser.
You can use an Application Management Profile (AMP) to distribute the UltraVNC, RealVNC, and
TightVNC server software to your client systems. AMPs for the preceding applications can be
obtained from the AMP Community on the HP Live Network web site. For more information about
AMPs, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Application Management Profiles User Guide.
Requirements for Windows Remote Assistance
You can only create a Windows Remote Assistance connection when accessing the HPCA
Console from a Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7 system. You can connect to
target devices running the following operating systems:
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Windows Server 2003
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 Release 2 (R2) x64
Windows 8
When you initiate a Windows Remote Assistance connection to a target device, the user of the
target device must accept the connection. You cannot create a Windows Remote Assistance
connection to an unattended device.
Windows Remote Assistance must be enabled on any target device that will be accessed remotely
using this connection type. For instructions, consult your network administrator, or see the
following Microsoft support document:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305608/en-us
There are three additional requirements that must be met before Windows Remote Assistance
connections can be used:
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Both the system where you are accessing the HPCA Console and the target devices must be
joined to the same domain.
The system where you are accessing the HPCA Console (the Expert system in the Windows
Remote Assistance interaction) must have the following software installed:
n Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 5 (or later)
n
If the operating system is Windows 2008 Server, the Remote Instance feature must be
installed. For more information, see the following article:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753881.aspx
The Offer Remote Assistance group policy must be enabled on all target devices. You must also
specify a list of helpers who are allowed to access the target devices. Helpers can be either
users or groups and must be specified as follows:
domain_name\user_name
domain_name\groupname
In order to create a Windows Remote Assistance connection to a target device, youor a group
to which you belongmust be included in this list of helpers.
The Remote Assistance exception in Windows Firewall must be enabled on all target devices.
For additional information about Windows Remote Assistance, see the following Microsoft support
document:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753881.aspx
Firewall Considerations
If there is a firewall between the server hosting the HPCA Console and your remote devices, you
must ensure that the appropriate ports are open.
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Windows Remote Desktop Connection requires TCP port 3389.
By default, Windows Remote Assistance requires TCP port 3389 when connecting to Windows XP
or Windows Server 2003 target devices. It requires port 135 (the DCOM port) when connecting to
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8 devices.
VNC requires TCP port 5800 for the initial connection. In addition, it requires TCP ports 5900 + [as
many ports as necessary, depending on the type of systems involved]. For example:
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On Windows systems, only TCP port 5900 is required.
On a Linux system, say that the VNC Server is running at host:1. In this case, a firewall
between the server and remote devices would need to allow access to TCP port 5901.
Similarly, the Java VNC viewer requires TCP ports 5800 + [as many ports as necessary,
depending on the type of systems involved].
For additional information about using VNC with a firewall, refer to:
http://www.realvnc.com/support/faq.html#firewall
Remote Control Auditing
Each time that anyone in your HPCA managed environment attempts to remotely connect to a
managed device by using the HPCA Console, a remote control audit event is logged. The following
information is recorded:
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Who initiated the remote control session and when?
What was the target device?
What type of connection was used?
You can view the remote control audit log by opening the Remote Control report in the
Administrative Reports view.
The Remote Control report contains the following information:
Time Date and time when the remote control event occurred
Connect Status Description of the remote control event
User HPCA Console User ID of the person who initiated the remote control event
Connection Type VNC, Remote Desktop, or Remote Assistance
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Target Host Host name or IP address of the device that was accessed using remote control
HPCA Host Host name or IP address of the system hosting the HPCA Console
You can sort the report based on any of these items by clicking the column heading. The gray arrow
indicates the sort order.
Managing Operating Systems
You can use the operating system (OS) management features of the HPCA Console to install,
replace, update, or repair operating systems on your client devices. You can also use HPCA to
perform various low-level tasks that must be completed before you can deploy an OS (for example,
BIOS firmware updates, settings, and drive-configuration).
The following topics are covered here:
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"Prerequisites for OS Management" below
"Deployment Scenarios" on next page
"How it Works" below
"Deploy an OS Image" on page 149
"View the Status of OS Management Activities" on page 154
For a comprehensive discussion of OS management in HPCA, see the HP Client Automation
Enterprise OS Management Reference Guide.
Prerequisites for OS Management
Before you can deploy an operating system (OS) using the HPCA Console, the following
prerequisites must be in place:
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A suitable OS image must be available.
See chapter "Preparing and Capturing OS Images" on page 344 for instructions.
The OS image must be published to the HPCA Configuration Server Database (CSDB).
See chapter "Publishing" on page 366 for instructions.
In some cases, you may also want to create a suitable hardware configuration object for your target
device (or devices). For more information, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS Manager
Hardware Configuration Management User Guide.
After these prerequisites are in place, you can use the OS Management Wizard in the HPCA
Console to deploy and manage operating systems.
How it Works
You can use the OS Management Wizard to deploy an image to a single device, multiple devices
that you select at the time, or an established group of devices including Active Directory (AD) or
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) groups.
When you deploy an OS image to multiple devices (not an established group), a new group is
created under Groups in the Directories area on the Management tab. This group contains all the
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devices that are targets for this OS Deployment. The name of the group begins with OS
Deployment and includes the name of the OS that will be deployed. For example:
OS Deployment of WINXP Service to 2 devices (2009.Mar.11 06:08:046 PM)
Whether you are deploying an OS to a single device or multiple devices, HPCA performs the
following actions:
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Assigns selected images as an OS policy on each device.
Modifies the ROM object under each device based on the specified OS deployment options.
Creates a job of type RMP to perform a notification. You can check the status of this job on the
Current Jobs page (see "Current and Past Jobs" on page 128).
View the OS Deployment State
If the OS for a device is being managed by HPCA, the OS deployment state is shown in the OS
Management section of the Directory Object view for that device (select View/Edit Properties to
display this view):
Waiting for OS Deployment The OS deployment job is scheduled and is waiting to run.
OS Deployment In Progress The OS deployment job is running.
Normal The OS deployment job has successfully completed, and the OS is deployed.
Failed The OS deployment job failed.
Unknown The state of the OS deployment job cannot be determined.
Deployment Scenarios
How you deploy an operating system to devices in your environment depends on a number of
variables. The following table describes multiple OS image deployment scenarios and instructions
for deploying an operating system to those devices. For more information, see "Preparing and
Capturing OS Images" on page 344.
Deployment Scenarios
Device State
Instructions for deployment
Managed
(agent
installed)
If the device is already managed:
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Add the device to a group.
Entitle the group to an operating system (if not already entitled).
Use the OS Deployment Wizard to deploy the OS.
Note: If you use LSB during the OS deployment process, you will not need
to make preparations for PXE or the Service CD.
Un-managed
(agent not
installed)
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Instructions for deployment
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Deploy the HPCA agent to the device.
See instructions for Managed device above.
If the unmanaged device does not have an OS installed:
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Bare-metal
(no OS
installed)
See the instructions below for how to deploy an OS to a bare-metal device.
If the device was previously managed (for hard drive recovery, for example):
Group membership and any OS entitlements should still be valid. Deploy the
OS using PXE or the Service CD.
If the device was not previously managed:
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Boot the device with PXE or the Service CD.
The device is added to HPCA using a variation on the MAC address as its
device name.
Add the new device to a group with OS entitlement.
The device is rebooted, and the Service CD or PXE will continue with the OS
deployment.
Note: If an OS is attached to the All Devices group, the OS is installed
automatically. If multiple OSs are attached to All Devices, then a choice of
OS to install is presented.
Note: LSB cannot be used for deploying an OS to a bare-metal device.
Deploy an OS Image
Five steps are required to deploy an OS from the HPCA Console:
Step 1
Select the target device (or devices) or an established group that contains devices.
Step 2
Select the OS image to deploy.
Step 3
Optional: Select a Hardware Configuration Object to use before the OS installation.
Although some target devices may be ready to have the operating system installed
out of the box, there may be other situations when you need to identify and apply
critical operations before proceeding with the operating system installation.
Examples of the types of operations necessary are upgrading the BIOS firmware or
configuring a disk array controller (DAC).
Step 4
Choose the deployment type: LSB, PXE, or CD/DVD. For LSB deployments, the
HPCA Agent is required. For more information, see "Deploying the HPCA Agent" on
page 126.
Step 5
Specify when the deployment should occur.
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Each of these steps is explained briefly here. For additional information, see the chapter
"Publishing" on page 366.
Before you attempt to deploy an OS image, be sure that the necessary prerequisites are in place.
For more information, see "Prerequisites for OS Management" on page 147 and "Deployment
Scenarios" on page 148.
Deploying an OS image
1. On the Management tab, go to the Directories area, and expand the zone that you want to use.
n To specify one or more individual target devices, click Devices.
n
To specify a group, click Groups.
Note: Groups used for OS deployment should have similar, compatible hardware.
2. In the Directory Object table, select the devices (or groups) that you want to use.
3. Click the Deploy/Manage an Operating System
button. This launches the "OS
Management Wizard" below. Follow the instructions in the wizard to configure and launch this
OS deployment job.
On the Management tab, monitor the groups under OS Management to view the status of the
deployment.
OS Management Wizard
After you have selected a device or group for OS deployment, follow these steps to complete the
OS Management Wizard:
Step 1 of 5: Operating System Selection
1. Choose one of the following options:
n Set new Operating System replaces the current OS
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Keep existing Operating System unchanged does not change the OS
2. Select one of the available OS images.
3. Click Next.
Step 2 of 5: Hardware Configuration Object Selection (Optional)
1. If you want to use a hardware configuration object, select Use Hardware Configuration
Management. If you do not want to use a hardware configuration object, skip this step and
click Next.
See the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS Manager Hardware Configuration Management
User Guide for more information.
2. Choose one of the following options:
n Set new Hardware Configuration Option
n
Keep existing Hardware Configuration Option
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3. Select one of the available Hardware Configuration Options.
4. Click Next.
Step 3 of 5: Additional Options
1. Select the OS deployment method you will use:
n Local Service Boot (LSB): Select this option if you want to install LSB to deploy the OS.
An advantage of LSB is that existing devices do not need to be PXE-enabled and the boot
order does not need to be configured locally in the BIOS for each target device. For more
information, see "Using LSB" below.
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Network Boot (PXE): Select this option if you will be using a PXE Server to install the
operating system on your devices. For more information, see "Using Network Boot" on next
page.
CD/DVD: Select this option if you will be using an ImageDeploy CD or DVD to install the
operating system on your devices. For more information, see "Using an ImageDeploy CD or
DVD" on next page.
2. Select Emergency Mode if you want to install (or re-install) the OS without attempting to
capture and preserve any existing data for example, in a disaster recovery scenario.
This option enables the client devise to sense the need for management activity. If this option
is not enabled, the client device requires an existing and bootable operating system, a working
HPCA Agent, and good general integrity (for example, no viruses) to sense this.
For information about capturing and preserving data if Emergency Mode is not used, see
Defining Drive Layouts in the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS Management Reference
Guide .
3. Select Wake on Lan if you want HPCA to trigger management operations on a machine that is
currently turned off.
4. Click Next.
Step 4 of 5: Schedule
1. Specify the Start Date and Start Time that this OS deployment job should start.
2. Click Next.
Step 5 of 5: Summary
The Summary page in the wizard enables you to view all the settings you have specified for this OS
deployment job, including the list of target devices. Click Submit to create the job. A new RMP
type job should appear under Current Jobs on the Management tab (see "Managing Jobs" on page
127).
Using LSB
The Local Service Boot (LSB) option enables HPCA to assume management of the OS on devices
that are not booted from the network.
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When using LSB, existing machines do not need to be PXE-enabled, and the boot order does not
need to be configured locally in the BIOS for each target device.
See "Deployment Scenarios" on page 148 for prerequisite instructions for OS deployment.
Note: To deploy Microsoft Windows Vista and above OS with a separate boot partition
successfully, set the boot partition size to a minimum of 300 MB or double the size of your
winpe.wim file. The recommended boot partition size is one GB.
Note: Deploying an OS through LSB is not supported on Windows CE based HP thin client
models t5550 and above.
Using Network Boot
The PXE-based environment enables HPCA to assume management of the OS on target devices
that are booted from the network. See "Deployment Scenarios" on page 148 for prerequisite
instructions for OS deployment.
Using PXE consists of configuring your DHCP server to provide clients booting from the network a
boot image and a TFTP server that will supply these files.
Note: A DHCP server and TFTP server must be configured before using PXE for OS
deployment. See the product documentation for configuration instructions.
When PXE is configured, make sure that your target devices boot from the network or have PXEenabled as the primary boot device. Make the necessary configuration adjustments to ensure that
this will happen (for example, with some BIOS versions, you can hit Esc during the reboot process
and change the boot order in the configuration settings).
When you deploy an OS image using Network Boot, the target devices are rebooted using the
settings that you defined on your DHCP server. The OS image is then deployed and installed on the
target device. If multiple OS images are entitled to the device, you will be prompted to select the OS
to install.
Using an ImageDeploy CD or DVD
An ImageDeploy CD/DVD is used to locally boot a target device that does not already have an
operating system installed (a bare-metal machine). The ImageDeploy CD/DVD must be available
locally at the target device.
Use the ImageDeploy.iso file provided with HPCA to create your CD or DVD. This file is
located here on the HPCA media:
\Media\iso\roms\ImageDeploy.iso
Since LSB cannot be used for devices that do not already have an OS installed, you must use either
the ImageDeploy CD or a PXE server to boot a bare-metal machine before OS deployment.
See "Deployment Scenarios" on page 148 for prerequisite instructions for OS deployment.
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Deploying an OS image using the ImageDeploy CD
1. Perform the following steps on the target device:
a. Insert the ImageDeploy CD (or DVD) in the target device, and boot off of the CD (or DVD).
b. Specify which SOS to boot (Linux or WinPE).
c. From the boot source menu, select Install from network.
d. When prompted, type your HPCA server IP address or host name and port number in the
following format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port
For example:
HPCA.acmecorp.us.com:3466 or 192.168.1.100:3466
Note that port 3466 is reserved for OS imaging and deployment in an HPCA Core and
Satellite installation. In an HPCA Classic installation, port 3469 is reserved for this
purpose.
e. Press Enter to continue.
The device connects to the HPCA server and is added to the Devices list using a variation on
the MAC address as the device name. After the ImageDeploy CD connects to the HPCA
server, the following messages are displayed:
This machine has no local OS or the OS is invalid.
The machine cannot be used and will be shut down until an
administrator specifies Policy and performs a Wake on LAN.
2. Perform the following steps in the HPCA Console:
a. On the Management tab, follow the instructions for "Deploy an OS Image" on page 149.
b. For the deployment method, select CD/DVD.
3. After the wizard completes, reboot the target device again using the ImageDeploy CD.
During this reboot, the OS image is detected and deployed. This can take 10 to 15 minutes
depending on the size of the image and network bandwidth. If multiple OS images are entitled
to the device, you will be prompted to select the OS to install.
When the image is finished deploying, the target device reboots and starts Windows. The Sysprep
process will start and initialize the new image.
Perform a One-Time Hardware Maintenance
Operation
Using the HPCA Console, you can create a job that uses a Hardware Configuration Element to
perform special hardware maintenance operations on a client device. This may be necessary before
you can install, update, or repair the OS on certain devices for example, if you need to trigger a
RAID (redundant array of independent disks) verify or re-synch after an active hot spare (AHS) has
been changed.
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Note: For more routine low-level operations such as a BIOS firmware upgrade or disk array
controller (DAC) configuration you should use the normal LDS/LME management process.
For additional information, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS Manager Hardware
Configuration Management User Guide.
Performing a One-Time Hardware Maintenance Operation
1. On the Management tab, go to the Directories area, and expand the zone that you want to use.
n To specify one or more individual target devices, click Devices.
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To specify a group, click Groups.
2. In the Directory Object table, select the devices (or groups) that you want to work with.
3. In the drop-down menu for one of the selected devices (or groups), select the Perform a onetime Hardware Maintenance item in the OS Management submenu.
This launches the Hardware Maintenance Wizard.
4. Select Emergency Mode if you want to install (or re-install) the OS without attempting to
capture and preserve any existing data for example, in a disaster recovery scenario.
5. Select Wake on Lan if you want HPCA to trigger management operations on a machine that is
currently turned off.
6. From the Available Maintenance Options list, select the hardware configuration element that
you would like to use.
7. Specify the Start Date and Start Time that this OS deployment job should start.
8. Click Next.
The Summary page opens. This page enables you to view all the settings that you have
specified for this hardware maintenance job, including the list of target devices.
9. Click Submit to create the job.
A new RMP type job should appear under Current Jobs on the Management tab (see "Managing
Jobs" on page 127).
View the Status of OS Management Activities
After you click Submit in the OS Management Wizard, an RPM job is created and appears in the
Current Jobs list (see "Current and Past Jobs" on page 128).
After the OS deployment job is finished, it moves to the Past Jobs list.
If the OS for a device is being managed by HPCA, the OS deployment state is shown in the OS
Management section of the Directory Object view for that device (select View/Edit Properties to
display this view). For more information, see "View the OS Deployment State" on page 148.
Viewing Out Of Band Details
The Out of Band Management (OOBM) features available in the HPCA Console enable you to
perform out of band management operations regardless of system power or operating system state.
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In band management refers to operations performed when a computer is powered on with a running
operating system.
Out of band management refers to operations performed when a computer is in one of the following
states:
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The computer is plugged in but not actively running (off, standby, hibernating)
The operating system is not loaded (software or boot failure)
The software-based management agent is not available
The HPCA Console supports Out of Band Management of Intel vPro devices and DASH-enabled
devices.
This option is only available when Out of Band Management is enabled. See "Out of Band
Management" on page 314 for instructions. For more information, see the HP Client Automation
Enterprise Out of Band Management User Guide.
Viewing Out of Band details for a device
1. On the Management tab, go to the Directories area, expand the zone that you want to use, and
click Devices (or Groups).
2. From the shortcut menu for the device that you want to work with, select Out of Band Device
Details.
The Out of Band Device Details window opens for the selected deviceprovided that the
device is DASH or vPro equipped, and OOBM is enabled and properly configured.
Note: You can also click the Out of Band Device Details
particular device.
icon to view the OOB details for a
When Out of Band Management is enabled, this icon appears on the toolbar in the Directory
Object view for any device.
Deploying the Usage Collection Agent
To deploy the Usage Collection Agent, create a job for a target device or group using the Usage
Connect job template.
To deploy the Usage Collection Agent:
1. On the Management tab, click Devices or Groups.
2. Follow the instructions in "How to Manage Policies for Directory Objects" on page 116 to
entitle the pertinent devices or groups to the following service:
USAGE.ZSERVICE.CCM_USAGE_AGENT
3. Follow the instructions in "Create a New DTM or Notify Job" on page 133, and specify the
Usage Connect job template.
The schedule that you specify for this job will be the schedule used for collecting usage data.
This creates a job that will install the Usage Collection Agent on the target devices and then collect
usage information from them. You can view all pending jobs by clicking Current Jobs in the Jobs
area.
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Managing Internet Devices
Using HPCA, you can manage the devices that are outside your corporate network similar to the
devices over corporate network or VPN. You can manage inventory, software, patching, and
vulnerabilities for the devices. OS management is not supported on devices that are outside your
corporate network.
HP recommends configuring a full-service Satellite server as an access point for devices that will
connect from outside the corporate network. Configuring a Core server for such an access is not
recommended.
To configure HPCA access for devices outside the corporate network, complete the following
tasks:
Task 1: "Create a Server Access Profile" below
Task 2: "Configure the Full-Service Satellite Server" on next page
Task 3: "Configure the HPCA Agent " on next page
Create a Server Access Profile
To create a server access profile for the full-service Satellite server that serves as an access point
for devices:
1. Using the HP Client Automation Administrator CSDB Editor, navigate to the Primary File,
Client Domain, Server Access Profile (SAP) class. You see the following SAP instances
for the full-service Satellite server:
n <Full-service Satellite server> CONFIG
n
<Full-service Satellite server> DATA
<Full-service Satellite server> ROMS
2. Create a copy of the <Full-service Satellite server> CONFIG instance, For
example, you created an instance <Full-service Satellite server> TEST.
3. Make the following changes in the <Full-service Satellite server> CONFIG
instance:
n Enable SAP = N
4. Make the following changes in the <Full-service Satellite server> TEST instance:
n PROTOCOL = HTTPSTCP
n
PORT = 443
Enable SAP = Y
TUNLPORT = <The port on which your Configuration server communicates to the HPCA
agent. The default port is 3464.>
HTTPSTCP protocol is only available with SSL enabled, and HP recommends to use client side
certification (two-way SSL) on full-service Satellite server. For more information on configuring
two-way SSL, see HP Client Automation Enterprise SSL Implementation Guide.
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Configure the Full-Service Satellite Server
Make the following changes if the Configuration server on full-stream Satellite server does not
communicate to the HPCA agent on the default port, 3464.
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Check the value set for TCP_PORT parameter in the edmprof.dat file located at
<InstallDir>\ConfigurationServer\bin. For example, TCP_PORT=3909
Set the AllowCONNECT parameter in the httpd.conf file located at
<InstallDir>\ApacheServer\conf to the same port as TCP_PORT. For example,
AllowCONNECT 3909
You must enable SSL on the full-service Satellite server that will serve as an access point for
devices from outside the corporate network.
You must expose an HPCA full-service Satellite server to the public Internet in a network DMZ.
This subjects the Satellite server to a greater risk of attack than in a traditional corporate
environment or VPN. To avoid such risks, only the following ports should be open on the full-service
Satellite server.
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443 - required for HPCA Agents to connect to the Satellite server over the Internet.
3464 and 3466 required for the Satellite server to connect to the upstream server (Satellite
server or Core server)
389 required for the Satellite server to connect to the LDAP server for authentication
In addition, to restrict the risk of attack, the HPCA services offered by the full-stream Satellite
server should be limited to those required by Internet-facing clients. For example, if OS
Management is only used on the local or corporate network, the full-service Satellite server in a
network DMZ should not have OS Management enabled.
Note: If your environment uses load balancers to manage the load on the full-service Satellite
servers that are outside the corporate network, make sure that the load balancers support the
HTTP CONNECT method.
Configure the HPCA Agent
Before installing the HPCA agent on a device, update the [Objects] Section of install.ini file.
The install.ini file is used to customize the installation or the HPCA agent arguments file, or
to create or set attributes for HPCA objects that are created after installing HPCA agent.
Settings in install.ini override the defaults stored in HPCAE-MgmtApps.msi. You can create
your own customized install.ini file. A sample install.ini is available in the \SetupCore\Media\client\default\win32 directory on the HPCA Core media.
Set the following arguments in the [Objects] section of the install.ini file:
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ZMASTER_TUNLPORT = <The port on which the full-service Satellite server communicates
with HPCA agent. The default port is 3464.>
Add a new argument ZMASTER_ZDEVICEN to the install.ini file and set the value to
092, ZMASTER_ZDEVICEN = 092
Managing Mobile Devices
HPClient Automation (HPCA) is a real-time, policy-based, desired state management client
management solution that automates the administrative tasks for the physical and virtual clients
devices in highly complex and ever changing environments. The client devices can be a desktop,
laptop, virtual device, or a mobile device. A mobile device can either be a smartphone or a tablet.
HPCAsupports only Android and iOS operating system-based devices. For more information on
the supported operating system, see the HP Client Automation Support Matrix available at:
http://h20230.www2.hp.com/sc/support_matrices.jsp.
Using HPCA, you can perform various Mobile Device Management (MDM) tasks, such as software
management, inventory management, and security management. This chapter provides information
on how you can set up HPCAservers for MDM, notify end-user for the agent application download,
and publish and deploy mobile applications. This chapter also describes the steps to create mobile
device security profiles, such that you can protect mobile devices in your environment from
unauthorized access.
Configuring HPCA Servers for MDM
Complete the pre-configuration, configuration, and post-configuration tasks listed in this section to
set up MDMcapabilities on HPCACore and Satellite servers.
Pre Configuration Tasks
Before configuring HPCAservers for MDM, you must complete the following tasks, based on the
type of devices you plan to manage using HPCA:
Managing Android devices
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Open the required ports on the HPCA Core and Satellite servers. For more information on the
ports that you must enable, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade
Guide.
You must have a valid Google account. This must be an active account and Google services,
such as email or chat must have been used at least once using this account on the device.
You must have a valid Google project ID and API key. To obtain these credentials, follow the
steps listed on the Google website at http://developer.android.com/guide/google/gcm/gs.html.
These details are required to use the Google Push Notification services to send notification
requests to the mobile device.
You must enable the Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) for Android service. To enable this
service, follow the steps listed on the Google website at
http://developer.android.com/guide/google/gcm/gs.html#gcm-service.
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Open the required ports on the HPCA Core and Satellite servers. For more information on the
ports that you must enable, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade
Guide.
You must have one or more full-service Satellite servers in your HPCA infrastructure that are
accessible from the Internet.
You must have a SCEPserver configured in your environment for a single challenge password,
that does not expire. This password is required by HPCA servers to authenticate the mobile
devices that connect to the Apple servers.
To implement SCEP on a Microsoft Windows 2008 server, see the Microsoft website at
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=1607.
You must have OpenSSLversion 0.9.8r or above installed in your environment.
You must obtain an APNS certificate, also known as MDMcertificate. HPCAuses the APNS
certificate to communicate with the iOSdevices. Complete the following steps to generate the
APNS certificate:
a. Create a CSR using OpenSSL. Open command prompt and run the following command:
openssl req -new -newkey rsa:2048 -out cert.csr -config "path_
openssl.cfg"
In this instance, path_openssl.cfg is the path for the OpenSSL configuration file
openssl.cfg, which is available at the location where you installed OpenSSL.
When you run this command, OpenSSLprompts you to provide values for a few fields, such
as Country Name, Locality Name, and Organization Name. Make sure that these fields are
not left blank and you provide values that are specific to your organization. The above
command generates a CSR cert.csr and a private key privateKey.pem.
b. Email this CSR to HP at [email protected]. HP then provides you with a base-64
encoded file that contains the property list.
c. Log on to the Apple Push Certificates Portal at https://identity.apple.com/pushcert using
your Apple ID. HPrecommends that you log on to this web page using the Safari web
browser.
d. Click Create a Certificate.
e. Click Choose File and browse to the property list file that you received from HP, and then
click Upload. After you successfully upload the file, Apple generates the APNS certificate
that you can view under Certificates for Third-Party Servers.
f. Click Download to download the signed MDM certificate. The certificate is in the.pem
format. You must convert this certificate to the.p12 format. To convert the certificate in
.pem format to a certificate in.p12 format, open the command prompt and run the following
command:
openssl pkcs12 -export -out <cert.p12> -inkey <privateKey.pem> in <cert.pem>
In this instance,
o cert.p12 is the certificate file in .p12 format that OpenSSL generates. You must provide
the complete path where this file must be stored.
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privateKey.pem is the key that you obtained while generating the CSR. You must provide
the complete path where this key is stored.
cert.pem is the certificate you downloaded from the Apple website. You must provide the
complete path where this file is stored.When you run this command, OpenSSL prompts
you for a password. Make sure that you do not provide a blank password. This password
is required when you set up Satellite servers for MDM.
Save a copy of this certificate on each Satellite server that you want to use for MDM.
Configuring HPCAServers for Android Devices
HPCA uses the Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) service to send connection requests from the
HPCA servers to the Android-based mobile devices. The requests are first sent to the Google
servers, and then the Google servers forward these messages to the mobile devices. For more
information on GCM, see the Google web site at
http://developer.android.com/guide/google/gcm/index.html.
Complete the following steps to configure the HPCA servers to use the Google servers for sending
notifications to the Android device users:
1. Log on to the HPCA Core Console and click Configuration tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management, click Vendor Configuration, and then click Android. The
Notification Settings view opens in the details pane.
3. Enter the details for the following fields and click Save:
Field
Description
GCMAPI
Key
The API key provides HPCA servers authorized access to Google services.
Enter the APIkey that you received when you configured APIaccess on the
Google APIs Console page at https://code.google.com/apis/console.
GCMProject The Project ID is required to validate that the HPCAAndroid application is
ID
registered to send messages to the mobile device. Enter the project ID that
you received when you created your Google APIproject.
Configuring HPCAServers for iOS Devices
To manage iOSdevices, you must complete the following tasks:
1. "Task 1: Enable SSL" on next page
2. "Task 2: Add MDM Server" on next page
3. "Task 3: Set up MDM Server Properties" on next page
Note: This document explains the certificate-related proceduresCertificate Signing Request
(CSR)generation, certificate conversion, and Apple Push Notification service (APNS)UID
creation using OpenSSL on Windows platform.
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Task 1: Enable SSL
You must enable SSL on the HPCA Satellite server that you will be setting up for MDM. For more
information on how to enable SSL on the HPCA Satellite server, see the HP Client Automation
Enterprise SSL Implementation Guide.
Task 2: Add MDM Server
Full-service Satellite servers are required to manage the iOSmobile devices. Complete the
following steps to add an existing full-service Satellite server as an MDMserver:
1. Log on to the HPCACore Console and click Configuration tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management in the left-navigation pane and then click Vendor
Configuration>iOS. The iOSsettings page opens.
3. Click MDMConfiguration tab.
4. Click Add New MDMServer icon. The MDMServer Creation Wizard opens.
5. Enter the details for the following fields and click Save:
Field
Description
Name
Name of the Satellite server. The Satellite server is referenced using this
name on the MDMConfiguration page.
Description
Description of the Satellite server.
Full-Satellite
Server URL
Select the Satellite server that you want to set up for MDM.
Task 3: Set up MDM Server Properties
After you identify and add the Satellite server that provides the MDM functionality, you must
configure the Satellite server properties, such that these servers can process the jobs that an
administrator creates for mobile devices.
MDM Satellite Server Settings for APNS
You must configure the APNSsettings on each Satellite server set up as MDMserver.
Complete the following steps:
1. Open command prompt and run the following command:
openssl exe x509 -in <cert.pem> -text
In this instance,
cert.pem is the certificate you downloaded from the Apple website during APNSgeneration
process.
This command provides a UIDthat you must add in each MDM Satellite server properties file.
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2. Modify the mdm.properties file for each Satellite server that you have set up for MDM:
a. Navigate to the directory<InstallDir>\tomcat\webapps\mdm\WEBINF\classes.
b. Open the file mdm.properties in a text-editor.
c. Provide the UID that you generated in step 2 of this procedure as the value for the
mdm.Topic property. For example, if the following output is displayed when you run the
command in step 2: Subject: UID=com.apple.mgmt.External.b66302d97fb2-44e7-8a23-6d7b6e9b0b6e, CN=APSP:b66302d9-7fb2-44e7-8a236d7b6e9b0b6e, C=IN, the UIDvalue is com.apple.mgmt.External.b66302d97fb2-44e7-8a23-6d7b6e9b0b6e. Set the value for the property as
mdm.Topic=com.apple.mgmt.External.b66302d9-7fb2-44e7-8a236d7b6e9b0b6e.
d. Restart the HPCATomcat Server service.
MDM Satellite Server Common Properties
Complete the following steps to configure the common properties that are shared across all
MDMSatellite servers:
1. Log on to the HPCACore Console and click Configuration tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management in the left-navigation pane and then click Vendor
Configuration>iOS. The iOSsettings page opens.
3. Enter the details for the following fields and click Save:
Field
Description
SCEP Name
The name of the certificate authority that SCEPserver uses to issue
certificates.
SCEP URL
The URLof the SCEPserver. If you have implement SCEPserver on
Microsoft Windows, enter the URLin the following format:
http://SCEP_hostname/certsrv/mscep/mscep.dll, where SCEP_
hostname is the hostname of the SCEPserver.
Single Challenge
Password
The enrollment challenge password that you obtain from the
SCEPserver administrator.
To obtain password on a SCEP server implemented on Microsoft
Windows Server 2008, open the URLhttp://SCEP_
hostname/CertSrv/mscep_admin/ in a web browser, where SCEP_
hostname is the hostname of the SCEP server.
MDMConfiguration The name of the profile that a mobile device user views during the
Profile Name
device enrollment process. This profile contains details of the
SCEPserver certificate and the APNScertificate.
Security
Configuration
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Field
Description
Name
Note that end-users cannot remove a security profile that you have
entitled to the device.
Security
Configuration
Payload
Description
The description of the security profile.
MDM Satellite Server-Specific Properties
Complete the following steps to configure Satellite-server specific properties:
Note: You can also modify these properties by logging on to the HPCASatellite Console of the
Satellite server that you have identified as an MDMserver. Click Configuration tab, and then
click iOSMDM Settings in the left-navigation pane.
General Settings
1. Log on to the HPCACore Console and click Configuration tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management in the left-navigation pane and then click Vendor
Configuration>iOS. The iOSsettings page opens.
3. Click MDMConfiguration tab.
4. Click the URLfor the full-service Satellite server. The Configuration tab view opens.
5. Click iOSMDMSettings and then click General Settings.
6. Enter the details for the following fields and click Save:
Field
Description
Socks Proxy: These settings are required only if your enterprise has blocked the ports
required to connect to APNS. You can then route the access to APNS using a SOCKS
proxy.
Socks Proxy Enable
Select if the Satellite server connects to the APNS through a
SOCKS proxy server. To send notification messages to
mobile devices, Satellite servers require access to the
APNS.
Socks Proxy Host
Enter the hostname of the SOCKS proxy server.
Socks Proxy Port
Enter the port number of the SOCKS proxy server.
Key Store: These settings are required to modify the certificate settings that are required to
connect the iOS operating system-based devices with APNS.
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Field
Description
Certificate File Path
Specify the path for the root certificate of the certification
authority that you used to enable SSLon the Satellite server.
Make sure that the certificate is not a self-signed certificate.
For example, specify the path in the following format:
C://Certificates//certificate.crt
You must store the certificate locally on the Satellite server.
MDM Certificate Path
Specify the path to the APNS certificate. Make sure that you
provide the certificate in .p12 format.
For example, specify the path in the following format:
C://Certificates//certificate.p12
For more information on how to convert a certificate in .pem
format to .p12 format, see "Pre Configuration Tasks" on
page 158.
You must store the certificate locally on the Satellite server.
MDM Certificate Password
Specify the password that you provided while converting the
certificate in.pem certificate to a certificate in.p12 format.
Advanced Settings
The MDMserver component on the full-service Satellite server manages the iOSmobile devices.
This component includes the following sub-modules that aid in managing and processing the jobs
for a mobile device:
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Staging Manager: This module processes all commands required to run an agent connect job.
Persistent Store: A persistent data store that stores the push notification jobs created by an
administrator, the timer-based jobs, and jobs created when an end-user manually connects to
the HPCAservers. The jobs exceeding the existing job processing limit of the Staging Manager
are added in this data store. The jobs are processed using the First In, First Out principle, with
the priority-set jobs processed first as an exception. A priority is set for a job in the following
scenarios:
n The device sends a notification to the Staging Manager to run a connect.
n
The job was not completed because of one of the following reasons, and added to the
Persistent Store for a retry:
o The device is switched off.
o
The Apple gateway is too busy to process the request.
The device is not on a corporate network.
The port on the device is not enabled for accepting the incoming messages from APNS.
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The device is password protected and is currently in locked mode. A few connects, for
example security connect do not run if the device is in locked mode. The device sends a
"NotNow" message when a notification request is sent.
If a job is not successful at the first instance, it is added to the processing queue for another
try, before it is permanently removed from the job queue. A status flag is used to track if the
job is added for a retry.
If the device receives a delayed notification, after the job has already been moved out of the
Staging Manager, it sends a message to the Staging Manager requesting the tasks to be
performed. The Staging Manager searches for the job in the current processing queue, and
then in the Persistent Store. If the Staging Manager is not processing maximum number of
permissible requests, it adds the job in the current processing queue and sends a notification
to the Notifier module to connect to the APNS. If the Staging Manager is processing
maximum number of permissible requests, the job is added in the Persistent Store with a high
priority.
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Job Processor: This module polls the Persistent Store and sends the jobs to the Staging
Manager.
Notifier: This module sends requests to the APNS, to be sent to the iOS mobile devices.
Command Processor: This module performs all the post-processing of the tasks that are run by
the Staging Manager. For example, after you run an audit connect job, this module sends the
data received from the device to the Reporting server database.
You can modify the properties for each sub-module by configuring the Advanced Settings of the
MDM server.
To modify the Advanced Settings, complete the following steps:
1. Log on to the HPCACore Console and click Configuration tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management in the left-navigation pane and then click Vendor
Configuration>iOS. The iOSsettings page opens.
3. Click MDMConfiguration tab.
4. Click the URLfor the full-service Satellite MDMserver. The Configuration tab view opens.
5. Click iOSMDMSettings and then click Advanced Settings.
6. Enter the details for the following fields and click Save:
Field
Description
Server FQDN
The fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the Satellite server.
Server Port
The port that the Satellite server uses for communications. If you
select HTTPS in the Server Method list, you must specify the
SSL port that you use for HTTPS communications. The default
SSL port is 443.
Server Method
Select the HTTP/HTTPS protocol for Satellite server
communications. If you enable HTTPS, the communication
between Satellite Server and the built-in iOS MDM agent on the
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Field
Description
device is SSL-based.
The communications between the Satellite server and the HPCA
agent are HTTP even if you select the HTTPS method.
The communications between the Satellite server and APNS are
always SSL-based.
Number of Maximum
Concurrent Connections
Specify the maximum number of device connections that the
Staging Manager processes at any instance.
Notifier Interval in
Minutes
Specify the time (in minutes) that Notifier module must wait
before sending requests to the APNS. The Notifier waits only if it
is processing maximum number of permissible requests.
Number of Notifier
Workers
Specify the number of workers that can send notification request
to the APNS. The workers share load based on the current
number of device connections.
Number of Command
Processor Workers
Specify the number of workers for performing post-processing
tasks.
Staging Manager Sleep
Period in Minutes
Specify the time (in minutes) Staging Manager must sleep before
polling the Persistent Store.
Staging Maximum
Inactivity Time
Specify the maximum time (in minutes) a job can stay in the
Staging Manager without any response from the device.
After the maximum inactivity time lapses, the job is moved out of
the Staging Manager and added to the Persistent Store, with a
status flag set to true.
Persistent Store Polling
Interval in Minutes
Specify the time (in minutes) after which the Staging Manager
polls the Persistent Store for jobs.
Maximum Number of
Concurrent Jobs to be
run
Specify the number of parallel threads that can add jobs to the
Staging Manager.
Maximum Number of
Record to be Processed
from the Persistent
Store per Polling
Specify the maximum number of jobs that the Staging Manager
must select for processing from the Persistent Store per poll.
Post Configuration Tasks
After you have configured the HPCA servers, you must run a synchronization between the Core
and Satellite servers in your environment. You must synchronize the Satellite servers with the Core
server after you modify any configurations.
You might receive the following error message during Satellite synchronization:
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To resolve this problem, see the workaround mentioned for the problem "Core and Satellite:
Satellite synchronization fails from SSL enabled Core" in the Known Problems section of the
HPClient Automation Enterprise Release Notes.
Modifying HPCA Satellite Server Configuration File
You can optionally modify the Mobile server configuration file in a full-service Satellite server. The
values in this configuration file are set by default. If you want to modify these parameters, edit the
ConfigServerAdapter.cfg file.
1. Using a text-editor, open the file ConfigServerAdapter.cfg available at the location
<InstallDir>\MobileServer\etc.
2. Modify the following parameters and save this file:
Parameter
Description
http-port
The HTTP port that Satellite server uses for communications with HPCA
Core server and HPCA agents
max-threads Maximum number of threads that must run on a Satellite server to process
the mobile device jobs.
dsDirectory service refresh time in seconds.
refreshtime
Enabling Administrators to Notify End-users for
Agent Installation
To manage a mobile device, an agent is installed on the device that connects to the HPCA servers
to perform policy resolution and maintain the desired state. Based on the device platform, mobile
users can download the agent application from Google Play or App Store.
The HPCA agent for mobile devices is a light-weight application that enables HPCA servers to
communicate with the mobile device. Using the Email Notification settings, you can send an email
to the mobile device user to download the mobile agent. The following sections list the prerequisites
and the steps to configure email notification settings.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be met before you configure HPCAto send an email notification to
the end-user:
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The directory service in which the mobile device user is listed, must be configured for use with
HPCA.
The directory service user must have a valid email ID.
Configuring Email Notification Settings
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1. Log on to the HPCA Core Console and click Configuration tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management in the left-navigation pane and click Email Notification
Settings. The Notification Settings view opens in the details pane.
3. Enable the Socks Proxy settings only if your enterprise is configured to use SOCKS proxy.
Enter the details for the following fields:
Field
Description
Proxy
Enable
Select this check box if your enterprise is configured to use a SOCKS proxy.
Proxy
Host
Enter the IP address or fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the SOCKS
proxy server.
Proxy
Port
Enter the port number of the SOCKS proxy server.
User
Name
Enter the user name that the HPCA servers use to authenticate to the SOCKS
proxy server. The entries in this field are required only if the proxy server
requires a username and password.
Password Enter the password for the user name you provided to authenticate HPCA
servers to the SOCKS proxy server.
Confirm
Re-enter the password.
Password
4. Enter the details for the following fields under Email Server Details. These settings are required
to configure access to the mail server used in your environment.
Field
Description
SMTP Host
Enter the IP address or fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the SMTP
mail server.
SMTP Port
Enter the SMTP port number.
Basic
Select this check box if the mail server requires authentication.
Authentication
User Name
Enter the user name HPCA servers will use to authenticate to the mail
server. This field is available only if you select the Basic Authentication
check box.
Password
Enter the password for the user name you provided to authenticate the
HPCA servers to the mail server. This field is available only if you select the
Basic Authentication check box.
Confirm
Password
Re-enter the password. This field is available only if you select the Basic
Authentication check box.
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Field
Description
Enable SSL
Select if the mail server is configured to use the SSL protocol for SMTP
connections.
Enable TLS
Select if the mail server is configured to use the Transport Layer Security
(TLS) protocol for SMTP connections.
5. Enter the details for the following fields under Mail Details, and then click Save. These settings
enable you to configure how the agent installation email appears to the mobile device user.
Field
Description
Sender
Name
Enter the name that should appear in From field when the user receives an
email.
Sender
EmailID
Enter the email ID that is used to send emails to the user or user groups.
Subject
Enter the subject for the installation mail that is sent to the user. For example, you
can set this value as HPCA Mobile Agent Installer.
Body
Enter the email body text.
Provide the following details in the email text:
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Agent download URL: The Google Play URL from where the mobile device
user can download the Android or iOS agent.
HPCAsever IP or hostname: The IP address or hostname of the full-service
Satellite server to which the HPCAagent will connect to fetch the entitlement
policies.
Port: The port number through which the mobile device connects to the
HPCAserver IPaddress you provided.
Install instructions: Instructions on how to install the HPCA mobile agent. For
more information on how to install the agent application on a mobile device,
see:
o For Android operating system-based devices: "Installing the HPCA Agent
on Android Devices" on page 179
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For iOS operating system-based devices: "Installing HPCAAgent on iOS
Devices" on page 180
Registration instructions: Instructions on how to register the mobile device to
the HPCA servers.
Creating Mobile Connect Job
After you have configured the Email Notification settings, create a job for the user or group of users
to whom you want to send the email notification.
To create a job, complete the following steps:
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1. Log on to the Core Console, click Management tab, and then click the directory service that
you have added to HPCA.
2. Navigate to the user for which you want to create a job.
3. Select the user and click Launch HPCA Job Creation Wizard to open the HPCA Job
Creation Wizard.
4. From the Job Type list select Notify.
5. Enter a Name and Description of the job.
6. From the Job Action Template list, select Mobile Email Connect, and then click Next.
7. Review the information on the Job Confirmation Summary page and click Submit.
Provisioning Mobile Applications
Using HPCA you can publish mobile applications and entitle these applications to user or user
groups. You can also upgrade or uninstall an application installed on a mobile device.
Publishing Mobile Applications
Use the HPCA Administrator tools to publish packages for the Android and iOS platform.
Note: For iOS operating system based devices, HPCA supports software management of inhouse applications only. You must enroll for iOS Developer Enterprise Program to create inhouse applications. For more information on how to obtain the membership, see the Apple
website at http://developer.apple.com/programs/ios/enterprise.
Complete the following steps to publish mobile applications to the CSDB:
1. Open the HP Client Automation Administrator Publisher.
a. From the computer where you have Administrator Tools installed, click Start>All
Programs>HP Client Automation Administrator>HP Client Automation
Administrator Publisher.
b. Enter the user ID and password, and click OK. The default user ID is admin. The default
password is secret. The HP Client Automation Admin Publisher window opens.
2. Select Mobile Application from the Publishing Options drop-down list, and click OK. The Edit
page opens.
3. Under Select Mobile application to publish, select the folder that contains the application file
that you want to publish:
n For Android devices, select .apk file to create the package.
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For iOS devices, select .ipa file to create the package.
4. Click Next. The Configure page opens.
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5. Under the Package Information area, enter the following details:
Field
Description
Name
The name of the package. An instance with the value you provide in this field is
created in the PACKAGE class of the MOBILE domain. This is a mandatory
field.
Display
Name
The friendly name of the package. This is a mandatory field.
Domain
The domain in which this instance is stored. The MOBILE domain is selected
by default for mobile applications. HPrecommends that you do not change the
value for this field.
Description Description of the package.
Release
The version number of the application that you are packaging. This value is prepopulated from the application manifest file; you must not modify this value.
For Android only: An application can be upgraded only if a new version number
is available for the application.
Class
The class for which this package instance is created.
6. Under the Limit package to systems with area, select the operating system for the device on
which you want to deploy the application. Note that if you do not select any operating system,
the application can be distributed to all devices with supported operating system. The
Hardware settings are not applicable for mobile applications.
7. Click Next. The Service Information window opens. You can create a new service or use an
existing service to deploy the package. Select Use existing if you want to publish update for
an existing application. Select No service if you do not want to associate this package with a
service.
8. Click Create new and enter the values for the Name, Display Name, Web URL, and Author
field. The Name and Display Name fields are mandatory fields.
9. Click Next. The Publish window opens.
10. Review the Summary section to verify the service information you provided in the previous
steps. When you are finished, click Publish.
11. Click Finish when the publishing process is completed to exit the Publisher.
12. Click Yes to confirm that you want to close the Publisher window.
13. The mobile application is published as a service in the CSDB. You can then entitle this service
using Policy Management Wizard to a user or a user group.
For more information on publishing applications, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Administrator User Guide.
Updating an Application
You can provide update for an application that is already published in the CSDB. Follow these
instructions based on the application for which you are providing an update:
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Updating applications for Android devices: Republish the application to the CSDBif a new
version of the application is available. The application version is stored in the application
manifest file. You must link this new package with the existing service that was used to deploy
the package.
Updating applications for iOSdevices: You can provide update for an application in the following
scenarios:
n New version of the application is available: Republish the application to the CSDBif there is a
change in the application version. You must link this new package with the existing service
that was used to deploy the package.
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Provisioning Profile has expired: Each iOS package (.ipa file) contains an application and a
provisioning profile. This provisioning profile expires every 12 months. If the provisioning
profile expires, the end-user will not be able to access the application. In such scenarios, an
administrator must rebuild the application with the renewed provisioning profile, and publish it
to the CSDB. You must link this new package with the existing service that was used to
deploy the package.
Deploying Mobile Applications
Complete the following steps to entitle a mobile application to a mobile user or a user group:
1. Log on to the HPCA Core Console.
2. Click Management, and then click the directory service that you have added to HPCA.
3. Navigate to the user or user group for which you want to create the policy.
4. Select the user or a user group, and click Launch Policy Management Wizard (Policy) to
open the Policy Management Wizard.
5. In the Service Selection page, select Mobile domain from the Service Domain list.
6. Select the service that you want to entitle to this user or user group and click Add to
Selection.
7. Click Next. The Policy Configuration page opens.
8. Click Next. The Confirmation Summary page opens.
9. Click Commit to assign this policy to the selected users or group.
Managing Mobile Device Security
To manage security on a mobile device, you can create and deploy security profiles that enable
securing the data on a mobile device if the device is lost or stolen. These profiles can also prevent
unauthorized access to the device.
By default, HPCA provides a pre-configured Wipe security profile that you can use to remotely wipe
the device data. Note that you can apply the Wipe security profile only if HPCAcan contact the
device. You cannot modify or delete this profile.
Caution: If you entitle Wipe security profile to a device, all device data is lost and the device is
reset to factory settings.
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You can also create new profiles that enable you to set the password settings or send commands to
lock the device. The Security profile is published as a service in the CSDB. You can then entitle
this service using Policy Management Wizard to a user or user group.
After you entitle the security profile, the device receives the new entitlements only when the next
automatic timer is triggered on the mobile device.
A notification appears on the mobile device only if user intervention is required. For example, if the
security profile is configured to set the user password, an HPCA security connect notification
appears in the notifications panel on the mobile device indicating the changes that are pending from
the user.
Note: If you entitle more than one security profile to a user, the profile that imposes maximum
security will be enforced on the device. For example, if you entitle following profiles to a user:
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At user level:Simple password value=true; Alphanumeric Password Value=true; Minimum
Password Length=7
At group level: Simple password value=false; Alphanumeric Password Value=true;
Minimum Password Length=5; Number of complex characters in a password: 2
The resulting security profile that is enforced on the user is:
Simple password value=false; Alphanumeric Password Value=true; Minimum Password
Length=7; Number of complex characters in a password: 2
Creating Android Security Profile
Complete the following steps to create a security profile for Android device:
1. Log on to the HPCA Core Console and click Operations tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management in the left-navigation pane and click Security. The Security view
opens in the details pane.
3. Click Create a New Profile, and then click Android. The Profile Creation Wizard opens.
4. In the Define Profile page, enter the details for the following fields, and click Next:
Field
Description
Display
Name
The display name for the profile. The service will be referenced in the CSDB
Editor using this name.
Description The description of the profile.
5. In the Configure Profile Parameters page, enter the following details, and click Submit:
Field
Description
Password Settings: These settings are available only when you select the Password
Required check box.
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Description
Minimum Password Length
Enter a value for the minimum length of the password.
Password Strength
Select the type of characters the user must use when
creating the password. The password quality and the
password length determine the total password complexity.
Maximum Failed Password
Attempts
Enter a value that defines the maximum number of times a
user can enter a wrong password, after which the device is
reset to factory settings.
Screen Settings:This setting determines the time a device can remain in idle state.
Maximum Inactivity Time
Lock
Enter the time (in minutes) the device can remain in idle
state, after which the device is locked automatically.
The maximum inactivity time set on the device overrides the
Maximum Inactivity Time Lock value that you set in the
profile, if the inactivity time already set on the device is
greater than this value.
An end-user might not be able to view the Maximum
Inactivity Time Lock value that you set in the profile on the
device because of device limitations.
Operational Settings:These setting can be applied only if HPCA can contact the device. At
any instance, you can apply only one of the operational settings. All other settings on this
page are disabled.
Reset Password
Select this check box to reset the password for the device.
Lock Now
Select this check box to lock the device.
Creating iOS Security Profile
Complete the following steps to create a security profile for iOS device:
1. Log on to the HPCA Core Console and click Operations tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management in left-navigation pane and click Security. The Security view
opens in the details pane.
3. Click Create a New Profile, and then click iOS. The Profile Creation Wizard opens.
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4. In the Define Profile page, enter the details for the following fields, and click Next:
Field
Description
Name
The display name for the profile. The service will be referenced in the CSDB
Editor using this name.
Description The description of the profile.
5. In the Configure Profile Parameters page, enter the following details, and click Submit:
Field
Description
Password Settings:These settings are available only when you select the Password
Required check box.
Password Required
Select this check box if the managed mobile device
user must have a password set for the mobile device.
Allow Simple Password Value
Select if the password must not contain any special
character.
Alphanumeric Password value
Select if the password must contain alphanumeric
characters.
Minimum Password Length
Enter a value for the minimum length of the password.
Number of Complex Characters in
Password
Enter the number of non-alphanumeric characters that
the password must contain.
Maximum Password Age
Enter the time (in days) after which the user must
change the password.
Time Before Auto-lock
Enter the time (in minutes) the device can remain in
idle state, after which the device is locked
automatically.
Password History
Enter the number of passwords that the device
remembers. A user cannot set a new password that
matches the passwords available in the history list.
Grace Period for Device Lock
Enter the time (in minutes) for which the user is not
required to enter the password again, if the user
unlocks the device within the time you specify.
Maximum Failed Password
Attempts
Enter a value that defines the maximum number of
times a user can enter a wrong password, after which
the device is wiped.
Restriction Settings: These settings are available only when you select the Restriction
Settings Required check box.
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Description
Allow Installing Apps
Select to allow the user to install applications on the
device. By default, this setting is enabled.
Allow use of iTunes Store
Select to allow the user to use the iTunes store on the
device.By default, this setting is enabled.
Allow Backup
Select to allow the user to create a backup on an
iCloud account. By default, this setting is enabled.
Allow Document Sync
Select to allow the user to sync documents with an
iCloud account. By default, this setting is enabled.
Allow Photo Stream
Select to allow the user to use the Photo Stream
functionality. By default, this setting is enabled.
Operational Settings:These setting can be applied only if HPCA can contact the device. At
any instance, you can apply only one of the operational settings. All other settings on this
page are disabled.
Clear Password
Select this check box to reset the password for the
device.
Lock Now
Select this check box to lock the device.
Modifying Security Profiles
You can modify an existing security profile. You must re-deploy the profile such that the changes
are implemented in the device.
Complete the following steps to modify a security profile:
1. Log on to the HPCA Core Console and click Operations tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management in left-navigation pane and click Security. The Security view
opens in the details pane.
3. Click the name of the profile you want to modify. The profile window opens. Modify the settings
in the Properties tab and then click Save.
Connecting HPCA Servers to HPCA Agents
The HPCAagent on a mobile device must connect to the HPCA servers, such that the desired
state is always maintained for the mobile user. You can schedule a timed event when the mobile
device connects to the HPCAservers, or send a notify message to the mobile device to connect to
the HPCAservers. The connection can also be initiated manually from the mobile device, where
the mobile device user triggers a software connect, audit connect, or a security connect.
Scheduling Timed Events
The HPCA agent timers are run immediately after the agent install is complete. Note that all
connects for software management, inventory management, and security management are run at
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this instance.
If the agent identifies that the mandatory applications defined in your entitlements are not installed
on the mobile device, the message HPCA Software Connect->Installations are
pending appears in the Notifications Panel. You can then install the required applications.
By default, the agent timer runs once every day.
To modify the timer schedule, complete the following steps:
1. Log on to the HPCA Core Console and click Configuration tab.
2. Expand Mobile Management in the left-navigation pane and click Timer Settings. The Timer
Settings view is displayed in the details pane.
3. Specify the number of hours or days after which the timer should run, and then click Save.
To avoid simultaneous agent connections to the HPCAservers, the hour-based timer is not run
exactly after the number of hours you specify; instead a random number is added to the time you
enter:
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If you specify the frequency between 0-6 hours, a random number between 0-3 hours is added to
the actual time.
If you specify the frequency between 6-12 hours, a random number between 0-6 hours is added
to the actual time.
If you specify the frequency between 12-24 hours, a random number between 0-12 hours is
added to the actual time.
For example, if you set the timer to be run every 5 hours, a random number 2 is added. As a result,
the timer is run after 7 hours for that device.
The new timer settings are applied only when the next timer-based connect starts. The timersettings are not provided to the mobile agent as part of the user-initiated or push notifications.
Note that the when you schedule a timer-based event, all agent connects, Software connect, Audit
connect, and Security connect are initiated at that instance.
Sending Notification from the Server
You can create a Notify job for a user or group of users to send a notification message to connect to
the HPCAserver.
The following procedure shows how you can schedule a Mobile Audit Connect notify job:
1. Log on to the Core Console, click Management tab, and then click the directory service that
you have added to HPCA.
2. Navigate to the user or user group for which you want to create the job.
3. Select the user and click Launch HPCA Job Creation Wizard to open the HPCA Job
Creation Wizard.
4. From the Job Type list select Notify.
5. Enter a Name and Description for the job.
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6. From the Job Action Template list, select the predefined mobile template. For example, select
Mobile Audit Connect to schedule an Audit connect.
7. Select the platform from the OS Type list under Action Parameters.
8. Select the type of device from the Device Type list under Action Parameters, and then click
Next.
9. Set the job schedule details and click Next.
10. Review the information on the Job Confirmation Summary page and click Submit.
For more information on how to schedule a job, see "Managing Jobs" on page 127 .
Limitations
This section provides the list of known limitations in HPCAfor MDM:
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For iOS only: You can publish and manage in-house mobile applications only. You cannot
publish and distribute the applications that you download from App Store.
For Android only: You can publish and manage free and in-house mobile applications. To
distribute the paid applications available on Google Play, you must have an appropriate license
agreement with the application vendor.
For a single user, HPCAcannot manage multiple types of devices on the same platform; you
can manage only a single phone and a single tablet for that user. For example, you cannot
manage two iPhone devices or two iPad devices for the same user.
After a device has registered successfully with HPCAservers, you cannot change the directory
service for the user. The end-user must reinstall the agent and then register again with the new
directory service.
The HPCAagent works in the following screen layouts:
n For Android devices, the HPCAagent works in portrait mode for phones, and in landscape
mode for tablets.
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For iOS devices, the HPCAagent works in portrait mode for iPhone and iPad.
Screen auto-rotation is not supported in the current release.
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On Android phones with small display screen size, the text in the Notification Panel appears
truncated when opened from an application that supports portrait mode. To view the complete
text, open Notification Panel from an application that supports landscape mode.
Using the HPCA Agent on Mobile Devices
This chapter lists the prerequisites and tasks that a mobile device user must perform to install the
HP Client Automation (HPCA)agent. The chapter also lists the steps to manually connect to the
HPCAservers.
Note: As an administrator, you can provide this help on you company's intranet, such that the
mobile device users can access this help.
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This chapter uses touch-based mobile devices as an example in all client-side procedures. The
steps may vary if the HPCAmobile agent is installed on a keypad-based device.
Installing the HPCA Agent on Android Devices
You must install the HPCA agent application when you receive an email from your enterprise
administrator. The application runs primarily in the background and becomes active only when
communication between the device and HPCA server is initiated, to manage the device as per your
enterprise policies set by the administrator. The HPCA agent connects automatically to an HPCA
server to receive the latest entitlements.
Agent Prerequisites
The mobile device must meet the following prerequisites before installing the HPCA mobile agent:
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If the device is accessing HPCAservers from a corporate Wi-Fi, open the port 5228 (outbound)
on the HPCA agents to allow communication with the Google Cloud Messaging service.
The device must have access to the Internet.
The following requirements are specific to Android devices:
n The mobile device must have a Secure Digital (SD) card.
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A Google account must be configured and accessed at least once on the Android device. For
example, [email protected].
Installing the Agent
Complete the following steps to install the agent:
1. Download the agent installer from Google Play on your device. The email that you received
from your administrator contains the URL from where you can download the HPCAmobile
agent installer. After the download is complete, the file download details appear in the
Notifications Panel.
2. Navigate to the file HPCAMobileAgent.apk and click this file to start the installation. The
HPCAMobileAgent confirmation prompt appears that confirms the device features that this
application accesses.
3. Tap Install to continue with the installation.
4. Tap Done to close the confirmation prompt. HPCA Agent is listed on the Applications screen.
Registering the Mobile Device
To register the mobile device with the HPCA servers, complete the following steps:
1. Tap HPCA Agent listed on the Applications screen. The HPCAAgent License screen
appears.
2. Tap IAgree to continue with the installation. The HPCA Server Details screen appears.
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3. Enter the HPCA server name or IP address in the Server field. You can obtain this value from
the agent installation email that you received from your administrator.
4. Enter the port number in the Port field. You can obtain this value from the agent installation
email that you received from your administrator.
5. Tap Next. The Authentication screen appears.
6. Enter your directory service logon name in the User Name field. This logon name is the name
using which you log on to your corporate network. For example, if you log on to your corporate
network as Americas\ssimpson, ssimpson is the directory service log on name.
7. Enter the password for the directory service logon name in the Password field.
8. Tap the down arrow for the Directory Source drop-down list, and then tap the domain name to
which your logon name is associated with. For example, if you log on to your corporate network
as Americas\ssimpson, Americas is your domain name.
Note: If your administrator has provided a different display name when configuring this
directory service with HPCA, the domain name you use may not appear. Contact your
administrator to identify your directory source.
9. Tap Register to start the registration process. The registration process can take a few
minutes to complete.
After the registration process is successful, the Activate Device Administrator screen appears. Tap
Activate to allow the HPCA agent to collect the information listed on this screen.
Installing HPCAAgent on iOS Devices
You are expected to install the HP Client Automation (HPCA) agent application when you receive
an email from your enterprise administrator. The application runs when communication between the
device and HPCA server is initiated, to manage the device as per your enterprise policies set by the
administrator. The HPCA agent connects to the HPCA server when you accept the application
alerts in the Notification Center to receive the latest entitlements.
Agent Prerequisites
The mobile device must meet the following prerequisites before installing the HPCA mobile agent:
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If the device is accessing HPCAservers from a corporate Wi-Fi, open the port 5223 (outbound)
on the HPCA agents to allow communication with the Apple Push Notification service (APNS).
Downloading the Agent
You can download the agent installer from the App Store. The email that you received from your
administrator contains the URL from where you can download the HPCAmobile agent installer.
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Registering the Mobile Device
To register the mobile device with the HPCA servers, complete the following steps:
1. Start the agent application installation:
a. Tap the HP Client Automation Agenticon on the Home screen to start the installation.
The HP Client Automation End User License Agreement screen appears.
b. Tap Accept to continue with the installation.
2. Enter the HPCA server name (or IP address) and port number in the Server and Port fields.
Your administrator will provide this information to you before you can register.
3. Tap Next. The HPCA Registration screen appears.
4. Enter your enterprise directory service logon name in the User field. This logon name is the
name you use to log on to your corporate network.
5. Enter the password for the directory service logon name in the Password field.
6. Tap the domain name to which your logon name is associated with, from the Directory
Services view. For example, if you log on to your corporate network as
Americas\ssimpson, Americas is your domain name.
Note: If your administrator has provided a different display name when configuring this
directory service with HPCA, the domain name you use may not appear. Contact your
administrator to identify your directory source.
7. Tap Enroll to start the enrollment process. The Install Profile screen appears. During
enrollment, the HPCA agent installs HPCA profile that contains certificates to authenticate
your device connection with HPCA and Apple servers. Tap More Details to view the
certificates, HPCA server details that your device connects to, and the administrative rights
that an administrator has on your device.
8. Tap Install to start the profile installation process. A warning screen appears that provides you
the information on what changes are made during the agent installation.
9. Tap Install to continue the installation process. After the registration process is successful,
the Profile Installed screen appears.
10. Tap Done to complete the registration process.
On the Home screen, tap the HP Client Automation Agent icon. A message box appears
confirming the device connection to the HPCA server. Tap OK to initiate this connection. If your
administrator has set up device management policies, you will receive the required software
applications and security settings entitled to your device.
At regular intervals, set by your administrator, HPCA agent requests connection to HPCA servers
to obtain the latest entitlements. To access HPCA servers, HPCA agent issues notifications that
you can view in the Notifications Center on your device. You must accept these notifications, such
that the HPCA agent can successfully connect to the HPCA servers. Make sure that the HPCA
agent application is enabled for notifications. You can view the notification settings for your device
using Settings>Notifications. Additionally, based on the alert style that you have set for the
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notifications, the HPCA agent notifications appear in the Notification Center, or as a pop-up
message.
If the device is locked when the notification is issued, the notification appears on the locked screen.
After unlocking the device, you can view the notification in the Notifications Center on your device.
Manually Connecting to the HPCAServer
Note: HPCA agent connects to HPCA server automatically on a regular basis to receive the
latest entitlements. You will normally not run this agent manually, but only at the direction of
your HPCAadministrator.
To connect manually to the HPCA servers, complete the following steps:
1. Search for the HPCAAgent application:
a. Android devices: Open Applications screen, tap HPCA Agent icon.
b. iOSdevices:On the Home screen, tap HP Client Automation Agent icon.
The HPCA Agent screen opens with the options to initiate one of the agent connects.
2. Tap one of the available icons, under Applications, Device Info, or Security Profiles to initiate
the connection with the HPCAservers.
n Software Management: Tap Applications icon to retrieve the latest software entitlements
from the HPCA servers. A notification message appears if there is a new application, an
update to an existing application, or if the application must be deleted.
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Inventory Management: Tap Device Info icon to send the latest inventory details about your
device to the HPCAservers, such as software and hardware details.
Security Management: Tap Security Profiles icon to retrieve the latest security profile
settings, if entitled to your device. You cannot delete any security profile that is entitled to
your device.
Uninstalling the HPCAAgent
Complete the following steps to uninstall the HPCAagent:
Android Device
1. On the home screen, tap Settings>Security>Device administrators.
2. Tap HP Client Automation to disable it.
3. On the home screen, tap Applications >Downloaded.
4. Tap HPCA Agent. The App info screen opens with the Uninstall option.
5. Tap Uninstall.
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iOS Device
Note: When you uninstall the HPCA agent and the HPClient Automation configuration profile,
all the applications that are managed using HPCA are uninstalled from your device.
1. On the home screen, tap Settings>General.
2. Tap Profiles. The Profiles screen appears that lists all the Configuration and Provisioning
Profiles installed on your device.
3. Under Configuration Profiles, tap the HP Client Automation configuration profile, and then
tap Remove.
4. On the Home screen, tap and hold the HP Client Automation Agent icon. The delete symbol
icon appears on left-top corner of the icon.
5. Tap the delete symbol to remove the agent.
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The Reporting area contains summary and detailed reports of many kinds. The following topics are
discussed in this chapter:
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"Navigating the Reports" on next page
"Types of Reports" on page 186
"Filtering Reports" on page 195
"Device Groups for Data Roll-Up" on page 197
Reports Overview
On the Reporting tab in the HPCA Console, there are links to several collections of reports as
described in "Types of Reports" on page 186.
Each collection contains groups of reports that focus on a particular type of data or a specific
audience. These reports also provide the data used to populate the dashboards.
The following reports are available in all editions of HPCA:
Report Pack
Report Type
Description
rpm.kit
Patch Management
Devices in and out of compliance with patch policy
rim.kit
Inventory
Devices currently managed by HPCA
The following reports are available only in HPCA Enterprise:
Report Pack
Report Type
Description
vm.kit
Vulnerability
Management
Security vulnerability information, including vulnerability
definitions and the results of client device scans
compliance.kit
Compliance
Management
Compliance management information, including Secure
Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) compliance rules
and the results of compliance scans on managed client
devices
stm.kit
Security Tools
Management
Security tools management information, including antivirus, anti-spyware, and software firewall installation
and configuration.
hpca.kit
HPCA
Management
Audit reports
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Report Pack
Report Type
Description
mobility.kit
Mobility
Management
Mobile device management reports.
For additional information about report packs, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Reporting
Server Reference Guide
Note: In order to view the Reporting section's graphical reports, a Java Runtime Environment
(JRE) or Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is required. For more information, go to:
http://java.com/en/index.jsp
Navigating the Reports
When you click the Reporting tab, the Reporting home page is displayed. The home page provides
a snapshot of the enterprise with respect to compliance management, vulnerability management,
security tools management, inventory management, and patch management (if installed and
enabled), and usage management (if enabled).
There are three ways to find more detailed information on the Reporting home page:
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Use Report Quicklinks to open frequently requested reports.
Use Quick Search to find inventory information about a specific device or service. This feature
only applies to inventory reports for example, Managed Devices and does not apply to
vulnerability management reports or compliance management reports.
Use the links in the Reporting Views section of the left navigation tree to open a specific report.
A Reporting View defines the set of reporting windows to display for the current data set and
initial settings related to each window (such as minimized or maximized, and the number of
items per window). When you first access the reports, the Default View is applied. The current
view is listed on the right of the Global Toolbar. You can change or customize your Reporting
View.
The following actions are available on the Reports page when a report is displayed:
Report Actions
Icon
Description
Go back one page in the reports view.
Return to the Reports home page.
Refresh the data. A refresh also occurs when you apply or remove a filter.
Add this report to your list of favorites.
Email a link to this report.
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Icon
Description
Open a quick help box or tool tip. This applies only to filters.
Print this report.
Collapses the data portion of the report view.
Expands the data portion of the report view.
Show the graphical view of this report
Show the grid (detailed) view of this report.
Export report contents to a comma-separated value (CSV) file. The data in this file is
actually delimited by tabs, not commas. The file extension is CSV, however.
Export report contents to a Web query (IQY) file.
Items that appear in blue text in a report have various functions:
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Show Details drill down to greater detail pertaining to this item
Launch this Reporting View open a new report based on this item
Add to Search Criteria apply an additional filter to the current report based on this item
Go to Vendor Site go to the web site of the vendor who posted this bulletin
When you rest your mouse over a blue text item, the tool tip tells you what will happen when you
click the item.
Note: By default, the reports use Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Individual report packs can be
configured to use either GMT or local time.For more information, see the HP Client Automation
Enterprise Reporting Server Reference Guide.
Types of Reports
The following types of reports are available in the HPCA Console:
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"Infrastructure Management Reports" on next page
"Inventory Management Reports" on next page
"Application Management Profiles Reports" on page 188
"Settings Management Reports" on page 188
"HPCA Management Reports" on page 189
"Patch Management Reports" on page 189
"Usage Management Reports" on page 190
"Vulnerability Management Reports" on page 190
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"Compliance Management Reports" on page 191
"Security Tools Management Reports" on page 191
"Virtualization Management" on page 193
Mobility Management Reports
Infrastructure Management Reports
The Infrastructure Management reports show detailed information about Satellite server
synchronization status. Expand the Infrastructure Management reporting view to see the reports
listed under Metadata Synchronization and Satellite Cache Reports.
The Metadata Synchronization Status report shows the start and end time for metadata
synchronization. This report also includes the status of the metadata synchronization and lists the
domains that are synchronized.
The Cache Detail Report shows the free disk space, cache location, and number of services
available for each Satellite server.
Inventory Management Reports
Inventory Management reports display hardware and software information for all devices in HPCA.
This includes reports for HP specific hardware, device components, blade servers, TPM Chipset
information and SMBIOS information, and Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology
(S.M.A.R.T.) Alerts.
Expand the Inventory Management Reports reporting view to see the report options. To be included
in these reports, devices must be entitled to AUDIT.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER.INVENTORY.
Certain data is only available after HPCA is fully configured. See "Device Management" on page
286 for configuration details.
A typical Managed Devices report includes the following table headings:
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Details opens a Device Summary page for this device.
Last Connect when the device last connected.
HPCA Agent ID device name.
HPCA Agent Version the currently installed Management Agent version.
Device device name.
Last Logged on User the last user account used to log on to the device. If multiple users are
logged on, only the last to log on is recordedswitching between currently logged on users does
not affect this.
IP Address device IP address.
MAC Address device MAC address.
Operating System operating system installed on the device.
OS Level current operating system level (for example, Service Pack 2).
Inventory Management Reports consist of the following report options:
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Operational Reports
Hardware Reports
Software Reports
Readiness Reports
Power Utilization
For more information on these reports, see HP Client Automation Enterprise Inventory Manager
Reference Guide
Application Management Profiles Reports
The Application Management Profiles reports show detailed information about Application
Management Profiles (AMPs). AMPs include a set of tools that enable you to deploy and manage
complex software products that are typically required on the managed clients and servers in a
Client Automation environment.
The Application Management reports allow you to drill down and see detailed AMP information by
device and service.
Expand the Application Management reporting view to see the report options. Under Application
Management, there are the following reports:
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Job Status by Device - Displays detailed AMP information ordered by device. This report
includes profile deployment status for each device and scheduled deployment job information.
Job Status by Service - Displays detailed AMP information ordered by the Service ID of the
AMP. This report includes a description of the service, the number of devices on which the
service is deployed, as well as AMP deployment status and scheduled deployment job
information
Settings Management Reports
The Settings Management reports show settings profile information for those devices on which a
settings profile has been deployed. A settings profile consists of configuration settings for a specific
software installed on a managed device in your environment. Once settings profiles have been
created and deployed, it is possible to see summary reports about the software giving
administrators visibility to the run-time data of this software.
The Settings Management reports allow you to drill down and see detailed settings profile
information by device, profile service ID, and category when you click on individual columns in the
provided reports.
Expand the Settings Management reporting view to see the report options. Under Settings
Management, there are the following reports:
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Profile Status by Device - Displays detailed profile information ordered by device for each
device that has the software installed. This report includes profile deployment status for each
device and scheduled deployment job information.
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Profile Status by Service - Displays detailed profile information ordered by the Profile Service
ID of the settings profile. This report includes a description of the service, the number of devices
on which the service is deployed, as well as profile deployment status and scheduled
deployment job information.
Profile Status by Category - Displays detailed profile information ordered by the type of
software. This report allows you to view a list of categories along with profile deployment status
and scheduled job deployment information for each category. Categories are broad descriptions
of software functionality.
Examples include HP Power Management, Wireless Settings, and Security settings. Each
category may have profiles, which are specific configurations for that category's settings. For
example, the HP Power Management category could have power profile settings for Low,
Medium, or High.
Acquisition Details - Displays the status of the content updates from HP Live Network.
HPCA Management Reports
The HPCA Management Reports contain management information for various HPCA functions.
Expand this view to see the following reporting options:
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Live Network - Under this option, you can view the Acquisition History report. It displays a list
of acquisition events, the date of each acquisition, acquisition details (allows you to drill down to
another report), acquisition sources, and acquisition status.
Auditing - Under this option you can view the Remote Control report. It contains an entry for
each remote control session attempted from the HPCA Console to a managed client device.
Patch Management Reports
Patch Management Reports display patch compliance information for managed devices and
acquisition information for patches and Softpaqs.
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Executive Summaries Executive Summary reports offer pie or bar charts to provide a visual
snapshot of patch-compliance for the devices and bulletins being managed in your environment.
The reports summarize compliance for all devices, for devices by patched-state, for bulletins,
and bulletins by vendors. From the summary reports you can drill down to the detailed
compliance reports which offer additional filtering.
Patch Compliance Details - The HPCA Agent sends product and patch information to HPCA.
This information is compared to the available patches to see if managed devices require certain
patches to remove vulnerabilities. Compliance reports show only the information applicable to
detected devices in your environment.
Acquisition Reports Acquisition-based reports show the success and failures of the patch
acquisition process from the vendor's web site. They include the following reports:
n Acquisition Summary report shows the number of bulletins, patches, and errors for each
acquisition session. In addition, it provides links to the acquisition reports for all bulletins and
patches. The date and time of the publishing session is also listed.
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Acquisition by Bulletin report shows a summary of the bulletins acquisition. From this
report, you can click on the number for Applicable Patches to see the files associated with the
bulletin. Note that one bulletin may have multiple patches based on platform.
Acquisition by Patch report shows a summary of each patchs acquisition. You can click on
an item in the Product/Release column for a specific bulletin to drill down for full details on the
patch. The icon in the Severity column indicates the severity for Windows patches.
Research Reports Research-based reports display information about the patches acquired
from the software vendor's web site. Research-based reports offer a Filter bar.
For details on using the Patch Management reports, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Patch Management Reference Guide.
Usage Management Reports
Usage Management Reports show usage information for devices that have the Usage Collection
Agent installed. Use the "Deploying the Usage Collection Agent" on page 155 to install the
collection agent and begin collecting usage data.
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Top 10 Used Products Reports Displays the usage for the top 10 products that are used by
the User Accounts and the Computer Accounts.
Executive Summaries Display graphical representation of devices collected and usages by
vendor and product.
Device Reports Display usage specific information such as details of devices and users
using the application.
Monthly Usage Reports Display usage information by vendor, product, and application in a
month.
Inventory Reports Display inventory information by vendor, product, and application.
Operational Reports Display the number of devices from which data has been collected or
has not been collected in last 30 days.
For details on using the Usage Management reports, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Application Usage Manager Reference Guide.
Note: After the Usage Collection Agent is deployed, Usage Time collection begins right away.
Focus Time collection does not begin until the next time the user logs on.
Note: Most logical folders (Program Files, for example) are machine-related and not
associated with an individual user. Therefore, Usage Management Reports, Device Reports,
and the Usage by User report may contain [undefined] in the User Name column.
Depending on the Usage Settings defined in the Configuration tab, Reporting section, some or all
usage data may be obfuscated.
Vulnerability Management Reports
The Vulnerability Management reports are organized in three groups:
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Executive Summaries These reports provide a snapshot of vulnerability management
activities and trends in your environment.
Vulnerability Reports These reports contain vulnerability definitions and detailed information
about vulnerabilities detected in your environment.
Device Reports These reports contain information about vulnerabilities detected on specific
devices in your environment.
You can filter many of these reports or drill down for additional detail. In any report that lists
vulnerabilities, for example, you can drill down using the OVAL identifier or CVE identifier for a
particular vulnerability to access a link to the pertinent vendor bulletin (if available). Vendor bulletins
typically contain remediation information and sometimes include software patches.
Note: When you drill down into a report for more detailed information, the data may be filtered
in a different way than the data displayed in a summary level report. See "Filtering Reports" on
page 195 for more information.
These reports are displayed on the Reporting tab. Some of the reports are also available from the
"Vulnerability Management Dashboard" on page 71.
Compliance Management Reports
The Compliance Management reports are organized in three groups:
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Executive Summaries These reports provide a snapshot of your environment from the
compliance management perspective. Use these reports to quickly assess the following:
n How many client devices are in or out of compliance
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Which compliance rules are most frequently violated
Which client devices are the most noncompliant
SCAP Reports These reports show the number of client devices that are currently in or out of
compliance with each Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) benchmark included in your
scans.
Device Reports These reports show you the results of the most recent compliance scan for
each scanned client device. They also show you which client devices were not scanned.
You can filter many of these reports or drill down for additional detail. See "Find Information about
Compliance Failures" on page 58 for more information.
Note: When you drill down into a report for more detailed information, the data may be filtered
in a different way than the data displayed in a summary level report. See "Filtering Reports" on
page 195 for more information.
These reports are displayed on the Reporting tab. Some of these reports are also available from the
"Compliance Management Dashboard" on page 83.
Security Tools Management Reports
The Security Tools Management reports are organized in four groups:
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Executive Summaries These reports tell you when your anti-virus and anti-spyware
definitions were last updated on your managed client devices and when these devices were last
scanned for viruses and spyware.
Product Reports These reports contain information about the anti-virus, anti-spyware, and
firewall products detected on your client devices.
n For each type of product, you can view a list of all products detected and a list of devices
where these products were found.
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For anti-virus and anti-spyware tools, you can view the date of the last definition update and
scan for each pertinent device.
For firewall products, you can view a list of the firewall rules.
Device Reports These reports tell you whether each type of security tool is installed, enabled,
or both on each client device.
Profile Reports These reports show you the status of your remediation jobs for the security
tools installed on the managed devices in your environment. They indicate if the jobs to turn on
the security tool, to update definitions, and to schedule a scan executed successfully or not. The
remediation options are determined by template profiles that you can configure through the
HPCA Console. See "Security Management" on page 228. A profile consists of configuration
settings for a security tool in your environment. Once profiles have been created and deployed, it
is possible to see summary reports about the remediation. The Profile Reports allow you to drill
down and see detailed profile information by service and device when you click on individual
columns in the provided reports. Under Profile Reports, there are the following reports:
n Profile Status By Service Displays information about the profile, links to profile devices
with the number of tasks performed, and the status of the performed task.
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Profile Status By Device Displays information about the device, the number of profiles
executed, and the number of successful and failed profiles.
Profile Status By Category Displays detailed profile information ordered by the type of
template. It displays information about the devices, the number of profiles executed, and the
number of successful and failed profiles.
The Security Tools Management reports are displayed on the Reporting tab. Some of the reports
are also available from the Security Tools Management dashboard.
You can filter many of these reports or drill down for additional detail. See "Find Information About
Security Tools" on page 59 for more information.
Note: When you drill down into a report for more detailed information, the data may be filtered
in a different way than the data displayed in a summary level report. See "Filtering Reports" on
page 195 for more information.
These reports are displayed on the Reporting tab. Some of these reports are also available from the
"Security Tools Management Dashboard" on page 92.
The following reports include summary statistics about the state of the security tools on your
managed client devices:
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Discovered Products (under Product Reports > All Products)
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Devices Scanned (under Device Reports > Scanned Devices)
These statistics are also displayed when you expand the Discovered Security Product Statistics
banner in the Device Detailed View for a particular scanned device. To display this view, follow
these steps:
1. Open the Device Reports > Scanned Devices.
2. Click the Details
icon for a particular device.
3. In the Device Details section, click the Details
icon again.
Virtualization Management
You can publish, deploy, and update virtual applications in your HPCA environment. Using the
Virtualization Management reporting options, you can view the current status for the VMware
ThinApp and Microsoft Application Virtualization applications that are deployed on the HPCA
agents.
VMware ThinApp Reports
The VMware ThinApp Reports enable you to drill down and see detailed information about the
ThinApp services that are installed in your HPCA environment. Expand the VMware ThinApp
Reports view to see the following reporting options:
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ThinApp Services: Lists all VMware ThinApp applications that are published to the HPCA
CSDB. It also shows the services that are AppSync enabled. When these services are
deployed to a client, they will be automatically updated according to the notify schedule.
Managed ThinApp Services: Lists all VMware ThinApp Applications that have been deployed to
clients.
ThinApp Update Activity: Lists the ThinApp Applications that have had updates applied by the
ThinApp Updater service.
Microsoft App-V Reports
The Microsoft App-V Reports enable you to drill down and see detailed information on the App-V
services that are installed in your HPCA environment. Expand the Microsoft App-V Reports view to
see the following reporting options:
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Published App-V Services: Lists all Microsoft App-V applications that have been published to
the HPCA CSDB. You can also view the date when these applications were published.
Managed App-V Services: Provides detailed information on the Microsoft App-V applications
that have been deployed to clients. You can view the number of subscribers, number of times
the application was installed, uninstalled, verified, updated, or repaired.
Mobile Device ManagementReports
The Mobile Management reports provide hardware and software related information for mobile
devices managed using HPCA. The reports include information on the device platform, applications
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downloaded and installed on the device, and the type of devices that are managed (smartphones or
tablets) using HPCA.
Note: For mobile devices, the columns in the inventory reports and the reports accessible from
the Dashboard tab are populated based on the mobile device capability. For example, the
HPCA Agent Version, IP Address, and MAC Address columns are shown blank for any mobile
device in the Reporting>Inventory Information>View Managed Services report.
The Mobile Management reports include the following reporting options:
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Executive Summaries: The Hardware Summary report provides details on the managed mobile
devices by platform and by vendor. These reports can be viewed in bar graph view or a detailed
view.
Operational Reports: These reports provide details on the number of mobile device connections
and service events sent by the mobile device to the HPCA server. The Managed Devices report
provides the number of devices that have connected in the last 24 hours, 30 days, and 12
months. The Managed Services report provides the number of service events that are sent in the
last 24 hours, 30 days, and 12 months.
Hardware Reports: These reports provide hardware specific information for the mobile devices
in your HPCA environment. This section includes the following reports:
n Hardware Summary: Displays details for the managed mobile devices that are filtered based
on the platform, platform version, vendor, and device model.
Managed Devices: Displays details for the mobile devices that are managed using HPCA.
The details include last connect time, device ID, operator name, and platform details.
Devices by Platform: Displays details for the managed mobile devices that are filtered based
on the platform.
Devices by Vendor: Displays details for the managed mobile devices that are filtered based
on the vendor.
Devices by Device Type: Displays details for the managed mobile devices that are filtered
based on the device type, such as tablet or a smartphone.
Software Reports: These reports provide information related to the services that you have
entitled to the mobile devices in your environment. This section includes the following reports:
n Managed Service Reports: This section includes the following reports:
o Service Summary: Provides the summary of the services that have been entitled to the
mobile devices. This report shows the number of users for each service, and whether the
service has been downloaded or installed on the mobile device. The Download column is
updated when a subscriber downloads a service, but does not install that service.
Whenever a service is installed, the value in the Download column is decreased, and the
value in the Install column is updated.
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Managed Services: Displays details for services entitled to the mobile devices, such as
number of users, number of downloads, and number of uninstall attempts.
Pending Services by Device: Displays the details of the service entitled to the mobile user
that has been downloaded on the mobile device, but has not been installed.
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Managed Software Reports: The Manage Software by Product report in this section
contains the details for the devices where each software application is installed.
Security Reports: The Security Details Reports contains details on current security settings on
the device. The security profile on a mobile device can be enabled only when the device
administrator is activated on the mobile device. To verify the devices that have not activated the
device administrator, check the Enabled column. A true value indicates that the device
administrator (security administration) is activated. A false value indicates that the device
administrator has not been activated on the mobile device. The other columns in this report,
such as Minimum Password Length and Maximum Screen Lock Time provide the current
security settings on the device even if the device administrator is disabled. This report also
provides the number of remote wipe commands that have been attempted on a device.
Registration Reports: The PUSH Registration Detail Reports provides the current registration
status for a device. For iOS devices, the reports are populated only if the registration is
successful, after all the profiles have been installed. For Android devices, this report contains
details related to the push notification mechanism between the HPCA servers, Google servers,
and the mobile device. The GCM process does not guarantee a 100% data delivery to the mobile
device. To verify if the mobile device is receiving messages from the Google servers, check the
PUSH Registration Status column in this report. A true value indicates that the messages are
delivered to the mobile device. A false value indicates that the message delivery has failed. The
error message for the message delivery failure is listed in the Registration Error column. The
following table lists the possible error messages and cause if the push notification fails for a
mobile device:
Error
Cause
SERVICE_NOT_AVAILABLE This error can occur if one of the following conditions are
true:
n Auto-sync is not enabled on the mobile device.
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ACCOUNT_MISSING
Mobile device does not have Internet access.
The Google account ID is not configured on the mobile
device.
Drilling Down to Detailed Information
Many reports enable you to drill down to very detailed information about a particular device,
vulnerability, compliance benchmark, or security product.
Whenever you see the Details (
information.
) icon in the data grid, you can click it to display more detailed
You can also drill down to more detailed information by clicking the device counts in certain
columns in some reports.
Filtering Reports
Many reports contain large amounts of data. You can apply one or more filters to a report to reduce
the amount of data displayed. If you apply a filter, that filter will remain in effect until you explicitly
remove it.
There are three basic types of filters:
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Directory/Group Filters enable you to display data for a specific device or group of devices.
Inventory Management Filters enable you to display data for a group of devices with common
characteristics, such as hardware, software, operating system, or HPCA operational status.
Report specific filters apply only to data available within a specific Reporting View. For example,
Patch Management filters apply only to Patch Management reports.
A filter only works if the type of data that it filters appears in the report.
If you attempt to apply a filter that does not pertain to the data in the current report, the filter will
have no effect. Conversely, if the data in a report does not look correct, check to ensure that an
incorrect filter has not been applied.
Because they contain small amounts of data to begin with, most Executive Summary reports
cannot be filtered.
Apply Filter to a Report
To apply filter to a report, follow these steps:
1. In the Data Filters section of the left navigation tree, expand the filter group that you want to
use.
2. Optional: For the specific filter that you want to apply, click the
the filter controls:
(show/hide) button to show
3. Specify the filter criteria in the text box, or click the (criteria) button to select the criteria from
a list (if availablenot all filters have lists).
You can use wildcard characters when creating filters. The following table describes the
characters you can use to build search strings.
Special Characters and Wildcards
Character Function
Device
Vendor
Filter
Example
Records Matched
* or %
Matches all records containing a
specific text string
HP*
All records that begin with HP
%HP%
All records that contain HP
Matches any single character
Not?book
All records that begin with Not
and end with book
Note_ook
All records that begin with Note
and end with ook
!HP*
All records that do not start with
HP
? or _
Negates a filter
For example, if you specify HP% in the text box for a device related filter, the filter will match
all devices whose Vendor names contain HP.
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4. Click the Apply button. The report will refresh. To remove the filter, click the Reset button.
When you apply a filter to a report, the filter is listed in the report header:
A filter is in effect until you explicitly remove it. Click the
name to remove a filter from the current report.
(Remove) icon to the left of the filter
Note: You can also create an in-line filter by clicking a data field in the report currently
displayed. For example, if you were viewing a Vulnerability Definitions report, and you wanted
to see only those vulnerabilities with High severity, you would click the (High Severity) icon
in the Severity column.
Device Groups for Data Roll-Up
The HPCA Console provides a mechanism for defining specific groups of devices for the purpose
of performing data roll-up operationswhere information about these devices is retrieved from the
HPCA database and then aggregated (rolled up) over a specified period of time.
This is useful, for example, if you are using another HP Software product that communicates with
HPCA and consumes data delivered in the form of HPCA reportsor the database tables used to
populate the reports.
To perform the actual data roll-up, you would create a DTM job using an appropriate job action
template, such as the HPCA Nightly Summary template. Be sure to specify the job schedule such
that data roll-ups are performed at least 24 hours apart. See "Create a New DTM or Notify Job" on
page 133 for more information.
To create a data roll-up device group::
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1. On the Reporting tab, open a report that lists devices. For example:
Inventory Management Reports > Hardware Reports > Detail Reports > Managed
Devices
2. Apply the filter criteria that you want to use. Make sure that the devices that you want to see
are included in the report. See "Filtering Reports" on page 195 for more information.
3. Click the [Save] link located to the immediate right of the Search Criteria heading in the upper
left hand corner:
The Reporting Filter Save Wizard opens.
4. Enter a Display Name for your device group. This name will be used by other HP Software
products that consume the roll-up data. You may type up to 32 characters.
5. Enter a Description for your device group. This information is for the benefit of the people who
will view the roll-up data. You may type up to 255 characters.
6. Select Use for Rollup Reports if you want to use this device group for data roll-up operations.
7. Select Overwrite Existing if you want to replace an earlier version of your saved device group
with this one.
8. Click Create. Your device group is saved and is now available to use.
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Operations
The Operations tab allows you to manage infrastructure tasks, view the status of component
services, and perform some patch management tasks. Additional details are described in the
following sections.
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"Software Management" on page 205
"Out of Band Management" on page 208
"Patch Management" on page 211
"OS Management" on page 220
"Usage Management" on page 223
"Settings Management" on page 226
"Security Management" on page 228
The Satellite Console Operations tab provides Server Status and Support information as described
in the following sections.
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"Support" on page 202
Infrastructure Management
Infrastructure Management operations are described in the following sections:
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"Server Status" below
"Support" on page 202
"Database Maintenance" on page 205
"Live Network" on page 202
Server Status
Server Status displays the currently installed license information as well as a list of the component
services that are controlled by the HPCA server. These component services handle different
aspects of HPCA processing. The Server Status Summary table allows you to see which of these
services are enabled.
The Satellite Console Server Status page displays additional properties.
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Upstream Server
Apache Server cache usage
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Apache Server cache capacity
Proxy Server static cache usage
Proxy Server dynamic cache usage
Synchronization status
The Satellite Consoles Server Status page includes a Tasks area that enables you to update the
data caches.
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Reviewing the status of component services
a. On the HPCA Console, click Operations tab and click Server Status.
b. View the Summary table that lists the component services and their status.
Synchronizing Satellite Now
The Satellite servers contents (operating systems, patches, and operating system images)
must be synchronized with an upstream host.
Note: Before you can cache and synchronize data on a Satellite Server, you must have
initially configured Satellites. See the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and
Upgrade Guide for details.
Running the synchronization will synchronize the content that is used by the services that are
enabled on the Satellite. For example, if the Satellite is a full-service Satellite, it will
synchronize:
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HPCA agent maintenance
Configuration metadata
Apache Server cache resources for Patch Manager Gateway binaries and Security and
Compliance Gateway binaries (requires Apache Server cache service to be enabled)
Proxy Server cache resources for software, patches, operating system, security, and audit.
Satellite server synchronization can be scheduled by creating a job on the Core server. See
"Creating Satellite Synchronization Jobs" on page 136 for additional information.
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You can flush the resource cache when:
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There are critical new resources to download from an upstream server and the current Apache
Server cache usage is close to capacity
The Apache Server cache contains outdated or corrupt files.
Caution: This option flushes entire Apache Server cache and could result in the accidental
deletion of important files.
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Note: The dynamic cache for the Integration Server-based Proxy server is automatically
flushed according to the -dynamic-maxsizeMB attribute set in the rps.cfg file
available at <Installdir>\ProxyServer\etc.
Support
The Support area displays the currently installed license information and also allows you to
generate and download a compressed (zipped) file that contains configuration files, log files, and
operating system information.
These files can then be available for HP Support should they be needed for troubleshooting.
Download Log Files
When working with support, you may be asked to supply log files. Use the link provided to
download and save a compressed file of current server log files.
To download log files:
1. In the Troubleshooting area, click the link Download Current Server Log Files. A new
window opens.
2. When the log files are prepared, click Download logfiles.zip.
3. When prompted, click Save to store the compressed file on your computer.
4. Specify a location to store the file and click OK.
5. The log files are downloaded to your computer and saved in a single ZIP formatted file.
Note: Internet Explorer security settings may prevent these files from being downloaded.
HP recommends adding the HPCA console URL to your trusted sites or modifying your
Internet Explorer settings to not prompt for file downloads.
Live Network
Use the Live Network settings to specify how and when the HP Live Network content is updated.
You can set up a schedule for automatic updates or initiate an immediate update. You should
always perform an update after you install or upgrade your HPCA software to ensure that you have
the most current content.
See "Accessing HPLive Network Content" on page 106.
Whether you choose to schedule automatic updates or initiate an immediate update, you must
specify the content source for the update. You have the following choices:
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From the HP Live Network
The live network content source is retrieved from the HP Live Network content server and
published to the HPCA infrastructure. By default, this path is:
<InstallDir>\LiveNetwork\lnc\bin\live-network-connector.bat
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This path is configured automatically by HPCA. You do not need to specify this path unless you
have downloaded a new copy of the HP Live Network Connector and installed it in a different
location.
To use this option, you must have an active HP Live Network subscription. This is not included
in your HPCA software. See your HP representative for details.
It is possible to select content type (premium or basic) depending on your access rights.
Note: If you select a content type to which you do not have rights (for example, premium
content), the entire acquisition will fail. This means that no content types will be updated
including the ones covered by a basic support contract (basic content). Be sure you select
just those content types to which you are entitled to avoid acquisition failure.
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From the File System
A copy of the live network content is published from a location in the file system on the system
where the HPCA Core is installed. You must specify the path of the folder that contains the
content, and you must manually download these items from the HP Live Network content server
before you can initiate an update.
The folder structure from the file system location specified must exactly match the folder
structure that is created when the HP Live Network Connector downloads content, as shown
here:
The subdirectories under each of these folders must also match exactly.
In some cases, HP Live Network updates only a subset of the content. In this case, some of
these directories may not be delivered during a Live Network update.
For more information about using this option, see "Run the HP Live Network Connector
Manually" on page 418.
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From the Configuration Server Database
The content previously published to the CSDB are loaded into the Reporting database.
See "Move HP Live Network Content from a Test Environment to a Production Environment" on
page 420.
Schedule Automatic Live Network Updates
Use the following procedure to establish a schedule for automatic HP Live Network updates from
the content source of your choice.
To schedule automatic HP Live Network content updates:
1. On the Operations tab, expand the Infrastructure Management area, and click Live Network.
2. Click the Schedule Updates tab.
3. In the Updates section, select the content source.
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4. Specify the schedule for automatic updates:
a. ScheduleSelect Once, Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or None
b. None is what the HPCA Console shows when nothing is currently scheduled to execute
for example, when a previously scheduled Once task has already completed. You can
specify None if you do not want to schedule anything new or if you want to stop an existing
schedule. If there is a recurring schedule, the most recently saved schedule is shown (for
example, Hourly, Daily, or Weekly).
c. Start TimeTime of day to start the updates.
d. Start DateDate to start the automatic updates. Click the (calendar) button, and select
the date.
When the Schedule Updates tab is displayed, the time and date fields show the time and
date of the last saved schedule. For example, if a previously scheduled Once update has
already completed, the Schedule will be set to None, and you can see the time and date of
the last update in the Start Time and Start Date fields.
e. If you selected Hourly, Daily or Weekly for the Schedule, specify the update interval in the
Every box.
For example, if you select Daily, with an Every interval of two, this will run an update every
two days.
5. Click Save to implement your changes.
Note: If you leave this tab, any information that you entered before clicking Save will be lost.
Be sure to click Save if you want to keep this information.
Note: You can use the Reset button to restore the most recently saved settings.
Update the HP Live Network Content Now
Use the following procedure to update your HP Live Network content now. This does not affect any
schedule that you have established for automatic updates.
To update the HP Live Network content immediately:
1. On the Operations tab, expand the Infrastructure Management area, and click Live
Network.
2. Click the Update Now tab.
3. Select the content source for this update. This will not affect any automatic updates that are
currently scheduled.
4. Click the Update Now button. A request is issued to update your content from the content
source that you specified.
An update is an asynchronous process that requires some time to complete. You can use the
acquisition reports to view the results of an update or check its status.
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View the Results or Status of an Update
You can use the HPCA reports to check on the status of an HP Live Network content update. You
can access the reports that display this information in one of the following ways:
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Click the Reporting tab from Operations > Infrastructure Management > Live Network. This
is the most convenient way to view the status of the content updates from this location.
Click the Reporting tab in the HPCA Console. Go to HPCA Management > Live Network >
Acquisition History.
Click the Reporting tab in the HPCA Console. For vulnerability, compliance, or security tools
content update status, go to one of the following respectively:
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Compliance Management > SCAP Reports > Acquisition Details
Security Tools Management > Product Reports > All Products > Acquisition Details
Note: If the configuration information related to HP Live Network is incomplete or incorrect, the
update will fail. This will be reflected in both the report and the log file:
<InstallDir>\VulnerabilityServer\logs\vms-server.log
There will be no other indication in the HPCA Console that the update has failed, however.
Database Maintenance
The Database Maintenance area shows all of the devices that have reporting data stored in HPCA.
Use the Maintenance toolbar to clean up reporting data for devices that may no longer be in your
database.
To remove device reporting data:
1. In the Maintenance area, select the devices for which you would like to remove reporting data.
2. Click the Delete Reporting Data
button.
3. The reporting data is removed from your database.
After reporting data is removed for a device, the data is not available when generating any
reports.
Note: If you are deleting reporting data for an actively managed device, to avoid reporting data
discrepancies, you should remove then re-deploy the Management Agent on that device.
Software Management
Use the Software Management tools on the Operations tab to manage the catalog of software
services (applications) that are available to be deployed to managed client devices. After a software
service is added to the HPCA software library, end-users of the client devices can install, update,
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or remove software to which they are entitled by "Configuring the Application Self-Service
Manager" on page 382.
The Software Library page lists the software services that have been published into HPCA. You
can use the tools on this page to import or export software services. The import and export tools are
useful for moving a software service from one HPCA server to anotherfor example, if you want to
move a service from a test environment to a production environment
Note: To view or modify settings for a particular software service, see the "Software Details
Window (Operations Tab)" on next page.
Software Library Tools
Button
Description
Refresh Data Refreshes the data in the Software Library table.
Export to CSV Creates a comma-separated list of software services that you can
open, view, and save.
Import Service Imports a software service into HPCA. See "Import a Software
Service" below. After you import a software service, you can entitle groups or specific
managed client devices to that service. You can then deploy the service to those
devices.
Export Service Exports a published software service in a binary file format called a
service deck. See "Export a Software Service" on next page. After you export a
software service, you can copy the service deck to another HPCA server, and then
import the service there.
Import a Software Service
HPCA can import software services into the Software Library. To import a service, the service
import deck must be located in the ServiceDecks directory on your HPCA server. By default, this
directory is:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks
This is useful if you have created a testing environment. When you have approved a particular
service in your test environment, export that service to the ServiceDecks directory on your
production HPCA server (see "Export a Software Service" on next page). Then use the Import
Service wizard to import that service to your production Software Library, and deploy it to managed
devices.
To import a service:
1. Click Import Service
to launch the "Service Import Wizard" on page 327.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to import the service into the Software Library.
Note: Only those services in the ServiceDecks folder that contain the word SOFTWARE in
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their names are available for import. For example:
PRIMARY.SOFTWARE.ZSERVICE.ORCA
Export a Software Service
Published software services can be exported to the ServiceDecks directory on your HPCA
server. By default, this directory is:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks
Exported services can be copied to any other HPCA server and then imported into that servers
Software Library (see "Import a Software Service" on previous page).
To export a service:
1. Select the check box in the first column to select the software to export as a service.
2. Click Export Service
to launch the "Service Export Wizard" on page 327.
3. Follow the steps in the wizard to export the service to the ServiceDecks directory on your
HPCA server machine.
Software Details Window (Operations Tab)
Click the Service ID of any software service in the Software Library to open the Software Details
window. Use the Software Details window to view or modify settings for a particular software
service.
The following settings are available in the Software Details window:
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Display Name
Name of this software service. This is the friendly name that is used in the HPCA console.
This is a required field.
Software Category
Specify a category that will help define the type of software. The Software Category is displayed
in the Software Library and is available as a sort option.
Catalog Visibility
Specify whether to display the software in the catalog on the managed client device. Displaying
software in the catalog allows the end user to install, update, or remove the software.
Reboot Settings
Specify whether a reboot is required for the managed client device after the software is installed,
and whether to prompt the end-user for the reboot.
Author
The software author (for example, Hewlett-Packard).
Vendor
The software vendor (for example, Hewlett-Packard).
Web Site
An informational URL for the software.
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Pre-uninstall Command Line
Command to run before software is removed from a device. For example, some registry keys
may need to be removed before running the software removal command.
Install Command Line
Command to run to install the software.
Un-install Command Line
Command to run after the software is removed from a device.
Note: Be sure to click Save after making any changes to the software settings.
Out of Band Management
Out of Band (OOB) Management is enabled using the Configuration tab. See "Configuration" on
page 232 for OOB Management settings and Preferences.
For additional information on using OOB Management, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Out of Band Management User Guide.
The following sections describe the OOB Management tasks available in the console:
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"Provisioning and Configuration Information" below
"Device Management" on next page
"Groups Management" on page 210
"Alert Notifications" on page 210
Provisioning and Configuration Information
Your vPro and DASH devices must be provisioned before you can discover and manage them. It is
possible to provision vPro devices through the HPCA console if the devices did not automatically
become provisioned when originally connected to the network.
The provisioning of vPro devices through the HPCA console is described in Setting Up vPro and
DASH Devices chapter of the HP Client Automation Enterprise Out of Band Management User
Guide. This option does not appear on the Operations tab under Out of Band Management if you
have selected to manage DASH devices only since it is not relevant for this type of device.
See the Setting Up vPro and DASH Devices chapter of the HP Client Automation Enterprise Out of
Band Management User Guide for complete details.
DASH Configuration Documentation
Provision DASH-enabled devices according to the documentation accompanying the device. For
DASH-enabled devices from Hewlett-Packard, DASH configuration information is documented in
the "Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus NIC" whitepaper.
To access this documentation:
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1. Go to www.hp.com.
2. Select Support and Drivers > Product Support and Troubleshooting.
3. Type a product that supports this NIC, for example, the dc7900.
4. Select one of the dc7900 models.
5. Select Manuals (guides, supplements, addendums, etc).
6. Scroll to the White papers section and select Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus
NIC whitepaper.
DASH Configuration Utilities
The DASH Configuration Utility (BMCC application) is part of the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
Ethernet Plus NIC driver softpaq, which is found in the drivers section for each product that
supports this NIC.
To access this utility:
1. Go to www.hp.com.
2. Select Support and Drivers > Drivers and Software.
3. Type a product that supports this NIC, for example, the dc7900.
4. Select one of the dc7900 models.
5. Select an operating system.
6. Scroll to the Driver-Network section and select to download the Broadcom NetXtreme
Gigabit Ethernet Plus NIC Drivers.
Device Management
The Device Management area allows you to manage multiple OOB devices.
On the Operations tab, under Out of Band Management, click Device Management. The Device
Management window opens. Using the icons on the toolbar of the device table, you can perform the
following tasks on multiple devices:
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Refresh data
Reload device information
Discover Devices
Power on and off and reboot devices
Subscribe to vPro alerts
Manage common utilities on vPro devices
Deploy System Defense policies to selected vPro devices
Deploy heuristics worm containment information to selected vPro devices
Deploy agent watchdogs to selected vPro devices
Deploy agent software list and system message to selected vPro devices
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Click the hostname link in the device table to manage an individual OOB device. A management
window opens that has several options in its left navigation pane. The options available are
dependent on the type of device you selected to manage.
See the Device Management chapter of the HP Client Automation Enterprise Out of Band
Management User Guide for complete details.
Groups Management
The Groups Management option allows you to manage groups of vPro devices as defined in the
Client Automation software. You can perform OOB operations on Client Automation groups that
contain vPro devices. You can manage groups of vPro devices to perform various discover, heal,
and protect tasks. These include power management, alert subscription, and deployment of
System Defense policies, agent watchdogs, local agent software lists, and heuristics.
On the Operations tab, under Out of Band Management, click Group Management. The Group
Management window opens. From the icons on the toolbar of the group table, you can perform the
following tasks on multiple groups:
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Refresh data
Reload group information
Power on and off and reboot groups
Subscribe to vPro alerts
Deploy agent software list and system message to selected vPro groups
Provision vPro device groups
Deploy and undeploy System Defense policies to selected vPro devices
Deploy and undeploy agent watchdogs to selected vPro groups
Deploy and undeploy heuristics worm containment information to selected vPro groups
To drill down to manage individual devices within a group, click the group name link under the
Description column of the table. The Device Management window opens displaying a list of
devices belonging to the selected group. You can manage multiple or individual devices within the
group. See Managing Devices.
See the Group Management chapter of the HP Client Automation Enterprise Out of Band
Management User Guide for complete details.
Alert Notifications
For vPro devices, you can view the alerts generated by provisioned vPro devices if you have an
alert subscription to the device. Monitoring alert notifications gives you a good idea of the health of
the devices on your network.
See the Alert Notifications chapter of the HP Client Automation Enterprise Out of Band
Management User Guide for complete details.
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Patch Management
Use the Patch Management tools on the Operations tab to manage the catalog of patch bulletins
that are available to be deployed to managed devices.
Patch Library Operations
The Patch Library page lists the bulletins that have been published into HPCA. You can use the
tools on this page to import or export bulletins. The import and export tools are useful for moving a
patch from one HPCA server to anotherfor example, if you want to move a patch from a test
environment to a production environment.
Note: To view or modify settings for a particular patch, see the "Patch Details Window
(Operations Tab)" on page 213.
Patch Library Tools
Button
Description
Refresh Data Refreshes the data in the Patch Library table.
Export to CSV Creates a comma-separated list of patches that you can open, view,
and save.
Import Service Imports a patch into HPCA. See "Import a Patch Service" below. After
you import a patch, you can entitle groups or specific managed client devices to that
service. You can then deploy the patch to those devices.
Export Service Exports a published patch in a binary file format called a service deck.
See "Export a Patch Service" on next page. After you export a patch, you can copy the
service deck to another HPCA server, and then import the patch there.
Import a Patch Service
HPCA can import patches into the Patch Library. To import a patch, the decks (namely, the xpi,
xpc, and xpr files) and the zip file must be placed in the ServiceDecks directory on your HPCA
server. Also, copy the PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.* files. These
contain the catalog and the Agent information. If these files are not copied, or if they are old files,
the import of bulletins will fail with the message - "Import Failed - Ensure the bulletin is exported
recently and latest PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.* files are copied."
By default, this directory is:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks
This is useful if you have created a testing environment. When you have approved a particular
patch in your test environment, export that bulletin to the ServiceDecks directory on your production
HPCA server (see "Export a Patch Service" on next page). Then use the Import Service wizard to
import that patch to your production Patch Library, and deploy it to managed devices.
To import a patch service:
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1. Click Import Service
to launch the "Service Import Wizard" on page 327. This displays a
list of the xpi files present in the ServiceDecks directory.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to import the service into the Patch Library.
Note: PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.xpi need not be explicitly
selected. They are implicitly selected when a bulletin is selected for import. If only the agent or
catalog files need to be moved to the target server, then
PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.xpi can be selected.
Export a Patch Service
Published bulletins can be exported to the ServiceDecks directory on your HPCA server. By
default, this directory is:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks
To export a patch service:
1. Select the check box in the first column to select the bulletin(s) to export as a service. Use the
grid options to search for bulletins based on type, name, and so on.
2. Click Export Service
to launch the "Service Export Wizard" on page 327.
3. Follow the steps in the wizard to export the bulletin(s) to the ServiceDecks directory on your
HPCA server machine.
This creates the following files for each exported bulletin in the ServiceDecks directory of
your server:
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PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.[BULLETIN NAME].xpi
PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.[BULLETIN NAME].xpr
PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.[BULLETIN NAME].xpc
PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.[BULLETIN NAME].zip
PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.xpi
PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.xpr
PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.xpc
PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.zip
For the metadata-based patch distribution model, the zip file contains the binaries that are
present in the gateway cache and some of the metadata information. These binaries are also
moved to the target server during the export/import operation. The Agent and Catalog
information are present in the PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.* files.
These files also need to be moved explicitly to the target machine. For Redhat bulletins, the
data of the dependant bulletins are present in the zip file.
Exporting a service automatically exports the latest agent, catalogs, and other related files that
are needed for the discover process.
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For import, all of the files with the PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.[BULLETIN NAME]
stem along with PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.ZSERVICE.DISCOVER_PATCH.* should be copied
to any other HPCA server and then imported into that servers Patch Library. See "Import a
Patch Service" on page 211.
Patch Details Window (Operations Tab)
Click the Bulletin name for any patch in the Patch Library to open the Patch Details window. Use
the Patch Details window to view the following properties of a particular patch:
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Bulletin Type
Type of patch (for example, Security Updates).
Vendor
The software vendor (for example, Microsoft).
Bulletin
Bulletin name assigned by the vendor. Typically a sequential code.
Description
Any descriptive text that the vendor has included with the bulletin.
Vendor Posted
Date this bulletin was originally posted by the vendor.
Vendor Revised
Most recent date that this bulletin was revised by the vendor.
Bulletin Information
URL for information about this bulletin on the vendors web site.
Other Information
URL for any related information on the vendor web site.
Note: The information displayed in this window is read-only and cannot be modified.
Start Acquisition
1. From Operations, expand Patch Management and click Start Acquisition.
2. Select a file by clicking on its name.
3. Confirm the settings for this acquisition.
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Report Acquisition Status: In addition to the acquisition log, you can specify how
frequently you want to update the current acquisition status that is displayed when you View
Acquisition Jobs.
Update Status Information every: If you specified Periodically in the Report Acquisition
Status field, select how frequently you want to update the status file.
4. Read the notice on your agent update settings, and click Submit to begin your acquisition.
To check the status of the acquisitions:
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Use the Operations tab, Patch Management area to View Acquisition Jobs.
Perform Synchronization
The patch information that has been sent to the HPCA Configuration Server DB must be
synchronized with the Patch SQL database for assessment and analysis. The HPCA Configuration
Server DB and the Patch SQL database house identical information for the set of classes and
instances that are synchronized.
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Each class in the PATCHMGR Domain becomes a table in the Patch SQL database. The
corresponding table is named nvd_classname.
Each attribute in each class becomes a column in its table. The corresponding column name is
nvd_attributename. Expressions and connection variables are not replicated.
Each instance in the class becomes a record in the corresponding table.
This synchronization occurs automatically after a patch acquisition and in normal HPCA
operations.
However, there may be times when you need to run the synchronization manually. For example,
synchronize the databases manually after an import of patch information from a different HPCA
server. Also, synchronize the databases manually if you switch the SQL database configured for
Patch Management after some acquisitions have taken place.
You can synchronize the databases manually using the HPCA Core Console.
To synchronize the databases:
1. From Operations tab, expand the Patch Management tasks, and click Perform
Synchronization.
2. Click Submit.
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Agent Updates
When you run a patch acquisition, you can also download the latest Version and updates to the
Patch Agent files. The Patch Agent files include the scripts to perform product discovery and
management. These files are received from the Patch Update web site provided by HP. After
download, the files are published to the PATCHMGR Domain and connected to the DISCOVER_
PATCH Service instance.
Use the Agent Updates task to determine the status of updates.
To view the Agent Updates, from the Console Operations tab, select Patch Management >
Agent Updates.
Agent files are distributed when the DISCOVER_PATCH Service is processed on the Patch
Manager target device. This is accomplished through a connection in the DISCOVER_PATCH
Service to the PATCH Instance in the AUTOPKG Class. In turn, the AUTOPKG.PATCH Instance
connects to the agent maintenance packages created when you selected Publish or Publish and
Distribute. If you have selected to publish only (not to distribute), you will need to create
connections from the appropriate instance in the PACKAGE Class to the AUTOPKG.PATCH
Instance. Use the Admin CSDB Editor to do this. An example is shown below.
Create connections to the published package
Note: AIX, HP-UX and Solaris are not currently supported.
Agent Updates has the following values:
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Publish, Distribute: This is the default value. Publish the updates to the PATCHMGR Domain
and connect them to the DISCOVER_PATCH Instance to distribute the updates to your Patch
Manager-managed devices.
Publish: The updates will be published to the PATCHMGR Domain, but will not be connected
for distribution to Patch Manager-managed devices. You will need to create these connections.
There are two parameters that control which agent updates you download.
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default is to download all operating systems. Valid values are Windows and Linux.
Version: Select the Patch Manager version for which you would like to acquire the agent
updates. You can publish only one version to a Configuration Server; one Configuration Server
cannot host multiple versions of the agent. If piloting, create a separate Configuration Server for
the other version.
Caution: Never choose an agent version that is lower than the version of Patch Manager
that is first installed or currently implemented in your enterprise.
To update to the current version, specify Version 9.
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Migrating customers are advised to set the Publish and Distribute option and set the Agent
Updates Version to Version 9. This ensures the successful migration of Windows and Linux
Patch Agents to Version 9.
Note that when patches are acquired from Microsoft Update, the Source column in the report will
show Microsoft Update instead of Microsoft.
Caution: To accommodate Microsoft Update technologies, your target devices must have
the Windows Update Agent installed. The Patch Manager acquisition process automatically
acquires the latest Windows Update Agent required to perform vulnerability scans and
patching when leveraging Microsoft Update Catalog technologies. The DISCOVER_
PATCH Service will automatically apply the current Windows Update Agent to the
managed device on the next agent connection.
Note: Windows Update Agent (WUA) uses the Automatic Updates Windows service,
which must be set to either Automatic or Manual on target devices. The Automatic
Updates service can be in a stopped state because WUA will start it as needed.
Acquisition History
Select a patch acquisition status page to view details from previous acquisitions.
Delete Devices
You can delete Patch Manager compliance data for specific devices using the Operations tab of the
console.
To remove compliance data from the Patch Manager ODBC database:
1. Click the Operations tab and expand the Patch Management tasks.
2. Click Delete Devices.
3. Specify device-selection criteria for the devices to remove. You may:
n Specify a single device or multiple devices in a comma-separated list.
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Use wildcards.
Specify the number of days since the last vulnerability scan was performed on the device.
This may be used to remove compliance information for devices who are no longer reporting
compliance data to the Patch Manager Infrastructure components.
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4. Click Next. The console allows you to preview the devices that match the selection filters
before removing them from the database.
5. Click Delete to remove the devices from the Patch Manager ODBC database.
Caution: Take care when removing devices from this database; this operation cannot be
undone.
Gateway Settings
The Patch Manager Gateway is used to obtain and cache the patch binary files when the Patch
Metadata Download option is enabled on the Patch Management > Distribution Settings page.
The Patch Metadata Download option is only available when patching Microsoft devices using
Microsoft Update Catalog data feed.
The Patch Management > Gateway Settings area of the Operations tab allows you to review and
manage the cache of patch files stored on the Gateway.
Note: The Patch Gateway operations described in the following sections are available on the
Core server only, not the Satellite server.
Preload Gateway Cache option
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are requested by Agents.
If the Preload Gateway Cache option is turned on, the Gateway caches the patch files when the
patches are acquired. This is the default setting.
The following Gateway Operations are available from the area of the Console:
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"Cache Content Details" on next page
"Export URL Requests" on next page
"Import URL Requests" on page 219
Cache Statistics
Use the Cache Statistics page to see statistics on the patch files currently cached on the Gateway,
as well as hit, miss and error information that lets you gauge how well the Gateway is satisfying the
patch requests of the Agents. The counters for the hit, miss and error information can be reset.
To access the Cache Statistics page:
1. From the Console Operations tab
2. Select Patch Management > Gateway Settings > Cache Statistics.
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Total cache size: Total size in megabytes of all patches in the Gateway cache.
When the cache size exceeds the Maximum Cache Size configured for the Patch Gateway
Operations on the Patch Distribution Settings page, the patches that are older and least used
will be deleted.
Number of files: The number of active files in the patch gateway cache available for download.
Cache Hits: The number of requests that have been fulfilled since the last counter reset.
Cache Misses: The number of requests that required a download from the Vendor since the last
counter reset.
Cache Download Errors: The number of download errors the gateway encountered since last
counter reset. The error can be found in the HPCA-PATCH-3467.log file.
Hit Ratio: The ratio between requests fulfilled from cache, and the total number of requests.
Cache Counter Reset On: The date and time when the cache counter statistics were reset.
Reset Cache Counter Statistics: Click this entry to reset the counters for cache hits, misses
and download errors.
Cache Content Details
Use the Cache Content Details page to view the current set of patch binary files cached on the
Gateway, by Bulletin number.
To access the Cache Content Details page:
1. Select Operations tab from the Console
2. Select Patch Management > Gateway Settings > Cache Content Details.
Gateway Cache Content Details
The Cache Content Details page displays the cached bulletins by number. Click on a Bulletin
Number to see the list of binaries cached for that bulletin. Double-click a binary file to see more
details.
Export URL Requests
If the Gateway Server cannot connect to the Vendor download site, the unfulfilled agent request
files can be exported and then imported into another Gateway Server with internet connectivity.
The Export URL Requests operation allows you to see and filter the list of unfulfilled URL requests
and import the list into another Patch Gateway Server.
When you export the URL, you are prompted to save the contents as an XML file with a name of
your choice. The XML file contains the patch URLs selected during the export.
To access the Export URL Requests page:
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1. Select Operations tab from the Console
2. Select Patch Management > Gateway Settings > Export URL Requests.
To export a list of unfulfilled URL requests:
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Use the List Display Settings area to filter the unfulfilled list into the ones you want to export.
Note: The Export URL Request will only list the URL requests made when the INTERNET
option is set to N in patch.cfg. Export URL Request is meant only for an environment where
the Internet is not made available to the server hosting the primary Patch Gateway. The Export
URL Request list (of unfulfilled URLs) that is created a Gateway without internet access can
be downloaded after using Import URL Requests on another Gateway server that has Internet
connectivity. Later the downloaded files can be copied back to the gateway folder on the
primary Patch Gateway server.
List Display Settings
Type a URL Filter Expression to filter the list of all unfulfilled patch requests by URL name.
Wildcards are accepted. Click Apply to apply the filter.
Use the Page Count drop-down to set the required number of URL listings to include on a single
page.
To return to the full list of URLs, reset the entry to * and click Apply.
Requested URLs
The Requested URLs area enables you to view the following details for unfulfilled URL request by
an agent:
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The URL column displays the unfulfilled URL requests.
The Hits column displays the number of times the URL was requested.
The Date column displays the date when the URL was last requested.
Gateway URL Request Export
The Gateway URL Request Export enables you to view the number of unique unfulfilled URLs
requested since the last data export.
If there are unfulfilled URL Requests listed on this page, click Submit to download an export file of
these current unfulfilled requests.
Import URL Requests
The URLs exported from the Export URL Request operation can be imported into a different Patch
Gateway Server using the Import URL Requests page. After the import URLs request process is
complete, the binaries downloaded from the vendor site are stored in the Patch Gateway Server.
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These files should be copied to the Patch Gateway Server from where the URLs were exported. By
default, the binaries are stored in the following location:
<InstallDir>\Data\PatchManager\patch\gateway\dbver0
To access the Import URL Requests page:
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Select Patch Management > Gateway Settings > Import URL Requests
To import URL requests:
1. Copy the file saved after using the Export URL Requests task to the local drive of the gateway
where you want to import the URL requests.
2. In the Request file to import area, click Browse to locate the XML file that was saved from
the Export URL Requests tasks.
3. Click Submit to start importing the unfulfilled requests in the specified file
4. The Gateway URL Request Import page displays the URLs being imported, their completion
status, and the % completion.
OS Management
Use the OS Management tools on the Operations tab to manage the catalog of operating systems
that are available to be deployed to managed devices.
The OS Library page lists the operating systems that have been published into HPCA. You can use
the tools on this page to import or export operating systems. You can also create a deployable CD
(or DVD) for any operating system in the library.
The import and export tools are useful for moving an operating system from one HPCA server to
anotherfor example, if you want to transfer an OS from a test environment to a production
environment.
Note: To view or modify settings for a particular operating system, see the "OS Details
Window (Operations Tab)" on page 222.
OS Library Tools
Button
Description
Refresh Data Refreshes the data in the OS Library table.
Export to CSV Creates a comma-separated list of operating systems that you can
open, view, and save.
Import Service Imports an operating system into HPCA. See "Import an OS Service"
on next page. After you import an operating system, you can entitle groups or specific
managed client devices to that OS. You can then deploy the OS to those devices.
Export Service Exports a published operating system in a binary file format called a
service deck. See "Export an OS Service" on next page. After you export an operating
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Description
system, you can copy the service deck to another HPCA server, and then import the
OS there.
Create CD Deployment Media Downloads OS images that you can then burn to a
DVD for operating system deployment. See "Create Deployment Media" on next page.
Import an OS Service
HPCA can import operating systems into the OS Library. To import a service, the service import
deck must be located in the ServiceDecks directory on your HPCA server. By default, this
directory is:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks
This is useful if you have created a testing environment. When you have approved a particular
service in your test environment, export that service to the ServiceDecks directory on your
production HPCA server (see "Export an OS Service" below). Then use the Import Service wizard
to import that service to your production OS Library, and deploy it to managed devices.
To import a service:
1. Click Import Service
to launch the "Service Import Wizard" on page 327.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to import the service into the OS Library.
Note: Only those services in the ServiceDecks folder that contain the word OS in their
names are available for import. For example:
PRIMARY.OS.ZSERVICE.WIN732
Export an OS Service
Published operating systems can be exported to the ServiceDecks directory on your HPCA
server. By default, this directory is:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks
Exported services can be copied to any other HPCA server and then imported into that servers OS
Library (see "Export an OS Service" above).
To export a service:
1. Select the check box in the first column to select the OS to export as a service.
2. Click Export Service
to launch the "Service Export Wizard" on page 327.
3. Follow the steps in the wizard to export the service to the ServiceDecks directory on your
HPCA server machine.
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Create Deployment Media
You can use the Create CD Deployment Media tool to download images that can then be burned to
a DVD for operating system deployment.
The OS Library lists all operating systems that have been published to HPCA.
To download an operating system image for DVD deployment:
1. On the Operations tab, go to OS Management > OS Library.
2. Select an operating system from the OS Library.
3. Click the Create CD Deployment Media
button to launch the CD Deployment Wizard.
4. Review the summary information, and click Download. The OS image begins to download in
the background.
5. Click Close.
View the download progress in the OS Library. Click the Refresh
in the CD Creation Status column.
button to see the current status
When the download is complete, the OS image is stored, by default, in:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks\CDDeployment
If this directory is empty, the CD Creation Status column is blank for all operating systems listed.
Note: This feature is intended for use with DVDs, typically to store multiple images. Do not
span your resources over multiple CD-ROMs or DVD-ROMs.
Caution: Your DVD-ROM must be in Joliet format.
OS Details Window (Operations Tab)
Click the Service ID of any operating system in the OS Library to open the OS Details window. Use
the OS Details window to view or modify settings for a particular operating system.
The following settings are available in the OS Details window:
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The name of the OS that appears on the OS Library page. This is a required field.
Author
The OS author.
Vendor
The OS vendor.
Web Site
An informational URL for the OS.
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Note: Be sure to click Save after making any changes to the OS settings.
Usage Management
Use the Usage Management section to configure usage collection filters.
See the HP Client Automation Enterprise Application Usage Manager Reference Guide for more
information about collecting and analyzing usage data and handling of renamed devices using
HPCA.
Collection Filters
Use the Collection Filters page to create and manage usage collection filters.
Usage collection filters determine what usage data is made available by the Usage Collection
Agent for reporting. When the Usage Collection Agent is deployed to a device, all usage data for all
applications is collected and stored locally. The usage filters that you create and enable determine
which local usage data is then sent to HPCA.
If a filter is enabled after a Usage Collection Agent has already been deployed, all of the usage data
defined by the filter that was collected and stored locally is then sent to HPCA for reporting.
For example, if the Usage Collection Agent is deployed in May, and a filter is enabled for Microsoft
Word, all usage data for Microsoft Word is sent to HPCA based on the schedule that you defined.
Then, in June you decide to create and enable a new filter for Microsoft Excel. The next time that
usage data is sent to HPCA, it will include all Excel usage data that was collected and stored
locally from the date the Usage Collection Agent was first installed in May until the current date in
June. Usage will continue to be sent thereafter for both applications.
Usage data is stored locally on managed devices for 12 months.
For usage collection filter configuration instructions, see:
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"Defining Usage Criteria" on next page
See "Deploying the Usage Collection Agent" on page 155 to deploy the Usage Collection Agent and
define a collection schedule.
Configuring Usage Collection Filters
HPCA contains pre-configured collection filters by default. You can use these filters as models for
creating new filters, or you can modify these filters to suit your needs.
Use the "Usage Collection Filter Creation Wizard" on page 328 to create new usage collection
filters. Use the Filter Details window to modify existing filters.
Caution: Configuring filters to collect usage data based on wildcard characters can cause the
collection of a large amount of data that can, over time, create severe reporting performance
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issues as the database grows in size. HP strongly recommends that you create filters to
collect data only for those applications that you want usage information for. Avoid collecting
usage data for all applications.
To create a collection filter:
1. On the Collection Filters page, click the Create New Filter
the "Usage Collection Filter Creation Wizard" on page 328.
toolbar button. This launches
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to create and enable the new collection filter.
To enable collection filters:
1. In the Filter list, select the filters that you want to enable by clicking the box to the left of the
filter description.
2. Click the Enable Selected Items
toolbar button.
3. Click OK to enable the selected filters. A status dialog shows you the result.
4. Click Close to close the status dialog.
To modify an existing filter:
1. In the Filter list, click the filter description link to open the Filter Details window.
2. In the Filter Criteria area, type the specific filter criteria to use when collecting usage data. See
"Defining Usage Criteria" below for help in determining what criteria to select.
3. Click Save.
Defining Usage Criteria
The Usage Collection Agent uses the file header information within each local executable file to
determine whether that application meets defined filter criteria. You can use the file header
information to determine what criteria to use when defining a filter.
To determine file header information:
1. Right-click an executable file on your system.
2. Select Properties from the shortcut menu.
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3. On the Properties window, click the Version tab.
The information contained in the Item name and Value boxes is used by the Usage Collection
Agent to filter the available usage data (with the exception of the Language and Internal Name
items, which are not currently supported).
Note: Be aware that not all executable files support or correctly populate values stored in the
file header.
The following example describes how to create a filter to search for a specific application.
To filter usage data for notepad.exe:
1. Create a new Usage Filter by launching the "Usage Collection Filter Creation Wizard" on page
328.
2. At the Properties step, define the following filter criteria:
n Description: Notepad
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Enabled: Yes
File/Application Name: notepad.exe
3. Deploy the Usage Collection Agent to one or more managed devices. See "Deploying the
Usage Collection Agent" on page 155 for instructions.
Usage data will be sent to HPCA weekly and will include all usage data for Notepad for all
devices that have the Usage Collection Agent installed.
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Settings Management
Use the Settings Management section to create, modify, and delete settings profiles. Settings
profiles allow you to create groups of configuration settings for software installed on the managed
devices in your environment. A settings profile consists of customized configuration settings for
devices, which include settings related to applications, operating systems, and hardware. By
creating or modifying a settings profile, you can analyze and parameterize configuration control data
for targeted products.
Once you create and/or modify settings profiles, they can be deployed to the targeted systems
where the relevant software is installed. In HPCA Enterprise, Settings Profiles are listed as
services and can be deployed to targeted machines through policy entitlement, similar to the
deployment of other services.
Once settings profiles have been created and deployed, it is possible to see summary reports about
the software giving administrators visibility to the run-time data of this software. See "Settings
Management Reports" on page 188.
This section covers the following topics:
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"Creating New Profiles" below
"Modifying Existing Profiles" on next page
"Deleting Profiles" on page 228
Settings Templates
Settings templates are used to create instances of settings profiles. You can download the most
current content for settings templates from the HP Live Network site. See "Accessing HPLive
Network Content" on page 106.
You can select any of the provided settings templates to create additional profiles or to modify
existing ones. The Operations tab in the HPCA Console provides a Settings Templates area under
Settings Management that allows you to see the software on your system that has configurable
profiles.
Creating New Profiles
You can create additional profiles for the software on your system with configurable profiles.
Settings templates are provided for this purpose. The template is used to create a settings profile
instance for the relevant software. You can start with a blank profile or you can clone an existing
one if it is similar to the one you want to create, thus making the procedure easier to perform.
To create a new settings profile:
1. On the Operations tab, expand Settings Management in the left navigation pane and click the
Settings Templates link. Software with configurable profiles will be displayed in the content
area on the right.
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2. In the DisplayName column, click the name of the software for which you want to create a
new profile. A window opens that contains the following tabs:
Profiles: Displays the existing profiles for the selected software. On this tab, you can create,
view, modify, and delete settings profiles. Profile names displayed with angle brackets (< >)
surrounding them are HP-supplied profiles.
Note: Be aware that if you modify these profiles, your changes can be lost the next time
you update your settings content from the HP Live Network site.
Details: Displays information about what the template does and how to use it.
3. On the Profiles tab, click Create a New Profile on the toolbar in the Settings Profiles table.
The Settings Profile Creation Wizard opens.
Alternatively, you can check the box next to an existing profile that you want to copy and click
Copy the Selected Profile . The Copy and Modify Settings Profile Wizard opens in this
case. This wizard allows you to clone the selected existing profile. If you select to copy an
existing profile, all fields, except for the profile Display Name, will be populated with the values
contained in the selected existing profile.
4. In either wizard, specify the following information:
n Display Name: Type a name for the profile
n
Description: Type a description for the profile
5. Click Next. The next page of the wizard opens which allows you to type properties specific to
the particular software. In the case of copy, these fields will be pre-populated. Modify these
fields as necessary.
6. See the documentation for the given software to better understand the relevant property
settings.
7. Click Create or Copy depending on the wizard. The newly created profile is listed in the
Settings Profiles table on the Profiles tab. The number of profiles in the Operations area is also
updated to reflect the latest addition.
Modifying Existing Profiles
Property settings for software with configurable profiles can be viewed and modified.
To modify a settings profile:
1. On the Operations tab, expand Settings Management in the left navigation pane and click the
Settings Templates link. Software with configurable profiles will be displayed in the content
area on the right.
2. In the Display Name column, click the name of the software that has a profile that you want to
modify. A window opens displaying the existing profiles for the selected software on the
Profiles tab.
3. On the Profiles tab in the Display Name column, click the name of the profile that you want to
modify. A window opens with Summary and Properties tabs displaying all of the properties for
the selected profile.
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4. Modify the property values on both tabs as necessary.
5. Click Save to save your changes.
Deleting Profiles
Settings profiles can be deleted for software when they are no longer needed.
To delete a settings profile:
1. On the Operations tab, expand Settings Management in the left navigation pane and click the
Settings Templates link. Software with configurable profiles will be displayed in the content
area on the right.
2. In the Display Name column, click the name of the software that has a profile that you want to
delete. A window opens displaying the existing profiles for the selected software on the
Profiles tab.
3. On the Profiles tab, check the box next to the profile name(s) that you want to delete.
4. Click Delete Selected Profile(s) on the toolbar. A pop-up confirmation window opens.
If the selected profiles are entitled in any external policy directories, you must manually remove
these entitlements before continuing. Otherwise, you may get an agent connection failure
(reported as error code 650).
5. Click Yes if you want to continue. A window opens displaying the status of the operation.
6. Click Close to exit the status window. The deleted profiles are no longer listed in the Settings
Profiles table for the given application. The number of profiles in the Operations area is updated
to reflect the latest deletion.
Security Management
Use the Security Management section to create, modify, and delete security profiles. Security and
compliance profiles allow you to deploy customized security scan settings to devices in your
environment. A security profile consists of configuration settings for devices, which allow you to
manage the settings used during a security scan. By creating or modifying a security profile, you
can analyze and parameterize configuration control data for targeted devices.
Once you create and/or modify security profiles, they can be deployed to the targeted systems
where a security scan is necessary. In HPCA Enterprise, Security Profiles are listed as services
and can be deployed to target machines through policy entitlement, similar to the deployment of
other services.
Once security profiles have been created and deployed, it is possible to see summary reports about
security and compliance software giving administrators visibility to the run-time data of this
software. See "Security Tools Management Reports" on page 191.
This section covers the following topics:
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Security Templates
Security and compliance templates are used to create instances of deployable security profiles.
You can download the most current content for security templates from the HP Live Network site.
See "Accessing HPLive Network Content" on page 106.
You can select any of the provided security templates to create additional profiles or to modify
existing ones. The Operations tab in the HPCA Console provides a Security Templates area under
Security Management that allows you to see the security templates on your system that have
configurable profiles.
Creating New Profiles
You can create additional profiles for the devices on your system. Security templates are provided
for this purpose. The template is used to create a security profile instance. You can start with a
blank profile or you can clone an existing one if it is similar to the one you want to create, thus
making the procedure easier to perform.
To create a new security profile:
1. On the Operations tab, expand Security Management in the left navigation pane and click the
Security Templates link. The security templates on your system will be displayed in the
content area on the right.
The first template displayed is a general security tool template that can be used to manage the
scanning of all security software on your system. The following ones are specific to a particular
software product and allow you to provide more options as relevant to that product.
In our example, we are using the general template to illustrate how to create profiles.
2. In the DisplayName column, click the name of the template for which you want to create a
new profile. As indicated, we are using the generic template. A window opens that contains the
following tabs:
n Profiles: Displays the existing profiles for the selected template. On this tab, you can
create, view, modify, and delete security profiles. Profile names displayed with angle
brackets (< >) surrounding them are HP-supplied profiles.
Note: Be aware that if you modify these profiles, your changes can be lost the next
time you update your security content from the HP Live Network site.
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Details: Displays information about what the template does and how to use it.
3. On the Profiles tab, click Create a New Profile on the toolbar in the Security Profiles table.
The Security Profile Creation Wizard opens.
Alternatively, you can check the box next to an existing profile that you want to copy and click
Copy the Selected Profile . The Copy and Modify Security Profile Wizard opens in this
case. This wizard allows you to clone the selected existing profile. If you select to copy an
existing profile, all fields, except for the profile Display Name, will be populated with the values
contained in the selected existing profile.
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4. In either wizard, specify the following information:
n Display Name: Type a name for the profile
n
Description: Type a description for the profile
5. Click Next. The next page of the wizard opens which allows you to type properties specific to
the particular template. In the case of copy, these fields will be pre-populated and you will have
to modify them as necessary. In the generic template, you must specify the following:
n Scan Options: You can choose Scan Only or Scan and Remediate.
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Remediation Enable Options: You must fill in the fields in this section only if you have
chosen Scan and Remediate as your scan option. However, help is available next to each
option field indicating the value expected.
Remediation Disable Options: You must fill in the fields in this section only if you have
chosen Scan Only as your scan options. However, help is available next to each option
field indicating the value expected.
6. Click Create or Copy depending on the wizard. The newly created profile is listed in the
Security Profiles table on the Profiles tab. The number of profiles in the Operations area is also
updated to reflect the latest addition.
Modifying Existing Profiles
Property settings for security profiles can be viewed and modified.
To modify a security profile:
1. On the Operations tab, expand Security Management in the left navigation pane and click the
Security Templates link. The security templates on your system will be displayed in the
content area on the right.
2. In the Display Name column, click the name of the template that has a profile that you want to
modify. A window opens displaying the existing profiles for the selected template on the
Profiles tab.
3. On the Profiles tab in the Display Name column, click the name of the profile that you want to
modify. A window opens with Summary and Properties tabs displaying all of the properties for
the selected profile.
4. Modify the property values on both tabs as necessary.
5. Click Save to save your changes.
Deleting Profiles
Security profiles can be deleted when they are no longer needed.
To delete a security profile:
1. On the Operations tab, expand Security Management in the left navigation pane and click the
Security Templates link. The security templates on your system will be displayed in the
content area on the right.
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2. In the Display Name column, click the name of the template that has a profile that you want to
delete. A window opens displaying the existing profiles for the selected template on the
Profiles tab.
3. On the Profiles tab, check the box next to the profile name(s) that you want to delete.
4. Click Delete Selected Profile(s) on the toolbar. A pop-up confirmation window opens.
If the selected profiles are entitled in any external policy directories, you must manually remove
these entitlements before continuing. Otherwise, you may get an agent connection failure
(reported as error code 650).
5. Click Yes if you want to continue. A window opens displaying the status of the operation.
6. Click Close to exit the status window. The deleted profiles are no longer listed in the Security
Profiles table for the given template. The number of profiles in the Operations area is updated to
reflect the latest deletion.
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Configuration
The Configuration area allows you to manage user access to the Console, define and configure
infrastructure servers, manage patch acquisition schedules and settings, manage hardware, and
configure ODBC settings.
Use the links in the navigation area on the left side of the Configuration tab to access the various
configuration options. These options are described in the following sections:
Core Configuration Options
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"Licensing" on next page
"Core Console Access Control" on next page
"Infrastructure Management" on page 252
"Device Management" on page 286
"Patch Management" on page 290
"Out of Band Management" on page 314
"OS Management" on page 317
"Dashboards" on page 319
"Usage Management" on page 318
Satellite Configuration Options
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"Licensing" on next page
"Upstream Server" on next page
"SSL" on page 253
"Satellite Console Access Control" on page 248
"Configuration" on page 250
Directory Services
"Data Cache" on page 250
"Satellite Console Patch Management" on page 313
"Security and Compliance Management" on page 314
"Policy" on page 256
"OS Management" on page 317
"Thin Clients" on page 289
"Multicast" on page 284
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Licensing
A functional HPCA environment requires a valid HP-issued license. You can use this section to
review your HPCA license.
To apply a new license:
1. Copy and paste the license information from your new license.nvd file into the License
Data text box.
Note: When copying the license information from your license file, do not include the text
that precedes the line [MGR_LICENSE] because this will result in the license information
not being readable to the Console.
2. Click Save. Updated license information is displayed after Current License.
Upstream Server
On a Satellite console, use the Configuration tab Upstream Server area to edit the upstream host
server information. The upstream server is the server this Satellite will synchronize with, as well as
fetch information for requests if a service is disabled or a resource is unavailable. You may use SSL
for this inter-server communication; the upstream server must be capable of receiving SSL
requests.
Access Control
This panel offers different administrative controls depending on whether you are in the Core or
Satellite Console.
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Access Control on the Core Console allows HPCA administrators to configure and manage user
access to the Console. For more information, see "Core Console Access Control" below.
Access Control on the Satellite Console allows HPCA administrators to select and configure an
authentication method. For more information, see "Satellite Console Access Control" on page
248.
Core Console Access Control
Use the Access Control section to create instances of internal users and groups with unique
custom IDs and passwords. Then, assign roles (see "Roles Panel" on page 237) to the users and
groups to manage the areas of Console that the users can access, as well as the administrative
tasks for which they are authorized.
Users & Groups Panel
In the Users & Groups panel, create user and group instances and assign a role to each. The role
determines which areas of the Console each user can access.
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Management jobs contain a Creator field that displays the user ID under which a job is created. It is
the user IDs that are created in this area that will be displayed.
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During installation, a default user, admin, exists with the default password of secret. This
failsafe user account has full access to the Console and cannot be deleted.
HPCA users and groups in Console can be either internal or external, as described below.
n Internal
All users and groups that you create in the Users & Groups panel are internal. You can
delete and update these users and groups from the Core Console. You can add internal users
to internal groups only. You cannot add a group to an existing group.
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External
In the Enterprise edition, HPCA administrators have the option of leveraging external
directories (such as LDAP and Active Directory) to add users and groups and configure their
access permissions and credentials. You cannot create, delete, or update these external
users and groups from the Core Console; an administrator must use the LDAP/AD tools to do
so. An HPCA administrator can, however, configure a directory source for authentication.
This source appears in the Users & Groups panel and the Source column references the
directory from which the user and group originated.
The Users & Groups panel enables you to perform the following administrative tasks. All
administrative tasks can be performed on internal users and groups at the core console. For
external users and groups, only roles can be assigned and modified at the Core Console.
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"Managing a User" below
"Managing a Group" on page 236
"Assigning Roles" on page 238
Directory Services Filters
The Users & Groups panel displays all the users and groups that are currently available in the
internal directory or configured in the external Active Directory. To limit the amount of data
displayed in the Users & Groups panel, you can use filters:
1. In the HPCA Console, click Configuration tab.
2. In the left pane, click Access Control > Users& Groups Panel.
3. In the Information area, select one of the available options in the Directory Services list.
4. Create a Filter expression by selecting an attribute, an operator, and typing in the criteria to
match.
5. Click submit. The users and groups that match the criteria you specified are listed in the Users
& Groups panel.
Managing a User
You can perform the following tasks to manage a user:
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Create an internal user
View and change an internal users properties
Delete an internal user
Assign a role to a user (as described in the section, "Roles Panel" on page 237). You can assign
more than one role to a user.
Remove a role from a user (as described in the section, "Roles Panel" on page 237).
View capabilities assigned to a user based on the user roles under the Capabilities tab in the
User Properties panel.
View targets assigned to a user based on the user roles by clicking a capability under the
Capabilities tab in the User Properties panel.
View groups that the user is assigned to. You can select a groups ID to access the Group
Properties window and manage groups as described in "Managing a Group" on next page.
To create an internal user:
1. Click Create a New User
to launch the User Creation Wizard.
2. Specify values for the following fields:
n ID: Specify the unique identifier for the internal user. Use alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z,
and 0-9). You can also use underscore (_).
n
Display Name: Specify display name for the user.
Description: Specify a description for the user. This is an optional field.
Password: Specify a password for the user. Use only ASCII characters when creating
passwords.
Note: If you change the password for the current user, you will be logged out
automatically. Log in as the user with the new password.
Confirm Password: Type the password again.
3. Click Create.
An entry for the new user is created in the Users & Groups area. The Type column indicates if
the entry in the ID column is a user.
To View and Modify User Properties:
1. Click an internal users ID to view its properties.
2. In the User Properties window, modify the users properties, such as the display name and
description, and access the Change Password window.
3. Click Save to confirm and preserve any changes.
To Delete an Internal User:
Select the internal users ID from the list and click Delete the Selected User(s)/Group(s)
Note: The current user cannot be deleted.
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In order to delete this ID, you must log out and then log in as a different Administrator to
execute the deletion.
Managing a Group
You can perform the following tasks to manage a group:
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Create an internal group (as described in "Creating an Internal Group" below).
View and change an internal groups properties (as described in the next section).
Delete an internal group (as described in "Deleting an Internal Group" on next page).
Assign a role to a group (as described in the section, "Roles Panel" on next page). You can
assign more than one role to a group.
Remove a role from a group (as described in the section, "Roles Panel" on next page).
View capabilities assigned to a group based on the roles.
Assign one or more users to the group (as described in "Assigning a User to a Group" on next
page).
Remove one or more users from a group (as described in "Removing a User from a Group" on
next page).
Creating an Internal Group
1. Click the Create a New Group
to launch the Group Creation Wizard.
2. Type values for the following fields:
n ID: Specify the unique identifier for the internal group. Use alphanumeric characters (A-Z, az, and 0-9). You can also use underscore (_).
n
Display Name: Specify display name for the group.
Description: Specify a description for the group. This is an optional field.
3. Click Create.
An entry for the new group is created in the Users & Groups area. The Type column indicates if the
entry in the ID column is a group.
Viewing and Modifying Group Properties
1. Click an internal groups ID to view its properties.
2. In the Group Properties window, modify the groups properties, such as the display name and
description.
3. Click Save to confirm and preserve any changes.
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Assigning a User to a Group
1. Click an internal groups ID to launch Group Properties window.
2. Select Users& Groups tab.
3. Click the Add Users to this Group
. The User Selection window opens.
4. Select the users to assign to the group.
5. Click Assign. The refreshed ID column displays the remaining users available to be added to
the group.
6. Click Close to return to Group Properties window. The Users & Groups tab displays all the
users currently assigned to the group.
Removing a User from a Group
1. Click an internal groups ID to launch Group Properties window.
2. Select Users & Groups tab.
3. Select an ID from the list and click Remove Selected User(s) from this Group
Deleting an Internal Group
Select an internal groups ID from the list and click Delete Selected User(s)/Group(s)
Roles Panel
There are various levels of administrative authority (roles) that can be assigned to users and
groups. Assign a role to a user or group based on the access and management-permissions that
you want available to the user. In the Roles panel, you can create a role, assign capabilities to the
role and assign the role to a user or a group. "Capabilities" on page 240 determine the areas of the
Console a user can access and tasks the user can perform. You can delete roles and modify the
properties. The default user roles in Console are:
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Administrators: These users have unlimited access to the Core Console, as well as the ability
to perform all administrative functions. This is a superset role; it encompasses all of the
functionality and authority of the Operator and Reporter roles.
Operators: These users can perform management, operational, and reporting-related tasks in
the Core Console. They cannot access the Configurations tab. This role encompasses the
functionality and authority of the Reporter role.
Reporters: These users can view, compile, and print reporting data in the Core Console. Their
access is limited to the Reporting and Dashboards tabs.
Note: You can assign more than one role to a user or group. You cannot delete or modify the
default roles.
The Roles panel enables you to perform the following tasks:
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"Managing a Role" below
"Assigning Roles" below
"Capabilities" on page 240
"Managing Targets" on page 247
Managing a Role
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You can perform the following tasks to manage a role:
Create a Role (as described in "Creating a Role" below).
View and change the roles properties (as described in "Viewing and Modifying Role Properties"
below).
Delete a Role (as described in "Deleting a Role" below).
Assign a role to a user or group (see "Assigning Roles" below).
Remove a user or group from a role (see "Removing a Role from a User or Group" on next page).
Assign capabilities to a role (see "Managing Capabilities" on page 245).
Creating a Role
1. Click Create a New Role
to launch the Role Creation Wizard.
2. Specify values for the following fields:
n Role Name: Specify the unique identifier for the role. Use alphanumeric characters (A-Z, az, and 0-9). You can also use underscore (_).
n
Display Name: Specify display name for the role.
Description: Specify a description for the role. This is an optional field.
3. Click Create.
Viewing and Modifying Role Properties
1. Click a role to view its properties. The Role Properties window opens.
2. In the Role Properties window, modify the roles properties, such as the display name and
description.
3. Click Save to confirm and preserve any changes.
Deleting a Role
To delete a role, select the role from the list and click Delete the Selected Role(s)
Assigning Roles
You can assign a role to a user or group in either of two ways in the Console:
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Using the Roles panel:
a. Click a role in the table to invoke the Role Properties window.
b. Click Users & Groups tab; this tab displays a list of the users and groups that have been
assigned this role.
c. To assign user or group to the role, click Add User(s)/Group(s) to this Role
Selection window opens.
. The User
d. Select user or group and click Assign. The refreshed ID column displays the remaining users
or groups that can be assigned this role.
e. Click Close to return to the Role Properties window. The Users & Groups tab displays
refreshed list of the users and groups that have been assigned this role.
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Using the Users & Groups panel:
a. Click an ID in the table to invoke the User Properties or Group Properties window.
b. Select the Roles tab; this tab displays the roles currently assigned to the user or group.
c. Click Add Role(s) to this User or Add Role(s) to this Group
Selection window.
to launch the Role
d. Select a role to assign to the user or group and click Assign. The refreshed Role column
displays the remaining roles available to be assigned to a user or a group.
e. Click Close to return to the User Properties or Group Properties window. The Roles tab
displays all the roles currently assigned to the user or group.
Removing a Role from a User or Group
You can remove roles from a user or group in either of two ways in the Console:
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Using the Roles panel:
a. Click a role in the table to invoke the Role Properties window.
b. Select Users & Groups tab; this tab displays a list of the users and groups that have been
assigned this role.
c. To delete user or group from the role, select user or group and click Remove the Selected
User(s)/Group(s) from this Role . The refreshed ID column displays the remaining
users or groups that have been assigned this role.
Using the Users & Groups panel:
a. Click an ID in the table to invoke the User Properties or Group Properties window.
b. Select the Roles tab; this tab displays the roles currently assigned to the user or group.
c. To delete role from the user or group, select role and click Remove Selected Role(s) from
this User or Remove Selected Role(s) from this Group . The refreshed Role column
displays the roles currently assigned to the user or group.
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Capabilities
The capabilities determine which tasks the user can perform. You can use the Capability
Management Wizard to view and manage the capabilities assigned to a role. You cannot create
new capabilities. Capabilities cannot be assigned to the default roles. You can perform the following
tasks to manage the capabilities:
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"To Assign Capabilities to Roles:" on page 245
"Removing a Capability from a Role" on page 246
You can also add support for custom software domains and improve the user logon time. For more
information, see the following sections:
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"Support for Custom Software Domains" on page 246
"Improving External User Logon Time" on page 246
The following is the list of capabilities available in the Capability Management Wizard to associate
with a role:
Available Capabilities
Capability
group(s) this
capability
belongs to
Capability Name
Description
config.accesscontrol
Enables you to perform all Access
Control based tasks under
configuration tab.
Configuration
config.all
Enables you to perform all tasks
under configuration tab.
Configuration
custom.report
Enables you to view all customized
reports.
Report
dashboard.all
Enables you to view all dashboards
under dashboard tab.
Dashboard
dashboard.Compliance
Management.executive
Enables you to view Compliance
Management executive dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
dashboard.Compliance
Management.operational
Enables you to view Compliance
Management operational dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
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Capability
group(s) this
capability
belongs to
Capability Name
Description
dashboard.HPCAManagement.executive
Enables you to view HPCA
Management executive dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
dashboard.HPCAManagement.operational Enables you to view HPCA
Management operational dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
dashboard.PatchManagement.executive
Enables you to view Patch
Management executive dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
dashboard.PatchManagement.operational
Enables you to view Patch
Management operational dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
dashboard.SecurityTools
Management.executive
Enables you to view Security Tools
Management executive dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
dashboard.SecurityTools
Management.operational
Enables you to view Security Tools
Management operational dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
dashboard.Vulnerability
Management.executive
Enables you to view Vulnerability
Management executive dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
dashboard.Vulnerability
Management.operational
Enables you to view Vulnerability
Management operational dashboard
and reports in the Dashboard and
Reporting tabs.
Dashboard,
Report
management.all
Enables you to perform all tasks
under management tab.
Management
mobile.config
Enables you to perform mobile
management tasks under the
Configuration tab.
Mobile
mobile.dashboard
Enables you to view mobile
management dashboards for smart
Mobile
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Capability Name
Capability
group(s) this
capability
belongs to
Description
phones and tablets.
mobile.notify
Enables you to notify all mobile
devices in your enterprise.
Mobile
mobile.operation.management
Enables you to perform all mobile
management tasks under the
Operations tab.
Mobile
mobile.policy.entitle
Enables you to entitle mobile
policies.
Mobile
mobile.policy.read
Enables you to view mobile policies.
Mobile
mobile.policy.unentitle
Enables you to unentitle mobile
policies.
Mobile
mobile.read
Enables you to view the mobile
services from the Mobile library.
Mobile
mobile.report
Enables you to view mobile
management reports.
Mobile
operation.all
Enables you to perform all tasks
under the Operations tab.
Operation
operation.infraMgmt
Enables you to perform all
infrastructure management tasks
under the Operations tab.
Operation
os.config.all
Enables you to perform OS related
tasks under configuration tab.
OS,
Configuration
os.deploy
Enables you to view and deploy OS
to the managed devices.
OS,
Management
os.export
Enables you to view and export the
published OS to the
ServiceDecks directory on your
HPCA server.
OS,
Operation
os.import
Enables you to view and import OS
into the OS Library.
OS,
Operation
os.read
Enables you to view OS from the
OS Library.
OS,
Operation
patch.config.all
Enables you to perform patch
related tasks under configuration
Patch,
Configuration
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Capability Name
Capability
group(s) this
capability
belongs to
Description
tab.
patch.delete
Enables you to delete the patch
device under the Operations tab.
The patch device is deleted from the
reporting database.
Patch,
Operation
patch.dtm
Enables you to manage dtm job for
patch.
Patch,
Management
patch.export
Enables you to view and export the
published patches to the
ServiceDecks directory on your
HPCA Server.
Patch,
Operation
patch.generalops
Enables you to perform all patch
operations except patch delete
device under the Operations tab.
Patch,
Operation
patch.import
Enables you to view and import the
patches into the Patch Library.
Patch,
Operation
patch.notify
Enables you to manage notify job for
patch.
Patch,
Management
patch.policy.entitle
Enables you to view and entitle
patch services.
Patch,
Management
patch.policy.read
Enables you to view patch services.
Patch,
Policy,
Management
patch.policy.unentitle
Enables you to view and remove the
entitled patch services.
Patch,
Policy,
Management
patch.read
Enables you to view patches from
the Patch Library.
Patch,
Operation
report.all
Enables you to view all reports
under reporting tab.
Report
report.ApplicationManagementProfiles.all
Enables you to view Application
Management Profiles reports under
Reporting Views in the Reporting
tab.
Report
report.ComplianceManagement.all
Enables you to view Compliance
Management reports in the
Reporting tab.
Report
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Capability
group(s) this
capability
belongs to
Capability Name
Description
report.HPCAManagement.all
Enables you to view HPCA
Management reports under
Reporting Views in the Reporting
tab.
Report
report.InventoryManagement.all
Enables you to view Inventory
Management reports in the
Reporting tab.
Report
report.PatchManagement.all
Enables you to view Patch
Management reports in the
Reporting tab.
Report
report.SecurityToolsManagement.all
Enables you to view Security Tools
Management reports in the
Reporting tab.
Report
report.SettingsManagement.all
Enables you to view Settings
Management reports under
Reporting Views in the Reporting
tab.
Report
report.UsageManagement.all
Enables you to view Usage
Management reports in the
Reporting tab.
Report
report.VirtualizationManagement.all
Enables you to view Virtualization
Management reports under
Reporting Views in the Reporting
tab.
Report
report.VulnerabilityManagement.all
Enables you to view Vulnerability
Management reports in the
Reporting tab.
Report
software.dtm
Enables you to manage dtm job for
software.
Software,
Management
software.export
Enables you to view and export
software services to the
ServiceDecks directory on your
HPCA server.
Software,
Operation
software.import
Enables you to view and import
software services into the Software
Library.
Software,
Operation
software.notify
Enables you to manage notify job for
Software,
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Description
Capability
group(s) this
capability
belongs to
software.
Management
software.policy.entitle
Enables you to view and entitle
software services.
Software,
Policy,
Management
software.policy.read
Enables you to view available
software services.
Software,
Policy,
Management
software.policy.unentitle
Enables you to view and remove the
entitled software services.
Software,
Management
software.read
Enables you to view software in the
Software Library.
Software,
Operation
Capability Name
Managing Capabilities
To Assign Capabilities to Roles:
1. Click a role in the Role column to assign capabilities. The Role Properties window opens.
2. Select the Capabilities tab.
3. Click Launch Capability Management Wizard
Capability Management Wizard opens.
to assign capabilities to the role. The
4. Select Capability Types from the list. All the capabilities available under the selected
Capability Type are listed under capabilities column.
5. Select capabilities from the Capabilities column.
6. Click Add to Selection. The refreshed Capabilities column displays the remaining capabilities
available to be assigned to the role. The Selected Capabilities tree located to the right displays
the list of capabilities currently assigned to this role. To discard the changes, click Reset.
7. To assign more capabilities, repeat step 4 to step 6.
8. Click Next to review the capabilities selected. The status column indicates if a capability was
recently assigned or existed earlier.
9. Click Commit to save the selected capabilities.
10. If you want to change a capability, click Previous. When you are ready to proceed, click
Commit.
11. The capabilities assigned to the role are listed in Role Properties window.
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Removing a Capability from a Role
1. Click a role in the Role column. The Role Properties window opens.
2. Select the capabilities tab.
3. Click Launch Capability Management Wizard to remove capabilities from the role. The
Capability Management Wizard opens.
The Selected Capabilities tree located to the right displays the list of capabilities currently
assigned to this role.
4. Expand the Selected Capabilities list and select the capabilities to remove from this role.
5. Click Remove Selected. The refreshed Selected Capabilities tree displays the capabilities
currently assigned to this role.
To discard the changes, click Reset.
6. Click Next to review the capabilities removed. The status column indicates if a capability was
recently removed.
7. If you want to change a capability, click Previous. When you are ready to proceed, click
Commit.
8. The capabilities assigned to the role are listed in Role Properties window.
Support for Custom Software Domains
You can provide access control for custom software domains also. A user can perform tasks, in the
default software domain as well as custom software domains, based on the capabilities assigned to
the role associated with the user.
To enable access control for the custom software domains:
1. Add a comma separated list of custom domains to the parameter custom_sw_domains in
the <InstallDir>\tomcat\webapps\em\WEB-INF\console.properties file.
For example, a user with software.read capability can view the softwares in the custom
domains, software_custom1 and software_custom2also if the parameter custom_sw_
domains is set in the console.property file as follows:
custom_sw_domains=software_custom1,software_custom2
2. Restart the HPCA Tomcat service.
Improving External User Logon Time
Access Control dynamically verifies the cumulative capabilities for external users at each logon by
fetching the data from the external directories. To assign capabilities to external users, you can
assign roles to these users or add external users to groups with roles. The external users might take
a long time to logon if they are part of multiple groups. You can reduce the user logon time by
caching the group membership data for the external users for the hours you specify in the
group.cache.duration parameter. Any external directory changes during this duration are
reflected at next logon after the specified hours end.
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To improve the user logon time:
1. Set the following parameters in the
<InstallDir>\tomcat\webapps\securitymanager\WEBINF\securitymanager.properties file:
n
refresh.groups.at.logon=false
group.cache.duration=n
where n is the number of hours until the group membership data is cached.
Note: When refresh.groups.at.logon=true, the dynamic refresh at logon is
enabled and the group.cache.duration parameter is disregarded. By default
refresh.groups.at.logon is set to true.
2. Restart the HPCA Tomcat service.
Managing Targets
Targets determine an OU or a group of managed devices on which users can perform the
capabilities assigned to them based on their roles. Individual managed devices cannot be called
targets and assigned to a role. When you assign a target to a role, all child OUs or groups under that
target are automatically assigned to the role. Targets cannot be assigned to the default roles.
For a user, dashboards will display the targets assigned to roles with dashboard capabilities as well
as targets assigned to roles with reporting capabilities. Similarly, reports will display targets
assigned to roles with reporting capabilities as well as targets assigned to roles with dashboard
capabilities.
Note: If you assign a group of target devices or users to a role for reporting and dashboard
capabilities, the devices are not displayed in the reports.
Assigning Targets to a Role
To assign targets to a Role:
1. Click a role in the Role column to assign targets. The Role Properties window opens.
2. Select the Targets tab.
3. Click Launch Target Management Wizard
Management Wizard opens.
to assign targets to the role. The Target
4. Select your directory service from the Directory Services list. By default, the list of internal
groups of managed devices is displayed in the Available Targets list in the Target Management
Wizard.
5. Use Filters to limit the list of targets displayed in the Available Targets list.
6. Click Submit. The list of targets is displayed.
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7. Select targets from the Target Name column. Click Back to navigate to the previous list of
targets.
8. Click Add to Selection. The Selected Target list in the right pane displays the newly added
targets in addition to the list of targets previously assigned to this role.
9. Click Reset to discard the targets you have selected and select the targets again.
10. To assign more targets, repeat step 4 to step 7.
11. Click Commit to assign the targets to the role.
Removing Targets from a Role
To remove targets from a role:
1. Click a role you want to remove targets from in the Role column. The Target Properties window
opens.
2. Select the Targets tab.
3. Click Launch Target Management Wizard to remove targets from the role. The Target
Management Wizard opens.
The Selected Targets list in the right pane displays the list of targets currently assigned to this
role.
4. Select the targets to remove from the role.
5. Click Remove Selected. The refreshed Selected Targets list displays the targets currently
assigned to this role.
6. Click Commit to remove the targets from the role.
Satellite Console Access Control
The Access Control section of the Satellite Console allows an HPCA administrator to select a
Console-access authentication method (Local Accounts or Directory Service Accounts) and to
configure its settings.
The Summary area of the Access Control section displays the Authentication Method that is
currently enabled. The default (Local Accounts) is displayed.
Selecting and configuring an authentication method
1. Click Configure Authentication. The Authentication Wizard opens.
2. In the Set Server Authentication Method area, use the Authentication Method drop-down to
select either:
n Local Accounts This method allows an administrator to set administrator and operator
log-on credentials for the Satellite Console; these credentials restrict access to various
parts of the Console. This is the default.
n
Directory Service Accounts This method allows administrator authentication using
Directory Service Accounts (such as Active Directory) that are in place in the environment.
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3. Click Next to proceed to the Configuration area and specify the settings for the access method
you have chosen.
Using Local Accounts
If you are using Local Accounts to secure access to the Satellite Console, change the password
immediately after installing the Satellite server.
Note: Password Considerations
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Use only ASCII characters when creating passwords.
If you change the password for the current user, you will be automatically logged out. Log in
as the user, but with the new password.
1. Configure Console access for administrators and operators in the appropriate areas.
n Administrator permissions allow the user to access all areas of the Console.
n
Operator permissions restrict the users access to only the Operations area of the Console.
2. Click Next.
3. When the configuration is complete, click Close.
The next time you log in to the Satellite Console using a Local Account, use the new password.
Using Directory Service Accounts
An external Directory Service Account can be used to authenticate a users access to the Satellite
Console.
1. In the Directory Service Settings area, specify the configuration parameters as described
below.
n Directory Host: The hostname or IP address of the external directory server that will be
used for authentication. If you enable SSL, you must specify the Fully-Qualified Domain
Name (FQDN) of the external directory server.
n
Use SSL: Enable or disable SSL.
Directory Port: The port that will be used to access the external directory server. The
default is 389. If you enable SSL, the default port used by Microsoft Active Directory for
secure connections is 636.
Base DN: The base object in your directory at which to start searching when querying for
the users.
For example, dc=europe,dc=acme,dc=com.
Access Group DN: The Group DN that contains all members who are entitled to access
the Core Console with administrative rights.
Directory User ID: A valid user ID that can access the directory server to verify that a
person logging on to the Core is a member of the above-named Group DN. The default is
administrator.
Directory Password: The password that is associated with the above-listed user ID.
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2. In the Test LDAP Group User area, supply the credentials of a test user".
Note: The test user must be a member of the Access Group DN that was specified above.
The Directory User ID and Test User ID must not be the same user account.
This test will ensure that you can access this server after the Directory Service Account
configuration is complete.
n
Username: The user name of an existing Access Group DN user.
Password: The password that is associated with the above-listed user name.
3. Click Next.
4. When the configuration is complete, click Close.
Administrators can now sign in to the Satellite Console using their Directory Service Account
credentials.
Note: If you enable SSL and an internal or enterprise Certificate Authority is used on your
directory server:
n The Certificate Authority certificate from the directory server must be exported in the
Base-64 encoded x.509 format and appended to the ca-bundle.crt file located at
<InstallDir>\ApacheServer\conf\ssl.crt on the HPCA Satellite server.
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The Certificate Authority certificate from directory server must be imported into the
HPCA Satellite machines "Local Computer" account's trusted root CA folder.
Configuration
The Configuration option in the left navigation pane on the Configuration tab is available on Satellite
Consoles, only.
Configuration services supply model and service information to the HPCA agents, based on their
entitlements. The agents connect to the server to obtain this information and to satisfy changes.
When this service is disabled on the Satellite server, HPCA agents will have to use a different
server to obtain the requested information. This fallback server designation should be built in to
your infrastructure model (as configured in the CLIENT.SAP Instances of the Configuration Server
Database).
To enable the configuration services, select the Enable check box and click Save.
Data Cache
The Data Cache area is available on Satellite Console only.
Apache Server cache and Proxy Server services control the underlying HPCA cache-management
service that is used to download data (such as software, patch, security and compliance, operating
system, security, and audit) from an upstream host with which the Satellite is synchronized. This
page enables you to:
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Enable and disable Apache Server cache services on this Satellite.
Set Apache Server cache limit, in megabytes.
Note: You must configure Satellites before you cache and synchronize data on a Satellite
server. See the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide, for
details.
Enable and disable Proxy Server preload (static cache) and Proxy Server dynamic cache.
Enable and disable Patch Manager gateway preload on this Satellite.
Enable and disable Security and Compliance Management gateway preload.
Configuring Data Cache
1. On the Configuration tab, click Data Cache.
2. Set the following options:
n Select the Enable Apache Server cache check box to enable data services for a Satellite.
This is the default setting and enables HPCA agents that are connecting to the Satellite to
receive their Patch Manager Gateway binaries and Security and Compliance Gateway
binaries from the Satellite data cache.
n
Clear the Enable Apache Server cache check box to disable data services for a Satellite.
o A synchronization with the upstream host does not download the Patch Manager
Gateway binaries and Security and Compliance Gateway binaries to this Satellite.
o
Requests for Patch Manager Gateway binaries and Security and Compliance Gateway
binaries from the HPCA agents that connect to the Satellite are passed to the upstream
host.
Select the Enable Proxy Server preload (static cache) check box to preload data
services for a Satellite. This is the default setting and enables HPCA agents that are
connecting to the Satellite to receive their resources from the Proxy Server static cache.
Clear the Enable Proxy Server preload (static cache) check box to disable preloading the
data services for a Satellite.
o A synchronization with the upstream host does not download the resources to the
Satellite.
o
Resource requests from the HPCA agents that connect to a Satellite fail if the option
Enable Proxy Server dynamic cache is also disabled.
Select Enable Proxy Server dynamic cache check box to enable data services from the
Proxy Server dynamic cache for a Satellite. This option enables HPCA agents that are
connecting to the Satellite to receive their resources from the Proxy Server dynamic cache.
Clear the Enable Proxy Server dynamic cache check box to disable the data services
from the Proxy Server Dynamic cache for a Satellite.
Resource requests from the HPCA agents that connect to the Satellite fail if the option
Enable Proxy Server preload (static cache) is also disabled.
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Select Enable Patch Manager gateway preload check box to enable Patch Manager
Gateway Preload services for a Satellite. This ensures all the patch binaries available on the
Core Patch Manager Gateway cache are preloaded to the Satellite Apache server data
cache.
Satellite data cache clean up is independent of the Core Patch Manager Gateway cache
clean up. The patch binaries will be available on a Satellite Apache server data cache even if
the patch binaries are deleted from the Core Patch Manager Gateway cache. Patch binaries
from the upstream server will be replicated to Satellite Apache server data cache on the next
synchronization with that upstream server.
Clear the Enable Patch Manager gateway preload check box to disable Patch Manager
Gateway Preload services for a Satellite. This is the default setting.
o A synchronization with the upstream host does not download the patch binaries available
on the Core Patch Manager Gateway cache to the Satellite Apache server data cache.
o
Any data requests from the HPCA agents that connect to the Satellite are passed to the
upstream host.
Select Enable Security and Compliance Management gateway preload check box to
enable Security and Compliance Gateway preload services for a Satellite. This ensures that
all the patches that are available on the Core server Security and Compliance gateway
cache are preloaded to the Satellite Apache server data cache.
Clear the Enable Security and Compliance Management gateway preload check box to
disable Security and Compliance Gateway preload services for a Satellite.
o A synchronization with the upstream host does not download the patches that are
available on the Core server Security and Compliance Gateway cache to the Satellite
Apache server data cache.
o
Any data requests from the HPCA agents that connect to the Satellite are passed to the
upstream host.
Set Apache Server cache limit (MB) to set a maximum size (in megabytes) of the
resource cache. The default is 40000 MB.
3. Click Save to implement your changes.
When the Operations tab is refreshed, the status of this service is shown under Summary.
Note: You must set the Satellite Cache Account instance to AUDIT.ZSERVICE.* for all
Satellite servers under Policy->Users in the CSDB Editor to enable the Audit preload services
for a Satellite. You must synchronize the Satellite server with the Core server after updating
the Satellite Cache Account instance.
Note: The HTCACHECLEAN Windows Service runs automatically once a day to clean the
Satellite Server cache of files that are no longer necessary. This time interval provides good
performance for the vast majority of systems.
Infrastructure Management
The Infrastructure Management section allows you to configure various settings of your HPCA
infrastructure. See the following sections for details.
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"Proxy Settings" below
"SSL" below
"Policy" on page 256
"Database Settings" on page 258
"Satellite Management" on page 258
"Directory Services" on page 274
"Job Action Templates" on page 280
"Multicast" on page 284
"Live Network" on page 284
Proxy Settings
The Proxy Settings configuration page is used to specify the settings for proxy servers that will be
used for internet based communication between the HPCA Core Server and external data sources
or recipients.
You can establish separate proxy settings for HTTP and FTP communication. The HTTP proxy
server is used for Patch Manager Acquisitions, HP Live Network content updates, and Real Simple
Syndication (RSS) feeds used by certain dashboard panes. Without these HTTP proxy settings, for
example, Patch Manager acquisitions will fail and you will not be able to download bulletins,
patches, and related items, such as Windows Update Agent (WUA) files.
The FTP proxy server is used by the Patch Manager to perform HP Softpaq acquisitions.
To configure your proxy settings:
1. On the Configuration tab, expand the Infrastructure Management area, and click Proxy
Settings.
2. Select the tab for the proxy server that you want to configure: HTTP Proxy or FTP Proxy
3. Select the Enable box.
4. Provide the following information for the proxy server.
n Host: network addressable name of the proxy server
n
Port: port on which the proxy server listens
User ID: user ID if the proxy server requires authentication
Password: password for the proxy user if the proxy server requires authentication
5. Click Save to implement your changes.
SSL
Enabling SSL protects access to the Core console. With SSL enabled, transactions made while
connected to the console are encrypted.
Caution: Make sure that you enable SSL and use HTTPS for communication in your HPCA.
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environment. Using HTTPS ensures secure communication in your environment.
Use the SSL section to enable SSL, and define server and client certificates.
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"SSL Client" below
SSL Server
The SSL Server certificate is based on the host name of the HPCA server. It allows your server to
accept SSL connections. It should be signed by a well known certificate authority, such as
VeriSign.\
To enable and configure SSL for the HPCA Server:
1. In the HPCA Console, click Configuration tab.
2. In the left pane, click Infrastructure Management > SSL.
3. In the SSL Server area, select the Enable SSL check box.
4. Select whether to Use existing certificates or Upload new certificates.
If Upload new certificates is selected, click Browse to navigate to and select Private Key File
and Server Certificate File.
5. Click Save.
SSL Client
The Certificate Authority file contains the signing certificates from trusted Certificate Authorities.
They allow the HPCA server to act as an SSL client when connecting to other SSL-enabled
servers. Your server installation comes with a default set of trusted authorities that should be
sufficient for most organizations.
To define a CA Certificates File:
1. In the HPCA Console, click Configuration tab.
2. In the left pane, click Infrastructure Management > SSL.
3. In the SSL Client area, click Browse to navigate to and select the CA Certificates File.
4. Select whether to append this certificates file to existing certificates, or to replace the existing
certificate with this new file.
5. Click Save
Smart Card Authentication
Enterprise editions of Client Automation support two-way authentication using smart cards. SSL
must be enabled for smart card authentication.
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As part of the smart card login process, the user must select a certificate that matches a trusted
certificate in the Core Server truststore. The process of validating this certificate against the user in
the directory consists of the following checks:
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subjectdn
The domain name (subjectdn) value of the certificate is obtained. A check is performed to
determine if the subjectdn matches the equivalent userdn in one of the mounted directories
where authentication is enabled. If so, the user is eligible to login. If not, the altsubjectname
check is performed.
altsubjectname
The alternate subject name (altsubjectname) value of the certificate is obtained. A check is
performed to determine if the altsubjectname matches the AD userprincipal name in one of the
mounted directories where authentication is enabled. If so, the user is eligible to login. If not, the
email address check is performed.
email address
It is determined if the certificate has an emailaddress value in the subjectdn. If available, a
check is performed to determine if it matches the mail attribute in one of the mounted directories
where authentication is enabled. If so, the user is eligible to login. If not, the usercertificate
match is performed.
usercertificate match
A check is performed to determine if the usercertificate matches the usercertificate attribute in
one of the mounted directories where authentication is enabled. If so, the user is eligible to login.
If not, login fails.
For additional instructions on SSL, policy, and directory services, see the HP Client Automation
Enterprise SSL Implementation Guide.
Smart Card Login Process
The following diagram depicts the steps involved in the Smart Card login process. It provides
alternative actions and questions to consider if a step in the normal process fails.
Smard Card Login Process
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Policy
When configuring policy management to use external directory services, you must consider the
following:
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"Policy Server Service Enablement on the Satellite Server" on next page
"Making the Directory Service Schema Ready for Policy Management" on next page
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Policy Server Service Enablement on the Core Server
The Policy Server service is always enabled on the Core Server so that the Core Server can
connect to a directory service that contains entitlement information. To configure additional external
directories for policy resolution, see "Directory Services" on page 274. Any directory service
created with the Used for Policy option enabled will automatically be used for policy resolution.
Policy Server Service Enablement on the Satellite Server
On a Satellite Server, you can enable or disable the Policy Server service option. Leave this service
disabled if one of the following conditions is true:
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an external policy store is not being used
the Policy Server service will not be running
the Satellite Server is configured in the streamlined mode
When this option is disabled and the Agent makes a request for policy resolution from the Satellite,
the requested policy is obtained from an upstream server.
Full-Service Satellites should have this service enabled. When this option is enabled, policy
resolution takes place on the Satellite server itself.
Making the Directory Service Schema Ready for Policy
Management
Policy Server automatically generates LDIF (LDAP Data Interchange Format) schema
configuration files for the Active Directory (AD) directory services configured on the Core Server.
They are customized for each AD directory service and can be used to update the directory schema
to allow for HPCA policy management.
If you have schema update rights, you can import LDIF data from the configuration file into an AD
directory service by executing the ldifde command which is available at the command prompt on
the machine where AD is installed. The LDIF schema configuration files, which are input to this
command, are stored in the <InstallDir>\PolicyServer\etc\ldif directory on the Core Server
and on full-service Satellites Servers. You must copy the ldif file for the AD directory service
whose schema you want to update to the machine where that AD directory service is installed. If
you copy the file to the C:\Temp directory on the AD machine, and the file name is
companyABC.ldif, the command line would be the following:
ldifde -i -f C:\Temp\companyABC.ldif
This command updates the AD schema with the schema changes present in the ldif file making
the directory service ready for HPCA policy management.
If your external directory service is not AD, you must manually configure the necessary attributes
and objects classes in the directory service schema to enable HPCA Policy Management. See the
HP Client Automation Enterprise Policy Server Reference Guide for detailed information.
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Database Settings
Use Database Settings to configure the ODBC connections to your SQL and Oracle databases for
the Core server objects.
Prerequisites
The Core database must be created and an ODBC connection defined for it. See the HP Client
Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide for more details.
To configure Messaging:
1. On the Configuration tab, click Infrastructure Management then Database Settings.
2. Set the following options.
n DSN: Select the DSN for the Core database.
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User ID: Specify the user ID for the DSN.
Password: Specify the password that is associated with the ODBC user ID.
Server Host: Specify the name of the server hosting the database.
Server Port: Specify the server port (default is 1433)
3. Click Save.
Satellite Management
The Infrastructure Management, Satellite Management area on the Configuration tab enables you to
deploy and manage Satellite servers from the HPCA Console. Satellite servers are used to
optimize bandwidth and increase network performance by providing remote services, including data
caching, for managed devices.
For HPCA Enterprise Edition, you can choose one of three deployment modes:
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Streamlined (Standard) mode offers only data caching services to the Client Automation agents
that the Satellite serves.
Full service mode offers configuration services as well as data caching and OS configuration
services to the Client Automation agents that the Satellite serves.
Custom mode allows you to select specific services to enable on the Satellite.
For more information about deployment modes, see HP Client Automation Satellite Server in the
HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide.
To define and configure Satellite servers, complete the following tasks:
1. Import the device into the HPCA device repository. See "Importing Devices" on page 124 for
more information.
2. Add devices to the Servers group. See "Servers" on next page.
3. Deploy the Satellite Server component to these devices. This enables remote services,
including data caching, on these devices. See "Install the Satellite Server Component" on page
262.
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4. Optionally, create Server Pools and assign Servers to these pools. See "Server Pools" on page
267
5. Create Locations and assign Servers or Server Pools to these Locations. See "Locations" on
page 269.
6. Create Subnets and assign them to Locations. See "Subnets" on page 272.
Managed devices connect to Satellite servers based on the subnet that is assigned to Server or
Server Pool Locations. For example, if a device is on subnet 208.77.1.0 and you have assigned that
subnet to a specific Location, your device contacts the assigned Servers or Server Pools for this
Location in priority order as defined within the Location.
If the Proxy Server dynamic caching is enabled on the Satellite server, the data requested by
agents is automatically cached on the Satellite server. The Satellite servers can also be prepopulated with all data on the HPCA Core server using the synchronize feature. See "Delete a
Server from Server Pools" on page 265 for details.
Note: You can define and configure Satellite servers from the HPCA Core server only. You
cannot do this from another Satellite server.
The Satellite Management area contains the following tabs:
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"Servers" below
"Server Pools" on page 267
"Locations" on page 269
"Subnets" on page 272
Servers
The Satellite Management Servers tab displays all Core and Satellite servers that currently belong
to the Servers group. You can select one of three possible views on this tab, namely:
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Core Server: Displays the Core server only
Satellite Servers: Displays Satellite servers only
All Servers: Displays both the Core and Satellite servers, as well as devices manually added to
the Servers group and Legacy Proxy Servers from a previous version of the product.
You can open the Server property page for each server to view or edit server properties, to view
assigned "Locations" on page 269, and to view or edit "Server Pools" on page 267 assignments.
You can use the toolbar buttons on the Servers tab to define additional Satellite servers by adding
devices to the Servers group and then installing the Satellite server component to those devices.
Satellite servers are devices added to the Servers group, with the Satellite server component
installed.
Servers Toolbar Buttons
Button
Description
Refresh Data Refresh the list of servers.
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Button
Description
Show/Hide Filter Input Show or Hide the Filter input area to restrict the display of
Servers to only those matching user specified criteria.
Add device(s) to Servers group Add devices to the HPCA Satellite Servers group.
Remove device(s) from Servers group Remove devices from the HPCA Satellite
Servers group.
Install the Satellite Server Launch the Satellite Server Deployment Wizard to install
the Satellite server on the selected devices.
Uninstall the Satellite Server Launch the Satellite Server Removal Wizard to
uninstall the Satellite server from the selected devices.
Synchronize the selected Satellite Servers service cache Synchronize the
selected Satellite servers service cache with the HPCA Core server.
Delete the Selected Device(s) Remove the device from the HPCA device
repository.
Note: Removing the Satellite server using the Remove device(s) from Servers group
button, Uninstall the Satellite Server button, or Delete the Selected Device(s) button does
not delete the device details from the DMASTATS table. If you want to delete the Satellite
server details from the RDBMS database, you must manually remove the corresponding
Satellite server entry from the DMASTATS table. For more information on DMASTATS, see
HP Client Automation Enterprise Distributed Configuration Server Reference Guide.
After you add servers, you can optionally assign them to "Server Pools" on page 267. You must
assign Servers or Server Pools to "Locations" on page 269 to enable client devices to contact these
Servers.
The following sections detail what you can do using the Server property sheet and the toolbar
buttons on the Servers tab:
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"Add a Satellite Server" on next page
"Remove a Satellite Server" on next page
"Install the Satellite Server Component" on page 262
"Uninstall the Satellite Server component" on page 263
"Server Details Window" on page 264
"Synchronize Satellite Servers Service Cache" on page 265
"Delete a Server" on page 267
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Add a Satellite Server
Before you install the Satellite server component, add the device to the Servers group. When
selecting devices to add as Satellite servers, consider the following:
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The devices should have adequate space to store published services.
The devices should have a capable, high-speed network card (100 MB or 1 GB data transfer
rates).
The devices should be located on a subnet where you want to localize download traffic to that
network.
Note: The following ports must be excluded if a firewall is enabled on any of the Satellite
Servers that you will be using:
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TCP 139, 445, 3463, 3464, 3465, and 3466
Note that 3466 is the default HPCA port. If you customized this port when you installed HPCA,
be sure that the port you are using is also open.
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UDP 137 and 138
Windows Firewall users can select File and Printer sharing to exclude TCP ports 139 and 445
and UDP ports 137 and 138.
To add an infrastructure server to the Servers group:
1. On the Servers toolbar in the All Servers View, click the Add device(s) to Servers group
toolbar button.
The Device Selection window opens and shows a list of all devices imported into HPCA that
do not belong to the Servers group.
2. Select one or more devices from the list, and click Add Devices.
3. Click Close to close the device selection window.
The added devices now appear in the Servers list in the All Servers view on the Servers tab.
Remove a Satellite Server
If you do not want a device to be managed as a Satellite server, you can remove that server from
the Servers group.
Note: You must explicitly uninstall the Satellite server component from the device before
removing the device from the Servers group. If you remove the device without uninstalling the
HPCA Satellite server component, the device will automatically re-appear after a period of time
since it is still an active Satellite server, and will also remain a member of the Servers group.
See "Installing the Satellite server component" on page 263.
To remove a server from the Servers group:
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1. On the Servers tab, select the devices that you want to remove from the Servers group.
2. Click the Remove device(s) from Servers group
window opens.
toolbar button. A confirmation pop-up
3. Click Yes to confirm.
The devices that you selected are removed from the group.
Install the Satellite Server Component
After you add a device to the HPCA Satellite Servers group, you can deploy the Satellite server
component to that device. This is required to enable remote services, including data caching, on
that server.
When you deploy the Satellite server component to a device from the HPCA Console, the Core
completes the following background processing:
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Using the credentials that you provide, the HPCA Core server establishes a connection with the
device. These credentials must provide Administrator access to the IPC$ share on the remote
system. If this access level is not available in your environment, perform a manual installation of
the Satellite Server component instead of deploying through the HPCA Console.
If the HPCA Management Agent is not installed on the device, the Core installs the
Management Agent on the device.
The Management Agent downloads the Satellite server component from the Core server and
installs it on the device. The Satellite server deployment process also handles the upgrade and
migration scenarios. If a previous version of the Satellite server component is already installed
on the device, it is automatically detected and the component is upgraded to the current release
and the cache is migrated. Additionally, if the device has an Integration Server-based Proxy
Server components installed, the proxy service is stopped, the Integration Server-based Proxy
Server is removed, the Satellite server component is installed, and then the cache is migrated.
The Management Agent automatically runs the First Time Setup Wizard on the device and
populates the Host Device field with the name of the Core server.
The Satellite Server registers with the Core Server.
Note: You can also install the Satellite Server component manually using your HPCA
installation media. To register the manually installed Satellite servers, you must first
synchronize these Satellites with the Core server.
The Satellite servers that are deployed from the HPCA Core Console register with the HPCA
Core server automatically.
The pertinent CLIENT.SAP and POLICY.USER instances are automatically managed by this
Satellite registration process. If Satellite data changes such that a SAP/USER change is
required, HPCA automatically makes this change.
The HPCA administrator can disable this auto-management process by setting the rmp.cfg
option ENABLE_SAP_MANAGEMENT to 0. By default, this option is ON and is not present in
rmp.cfg. If you disable this option, the Satellite Management user interface (UI) is rendered
inoperable and should no longer be used.
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Caution: The manual configurations in the rmp.cfg are for Advanced Implementations
ONLY. Do not change settings in rmp.cfg unless you are a highly experienced HPCA
administrator.
Installing the Satellite server component
1. Select one or more devices from the Satellite Servers list using the check boxes in the left
column.
2. Click Install the Satellite Server
Wizard" on page 329.
toolbar button to launch the "Satellite Server Deployment
3. Follow the steps in the wizard to deploy the Satellite Server component to the selected
devices. The Satellite Server is installed to :
SystemDrive:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HPCA
Note: You can also install the Satellite server manually on each device. You might choose to
do this, for example, to reduce network traffic.
See the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide for installation
instructions.
If you install the Satellite Server manually, it will appear in the Satellite Servers list. The
Satellite server will not serve client devices, until you assign a Location to it to enable client
devices to contact the Server.
Services can be preloaded to Satellite Servers using the Synchronize feature. You can also
schedule a DTM job using one of the Satellite Servers job action templates. See "Delete a Server
from Server Pools" on page 265 for details.
After you have created Satellite Servers, you must define Locations and then assign the Satellite
Servers to these Locations. See "Locations" on page 269 for details.
Uninstall the Satellite Server component
If you do not want a device to function as an HPCA Satellite Server, you must remove the Satellite
server component from that device.
To uninstall the Satellite server component:
1. Select devices from the Satellite Servers list using the check boxes in the left column.
2. Click Uninstall the Satellite Server
Wizard" on page 330.
toolbar button to launch the "Satellite Server Removal
3. Follow the steps in the wizard to remove the Satellite server component from the selected
devices.
You can follow the progress of your Satellite Server Removal job under the Jobs area on the
Management tab. After this job completes, the Satellite Servers list will show that the Satellite
server component is not installed on this device.
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Server Details Window
To access the Server Details window, click any server name link in the Servers list on the Servers
tab.
From the Server Details window, you can view detailed information about a Satellite server and
perform various server management tasks. The following tabs are available on the Server Details
window:
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Summary: The Summary tab displays the server details, such as Vendor, IP Address,
Operating System, HPCA Build ID, and Service Pack.
Properties: The Properties tab displays the server properties, including the server status. By
default, the server is enabled, and the client devices can contact this server for resolution. You
can disable the Satellite server during the maintenance phase to avoid device connects to this
server.
Cache: The Settings area in the Cache tab display the cache preloading options for a Satellite
server. You can preload a Satellite server for Software, Patch, and Operating System service
cache. The Preload Enabled option ensures that the files available on the upstream server
cache are preloaded to the Satellite server. If Proxy Server dynamic caching is enabled, the files
are cached on the Satellite server as they are requested by the agents.
The Synchronization area displays the last time the servers service cache was synchronized
with the upstream server. Click Synchronize to synchronize the Satellite server content with
the upstream host. For more information, see the "Delete a Server from Server Pools" on next
page.
Server Pools: The Server Pools tab displays the Server Pool assignments for this Server. You
can use the toolbar buttons on this tab to add a server to or remove it from the available Server
Pools. For more information, see "Server Pools" on page 267.
Locations: The Locations tab displays the Location assignments for this Server. For details on
adding and assigning Locations, see "Locations" on page 269.
Reporting: The Reporting tab displays the preload summary for the services that are preloaded
or removed from a Satellite server. Only preloaded services are displayed.
Operations: The Operations tab shows the status and state of the configurable Satellite
services ("Satellite Configuration Options" on page 232). It also lists the basic properties of the
server, including the upstream host. From this tab, you can synchronize a Satellite or flush a
cache. You must provide valid HPCA Console login credentials to the Satellite server to access
this tab.
Configuration: The Configuration tab enables you to configure the "Satellite Configuration
Options" on page 232 listed on "Satellite Configuration Options" on page 232. You must provide
valid HPCA Console login credentials to the Satellite server to access this tab.
Add a Server to Server Pools
You can assign the selected server to an existing Server Pool. To add a server to Server Pools,
complete the following steps:
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1. Click the Add Server to existing Server Pool button on the toolbar. The Server Pool
Selection window opens displaying the available Server Pools.
2. Select one or more Server Pools to which you want to add a Server.
3. Click Add Server to Server Pools.
4. Click Close.
Delete a Server from Server Pools
You can remove the selected server from Server Pool(s). To remove a Server from Server Pools,
complete the following steps:
1. Select the Server Pool(s) from which you want to remove the Server.
2. Click the Remove Server from the selected Server Pool(s)
confirmation pop-up window opens.
button on the toolbar. A
3. Click Yes to remove the Server.
Synchronize Satellite Servers Service Cache
Each time devices request resources that are not available on the Satellite Server's local cache, the
data is retrieved from the HPCA Core server. If the Proxy Server dynamic caching is enabled on the
Satellite server, the requested data is stored in the cache of the Satellite server, and provided to the
client devices.
A Satellite servers service cache can be preloaded with the data required by managed devices. A
Satellite server automatically caches data when it is requested by a client device. Using the
Synchronize feature, you can preload a Satellite servers cache with all available data on the
upstream server.
You can select which data to preload using the Cache tab in the Server Details window (after the
Satellite server has been deployed).
Note: Preloading consists of downloading large binary files and therefore may affect overall
network performance. When possible, perform synchronizations during off-hours when optimal
network performance is not a priority.
To view the current synchronization status of each server, see the Last Synchronized column on
the Satellite Servers list, or see the Synchronization section on the Cache tab in the Server Details
window. Last Synchronized area records the last time the synchronize feature was initiated on a
server.
Note: After a Satellite Server is first synchronized, a new entry is added to the Managed
Devices report with an HPCA Agent ID of RPS_<DEVICENAME>. This entry exists
specifically to display the preload status of the Satellite Server services and does not contain
detailed hardware information for the associated device.
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Selecting which data to preload
1. After the Satellite Server is deployed, click the Server link in the Satellite Servers list to open
the Server Details window .
2. Click the Cache tab.
3. Use the drop-down lists to enable or disable the services that you want to make available for
preloading from the upstream server. By default, preloading is disabled for all services.
4. Click Save to commit your changes.
5. Click Synchronize to preload the Satellite Server with available data.
Synchronizing Satellite Servers
1. On the Configuration tab, go to the Satellite Management area under Infrastructure
Management.
2. On the Servers tab, select the servers that you want to synchronize.
3. Click the Synchronize the selected Satellite Servers service cache
toolbar button to
update all selected servers with the latest data from the HPCA Server. The specific services
preloaded to each server depend on the settings configured on the Cache tab in each servers
Server Details window.
Note: You can also synchronize a Satellite server from the "Server Details Window" on page
264. Alternatively, you can schedule a DTM job using one of the Satellite Synchronization job
action templates. See "Create a New DTM or Notify Job" on page 133 for more information.
Viewing a summary of preloaded services in a Satellite servers cache
Open the Server Details window, and click the Reporting tab.
The Reporting tab displays the pre-loaded services available in the cache and the status of each.
The Event column describes the current status:
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Update (Preload) the service was updated during the last cache synchronization.
Install (Preload) the service was preloaded successfully (initial preload).
Uninstall (Preload) the service was removed from the preload cache.
Repair (Preload) the cache for the service was either missing files or contained invalid files
and was repaired during the last synchronization.
Only preloaded services are displayed in the report. Services stored on a Satellite Server through
the default method (cached automatically when requested by a managed device) are not displayed.
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Delete a Server
If you no longer want a device to be in the HPCA device repository, you can delete the device. You
may want to perform this operation when a device is no longer part of your environment. When a
Server is deleted, it is automatically removed from any Locations or Server Pools to which it may be
assigned.
Deleting a device is the reverse of importing devices. See "Importing Devices" on page 124 for
more information.
Note: You must explicitly uninstall the Satellite server component from the device before
removing the device from the HPCA device repository. If you delete the device without
uninstalling the HPCA Satellite Server component, the device will automatically re-appear after
a period of time since it is still an active Satellite Server, and will remain a member of the
Servers group. See "Installing the Satellite server component" on page 263.
To delete a Server:
1. On the Servers tab, select the devices that you want to remove from the HPCA repository.
2. Click the Delete the Selected Device(s)
opens.
toolbar button A confirmation pop-up window
3. Click Yes to confirm.
The devices that you selected are removed from the HPCA repository.
Server Pools
The Satellite Management Server Pools tab displays all HPCA Server Pools that have been
created in your environment. Server Pools are groupings of Servers (Core or Satellites) that will be
contacted by devices to resolve policy and retrieve data. Servers can be assigned to Server Pools
(a maximum of 30 Servers), and Servers and Server Pools are assigned to "Locations" on page 269
to enable client devices to contact them.
A Server Pool is used to perform software load balancing of client connections. If a grouping of
Servers have equal priority to handle client connections, these Servers can be grouped into a
Server Pool, which can then be assigned to a Location. Clients randomly contact Servers in the
Server Pool, thus distributing the load across the Servers in the pool. For example, if your
environment contains three Satellite servers in the US that should be contacted with equal priority
by client devices in a particular Location, these Servers can be grouped into a US Server Pool and
then assigned to the Location.
By default, the HPCA Core Server Server Pool containing the HPCA Core server is installed on
your system. You cannot delete this Server Pool.
You can use the Server Pools property sheet to view or edit Server Pool properties.
You can use the toolbar buttons on the Server Pools tab to add and remove Server Pools.
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Server Pools Toolbar Buttons
Button
Description
Refresh Data To refresh the list of Server Pools.
Show/Hide Filter Input To show or hide the Filter input area to restrict the display of
Server Pools to only those matching user specified criteria.
Create a New Server Pool To launch the Server Pool Creation Wizard.
Delete the selected Server Pool(s) To delete selected Server Pools.
The following sections detail what you can do using the Server Pool property sheet and the toolbar
buttons on the Server Pools tab:
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"Create a New Server Pool" below
"Delete a Server Pool" below
"Server Details Window" on page 264
Create a New Server Pool
You can create Server Pools and add Core and Satellite Servers to them to create a grouping of
Servers that an agent can contact for data and policy resolution.
To create a new Server Pool:
1. Click Create a New Server Pool
Wizard" on page 330.
toolbar button to launch the "Server Pool Creation
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to create the new Server Pool.
The Server Pool is added to the Server Pool list on the Server Pools tab.
Delete a Server Pool
You can delete Server Pools when they are no longer needed.
To delete a Server Pool:
1. Select the Server Pools that you want to delete from the Server Pool list using the checkbox in
the left column.
2. Click Delete the selected Server Pool(s)
opens.
toolbar button. A confirmation pop-up window
3. Click Yes to confirm.
The selected Server Pools are removed from the Server Pool list on the Server Pools tab.
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Server Pool Details Window
To access the Server Pool Details window, click any Server Pool name link in the Server Pools list
on the Server Pools tab.
From the tabs on the Server Pool Details window, you can view detailed information about a Server
Pool and perform various server management tasks. The following tabs are available on the Server
Pool Details window:
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Properties: The Properties tab displays the properties information that you specified in the
"Server Pool Creation Wizard" on page 330 when you created this Server Pool. You can edit the
properties on this tab.
Servers: The Servers tab displays the Servers that are currently assigned to this Server Pool.
You can use the toolbar buttons on this tab to add or remove Servers in this Server Pool.
Add Servers to a Server Pool
To add servers to a Server Pool, complete the following steps:
1. Click the Add Servers to Server Pool
opens displaying the available Servers.
button on the toolbar. The Server Selection window
2. Select one or more Servers to add to this Server Pool. You can add a maximum of 30 servers
to a Server Pool.
3. Click Add Servers.
4. Click Close.
The selected Servers are assigned to the Server Pool as displayed on the Servers tab.
Remove Servers from a Server Pool
To remove servers from a Server Pool, complete the following steps:
1. Select the Server(s) that you want to remove from this Server Pool.
2. Click the Remove the Selected Server(s) from this Server Pool
confirmation pop-up window opens.
button on the toolbar. A
3. Click Yes to remove the Servers.
The selected Server(s) are removed from the Server Pool as displayed on the Servers tab.
Locations
Use the Locations tab to view existing Locations or to add new Locations in your HPCA
infrastructure. When you add a new Location, you define the Subnets that form this Location and
then assign this Location to an ordered set of Servers or Server Pools. To resolve policies and to
retrieve data resources, managed devices connect to Satellite servers based on Subnet
assignment to Locations and the priority order of the Servers or Server Pools.
You can use the toolbar buttons on the Locations tab to add or remove Locations.
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Locations Toolbar Buttons
Button
Description
Refresh Data Refresh the list of Locations.
Show/Hide Filter Input Show or Hide the Filter input area to restrict the display of
Locations to only those matching user specified criteria.
Create a New Location Launch the Location Creation Wizard.
Delete the selected Location(s) Delete selected Locations.
The Locations list includes information about each Location in your HPCA infrastructure, including
the description and the geographic information.
The following sections detail the tasks you can complete using the Locations property sheet and
the toolbar buttons on the Locations tab:
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"Create a New Location" below
"Delete a Location" below
"Location Details Window" on next page
Create a New Location
To create Locations, define Subnets and an ordered set of Servers and Server Pools for each
Location.
To create a new location:
1. Click Create a New Location
page 331.
toolbar button to launch the "Location Creation Wizard" on
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to create the new Location.
The Location is added to the Location list on the Location tab.
Delete a Location
You can delete Locations from your HPCA infrastructure if they are not required.
To delete a location:
1. Select the Locations that you want to delete from the Location list using the checkbox in the
left column. You cannot delete the Default Location. Additionally, when you delete a Location,
any Subnets assigned to that Location will be reassigned to the Default Location.
2. Click the Delete the selected Location(s)
opens.
toolbar button. A confirmation pop-up window
3. Click Yes to confirm.
The selected Locations are removed from the Location list on the Locations tab.
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Location Details Window
To access the Location Details window, click any Location name link in the Locations list on the
Locations tab.
From the tabs on the Location Details window, you can view detailed information about a Location
and perform various server management tasks.
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Properties: The Properties tab displays the properties information that you specified in the
"Location Creation Wizard" on page 331 when you created this Location. You can edit the
properties on this tab.
Connections: The Connections tab displays the current Server or Server Pool connections for
this Location. It enables you to add, import, and remove connections. The devices that are part
of Subnets assigned to this Location contact the Servers or Server Pools listed in the priority
specified to resolve policy and retrieve resources. The Order column indicates the priority in
which the Server or Server Pool will be contacted. The Reorder column arrows enable you to
reorder the connections.
Subnets: The Subnets tab displays the Subnets that are currently assigned to this Location.
You can use the toolbar buttons on this tab to assign additional Subnets to this Location or
remove Subnets from it by reassigning them to a different Location.
Devices: The Devices tab displays the devices that are in this Location. This tab is view only.
Add connections to a Location
You can add new connections to a Location. The agent connections use the resources from the
Server or Server Pool you define a connection to. To add connections to a Location, complete the
following steps:
1. Click Add Connection link. The Location Connection Selection window opens.
2. Select a resource from the available types to assign to this location.
3. Click Add Connection.
4. Click Save.
The new connections are added to the Location as displayed on the Connections tab.
Import connections to a Location
You can import connections from an existing Location. The existing connections that are defined for
this Location are removed when you import connections. To import connections to a Location,
complete the following steps:
1. Click Connections tab.
2. Click Import Connections. The Location Selection window opens.
3. Select the Location with the connections you want to import.
4. Click Import Connections.
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5. Click Save.
The imported connections are added to the Location as displayed on the Connections tab.
Assign additional Subnets to a Location
To assign additional Subnets to a Location, complete the following steps:
1. Click the Subnets tab.
2. Click the Assign additional Subnets to this Location button on the toolbar. The Subnet
Selection window opens displaying the Subnets that are not already assigned to this Location.
3. Select one or more Subnets to assign to this Location.
4. Click Assign Subnets to Location.
5. Click Close.
The selected Subnets are assigned to the current Location as displayed on the Subnets tab.
Reassign Subnets to a different Location
You can reassign the Subnets for the selected Location to a different Location. To reassign Subnets
to a different Location, complete the following steps:
1. Click the Subnets tab.
2. Select the Subnet(s) that you want to assign to a different Location.
3. Click the Assign the selected Subnet(s) to a different Location button on the toolbar.
The Location Selection window opens displaying the other Locations that exist in your
environment.
4. Select a Location to which you want to reassign the selected Subnets.
5. Click Assign Subnets to Location.
The selected Subnets are now reassigned to the Location you selected.
Subnets
The Subnets that are known to HPCA are displayed on the Subnets tab. HPCA Agents
communicate their subnet configuration during client connections, enabling the Subnets in your
environment to be automatically detected and displayed on the Subnets tab. Subnets can also be
manually created, as described in "Create a New Subnet" on next page.
Subnets are subdivisions of the IP network space and contain a network address and subnet mask.
Subnets can be created using IPv4 or IPv6. In HPCA, Subnets are often represented in Classless
Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation. In CIDR notation, the previous example would be displayed
as 192.168.1.0/24. Every HPCA Subnet is assigned to a single Location; typically a Location will
serve multiple Subnets. For example, you might group together many Colorado Subnets into a
Colorado Location. Devices that belong to a particular Subnet will contact the Servers and Server
Pools associated with the Subnet's assigned Location to resolve policy and retrieve data.
The Subnets tab displays details such as name and description of the subnet, assigned location,
number of devices available on the subnet, and total number of usable hosts. For an IPv6 subnet,
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the total number of usable hosts is shown zero. The Subnets tab also allows you to view and edit
Subnet properties, create and delete Subnets, and assign Subnets to Locations.
You can use the toolbar buttons on the Subnets tab to add and remove Subnets.
Subnets Toolbar Buttons
Button Description
Refresh Data Refresh the list of Subnets.
Show/Hide Filter Input Show or Hide the Filter input area to restrict the display of
Subnets to only those matching user specified criteria.
Create a New Subnet Launch the Subnet Creation Wizard.
Delete the selected Subnet(s) Delete selected Subnets.
The following sections detail the tasks that you can complete using the Subnet property sheet and
the toolbar buttons on the Subnets tab:
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"Create a New Subnet" below
"Delete a Subnet" below
"Subnet Details Window" on next page
Create a New Subnet
Subnets are automatically detected based on device connections, but they can also be manually
created. You may want to manually create Subnets to prepare that Subnet for management with
HPCA. Creating a Subnet manually enables you to assign that Subnet to the appropriate Location
before Agents being installed on that Subnet. When Agents are later installed on that Subnet, they
will already be associated with the appropriate Location.
As part of Subnet creation, you assign a Subnet to a regional Location. Devices that belong to a
particular Location because of Subnet assignment will contact the Servers and Server Pools
associated with that Location to resolve policy and retrieve data.
The following procedure explains how to manually create a Subnet.
To create a new Subnet:
1. Click Create a New Subnet
332.
t oolbar button to launch the "Subnet Creation Wizard" on page
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to create the new Subnet.
The Subnet is added to the Subnet list on the Subnets tab.
Delete a Subnet
You can remove Subnets when they are no longer needed based on changing network
configurations within your environment.
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Note: You cannot delete a Subnet that contains active devices, as the Subnet will be
immediately detected again based on device connections. If you attempt to delete such a
Subnet, the Subnet will still appear in the list but will be reassigned to the Default Location.
Additionally, the CSDB instance for the Subnet (under PRIMARY.CLIENT.SUBNET) will be
deleted.
To delete a Subnet:
1. Select the Subnets that you want to delete from the Subnet list using the checkbox in the left
column.
2. Click Delete the selected Subnet(s)
toolbar button. A confirmation pop-up window opens.
3. Click Yes to confirm.
The selected Subnets are removed from the Subnet list on the Subnets tab.
Subnet Details Window
To access the Subnet Details window, click the link for the Subnet in the Subnet column of the
Subnet list.
From the tabs on the Subnet Details window, you can view detailed information about a Subnet.
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Properties: The Properties tab displays the properties information that you specified in the
"Subnet Creation Wizard" on page 332 when you created this Subnet or that was automatically
determined based on Agent connections. You can edit the properties on this tab.
Devices: The Devices tab displays all devices that are located on the selected Subnet. This tab
is view only.
Directory Services
Directory Services are used for many things, including the following:
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Running reports based on Active Directory (AD) / Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
(LDAP) containers & groups
Enabling external AD/LDAP sources for authentication to the HPCA Console
Policy assignment a policy is a designation of the services to which a user, an agent
computer, or a managed device is entitled
OS Management operations
Agent Notification based on AD/LDAP sources
HP Client Automation supports two basic policy usage patterns:
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The normal pattern enables you to administer policy (for software and patches, for example)
stored in an external LDAP directorysuch as Active Directorythat you supply. This policy
source is used by the Policy Server to drive resolution in the Configuration Server. Policies in the
directory are administered by the HPCA Console.
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In order to perform policy management on an external directory service, you must first update
the Schema. See the HP Client Automation Enterprise Policy Server Reference Guide for
additional information about configuring your environment to use external directories for policy.
Note: This type of policy is not supported in the internal directory of the Portal. See the HP
Client Automation Enterprise Portal Reference Guide for more information.
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The other policy usage pattern supported pertains to operating system (OS) management. OS
management policies are stored internally in the HPCA Portal. In this case, the Portal provides
the operational interface to the Configuration Server to support OS resolutions. Policy
administration is done using the OS Management features in the HPCA Console. See the HP
Client Automation Enterprise OS Management Reference Guide for additional details.
Note: OS Management policy is now supported for external LDAP directories.
Navigate the Directory Services Page
Before you can use LDAP policy management, you must first define the LDAP environment to
which you are connecting. To do this, you must create and configure a Directory Services object.
To access the Directory Service page, click the Directory Services link in the left navigation menu
on the Configuration tab.
The following table describes the toolbar buttons available on the Directory Services page. Use
these toolbar buttons to manage any existing Directory Services or create new Directory Services.
Directory Services Toolbar Buttons
Toolbar
Icon Button Name Description
Refresh Data
Refreshes the Directory Services list.
Show/Hide
Filter Input
Use to show or hide the filter toolbar. You can filter Directory Services
data by using a text string and narrow the search by selecting individual
Directory Services columns to include in the search.
New
Directory
Services
Launches the Directory Services Creation Wizard.
Start the
Selected
Directory
Services
Use to start an existing Directory Service that is stopped.
Stop the
Selected
Directory
Services
Use to stop an existing Directory Service that was previously started.
Restart the
Use to restart an existing Directory Service.
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Icon Button Name Description
Selected
Directory
Services
Delete the
Selected
Directory
Services
Deletes a Directory Service from the list.
View Directory Service Details
You can view information about any Directory Services objects that have been defined.
To view Directory Service details:
1. From the Configuration tab, click Directory Services in the left pane.
2. Click the name of the directory service for which you want to view details or change options.
3. Click the Summary tab to see basic information about the directory service. You cannot
modify these properties.
4. Click the Properties tab to see the General Settings and Connection Settings. You can
modify any of these settings. All parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Click
Save after making modifications.
Modify Directory Service Property Settings
You can modify the property settings for any Directory Services objects that have been defined.
To modify Directory Service options:
1. From the Configuration tab, click Directory Services in the left pane.
2. Click the name of the directory service that you want to change.
3. Click the Properties tab to display the directory service options.
4. Click General Settings or Connection Settings to display the settings that you want to
change. All parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
5. Make changes to the settings. To see a list of these settings, see the following topics:
n "Configure a Connection to the Configuration Server Directory Service" on next page
n
"Configure Connections to External Directory Services" on page 278
6. Click Save.
7. Click Close to acknowledge the Execution Status dialog. Click the X in the upper right corner
to close the Property Settings window.
The options for the directory service have changed. Depending on which settings you modify, you
may be required to log out of the HPCA Console and log back in.
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Directory Service
Before you configure a connection to your external directory services, you must first create a
connection to the internal Configuration Server Directory Service. This is known as the HPCA-CS
connection.
Note: The HPCA-CS connection cannot be used for policy resolution.
The Configuration Server Directory Service connection (HPCA-CS) is a prerequisite for using the
HPCA Console to administer policy. Be sure to configure this connection first before configuring an
LDAP or LDAPS (Secure) connection.
To configure the Configuration Server directory service:
1. From the Configuration tab, click Directory Services in the left pane.
2. From the Directory Services detail section, click the
(Create New Directory Service)
button. The Directory Service Connection Wizard starts.
3. Specify a Display Name and Description. From the Type list, select HPCA-CS. Only one
HPCA-CS directory service can be created.
4. Click Next.
5. Under Connection Settings, you have the following options. All parameters marked with an
asterisk (*) are required.
n For Startup, select Automatic to automatically start this directory service when the Portal
starts.
n
For Host, type the host name or IP address of the Configuration Server.
For Port, type the port number for the Configuration Server. The default is 3464.
Use Service Account ID to set which account you will use to sign in to the Configuration
Server. The Service Account is used for both read and write operations. It must have full
read access to this directory source and it must have write access to the top of the tree to
which it will be editing.
Use Password to specify the password for the Service Account ID. Retype the password in
the Confirm Password text box.
Use Timeout to specify in seconds the timeout for your connection to your Configuration
Server. Keep the default of 120 unless directed to by HP Support.
Use Connection Attempts to specify how many times the HPCA Console should attempt
to connect to your Configuration Server before failing.
Use Connection Delay to specify the amount of time in seconds to delay between
connection attempts.
6. Click Next.
7. Review the Summary screen. If all properties are correct, click Commit.
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8. Click Close to acknowledge the dialog.
The directory source is added to the Directory Services list.
Configure Connections to External Directory Services
Note: Before you configure a connection to your external directory services, follow the
instructions to "Configure a Connection to the Configuration Server Directory Service" on
previous page.
You can administer LDAP policies through the HPCA Console by assigning Services to Directory
Service objects.
Before you can do this, however, you must configure connections to your external directory
services. The following types of external directory services are supported:
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Lightweight Directory Authentication Protocol (LDAP)
LDAP with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) support (LDAPS (Secure))
If you are using SSL on your LDAP server, then you should use the LDAPS (Secure) type of
connection.
Each external LDAP directory service may be used for any combination of:
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Authentication
Reporting
Policy Entitlement
For example, suppose that you have two directories. One contains all user accounts, and the other
is specifically for policy. You want to authenticate against the user account directory. In this case,
you should create two directory services with their connections defined differently:
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Create one directory service for authentication with a connections where:
n Used for Authentication is selected
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Used for Policy is not selected
Use Service Account is not selected
Selecting Used for Authentication enables users to log in to the HPCA Console using their
external LDAP directory account for this directory service.
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n Used for Authentication is not selected
n
Used for Policy is selected
Use Service Account is selected
This configuration will enable you to sign in using the first directory service, and configure policy
using the second directory service.
Note: Note that if a directory source is configured with Used for Authentication, but Use
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Service Account is not selected, users must sign in using their external LDAP directory
credentials. If Use Service Account is selected, users can sign in using their local HPCA
Console user name and password.
Configuring LDAP or LDAPS (Secure) Directory Services
1. From the Configuration tab, click Directory Services.
2. From the Directory Services detail section, click the
Directory Service Creation Wizard starts.
(New Directory Service) button. The
3. Specify a Display Name and Description.
4. From the Type list, select one of the following options:
n Select LDAP if your LDAP server does not use SSL.
n
Select LDAP (Secure) if your LDAP server uses SSL.
5. Click Next.
6. Enter the required connection parameters. You have the following options. All parameters
marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
n For Startup, select Automatic to automatically start this directory service, when the Portal
starts.
n
Host is the fully qualified host name or IP address of the LDAP Server.
Port is the LDAP Port. For LDAP without SSL, the default value is 389. For LDAP(Secure),
the default value is 636.
Use Service Account ID, to set which account that the HPCA Console will use to sign in
to the directory services server. The Service Account is used for both read and write
operations. It must have full read and write access to this directory source.
Use Password to specify the password for the Service Account ID. Retype the password in
Confirm Password.
Base DN is used as the root distinguished name (DN) when browsing the directory through
the HPCA Console.
For LDAP(Secure), also specify the following information:
o Use CA Certificate Directory to specify the directory of the SSL certificate. The path is
relative to the server where the Portal is located. For example:
<InstallDir>\HPCA\ManagementPortal\etc\CACertificates
o
Use CA Certificate File to specify the location of the SSL certificate. The path is also
relative to the server where the Portal is located. For example:
<InstallDir>\ManagementPortal\etc\CACertificates\<LDAP Certificate File
Name>
7. Click Next.
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8. Enter the required user interface parameters. You have the following options.
n Used for Reporting: When enabled, this directory service becomes enabled in the
Reporting tab of the HPCA Console as a filter source. The Reporting Server must be
configured to use the Portal as its directory source for this feature to work. You can also
configure LDAP using the rrs.cfg file. For more information, see the LDAP Configuration
section in the HP Client Automation Enterprise Reporting Server Reference Guide.
n
Used for Policy: When enabled, this directory service can be used in the HPCA Console
for policy management.
Used for Authentication: When enabled, this directory service becomes enabled as a
sign-in option on the HPCA Console login screen to allow user authentication based on your
existing directory users. The following two parameters will become available.
o Authentication Group DN: This is used as the source for authorized users into the
HPCA Console. Any user that is a member of this group will be enabled to sign in to the
HPCA Console.
o
Use Service Account: When enabled, all read and write requests for this directory
service will use the Service Account ID specified in the Connection Settings. When
disabled, all read and write requests for this directory service will use the signed-on
users credentials.
Leaf Node Filter: Enter an LDAP-style filter value to filter out nodes with large numbers of
data types so that they will not be displayed in the tree navigation view. Objects such as
computers and users should be filtered for better usability. Refer to your directory-specific
schema to determine the suitable way to filter each node. The following example filters out
computers and users:
(!(|(objectclass=user)(objectclass=computer)))
You can also configure Leaf Node Filtering using the rrs.cfg file. For more information,
see the Leaf Node Filtering section in the HP Client Automation Enterprise Reporting Server
Reference Guide.
9. Click Next.
10. Review the Summary information. If all properties are correct, click Commit.
11. Click Close to acknowledge the dialog.
Job Action Templates
Job Action Templates enable you to pre-define parameters used when creating new jobs.
Job Action Templates are managed in the Infrastructure Management area on the Configuration tab.
To view the list of available Job Action Templates, click the Job Action Templates link in the left
navigation menu.
In the Job Action Templates window, the Enabled column indicates whether or not the template is
available when you create a new job using the HPCA Job Creation Wizard. Click any template
name to edit its parameters, or click the New Job Action Template button to create a new
template. See "Create a New Template" on next page for detailed instructions.
The following Job Action Templates are provided when you install the HPCA Core:
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Audit Connect
HPCA Nightly Summary
Patch Connect
Refresh DTM Schedules
Satellite Synchronization (All)
Satellite Synchronization (Configuration)
Satellite Synchronization (Data)
Security Connect
Software Connect
Usage Connect
VMware ThinApp Sync
Each of these templates instructs the agent on a target device to connect to the pertinent domain in
the CSDB. For example, the Security Connect template causes the agent to connect to the
SECURITY domain. This, in turn, forces all services in the SECURITY domain to which the device
is entitled to be executed.
Note: Before you can successfully run a Satellite Synchronization or Refresh DTM Schedules
job on a client device, the HPCA agent on that client must have performed a prior connect
operation to the HPCA Core.
Create a New Template
Use the following procedure to create a new Job Action Template. To modify an existing template,
simply click its name in the Job Action Templates list.
To create a new Job Action Template:
1. From the Configuration tab, click and expand InfrastructureManagement.
2. Click Job Action Templates.
3. Click the New Job Action Template button
opens.
. The Job Action Template Creation Wizard
4. Select a starting point for your new template. You can select from:
n Blank Template enables you to define all of the parameters available.
n
Sample Templates contain pre-defined parameters depending on the connect type or
options selected when the template was created. See "Sample Templates" on page 283.
User-Defined Template contains the settings specified in another template.
5. Click Next.
6. Define the parameters for the template. All parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
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The UI Setting drop-down box associated with some parameters determines whether the
parameter is displayed when you create a job with the HPCA Job Creation Wizard.
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Hidden will not display the parameter.
View Only will show the parameter in the wizard.
View & Edit will show the job and allow you to modify the parameter.
Display Name: Type a name for the template. This name is displayed on the Job Action
Templates page.
Description: Type a detailed description for the template. The description is also displayed on
the Job Action Templates page.
Enable Template: Select to enable the template. Enabled templates are available for use
when you create a job.
Connection Parameters
These items pertain to the managed client system:
Notify Port: Type the Notify port. The default port is 3465.
Job User ID: Type the Job User ID. This is required if job security is enabled on the client
device.
Password: Type the password. This is also required if job security is enabled on the client
device. Only asterisks will appear when you type the password.
Action Parameters
These items to pertain to both Notify and DTM jobs:
Service Selection: Select to display a service selection list in the HPCA Job Creation. Only
entitled services are included in the list.
Command: Type the command to run on the remote system when the job is executed. This
executable is limited to those available in the HPCA Agent root folder.
Parameters: Type the parameters for the command.
Additional Parameters: Include any additional parameters for the command. Note that any
Additional Parameters are combined with the Parameters specified.
Job Parameters
Concurrent Process Limit: Type the maximum number of processes allowed for the job. This
is the number of threads used to process a jobin other words, how many notifies that you
want to perform at the same time. The default is 25.
n
Use a smaller number for a small network or a risky job
Use a larger number for a large network
New Process Delay: Type the time (in seconds) to wait between activating new processes for
this job. The default value is based on the connect type. Change this value based on the
estimated time it will take for the job to complete on a single target system. The valid range is
60-65,535.
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You can use this parameter to manage network traffic and avoid over-running (flooding) the
network. Allow at least 20 minutes for OS connects and 5 minutes for Software connects.
7. Click Submit.
The new template is displayed in the Job Action Templates window. If Enable Template was
selected, the template will be available when creating a new jobs with the HPCA Job Creation
Wizard. See "Managing Jobs" on page 127 for details on using the wizard to create a Notify job.
Sample Templates
Sampletemplates enable you to create a Job Action Template based on pre-defined parameters
normally used for particular connect types. The Sample Templates are defined below:
Audit Connect
This template instructs managed clients to connect to the HPCA server for the purpose of gathering
data used to create the HPCA Management Reports.
HPCA Nightly Summary
This template is used to periodically roll-up data for a specified group of devices. See "Device
Groups for Data Roll-Up" on page 197.
Patch Connect
Patch Connects are used to update the patches entitled to devices.
Refresh DTM Schedules
DTM job schedules can be refreshed by creating a Notify or DTM job and using the Refresh DTM
Schedules job action template. See "Refresh DTM Schedules on Targets" on page 134.
Satellite Synchronization (All, Configuration, and Data)
The Satellite Synchronization templates are used to synchronize Satellite servers with the Core
server to make the latest data available to the Satellites. See "Creating Satellite Synchronization
Jobs" on page 136.
Security Connect
A Security Connect will resolve any security entitlements from the SECURITY Domain.
Software Connect
A Software Connect is used to update the list of software entitled to the group or device.
Usage Connect
Usage connect is used to install the usage agent on the device and begin collecting usage data.
VMware ThinApp Sync
This template instructs a managed device to check with the Core or Satellite server to see if there
are any updates to the ThinApp services to which it is entitled.
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Multicast
Multicast is the delivery of information to a group of destinations simultaneously using the most
efficient strategy, it is used for Operating System image and application delivery.
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Live Network
Live Network settings required to communicate with the HP Live Network content server are
configured in the Infrastructure Management area on the Configuration tab. See "Configure the
Connection to the HP Live Network Server" below.
Live Network updates are configured in the Infrastructure Management area on the Operations tab.
See "Live Network" on page 202.
Configure the Connection to the HP Live Network Server
Use the Live Network settings to configure the connection used to automatically download the
latest content from HP Live Network and to establish the RSS feed for the "HP Live Network
Announcements" on page 77 and the "HP Live Network Patch Manager Announcements" on page
101 dashboard panes. This includes the following items:
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URL for the HP Live Network content server used to download the most recent scanners and
data.
Your HP Passport login credentials.
Note: For your security and convenience, the HP Live Network content server uses HP
Passport authentication. HP Passport is a single sign-in service that enables you register with
all HP Passport-enabled web sites using a single user ID and password. To set up your HP
Passport profile, go to:
http://h20229.www2.hp.com/passport-registration.html
Make sure that your HP Passport profile includes the 12-digit service agreement identifier
(SAID) associated with your HPCA support contract. This SAID must include entitlement to
HP BSA Essentials so that you can access the HP Live Network content server. For
assistance, contact your HP Software sales representative.
Note: Passwords entered on this page are encrypted.
You can test your configuration information before you save it. When you request a test, the HPCA
Console attempts to connect to the HP Live Network content server. If the connection succeeds,
you know that your configuration information is valid. See "Test Your Live Network Settings" on
next page for details.
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Specifying the HP Live Network connection settings
1. On the Configuration tab, expand the Infrastructure Management area, and click Live
Network.
2. Specify the following information. All parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
n HP Live Network User IDyour HP Passport user ID.
n
HP Live Network Passwordyour HP Passport password.
HP Live Network Content URLthe location of the HP Live Network content server for
vulnerability definitions and scanners (URL filled in by default).
HP Live Network Connectorthe path to the Live Network Connector executable on the
system hosting the HPCA Core (path filled in by default).
For more information, see "Run the HP Live Network Connector Manually" on page 418 and
"Download the HP Live Network Connector" on page 108.
3. To test the settings that you have specified, click Test. See "Test Your Live Network Settings"
below for more information.
4. Click Save to implement your changes.
Note: The HPCA Console does not automatically save your configuration settings after a
successful test. You must click the Save button if you want to save your settings.
Note: If you leave this page, any information that you entered in the text boxes before clicking
Save will be lost. Be sure to click Save if you want to keep this information.
Note: You can use the Reset button to restore the most recently saved settings.
Test Your Live Network Settings
When you are configuring your Live Network settings, you can test your settings to make sure that
they work before you save them.
To run a test, click the Test button in the lower right corner of the page. The HPCA Console first
confirms that all required settings are specified and that all settings have the proper format. It then
takes the following actions:
The HPCA Console attempts to connect to the HP Live Network content server and log in using the
user name and password specified. Any proxy information that appears on the Proxy Settings page
in the Infrastructure Management configuration area is used.
Depending on network traffic and other parameters, this test can take up to three minutes. A dialog
box asks you whether you want to continue with the test. If you want to continue, click Yes.
After the test is completed, the Test Results dialog box shows you the outcome of the test. The
following table summarizes the possible outcomes and implications of each.
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Outcome
Explanation and Suggested Action
Test was
All settings are valid. Save your configuration.
successful.
Test failed.
Unknown
Here are some of the more common reasons that a test can fail:
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A required setting is missing.
A setting is specified using an invalid format (for example, an invalid URL
or path).
A setting is spelled incorrectly.
The login credentials for the HP Live Network content server are not valid
(for example, if your subscription has expired).
This outcome does not necessarily mean that your configuration information
is invalid. It simply means that the test could not be completed. For
example, if the HPCA Console is unable to connect to the HP Live Network
content server within three minutes, the test times out. This can occur for
the following reasons:
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The server is unavailable.
Network traffic impedes the connection.
l A firewall blocks the connection.
This outcome can also occur if the connection goes through a proxy server,
and either the proxy information specified is not correct or the proxy server
blocks the connection.
To troubleshoot a failed or inconclusive test result, check the spelling and format of all the settings
on the tab. Also check the vms-server.log file for errors.
Note: You must click the Save button to save your settingseven if the test is successful.
The HPCA Console does not automatically save your settings.
Device Management
Use the Device Management section to configure alert options and Thin Client and Remote Control
settings.
The following sections describe the available device management options:
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"Alerting" on next page
"Thin Clients" on page 289
"Configure Remote Control" on page 289
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Use the Alerting section to configure CMI and S.M.A.R.T. alerts and reporting options.
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"S.M.A.R.T." on page 289
CMI
The CMI Softpaq is installed to each HP targeted device as part of the HPCA Agent Deployment.
The HP Client Management Interface (CMI) provides enterprise managers and information
technology professionals with an increased level of management instrumentation for HP businessclass desktops, notebooks, and workstations.
CMI hardware-specific information is captured and available for reporting. Use the HP Specific
Reports Reporting View in the Display Options section of the Reporting tab to create CMI
hardware-related reports. (Select Inventory Management Reports,Hardware Reports, then HP
Specific Reports to view CMI-related reporting options).
The following hardware related alerts are reported using the HP CMI and S.M.A.R.T. Drive Alert
Monitoring:
HP CMI and S.M.A.R.T. Runtime alerts
Runtime alerts
Desktop
Workstation
Notebook
BIOS configuration change
BIOS configuration security
Chassis intrusion
Fan stall
Fan normal*
Thermal caution
Thermal critical
Thermal normal*
* Can be indirectly detected by a management console through the absence of a Fan Stall or
Thermal Caution/Critical alert.
HP CMI and S.M.A.R.T. Post error alerts
POST error alerts
Desktop
Workstation
101-Option ROM Checksum Error
163-Time & Date Not Set
164-Memory Size Error
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POST error alerts
Desktop
Workstation
214-DIMM Configuration Warning
511-CPU fan not detected
512-Rear Chassis fan not detected
513-Front Chassis fan not detected
515-Power Supply fan not detected
912-The computer cover has been removed
917-Front Audio not connected
918-Front USB not connected
1720-S.M.A.R.T. Hard Drive detects imminent failure
1801-Microcode Update Error
Notebook
For additional CMI information see:
http://h20331.www2.hp.com/Hpsub/cache/284014-0-0-225-121.html
Use the CMI tab to modify HP CMI settings. Modified settings take effect the next time a managed
client connects to the HPCA infrastructure.
Note: CMI is compatible with only specific HP device models. See your device description for
compatibility information.
Configuring CMI
1. In the HPCA console click the Configuration tab, then select Device Management.
2. Click the Alerting -> CMI option.
3. To report on captured client alerts from managed HP devices, select Enabled from the Report
Client Alerts drop-down list. Alert reporting is disabled by default. The Minimum Severity to
Report drop-down list will become available after you select Enabled.
4. Select the minimum alert severity to report.
5. To turn on client alerts for managed HP devices, select Enabled from the Show Client Alerts
drop-down list. Alerts are disabled by default. The Minimum Severity to Display and Alert
Window Timeout dialogs will become available after you select Enabled.
6. Select the minimum alert severity to display on the client device.
7. Type the number of seconds an alert should appear on the client device. By default, an alert is
displayed for five seconds.
8. Click Save.
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S.M.A.R.T.
Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.), is a monitoring system for
computer hard disks that detects and reports on various indicators of reliability, acting as an early
warning system for drive problems. This feature provides information on predictable failures on HP
devices caused because of overheating or other wear and tear issues. You can view S.M.A.R.T.
Alerts reports on Core Console under Reporting tab - Inventory Management Reports - Detail
Reports.
As part of the HPCA agent, you can enable detection of these events for both display and reporting
purposes. S.M.A.R.T. monitoring is disabled by default. Use the HPCAAdministrator CSDB Editor
to enable and configure the S.M.A.R.T. monitoring settings.
To enable and configure S.M.A.R.T. monitoring:
1. Click Start > Programs > HP Client Automation Administrator > HP Client Automation
Administrator CSDB Editor. The logon dialog box opens.
2. Type your User ID and Password. By default, the user name is ADMIN and the password is
secret.
3. Click OK. The HPCA Admin CSDB Editor window opens.
4. Navigate to PRIMARY.CLIENT.Network Locations (LOCATION).Default.DEFAULT_
RADALERT.
5. Set the following parameters to Y:
n SMRTMON - Enables you to monitor events
n
SMRTDISP - Enables you to display events
SMRTREP - Enables you to report events
You can now display and report the events generated on the agent computer.
Thin Clients
Thin Client Management service provides Windows CE devices with configuration data. When this
service is disabled on a Core, this information will not be available for Satellites or Agents
requesting this information.
To enable Thin Client Management, select the check box and then click Save.
Configure Remote Control
The HPCA Console provides the capability to remotely access devices in either the internal or
external repository using Windows Remote Desktop Connection, Virtual Network Computing
(VNC), or Windows Remote Assistance.
As the HPCA administrator, you can configure the HPCA Console to enable any or all of these
connection types. You can also disable remote control altogether.
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For each type of connection, you must specify the port on which the remote target devices will be
listening for the remote connection. See "Requirements for Remote Connections" on page 143 for
additional requirements associated with each connection type.
To configure remote control:
1. On the Configuration tab, click Remote Control in the left navigation tree.
2. Select the type of connection (or connections) that you want to enable:
n Enable VNC (Virtual Network Computing)
n
Enable Windows Remote Desktop
Enable Windows Remote Assistance
3. For VNC and Windows Remote Desktop, specify the Port on which the remote devices will be
listening for the remote connection.
It is not necessary to specify a port for Windows Remote Assistance, because Windows
Remote Assistance always uses a Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) interface on
port 135.
4. Click Save.
5. Click Close to close the Execution Status dialog box.
For information about using the remote control function, see "Controlling Devices Remotely" on
page 142.
Patch Management
Use the Patch Management link to enable patch management and define ODBC parameters for
your patch database.
Note: This link provides different administrative options depending on whether you are in the
Core or Satellite Console.
The current section describes the Patch Management options available from the Core Console
Patch Management link. See "Satellite Console Patch Management" on page 313 for a description
of the options available on the Satellite Console.
Patch Management options are explained in the following:
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"Preferences" on page 296
"Agent Options" on page 293
"Vendor Settings" on page 298
"Distribution Settings" on next page
"Acquisition Jobs" on page 309
Patch Distribution Settings allow you to choose a new, lightweight model for applying Microsoft
patches. For details, see the chapter "Patch Management Using Metadata" on page 334.
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Database Settings
Patch must be enabled in order for the Patch Management areas of the Console and patchacquisition facilities to be available.
Use the Database Settings area to enable this feature which will start the Patch Manager service
(HPCA Patch Manager) and synchronize the Patch database with the Core authoritative CSDB
information stored in the Patch Library with the patch information in the SQL database.
Prerequisite
The Patch database must be created and an ODBC connection defined for it. For details, see the
HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide.
To enable and configure Patch:
1. Select Enable (this will start the HPCA Patch Manager service).
2. In the Patch ODBC Settings area, set the following options.
n ODBC DSN: Select the DSN for the Patch SQL database.
n
ODBC User ID: Specify the user ID for the DSN.
ODBC Password: Specify the password that is associated with the ODBC user ID.
3. In the Patch ODBC Settings area, set the following options:
n ODBC DSN: Select the DSN for the Patch SQL database.
n
ODBC User ID: Specify the user ID for the DSN.
ODBC Password: Specify the password that is associated with the ODBC user ID.
4. Click Save.
If you modified Patch ODBC Settings, follow the prompts to restart the Patch Manager Service.
Distribution Settings
Use the Distribution Settings area to enable and configure the Patch Metadata Download option.
When this option is enabled, the page also displays the related options for Patch Gateway
Operations settings
These options allow you to patch Microsoft devices using Microsoft Update Catalog with the
lightweight acquisition and distribution model. It offers several advantages as discussed in the
chapter "Patch Management Using Metadata" on page 334.
Caution: The use of Patch Management using Metadata also requires you to Enable the
Download Manager. To do this, go to the Configuration > Patch Management > Agent
Options page.
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lightweight, Metadata mechanism.
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With this option, only metadata is downloaded and published to the Configuration Server
Database, and the patch binary files are downloaded and cached to the Patch Manager Gateway
when an Agent requests them or when the Gateway is preloaded.
Caution: If you Enable Patch Metadata downloads, you must also enable and configure the
following before running an acquisition:
- Patch Gateway Operations on Core or on Satellite(Required)
- Agent Options: Enable Download Manager (Required)
- Java Patches: Download JDK and JRE patches manually (Required)
Note: When Enable Patch Metadata downloads is checked, the Vendor value to acquire
patches switches from MICROSOFT to MSFT.
Note: For additional details on configuring your environment and acquiring patches using
Metadata download and gateway operations, see "Patch Management Using Metadata" on
page 334. Make sure to configure Offline Scanning and set the Download Manager Preload
option.
Patch Gateway Operations
The Patch Gateway Operations settings are available if the Patch Metadata Download option is
enabled from the Patch Distribution page.
Note: The Patch Gateway Operations discussed in this section are applicable for the Patch
Gateway on the Core server only. See "Satellite Console Patch Management" on page 313 for
the Patch Gateway Operations available on the Satellite server.
Use these settings to enable the gateway.
Once enabled, additional entries allow you to configure it for caching and managing the patch
binaries.
The Patch Gateway is required to use the Patch Metadata Download option for the lightweight
patching of Microsoft Agents with one of the Microsoft Update Catalog data feeds.
The role of the Patch Gateway is to download, cache and deliver the actual patch binary data to the
Agents when Enable Download of Patch Metadata only is turned on. There is an optional
Gateway preload option that allows patch binaries to be cached into the gateway on acquisition, as
opposed to when they are requested from the agents.
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Enable Gateway Check this box to make the Gateway available for on-demand downloading
and caching of Microsoft patch binary data.
When Enable Gateway is checked, the following fields are available:
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Blank or zero means do not limit the cache.
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Time for which the Binary is valid Specifies the maximum time, in hours:minutes:seconds
format, that the gateway will keep a cached binary file without re-validating it from the upstream
server. A value of -1 or blank means the binary will not be refreshed. A value of 10:00:00 means
the binary will be downloaded again after 10 hours of being in the cache.
Default: Blank (no refresh)
Preload Gateway Cache Specify Yes (default) to have the patch binaries cached on the
Gateway when you run an acquisition. HP cautions you before setting the preload option. The
advantage of preloading is that the first agent that requests the patch binary can obtain it without
having to first wait for the gateway to download it. However, the disadvantage of preloading is
that it results in downloads of all the patch binaries for an acquisitionregardless of whether the
agents will need them or not.
Specify No if you want the gateway to download and cache the patch binary data only when it
receives Agent requests for the patches. The default setting is Yes.
Agent Options
These Agent Options apply to patching Microsoft devices only.
Use the Agent Options available from the Configuration tab > Patch Management area to
enable and configure these Patch Manager Agent options for patching Microsoft Devices.
The next time the Patch Agents connect to the HPCA servers they will receive any configuration
changes that you set on these panels.
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Download Manager Options
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Enable Download Manager: Select this box to download the required patch files onto the
Agent machines using a background, asynchronous process. The Download Manager operates
outside of the normal HPCA Agent Connect process. During a Patch Agent Connect, the
following process runs in the background:
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a. Patch Agent Connect verifies if the patch is applicable and entitled to devices.
b. Patch Agent Connect triggers the Download Manager and queues its download request to
Download Manager if the patch is applicable and entitled to devices.
c. Download Manager runs independently and downloads the binaries. If the user turns off the
machine or is disconnected from the network during the download, on reboot, the timer
ensures that the Download Manager resumes downloading the binary from the point where it
stopped. If Apply patches after download completion is set to Yes, Download Manager
automatically triggers a new Patch Agent Connect.
d. After the binaries are downloaded from the Download Manager, they are installed in the next
Patch Agent Connect.
Caution: Download Manager must be enabled to use Patch Distribution using Metadata.
When selected, several Download Manager options are displayed.
Complete the Download Manager Options using the following table:
Download Manager Options for Patch Agents
Option and
Valid
Values
Description
Network
Utilization
Values = 0
to 100 %
0 is default
Specifies the maximum percentage of available network bandwidth to download
the patch files when the device is active. A value of 0 means the download will
use the available network bandwidth. Example: 25 specifies no more than 25% of
the available bandwidth should be used for the patch download process.
Network
Utilization in
Screensaver
Mode
Values = 0
to 100 % 0 is
default
This is a Screen Saver network utilization option. Network Utilization in
Screensaver Mode specifies the maximum percentage of available network
bandwidth to download the patch files when Screen Saver is on. This is typically a
larger percent than when Screen Saver is off. A value of 0 means the download
will use the available network bandwidth when Screen Saver is on. Example: 80
increases the bandwidth used to download the patch files by 80% when screen
saver is on.
Delay
initialization
Values = 0
to 999
seconds
0 is default
After initialization, specifies the number of seconds to delay before starting or
resuming the download of patches. This allows other processes to startup first,
and then resume the patch download. Example: Set to 15 to delay initialization by
15 seconds. A value of 0 means there is no delay.
Apply
After download completion, set to Yes to trigger a Patch Agent Connect to apply
patches
the patches. HP recommends setting the value to Yes. Set to No to have the
after
patches applied when the next Patch Agent Connect is triggered.
download
completion
Values =
Yes (default)
or No
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Click Save to set these configuration options. The Patch Agents will receive the new configuration
the next time they connect to the HPCA servers.
Agent Options
The following Agent Options are available for patching Microsoft devices.
Disable Automatic Updates: Select Yes or No from the drop-down box. Use this option to
address issues whereby the Patch Agent scan or deployment is getting interrupted because
Automatic Updates is set to ON.
n Yes: The Patch Agent will disable Microsoft Automatic Updates before each scan or
deployment. Once Patch scan/deployment is done, it reverts the Automatic Updates to its
original state.
No: (The default) The Patch Agent will not disable Automatic Updates before each scan or
deployment.
Delete Software Distribution Folder: Select Yes, Backup, or No from the drop-down box.
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Yes: The Patch Agent deletes the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder before every
patch scan. Read the Caution (above) on service restarts.
Backup: The Patch Agent first backs up and then deletes the contents of the
SoftwareDistribution folder before every patch scan. Read the Caution (above) on service
restarts.
No: (Default) The Patch Agent will not do anything to the SoftwareDistribution folder.
This option is available to address the following issues:
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Drastic growth in the size of the SoftwareDistribution folder
SoftwareDistribution folder corruption
Increased load on the Configuration Server during Patch connects
Caution: Setting Delete Software Distribution folder to Yes or Backup automatically
restarts the services for Microsoft Automatic Updates and BITS. HP warns against setting
this option if the service restarts will cause issues in your environment, especially for those
customers who are using both HPCA Patch Management and Automatic Updates as colocated patch solutions.
Manage Installed Bulletins (-mib): Select None, No, or Yes from the drop-down box. This
option controls how bulletins already installed on the target devices are handled.
Caution: If you do not supply a -mib option, the patch agent will behave as if you selected the
-mib Yes option, which is resource intensive.
None: (Recommended) Manage all installed bulletins except for those that are detected as no
risk bulletins. This is the recommended behavior since there is no effect on the client agent in
terms of vulnerability or re-patching, and it offers greater performance.
No: Manage Patch Manager-installed bulletins only; do not manage bulletins installed by an
external source.
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Yes: Manage all installed bulletins, whether installed by Patch Manager or an external source.
This option is resource intensive.
Click Save to set the configuration options. The Patch Agents will receive the new configuration the
next time they connect to the HPCA servers.
Agent Updates
Use Agent Updates to configure agent updates for Patch Management.
HP Client Automation Patch Agent Updates
HP Client Automation Patch Agent Updates are used to acquire and apply maintenance for HP
Client Automation (HPCA) Patch Manager agent files. For more information on this, see "Agent
Updates" on page 215. The following settings are configured in the HP Client Automation Patch
Agent Updates section.
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Updates: If you select Publish, the updates will be published to the PATCHMGR Domain, but
will not be connected for distribution (deployment) to Patch Manager target devices. You will
need to create these connections. If you select Publish and Distribute, the updates will be
published to the PATCHMGR Domain and connected to the DISCOVER_PATCH instance.
This option will distribute the updates to your Patch Manager target devices.
OS: Specify the vendor operating system types for which you wish to acquire and manage
Patch Manager agent updates.
Version: Select the Patch Manager Version for which you would like to acquire agent updates.
You can only publish one version to one Configuration Server. The default is the current installed
version.
Caution: If you are installing Patch Manager for the first time, do not modify the Version
parameter from the installation default.
Preferences
Under Preferences, configure vendors and acquisition settings. These settings will be reflected in
the Vendor Settings and Acquisition Jobs.
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Enable Patch Management for Vendor(s): Specify the OS vendors you will be acquiring
patches for. These vendors will be represented in Vendor Settings and Acquisition Settings. If
you decide at a later date to acquire patches for additional vendors, they must be enabled here,
first.
Save Acquisition Summary: Specify how long in days to keep the Patch Auth Store
(PASTORE) instances. This class contains one instance for each patch acquisition session. If
this value is smaller than the Save History Detail value, then Save History Detail will be set to
the value for Save Acquisition Summary. The value 0 means never delete any history of Patch
Acquisition.
Save History Detail: Specify how long in days to keep the Publisher Error (PUBERROR)
instances. This class contains one instance for each patch acquisition error.
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Patch Data Repository Path: The directory where patches are downloaded to before they are
published to the Configuration Server. If you choose to perform an acquisition using a directory
that is pre-populated with data from a previous acquisition, specify the pre-populated directory
path in this parameter.
Retired Bulletins: Shows the bulletins to retire separated by commas. This parameter works
on the bulletin level, not at the product or release level.
n The Retired Bulletins option performs the following functions:
Deletes specified bulletins if they exist in the Configuration Server DB during the current
publishing session.
Does not publish the bulletins specified in the retire parameter to the Configuration Server DB
during the current publishing session. The use of the Retire option supersedes the Bulletins
option.
Deletes the binaries for the specified bulletins from the Patch Manager Gateway server, if
metadata model is used to manage patches.
Excluded Products: Precede any products you want excluded with an exclamation point (!) in
the format of vendor::product in a comma separated list. If an include filter is not set, all products
are assumed. If you provide any included filters, then the excluded filters will be a subset of the
included products. Be sure to conform to the vendor's naming standards. For example, Microsoft
refers to Internet Explorer using its full name, rather than a common abbreviation such as IE. For
example, to include all Windows products except Windows 95, type
{Microsoft::Windows*,Microsoft::!Windows 95}.
For new Patch Manager installations, the acquisition and management of patches for the
following products are excluded, by default:
Security and non-security patches for Microsoft Office, Windows 95, Windows 98, Window Me,
and Microsoft Office products.
Security patches for SuSE specific products *-yast2, *-yast2-*, and *-liby2. The automated
management of SuSE OS yast specific products are not supported by Patch Manager.
Note: If you are migrating from a previous version of Patch Manager and did not remove
your patch.cfg before migration, if you wish to exclude all Microsoft Office products or
their standalone versions from Patch Manager acquisition and management, append the
following text to your product exclusion list:
,!Access*,!Excel*,!FrontPage 200[023],!FrontPage
9[78],!InfoPath*,!Office*,!OneNote*,!Outlook*,
!PowerPoint*,!Project 200[023],!Project
98,!Publisher*,!Visio*,!Word*,!Works*
Note the text shown above is all one line and the quotes displayed above are not to be
included in the user interface Excluded Product text box.
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Allow Internet Access: Select Yes or No from the drop-down box. Use this option to specify
whether the Patch Manager Server is to be allowed access to the internet.
n Yes: (Default) Patch Manager will access the internet during acquisitions.
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No: Patch Manager will not access the internet during acquisitions. In this case, only the
bulletins (metadata and binaries) that already exist in the data folders are published.
Default Patch Acquisition Download Language: Specify the languages for which you want
to acquire and manage security and non-security patches. Note that only Microsoft non-security
patches are supported. The default is en (English).
Vendor Settings
Vendor Settings displays vendor-specific URLs and other options required for patch acquisition and
management activities on the agents in your enterprise.
Before entering Vendor Settings, first use the Preferences page to enable the appropriate vendor(s)
and OS selections.
Caution: If you change vendor settings from one acquisition session to the next so that you
exclude one or more products or operating systems that were previously selected, all patches
specific to the excluded products or operating systems will be removed from the Configuration
Server Database. This also means the excluded products or operating systems are no longer
eligible for vulnerability assessment and management. This applies to all vendors.
Vendor Settings
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"Red Hat Feed Settings" on page 300
"SuSE Feed Settings" on page 302
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"HP SoftPaq Feed Settings" on page 306
"Adobe Settings" on page 312
"Java Settings" on page 312
Microsoft Data Feed Prioritization
The following Microsoft Data Feed Prioritization settings are configured in the Vendor Settings
section to support and prioritize the available Microsoft update repositories and methods for
acquisition and download.
Note: For more information on Microsoft patch management activities, see the Patch
Acquisition chapter in the HP Client Automation Enterprise Patch Management Reference
Guide.
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Microsoft Update Catalog Only: (Default option) All patches are acquired from the Microsoft
Update Catalog. To use this option, all devices in the enterprise must meet minimum operating
system and product levels as set by Microsoft. Devices not meeting these minimum
requirements will not be patched.
If you change to this option, a warning message will open indicating the following:
The Microsoft Update Catalog Only feed was selected. Only select this option if ALL managed
devices in your enterprise meet minimum operating system and service pack levels supported
by Microsoft Update Catalog.
Click Yes to acknowledge the warning and Click Save to confirm.
Microsoft Update Catalog, Legacy Catalog: Patches are acquired from the Microsoft Update
Catalog and an HP repository containing current HP-corrected metadata, referred to as the
Legacy Catalog. If a patch exists in both the Microsoft Update Catalog and the Legacy
repository, then:
n If the target device meets the minimum OS requirements supported by Microsoft Update
Catalog, the device will be patched by leveraging Microsoft Update Catalog and Windows
Update Agent technologies.
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If the target device does not meet the minimum OS requirements supported by Microsoft
Update Catalog, the device will be patched using metadata hosted in the Legacy Catalog.
Note: Patches hosted in the HP Legacy Catalog may require HP metadata correction. If you
choose to enable the Microsoft Update Catalog, Legacy Catalog option Microsoft security
bulletins deemed applicable to legacy Microsoft Operating systems (including Service Pack
variants) and Microsoft products will have a _L appended to the Microsoft bulletin name for
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identification purposes within the Configuration Server PATCHMGR Domain as well as
Patch Manager reports as viewed through the Reporting Server.
Caution: Office patches that are acquired and managed using Microsoft Update Catalog
technologies will not detect if Office Applications are managed by HP Client Automation
Application Self-service Manager or an Administrative Control Point. In either case, if a
bulletin affecting an Office application is entitled to a device, Patch Manager will manage the
Office patch and install it locally on the devices that are vulnerable.
Microsoft Feed Settings
The following settings are configured in the Vendor Feeds section:
Basic and Advanced Fields
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Architecture: Select the architectures for the acquisition of Microsoft patches. The supported
architectures include:
n x86 for 32-bit Intel architectures
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x64 for AMD64 or Intel EM64T.
Red Hat Feed Settings
The following settings are configured in the Red Hat Feed section:
Advanced-only Fields
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Red Hat: Specifies the URL for the Red Hat Network data feed. The default is
http://xmlrpc.rhn.redhat.com/XMLRPC.
Basic and Advanced Fields
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Publish Package Dependencies: Specify yes if you want to publish additional Red Hat
packages that downloaded security advisories may depend on. The default is No.
Prerequisite, or dependent, Red Hat packages required to install Red Hat Security Advisories
can be acquired from two places. They can either be downloaded from the Red Hat Network
during acquisition or they can be found locally if previously copied from the Red Hat Linux
installation media. During an acquisition, Patch Manager will first look for the .rpm packages in
the appropriate directory. For example:
For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4ES on x86, place the baseline operating system rpm files
supplied on Red Hat installation media in Data\PatchManager\Patch\redhat\4es.
For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4ES on x86-64, place the baseline operating system rpm files
supplied on Red Hat installation media in Data\PatchManager\Patch\redhat\4es-x86_
64.
When naming the Data\PatchManager\Patch\redhat\packages subdirectories, refer
to the list of OS Filter Architecture values. Use the applicable folder name based on the value
following REDHAT:: as the subdirectory name.
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If a patchs prerequisite software is not found locally, then the package will be downloaded from
the Red Hat Network. To decrease the time needed for acquisition, HP recommends copying
the dependency packages to the appropriate packages directory from your Linux installation
media. The Red Hat RPM packages can be found on the Linux installation media under the
RedHat/RPMS directory.
OS Filter: Support is provided for x86 (32-bit Intel) and x86-64 (Opteron/EMT64) architectures
for: all combinations of Red Hat Version 4 and Releases AS, ES and WS, all combinations of
Red Hat Version 5 Releases for Servers and Clients, and all combinations of Red Hat Version 6
Releases for Servers and Clients. For a given architecture, select the operating system and
release combination for the acquisition of Red Hat patches.
x86 Architectures: Possible values for Red Hat x86 architectures in the patch.cfg file are:
REDHAT::4as, REDHAT::4es, REDHAT::4ws,
REDHAT::5server, REDHAT::5client,
REDHAT::6server, REDHAT::6client
x86-64 Architectures: Possible values for Red Hat x86-64 architectures in the patch.cfg file
are:
REDHAT::4as-x86_64, REDHAT::5server-x86_64,
REDHAT::4es-x86_64, REDHAT::5client-x86_64,
REDHAT::4ws-x86_64, REDHAT::6server-x86_64,
REDHAT::6client-x86_64
Adobe Feed Settings
The following settings are configured in the Adobe Feed section:
Basic and Advanced Fields
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Adobe Products: Select the Adobe products for which you want to acquire the patches.
Currently, Adobe Acrobat (versions 8, 9, and 10), Adobe Reader (versions 8, 9, and 10), and
Adobe Flash Player (versions 8 and 9) are supported.
Architecture: Select the architectures for the acquisition of Adobe patches.
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x86 for 32-bit Intel architectures
x64 for AMD64 or Intel EM64T
x86 and x64 are applicable for Adobe Flash Player only. For Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader,
same patches can be installed on x86 and x64 platforms.
Java Feed Settings
You must download the Java patches manually. To download the Java patches:
1. Create a folder on the HPCA Core server for storing the Java patch files. For example,
C:\JavaPatches. You can choose to have this location on your network, an ftp server, or an
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http server.
2. Create sub-folders, JDK and JRE under C:\JavaPatches to download the respective JDK
and JRE patches.
The following settings are configured in the Java Feed section:
Basic and Advanced Fields
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Java Products: Select the Java products for which you want to acquire the patches. Currently,
Java Runtime Environment (versions 1.6 and 1.7) and Java Development Kit (versions 1.6 and
1.7) are supported.
Architecture: Select the architectures for the acquisition of Java patches.
n x86 for 32-bit Intel architectures
n
x64 for AMD64 or Intel EM64T
Java Patch Location: Specify the location where you have already downloaded the JDK and
JRE patches. For example: C:\JavaPatches. You can also specify a network file system
path, an http location, or an ftp location.
If you have not downloaded Java patches earlier. Perform the following steps to download the
patches.
1. Click the Click here to download Java patches manually link. A list of available Java
patches appears.
2. Click the JDK and JRE bulletin you want to download. It opens the Oracle site for Java
downloads.
3. Save the bulletins at respective locations. For example, C:\JavaPatches\JDK or
C:\JavaPatches\JRE.
After completing the download process, specify the location where you have downloaded the
patches in the Java Patch Location text box. The location in this example is C:\JavaPatches.
SuSE Feed Settings
To configure settings for patching SuSE Linux, choose the SuSE Feed Setting for the Version
Levels and OS platforms that are in your environment. SuSE 9 feed settings are entered separately
from SuSE 10 and 11 feed settings. SuSE 10 and 11 feed settings also include a Product Type
selection for Enterprise Desktop and Enterprise Server.
Switch from the Basic to Advanced settings if you also need to set or fix the URLs for the SuSE
meta data feeds.
SuSE 9 Feed Settings
Click Advanced to view or modify the default URLs for SuSE 9 feed settings that are listed below.
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SuSE 9: Specifies the secure URL to acquire security advisory metadata for SuSE 9. The
defaults are:
https://you.novell.com/update/i386/update/SUSE-CORE/9/
https://you.novell.com/update/i386/update/SUSE-SLES/9/
SuSE 9-x86_64: Specifies the secure URL for acquiring updates for SuSE 9 on AMD64 or Intel
EM64T architectures. The defaults are:
https://you.novell.com/update/x86_64/update/SUSE-CORE/9/
https://you.novell.com/update/x86_64/update/SUSE-SLES/9/
Basic and Advanced Fields
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Password: Specify the password for the SuSE UserID.
OS Filter: Select the operating system version and architecture combinations for the acquisition
of SuSE Linux Enterprise Server patches. Support is provided for SuSE Versions 9 on x86 (32bit) architecture as well as x86-64 (AMD64 and Intel EM64T) architectures.
The valid OS Filter value for x86 architectures in patch.cfg is suse::9.
The valid OS Filter values for x86-64 architectures in patch.cfg is suse::9-x86_64.
SuSE 10 and 11 Feed Settings
Use the field on the Basic view to type the required feed settings to acquire security advisory
patches for SuSE 10 and 11 devices.
Click Advanced to view or modify the default URLs for SuSE 10 and 11 feed settings that are listed
below.
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(SLES10 and SLED10) on x86 architectures.
Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES10-Updates/sles-10-i586/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED10-Updates/sled-10-i586/
SUSE 10SP1: Specifies the secure URL for acquiring updates for SUSE 10 (SLES10 and
SLED10) Service Pack 1 on x86 architectures.
Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES10-SP1-Updates/sles-10-i586/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED10-SP1-Updates/sled-10-i586/
SUSE 10SP2: Specifies the secure URL for acquiring updates for SUSE 10 (SLES10 and
SLED10) Service Pack 2 on x86 architectures.
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https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES10-SP2-Updates/sles-10-i586/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED10-SP2-Updates/sled-10-i586/
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10 (SLES10 and SLED10) on x86-64 architectures.
Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES10-Updates/sles-10-x86_64/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED10-Updates/sled-10-x86_64/
SUSE 10SP1-x86_64: Specifies the secure URL for acquiring updates for SUSE 10 (SLES 10
and SLED 10) Service Pack 1 on x86-64 architectures.
Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES10-SP1-Updates/sles-10-x86_64
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED10-SP1-Updates/sled-10-x86_64/
SUSE 10SP2-x86_64: Specifies the secure URL for acquiring updates for SUSE 10 (SLES 10
and SLED 10) Service Pack 2 on x86-64 architectures.
Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES10-SP2-Updates/sles-10-x86_64/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED10-SP2-Updates/sled-10-x86_64/
SUSE 10SP3: Specifies the secure URL for acquiring updates for SUSE 10 (SLES10 and
SLED10) Service Pack 3 on x86 architectures.
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES10-SP3-Updates/ sles-10-i586/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED10-SP3-Updates/ sled-10-i586/
SUSE 10SP3-x86_64: Specifies the secure URL for acquiring updates for SUSE 10 (SLES 10
and SLED 10) Service Pack 3 on x86-64 architectures.
Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES10-SP3-Updates/ sles-10-x86_64/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED10-SP3-Updates/ sled-10-x86_64/
SUSE 11: Specifies the secure URL to acquire security advisory meta data for SUSE 11
(SLES11 and SLED11) on x86 architectures.
Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES11-Updates/sle-11-i586/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED11-Updates/sle-11-i586/
SUSE 11SP1: Specifies the secure URL for acquiring updates for SUSE 11 (SLES11 and
SLED11) Service Pack 1 on x86 architectures.
Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES11-SP1-Updates/ sles-11-i586/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED11-SP1-Updates/ sled-11-i586/
SUSE 11-x86_64: Specifies the secure URL to acquire security advisory meta data for SUSE
11 (SLES11 and SLED11) on x86-64 architectures.
Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES11-Updates/sle-11-x86_64/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED11-Updates/sle-11-x86_64/
SUSE 11SP1-x86_64: Specifies the secure URL for acquiring updates for SUSE 11 (SLES 11
and SLED 11) Service Pack 1 on x86-64 architectures.
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Defaults:
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLES11-SP1-Updates/ sles-11-x86_64/
https://nu.novell.com/repo/\$RCE/SLED11-SP1-Updates/ sled-11-x86_64/
Basic and Advanced Fields
Use the Basic or Advanced page to type these required settings for getting SuSE 10 and 11 Data
Feeds. SuSE Versions 10 and 11 support includes two product types: Enterprise Server and
Enterprise Desktop.
Note: All combinations of Product Type and OS Filters selected on this page will be available
for SuSE acquisitions. Before running an acquisition, you can use the Exclusion option to omit
any combinations that you do not want to acquire.
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Product Type: For SUSE 10 or 11, select the SUSE Linux product types installed on the
devices in your environment.
n Enterprise Server: Specifies the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) product type. To
obtain SLES 10 or SLES 11 security advisories, check the Product Type of Enterprise
Server.
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Enterprise Desktop: Specifies the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) product type. To
obtain SLED 10 or SLED 11 security advisories, check the Product Type of Enterprise
Desktop.
UserID: Specifies your SUSE 10 or SUSE 11 user ID. Obtain a user id from the vendor. For
details, see "SuSE Requirements for Patch Management" on page 307.
Password: Specify the password for the SUSE UserID.
OS Filter: Select the operating system version, service pack and architecture combinations for
the acquisition of SUSE Version 10 and 11 patches. Support is provided for:
n SUSE Version 10 base and Service Packs 1, 2, and 3 on x86 (32-bit) architectures, as well as
SUSE Version 10 base and Service Packs 1, 2, and 3 on x86-64 (AMD64 and Intel EM64T)
architectures.
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SUSE Version 11 base and Service Packs 1 on x86 (32-bit) architectures as well as SUSE
Version 11 base and Service Packs 1 on x86_64 (AMD64 and Intel EM64T) architectures.
Valid SUSE 10 OS Filter values for x86 architectures in patch.cfg are:
suse::10, suse::10SP1, suse::10SP2, and suse::10SP3.
Valid SUSE 10 OS Filter values for x86-64 architectures in patch.cfg are:
suse::10-x86_64, suse::10SP1-x86_64, suse::10SP2-x86_64, and suse::10SP3x86_64.
Valid SUSE 11 OS Filter values x86 architectures in patch.cfg are:
suse::11, suse::11SP1.
Valid SUSE 11 OS Filter values for x86-64 architectures in patch.cfg are:
suse::11-x86_64, suse::11SP1-x86_64.
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HP SoftPaq Feed Settings
The following settings are configured in the HP SoftPaq Feed section. Click Advanced to see all
fields, including the HP SoftPaq URL field, click Basic to return to the Basic page.
Use the predefined job named hpsoftpaq to acquire the HP Softpaqs for the SysIDs and Bulletins
specified here. The hpsoftpaq job is listed with the available jobs on the Start Acquisition
operation.
Advanced field
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HP SoftPaq URL: Specifies the URL for the HP SoftPaq data feed. Default:
http://h50203.www2.hp.com/hpapps/onlineDiag/ActiveCheck.
HP SoftPaq ActiveCheck URL: Specifies the URL for the HP SoftPaq ActiveCheck data feed.
Default:
http://h50203.www2.hp.com/hpapps/onlineDiag.
Basic and Advanced fields
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n Application
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Bios
Driver
Firmware
SysIDs: Specifies the SysIDs that will be acquired for HP SoftPaqs.
If your HP devices have reported inventory information to the HPCA database, SysIDs can be
selected from a list using the Get SysIDs button:
Click Get SysIDs button. This opens the HP SoftPaq SysIDs dialog box. The Available column
lists any HP SoftPaq SysIDs reported from your HPCA-inventoried HP devices.
Use the arrow buttons to move individual SysIDs from the Available column to the Selected
column. SysIDs in the Selected column will be acquired.
Optionally, use the Other SysIDs text area to type space-separated SysIDs not already listed in
the Selected column. For example, enter:
0890 8844 30A4 300F
Click OK to return to the Vendor page for HP SoftPaq.
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The SysIDs list will show the Selected plus Other SysIDs entries from the HP SoftPaq
SysIDs dialog box.
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Use the Bulletins area to type the bulletins to be acquired when the hpsoftpaq job is run. To
acquire all bulletins for the SysIDs, enter:
SP*.
Click Save to save your Vendor settings.
A job to acquire HP Softpaqs is predefined. To run it, select hpsoftpaq from those listed within
the Start Acquisition operation.
SuSE Requirements for Patch Management
SuSE feed settings require a secure (SSL) connection and a Vendor-supplied User ID and
password, as discussed in this topics.
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Note: SuSE 10 and SuSE 11 devices have additional requirements; see "SuSE 10 and SuSE
11 Registration Requirements" below.
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SSL: The Novell website requires a secure (SSL) connection for patch acquisition. The need for
a secure connection within Patch Management is only required on the server that is used to
perform secure patch downloads from the Novell website. At the time of this writing, the Novell
website does not require or perform certificate validation.
SuSE Linux Vendor User ID and password: The requirements for getting a Vendor User ID
and password vary by SuSE Version number.
SuSE 9: For SuSE 9 security patch acquisition, you must establish a User ID and password
through your SuSE Linux vendor to access SuSE Internet resources. Specify these credentials
when you configure SuSE devices for Patch Management using the Consoles Configuration
tab > Patch Management > Vendor Settings page.
SuSE 10 and SuSE 11: For SuSE 10 and SuSE 11 security patch acquisition of SLES10,
SLED10, SLES11 or SLED11 patches, you must establish mirror credentials through your SuSE
10 or SuSE 11 Linux vendor to access SuSE 10 or SuSE 11 Channels. Specify these
credentials when you configure SuSE for Patch Management using the Consoles
Configuration tab > Patch Management > Vendor Settings page.
Obtaining SuSE 10 or SuSE 11 mirror credentials
1. Establish the username and password for login to the Novell Customer Center (NCC) through
your SuSE Linux vendor when the SuSE 10 or SuSE 11 product is bought.
2. Login to the NCC using the login account information given by the vendor when the SuSE 10 or
SuSE 11 product was bought.
3. Click on Mirror Credentials under the Myproduct link in the left panel.
In the Credentials area of the Mirror Credentials page, you will see the Username and
Password. In the Channels area, you will see the SuSE 10 or SuSE 11 Channel details.
4. Use the Username and Password obtained from the above steps when completing the User ID
and password credentials for SuSE 10 or SuSE 11 Patch Acquisition. See the Vendor Settings
topic for configuring "SuSE 10 and SuSE 11 Registration Requirements" below.
SuSE 10 and SuSE 11 Registration Requirements
Starting with SuSE 10 and onwards, Novell's explicit policy states that to receive security patches
and updates, each SuSE agent Operating System must be registered with Novell and have their
licenses managed and validated either directly through the Novell Customer Center (NCC) or
Subscription Management Tool.
Note: HPCA Patch Management does not validate that Novell's license or registration policy
is met for SuSE 10 or above systems. It is the customers responsibility to adhere to Novell's
policy and have their SuSE10 and SuSE11 machines registered with validated licenses.
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Registering your SuSE 10 or SuSE 11 systems with the Novell
Customer Center
Go to the Novell website for details on registering your SuSE 10 and SuSE 11 systems with the
Novell Customer Center.
As of this writing, the topic Registering and Updating SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 is available at:
http://www.suse.com/products/register.html
On Reboot Requirement for Linux Patches
Reboot is not required when applying application patches to Linux machines. However, a reboot is
required when you apply any kernel-related Linux patches. As of now, HP Patch Management does
not support the automatic rebooting of Linux machines when a kernel patch is installed. It is the
users responsibility to reboot manually whenever a kernel patch is installed.
Acquisition Jobs
Use the Acquisition Jobs section to configure patch acquisition schedules and settings.
To create and run Patch Management acquisition jobs, use these areas of the Console:
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Use the Configuration tab, Infrastructure Management area to type any necessary HTTP and
FTP Proxy settings.
Use the Configuration tab, Patch Management area, Acquisition Jobs task to define the
Acquisition Jobs.
Use the Operations tab, Patch Management area, Start Acquisition task to run the jobs.
Note: HP recommends acquiring from only one vendor at a time. In addition, some SuSE
Security Advisories and Microsoft Office Security Bulletins may take an extended period of
time to download.
The acquisition job settings that are required depend on your environment.
Creating or Editing an Acquisition Profile using the
Console
1. From Configuration, click Patch Management, then Acquisition Jobs.
2. Either select an existing file to edit, or click New to create a new file. Click the trashcan icon to
delete an acquisition file. In this example, we click New.
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3. If you are creating a new file, type a Filename and Description, then click Next.
4. You will be taken to Step 2, where you can complete Acquisition Settings for the new job.
Acquisition File Description: Create a description for the acquisition file.
Bulletins: Specify the bulletins for acquisition separated by commas. The asterisk (*) wildcard
character is recognized. For Red Hat Security advisories, use a hyphen (-) in place of the colon
(:) that appears in the Red Hat Security advisory number as issued by Red Hat.
Note: If you do not want to download any bulletins, type NONE in the Bulletins field.
n
Microsoft Security bulletins use the naming convention MSYY-###, where YY is the last two
digits of the year that the bulletin was issued and CCYY:###, where CC indicates the century
and YY the last two digits of the year when the advisory was issued, and ### the Red Hat
patch number. However, because the colon is a reserved character in products, you must use
a hyphen (-) in place of the colon (:) that appears in the Red Hat-issued Security advisory
number. Specify individual Red Hat Security advisories to Patch Management using the
modified naming convention of RHSA-CCYY-###.
Adobe Security bulletins use the naming convention APSBYY-##, where YY is the last two
digits of the year that the bulletin was issued. You can see all Adobe bulletins at
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/.
Adobe Flash Player uses a static bulletin name as APSB-FLASH-PLAYER. Use this name if
you want to download security updates for Adobe Flash Player.
Java updates use the naming convention <Java product>-#-#-UPD-##, where Java
product is JDK or JRE, #-# is the version of the Java product, and ## is the serial number.
Example, JDK-1-7-UPD-33. You can see all Java bulletins at
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html.
SuSE Security patches use version-specific naming conventions identified below.
Use a comma to separate multiple SuSE patch entries (regardless of version). Do not use a
space to delimit multiple entries; it will not be accepted.
o
For SuSE 9, use SUSE-PATCH-####, where the prefix SUSE- is followed by the SuSE 9
patch metadata filename. For example: SUSE-PATCH-1234
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For SuSE 10, use SUSE-PATCH-platformrel-package-####, where the prefix
SUSE- is followed by the SuSE 10 patch metadata filename. For example: SUSE-PATCHSLESP1-MOZILLAFIREFOX-1234
Note: As the instance field length in the CSDB is limited to 32 characters, all SuSE 10
bulletins will be published using HP-reformatted instance names that are shorter and
easier to distinguish than the actual SuSE 10 bulletin names. The reformatting drops the
SUSE-PATCH prefix and reorders the remaining content to move the unique numbering
scheme earlier in the format.
For SuSE 11, use UPDATEINFO-platformrel-package-####, where the entry
reflects the entire UPDATEINFO*.xml filename for the Suse 11 patch without the .xml
extension. For example: UPDATEINFO-SLESSP0-MOZILLAFIREFOX-1234.
Caution: If the SuSE 11 filename contains a comma, you must replace it with a dash (-)
when entering the bulletin name to be acquired. The comma is the reserved character to
delimit multiple bulletins.
Note: All SuSE 11 patch names are automatically reformatted into shorter, unique
names when they are published to the PRIMARY.PATCHMGR domain of the CSDB.
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Mode: Specify BOTH to download the patches and the information about the patches. Specify
MODEL to acquire only the metadata for patches. Only the Bulletins and Numbers for the
patches are downloaded, but not the actual patch files. Use this mode so that you can use the
reports to expose vulnerabilities on managed devices.
Force: Use force in the following situations.
n You previously ran an acquisition using the mode MODEL, and now you want to use BOTH.
n
You previously ran an acquisition filtering for one language (lang), and now, you need to
acquire bulletins for another.
You previously ran an acquisition specifying one product, and, now, you need to acquire for
another.
For example, suppose that originally you had only Windows XP computers in your enterprise, so
you used -product {Windows XP*}. A month later, you roll out Windows Vista. If you want
to acquire the same bulletins, you will need to run the acquisition with -product {Windows
Vista*,Windows XP*} and -force y.
If replace is set to Y, the bulletins will be removed and reacquired, regardless of the value of
force.
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Replace: Set replace to Y to delete old bulletins, specified in the bulletins parameter, and then
re-acquire them. This will supersede the value for force. In other words, if you set replace to Y,
then any bulletin specified for that acquisition will be deleted and reacquired, whether force is set
to N or Y.
Command Line Overrides: Use this parameter only when it is necessary to override your
regular acquisition parameters. If used incorrectly, the acquisition will fail. Use the format of parameter value.
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Acquire Microsoft Patches?: Select Yes if you want to acquire Microsoft Patches. For
additional settings, go to the Vendor Settings page.
If you select Yes, the following options appear:
Acquire Microsoft Non Security Patches: Select Yes to acquire Microsoft non-security
patches. Select No to manage security patches only.
Mark Supersedence for all the bulletins: Select Yes to run acquisition for a particular bulletin
and update all of the existing bulletins in the Configuration Server Database. Select No, if you do
not want to update the bulletins in the Configuration Server Database. Selecting Yes for this
option enables you to update the bulletins in the Configuration Server Database without running
acquisition for all of the bulletins each time.
If you select Yes for the supersedence option and run an acquisition for any new bulletin using
the Microsoft Update Catalog (MUC) or Optimized Patch Utility Service (OPUS) data feed, all
existing MUC bulletins will be updated in the Configuration Server Database and the
bulletins.xml file. At the same time, all existing OPUS bulletins will be updated in the
patch_data file. As a result, the Configuration Server Database, the bulletins.xml file,
and the patch_data file are all modified irrespective of the data feed selected for the new
bulletin.
Note: Bulletins can be marked for supersedence for the MUC and OPUS data feeds.
Language: Select the language for which you want to download the Microsoft patches.
RedHat Settings
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settings, go to the Vendor Settings page in the Patch Management.
Adobe Settings
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Acquire Adobe Patches?: Select Yes if you want to acquire Adobe Patches. For additional
settings, go to the Vendor Settings page in the Patch Management.
Select the check box, I have read and accepted the Adobe EULA at Adobe Software
Licensing Agreement. You can check the license agreement at
http://www.adobe.com/products/eulas/.
Java Settings
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settings, go to the Vendor Settings page in the Patch Management.
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Acquire SUSE Patches?: Select Yes if you want to acquire SuSE Patches. For additional
settings, go to the Vendor Settings page in the Patch Management.
5. Click Next to select products to exclude from an acquisition session.
Caution: If you exclude one or more products or operating systems from one acquisition
to the next, all patches specific to the products or operating systems that you excluded
from acquisition will be removed from the Configuration Server Database. As a result, the
removed products or operating systems are no longer eligible for vulnerability assessment
and management. This applies to all vendors.
Expand the appropriate vendors products and check the products you want to exclude from
the acquisition. Uncheck the products you want to include.
6. Click Finish to save the acquisition file you created.
Satellite Console Patch Management
When the Core server is configured to use the Metadata Based Patch Distribution model, the Agent
on the managed device requests binaries from the Satellite server to patch vulnerabilities.
On the Satellite Console, you can use the Patch Management link to configure Satellite servers to
either retrieve the requested binaries from the Internet through the Patch Gateway or to forward the
request to the configured upstream server.
When you disable the Patch Gateway, the Satellite server will forward the request for the patch
binaries to the upstream server. This is the default setting for this option. When you enable the
Patch Gateway, the Satellite server will retrieve the patch binaries directly from the Internet.
Enabling the gateway is recommended because it is a more efficient and direct way to acquire the
binaries and allows you to fine tune how long you want to cache the binaries based on the needs of
your enterprise.
If a proxy server is required to access the Internet, go to the Proxy Settings link on the
Configuration tab in the Satellite console. The instructions are the same as those provided in "Proxy
Settings" on page 253 for the Core Console except that the Proxy Settings link is not located under
Infrastructure Management in the Satellite Console. It is a top-level link.
To configure the Patch Gateway on the Satellite server:
1. On the Configuration tab, click Patch Management. The Patch Management window opens.
2. If you want to forward the patch requests to the upstream server, select Disable Gateway. If
you want the Satellite server to retrieve the patch binaries from the Internet, select Enable
Gateway.
3. If you have selected the Enable Gateway option, you must configure the following options:
n Cache Lifetime (Days): Specify the number of days before the patch binary can be
removed from the cache whether it has been used or not. Do not specify 0 as the number of
days. The recommended number to specify is the number of days you have to apply the
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patch.
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Failover to Upstream Server: Enable this option to failover to the upstream server if the
gateway is unable to retrieve the Agent requested files from the Internet.
4. Click Save to save your configuration settings.
Security and Compliance Management
The Security and Compliance Management area is available on Satellite Console only.
The Security and Compliance Management link enables you to configure Satellite servers to ensure
the requested patch binaries that are required to remediate vulnerabilities are retrieved from the
Internet through the Security and Compliance Gateway or to forward the request to the configured
upstream server.
When you disable the Security and Compliance Gateway, the Satellite server forwards the request
for the binaries to the upstream server. This is the default setting for this option. When you enable
the Security and Compliance Gateway, the Satellite server retrieves the binaries directly from the
Internet.
If a proxy server is required to access the Internet, go to the Proxy Settings link on the
Configuration tab in the Satellite console. The instructions are the same as those provided in
"Proxy Settings" on page 253 for the Core Console except that the Proxy Settings link is not
located under Infrastructure Management in the Satellite Console. It is a top-level link.
Configuring the Security and Compliance Gateway on the Satellite server
1. Log on to Satellite Console and click Configuration tab.
2. Click Security and Compliance Management. The Security and Compliance Management
options appear in the details pane.
3. Select one of the options to retrieve the requested patch binaries:
n Select Disable Gateway to forward the requests for patch binaries to the upstream server.
n
Select Enable Gateway to enable Satellite server to retrieve the patch binaries from
Internet. The patch binaries are retrieved from the vendor and cached on the Security and
Compliance Gateway server. If you have selected the Enable Gateway option, you must
configure the following options:
o Cache Lifetime (Days): Specify the number of days before the patch binaries can be
removed from the cache. The value for this field can vary from 1n, where n can be any
positive integer.
o
Failover to Upstream Server: Enable this option to ensure that request for binaries is
forwarded to the upstream server if the Security and Compliance Gateway is unable to
retrieve the agent requested binaries from the Internet.
4. Click Save to save your configuration settings.
Out of Band Management
Use the Configuration tabs Out of Band (OOB) Management area to configure OOB Management
settings and preferences. For additional information on using Out of Band Management, see the HP
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Client Automation Enterprise Out of Band Management User Guide. The following sections
describe the available configuration options:
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"Enablement" below
"Device Type Selection" below
"vPro System Defense Settings" on next page
Enablement
Use the Out of Band Management Enablement area to enable or disable the out of band
management features supported by vPro or DASH devices.
Select the Enable checkbox to enable out of band management features.
Enabling Out of Band Management allows vPro or DASH devices to be contacted through the OOB
Management remote operations capability in addition to the normal Wake on LAN capabilities of the
HPCA console.
For additional information on using Out of Band Management, see the HP Client Automation
Enterprise Out of Band Management User Guide.
Device Type Selection
After enabling OOB Management, use the Device Type Selection area to select the type of OOB
device you want to manage.
It is possible to make one of three choices for device type. These are explained in the following
sections:
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"DASH Devices" below
"vPro Devices" on next page
"Both vPro and DASH Devices" on next page
Depending on the device type that you chose, the HPCA Console displays an interface relevant to
that selection as explained in "Configuration and Operations Options Determined by Device Type
Selection" on next page.
You can now go to the Operations tab and see the "Out of Band Management" on page 208 section
to view the OOB Management options.
For additional information on using Out of Band Management, see the HP Client Automation
Enterprise Out of Band Management User Guide.
DASH Devices
If you select DASH, you can type the common credentials for the DASH devices if the DASH
administrator has configured all of the devices to have the same username and password.
You can change the credentials the next time you visit this window if you have made a mistake
entering them or if they have changed.
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vPro Devices
If you select vPro devices, you must type the SCS login credentials and the URLs for the SCS
Service and Remote Configuration to access vPro devices.
You can change the credentials the next time you visit this window if you have made a mistake
entering them or if they have changed.
Both vPro and DASH Devices
If you select both types of devices, you can type the common credentials for the DASH devices
and you must type the SCS login credentials and the URLs for the SCS Service and Remote
Configuration needed to access vPro devices.
See Device Type Selection in the Administrative Tasks chapter of the HP Client Automation
Enterprise Out of Band Management User Guide for complete details.
Configuration and Operations Options Determined by
Device Type Selection
After you make your device type selection, you will see options on the Configuration and
Operations tab that reflect this selection. They are summarized in the following table.
Configuration and Operations options
DASH
vPro
Configuration No additional
options
vPro System Defense Settings
Operations
Provisioning vPro Devices Group Management Alert
Notification
Device
Management
Note: You must log out and log in again to the HPCA Console when you make or change your
device type selection to see the device-type related options in the navigation panel on the
Configuration and Operations tab.
vPro System Defense Settings
Before managing System Defense features on vPro devices and device groups you must define
vPro System Defense Settings.
Note: This configuration option appears only if you have selected the vPro device type.
System Defense settings do not apply to DASH devices.
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Managing System Defense Filters
For vPro devices, you can create, modify, and delete System Defense filters. System Defense
filters monitor the packet flow on the network and can drop or limit the rate of the packets
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depending if the filter condition is matched. Filters are assigned to System Defense Policies that
can be enabled to protect the network.
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Managing System Defense Policies
For vPro devices, you can create, modify, and delete System Defense policies and then deploy
them to multiple vPro devices on the network. System Defense policies can selectively isolate
the network to protect vPro devices from malware attacks.
Managing System Defense Heuristics Information
For vPro devices, you can create, modify, and delete heuristics specifications and then deploy
them to multiple vPro devices on the network. These heuristics serve to protect the devices on
the network by detecting conditions that indicate a worm infestation and then containing that
device so that other devices are not contaminated.
Managing System Defense Watchdogs
For vPro devices, you can create, modify, and delete agent watchdogs and then deploy them to
multiple vPro devices on the network. Agent watchdogs monitor the presence of local agents on
the vPro device. You can specify the actions the agent watchdog must take if there is a change
in state of the local agent.
For additional details, see vPro System Defense Settings in the Administrative Tasks chapter of
the HP Client Automation Enterprise Out of Band Management User Guide for complete details.
This is the last administrative task you have to perform on the Configuration tab to get the HPCA
Console ready for you to manage System Defense features on vPro devices. Now, in the role of
Operator or Administrator, you can go to the Operations tab and start to manage the OOB devices in
your network as explained in the "Operations" on page 200 chapter.
OS Management
Use the Operating System area to configure options pertaining to operating system deployment.
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For additional information about OS Management, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS
Management Reference Guide in the HPCA Reference Library.
Settings
The Operating Systems service allows Agents to connect to the HPCA server and retrieve their OS
entitlements and provisioning information. When this service is disabled on a Core, this information
will not be available for Satellites or Agents requesting this information.
To enable the Operating Systems service, select the Enable box, and click Save.
During OS deployment, if you are planning to boot devices across the network, you must first
enable the Boot Server (PXE/TFTP) installed with the Core. This will start two Windows services
on the Core server: Boot Server (PXE) and Boot Server (TFTP).
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To enable the Boot Server (PXE/TFTP), select the Enable Boot Server box, and click Save.
You can host both the HPCA Boot Server (PXE) and a DHCP server on the same machine.
For additional information about OS Management, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS
Management Reference Guide .
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Usage Management
Use the Usage Management section to configure usage database connection settings and usage
data collection settings.
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"Settings" below
See the HP Client Automation Enterprise Application Usage Manager Reference Guide for more
information about collecting and analyzing usage data using HPCA.
Database Settings
You can configure the usage database connection settings or set up a new SQL/ORACLE
database dedicated to Usage Manager by using the Database Settings page.
To configure the usage database connection settings:
1. On the Configuration tab, click Usage Management and then Database Settings.
2. Select the Enable box to enable usage data collection.
3. Specify the following Open Database Connection (ODBC) information:
n DSN (data source name)
n
User ID
Password
These settings must match the configured system ODBC DSNs on the Client Automation
server. If the specified database has not yet been initialized, it will be initialized when these
settings are saved.
Note: To setup a new SQL/ORACLE database dedicated to Usage Manager, create a
new DSN for the Usage database and provide the User ID and Password for that
database.
4. Click Save.
To disable usage data collection, clear the Enable box.
Settings
Usage data is collected when the Usage Collection Agent is deployed. Usage settings are applied
to existing client devices during their collection schedule. If required, usage data can be obfuscated
to ensure privacy.
Note: Obfuscation should be enabled before deploying the Usage Collection Agent. If it is
enabled after this agent is deployed, some reporting data will appear in both obfuscated and
non-obfuscated forms.
To obfuscate usage data:
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1. Use the drop-down lists to select which usage data information should be hidden:
n Computer Hide computer-related information. The computer name is reported as a
random set of alphanumeric values.
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User Hide user-specific information. The user name is reported as [AnyUser].
Domain Hide domain information. The domain name is reported as a random set of
alphanumeric values.
Usage Hide usage counts and times. The executable file usage times and launch counts
are all reported as zero values.
Select Enabled next to the usage information that you want to obfuscate within the usage
reports.
2. Click Save to commit the changes.
See "Deploying the Usage Collection Agent" on page 155 to deploy the Usage Collection Agent and
define a collection schedule.
Dashboards
Use the Dashboards area on the Configuration tab to configure the dashboards:
The "HPCA Operations" below dashboard provides information about the number of client
connections and service events that have occurred over a given period of time.
The "Vulnerability Management" on next page dashboard provides data pertaining to security
vulnerabilities on the client devices in your enterprise.
The "Compliance Management" on page 321 dashboard provides information about how well the
managed client devices in your enterprise comply with regulatory standards, such as FDCC.
The "Security Tools Management" on page 322 dashboard shows you information about the antispyware, anti-virus, and software firewall products installed on the managed client devices in your
enterprise.
The "Patch Management" on page 323 dashboard provides data pertaining to patch policy
compliance on the client devices in your enterprise.
By default, a subset of the dashboard panes are enabled. Provided that you have administrator
privileges, you can enable or disable any of the panes.
HPCA Operations
The HPCA Operations dashboard shows you the work that HPCA is doing in your enterprise. The
client connection and service event metrics are reported in two time frames. The Executive View
shows the last 12 months. The Operational View shows the last 24 hours. Both views contain the
following information panes:
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"Service Events" on page 68
The Executive View also includes the following pane:
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All of these panes are visible by default. You can use the configuration settings to specify which
panes appear in the dashboard. For detailed information about these panes, see the "HPCA
Operations Dashboard" on page 66.
To configure the HPCA Operations dashboard:
1. From the Configuration tab, click Dashboards.
2. Under Dashboards, click HPCA Operations.
This dashboard is enabled by default. To disable it, clear the Enable HPCA Operations
Dashboard box, and click Save.
3. Under HPCA Operations, click either Executive View or Operational View.
4. Select the box for each pane that you want to show in the dashboard. Use the icon to display
information about any related HPCA configuration that is required for each pane.
5. Click Save to implement your changes
Vulnerability Management
The Vulnerability Management dashboard provides information about any publicly known security
vulnerabilities that are detected on the managed client devices in your network.
The Vulnerability Management dashboard Executive View includes the following four information
panes:
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"Historical Vulnerability Assessment" on page 73
"Vulnerability Impact by Severity (bar chart)" on page 78
"Vulnerability Impact" on page 74
The Operational View includes the following four information panes:
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"Most Vulnerable Devices" on page 79
"Most Vulnerable Subnets" on page 81
"Top Vulnerabilities" on page 82
You can use the configuration settings to specify which panes appear in the dashboard. For detailed
information about these panes, see "Vulnerability Management Dashboard" on page 71.
Note: HP Live Network provides a vulnerability scanner and updated vulnerability content to
HPCA. You must configure the Live Network settings before you can use the HPCA
vulnerability management features.
Configuring the Vulnerability Management dashboard
1. From the Configuration tab, click Dashboards.
2. Under Dashboards, click Vulnerability Management.
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3. By default, this dashboard is enabled. To disable it, clear the Enable Vulnerability
Management Dashboard box, and click Save.
4. Under Vulnerability Management, click either Executive View or Operational View.
5. Select the box for each pane that you want to show in the dashboard. Use the icon to display
information about any related HPCA configuration that is required for each pane.
The following panes require additional information:
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Specify the default age of vulnerabilities to display in the chart. For example, if you type 90
days, only those vulnerabilities published during the last 90 days will be displayed in the
chart. The default value is 45 days.
HP Live Network Announcements (Operational View)
Enter the following information pertaining to your HP Live Network subscription:
a. URL for the HP Live Network RSS notification feed
b. Fully qualified host name for the HP Live Network authentication server
Currently valid defaults are provided. You may also need to enable a proxy server using the
Console Settings page.
6. Click Save to implement your changes.
Compliance Management
The "Compliance Management Dashboard" on page 83 provides information about how well the
managed client devices in your network comply with various regulatory standards, such as the
Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) standard.
The Compliance Management dashboard includes two views: the Executive View and the
Operational View.
The Executive View includes the following information panes:
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"Compliance Status" on page 84
"Historical Compliance Assessment" on page 87
The Operational View includes the following information panes:
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"Top Devices by Failed SCAP Rules " on page 91
You can configure the dashboard to show or hide any of these panes. For detailed information about
the panes, see the "Compliance Management Dashboard" on page 83.
You can also enable or disable the entire dashboard. If you disable the dashboard, the Compliance
Management link will not appear in the left navigation menu on the Home tab.
Note: HP Live Network provides a compliance scanner and updated compliance content to
HPCA. You must configure the Live Network settings before you can use the HPCA
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compliance management features.
Configuring the Compliance Management dashboard
1. From the Configuration tab, click Dashboards.
2. Under Dashboards, click Compliance Management. By default, this dashboard is enabled.
To disable it, clear the Enable Compliance Management box, and click Save.
3. Under Compliance Management, click either Executive View or Operational View.
4. Select the box for each pane that you want to show in the dashboard. Use the icon to display
information about any related HPCA configuration that is required for each pane.
5. Click Save to implement your changes.
Security Tools Management
The "Security Tools Management Dashboard" on page 92 shows you information about the antispyware, anti-virus, and software firewall products installed on the managed client devices in your
enterprise.
The Security Tools Management dashboard has two views: the Executive View and the
Operational View.
The Executive View includes the following information panes:
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"Security Product Summary" on page 94
The Operational View includes the following information panes:
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"Most Recent Definition Updates" on page 95
"Most Recent Security Product Scans" on page 96
You can configure the dashboard to show or hide any of these panes. For detailed information about
the panes, see the "Security Tools Management Dashboard" on page 92.
You can also enable or disable the entire dashboard. If you disable the dashboard, the Security
Tools Management link will not appear in the left navigation menu on the Home tab.
Note: HP Live Network provides a security tools scanner and related content to HPCA. You
must configure the Live Network settings before you can use the HPCA security management
features.
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Configuring the Security Tools Management dashboard
1. From the Configuration tab, click Dashboards.
2. Under Dashboards, click Security Tools Management.
By default, this dashboard is enabled. To disable it, clear the Enable Security Tools
Management Dashboard box, and click Save.
3. Under Security Tools Management, click Executive View or Operational View.
4. Select the box for each pane that you want to show in the dashboard. Use the icon to display
information about any related HPCA configuration that is required for each pane.
5. Click Save to implement your changes.
Patch Management
The Patch Management dashboard provides information about any patch vulnerabilities that are
detected on managed devices in your network. By default, the Patch Management dashboard is
disabled.
The Executive View of the Patch Management dashboard includes two information panes:
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"Device Compliance by Bulletin" on page 99
The Operational View includes the following information panes:
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"Device Compliance by Status (Operational View)" on page 102
"Microsoft Security Bulletins" on page 103
"Most Vulnerable Products" on page 104
You can use the configuration settings to specify which panes appear in the dashboard. For detailed
information about these panes, see the "Patch Management Dashboard" on page 98.
Configuring the Patch Management dashboard
1. From the Configuration tab, click Dashboards.
2. Under Dashboards, click Patch Management.
By default, this dashboard is disabled. To enable it, select the Enable Patch Dashboard box,
and click Save.
3. Under Patch Management, click either Executive View or Operational View.
4. Select the box for each pane that you want to show in the dashboard. Use the icon to display
information about any related HPCA configuration that is required for each pane.
The following requires additional information:
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a. Specify the URL for the Microsoft Security Bulletins RSS feed
Currently a valid default URL is provided. You may also need to enable a proxy server on
the Console Settings page.
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HP Live Network Patch Manager Announcements (Operational View)Enter the
following information pertaining to your HP Live Network subscription:
a. URL for the HP Live Network RSS notification feed
b. Fully qualified host name for the HP Live Network authentication server
Currently valid defaults are provided. You may also need to enable a proxy server using the
Console Settings page.
5. Click Save to implement your changes.
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Wizards
While using the HPCA console, you will use many different wizards to perform various
management functions. This section contains an explanation of the individual steps you will
encounter within each wizard.
Note: Some wizards can be launched from multiple areas of the control panel.
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"Usage Collection Filter Creation Wizard" on page 328
"Satellite Server Deployment Wizard" on page 329
"Satellite Server Removal Wizard" on page 330
"Server Pool Creation Wizard" on page 330
"Location Creation Wizard" on page 331
"Subnet Creation Wizard" on page 332
Note: The HPCA console may open additional browser instances when running wizards or
displaying alerts. To access these wizards and alerts, you must include the console as an
Allowed Site in your browsers pop-up blocker settings.
Group Creation Wizard
Software or patches must be deployed to groups of managed devices in your database. Use the
Group Creation Wizard to define device groups based on devices you specify, discovered devices,
or on the devices returned as part of a reporting query.
The following procedure creates groups for internal directories. Groups that you create in the HPCA
Console are created in the internal zone under the Groups container.
To create an internal directory group:
1. On the Management tab tool bar, click Create a New Group
Wizard opens.
. The HPCA Group Creation
2. Type a name and description for the group.
3. Click Add Devices
. The Add Devices window opens.
4. Define Search Parameters and click Search to display a list of devices. (Clicking Search
without defining parameters will return a list of all available devices).
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5. Select the devices that you want to add, and click Add. When you are finished adding devices,
close the Add Devices to a New Group window.
6. To remove devices, select the devices in the Members grid, and click Remove Devices
7. Click Submit. The new group is added to the Groups container within the internal zone.
Service Import Wizard
Use the Service Import Wizard to import services from the ServiceDecks directory on the HPCA
server into the Software, Patch, or OS library. By default, this directory is located here:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks
To import a service using the Service Import wizard:
1. On the Operations tab, click the Import Service
pages:
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Patch Management > Patch Library
OS Management > OS Library
toolbar button from any of the following
This launches the wizard.
2. Select the service to import. All service decks in the HPCA servers ServiceDecks directory
whose names contain the following words appear in the list of available services:
Library
Service Deck Name Must Contain
HPCA Domain
Software
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
Patch
PATCH
PATCHMGR
OS
OS
OS
By default, the ServiceDecks directory is located here:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks
The fourth section of each services file name contains a descriptive name for that software
service, patch, or OS. For example, the service deck for the Orca software application is:
PRIMARY.SOFTWARE.ZSERVICE.ORCA
3. Review the summary information, and click Import. The service is imported and will now be
available in the pertinent (Software, Patch, or OS) HPCA library.
4. Click Close to exit the wizard.
Service Export Wizard
Use the Service Export Wizard to export services from the HPCA Software, Patch, or OS libraries
to the ServiceDecks directory on the HPCA server machine.
To export a service using the Service Export wizard:
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OS Management > OS Library
toolbar button from any of the following
This launches the wizard.
2. Select the service to export.
3. Review the summary information and click Export. The service is exported to the HPCA
servers ServiceDecks directory. By default, this directory is:
<InstallDir>\Data\ServiceDecks
A service deck consists of several files, all of which have the same file name prefix. For
example, the service deck name for the Orca software application is:
PRIMARY.SOFTWARE.ZSERVICE.ORCA
The fourth section of each file name in the service deck contains the descriptive name for the
software, patch, or OS that was exported.
4. Click Close to exit the wizard.
Usage Collection Filter Creation Wizard
Use the Usage Collection Filter Creation wizard to create new usage collection filters.
To create a new collection filter:
1. On the Operations tab, click Usage Management, and then click Collection Filters.
2. Click the Create New Filter
toolbar button. The wizard opens.
3. To configure the filter parameters, type the filter criteria into each text box.
Only type values for those fields that you wish to filter usage data against. Empty text boxes
are ignored and not used as part of the filter criteria.
Note: To track all applications on agent computer, in the File/Application Name text
box, type the value as *.
The values that you type are compared to the file header in the software executable file to
determine if the collected usage data meets the filter criteria.
To determine how to filter for a specific piece of software, see "Dashboards" on page 319 .
Note: Configuring filters to collect and report on more than 50 applications results in a
large amount of data that can create severe reporting performance issues over time.
4. Click Create.
5. Click Close to exit the wizard.
A new filter is added to the Collection Filters list.
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Satellite Server Deployment Wizard
Use the Satellite Server Deployment Wizard to install the Satellite Server and enable remote
services, such as data caching.
To deploy the Satellite Server:
1. On the Configuration tab, go to the Infrastructure Management > Satellite Management
area.
2. Click the Servers tab.
3. Select one or more devices in the Satellite Servers list.
4. Any existing HPCA Satellite Servers or Legacy Proxy Servers selected will be automatically
upgraded to the latest HPCA Satellite Server version.
5. Click the Install the Satellite Server
toolbar button to launch the wizard.
6. Type the User ID and Password with administrator level access on the target device.
7. Click Next. The Properties window opens.
8. Select the Installation Drive, Data Drive, and Deployment Mode.
Note: If you want to install the Satellite to a location other than the default location, you
must follow these steps before the installation:
a. Copy all of the HPCA installation files for Satellite from the HPCA media to the target
machine.
b. Edit the parameters INSTALLDIR and DATADIR in the setup.ini file.
c. Run the setup.exe
For HPCA Enterprise Edition, you can choose one of the following three modes:
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Streamlined (Standard) mode offers only data caching services to the Client Automation
agents that the Satellite serves.
Full service mode offers configuration services as well as data caching and OS
configuration services to the Client Automation agents that the Satellite serves.
Custom mode allows you to select specific services to enable on the Satellite.
For more information about deployment modes, see HP Client Automation Satellite Server in
the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide.
9. Click Next. The Schedule window opens.
10. Specify the run schedule for the deployment job. Select Run: Now to deploy the Satellite
Server right away, or select Run: Later to schedule a date and time for deployment.
11. Click Next. The Summary window opens.
12. Review the summary information.
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13. Click Submit.
A Satellite Server Deployment job is created.
The Satellite Server download file is large. The deployment may take a long time if network
traffic is heavy. You can check the status of the job in the Jobs area on the Management tab.
14. Click Close to exit the wizard.
Satellite Server Removal Wizard
Use the Satellite Server Removal Wizard to uninstall the Satellite Server from one or more devices
in the HPCA Satellite Servers group.
To uninstall the Satellite Server:
1. On the Configuration tab, go to the Infrastructure Management, Satellite Management area.
2. Click the Servers tab.
3. Select one or more devices in the Satellite Servers list.
4. Click the Uninstall the Satellite Server
toolbar button. The Credentials window opens.
5. Type the User ID and password with administrator level access on the Satellite server.
6. Click Next. The Schedule window opens.
7. Select Run: Now to uninstall the Satellite Server immediately after the wizard is complete, or
select Run: Later and type a date and time for the uninstall.
8. Click Next. The Summary window opens.
9. Review the summary information and click Submit.
A Satellite Server Removal job is created. You can check the status of the job in the Jobs area
of the Management tab.
10. Click Close to exit the wizard.
Server Pool Creation Wizard
Use the Server Pool Creation Wizard to create new Server Pools for Core and Satellite Servers.
Server Pools enable software load balancing of client connections.
To add a new Server Pool:
1. On the Configuration tab, go to the Infrastructure Management, Satellite Management area.
2. Click the Server Pools tab.
3. Click Create a New Server Pool
toolbar button to launch the Server Pool Creation Wizard.
The properties page of the Server Pool Creation Wizard opens.
4. In the Properties area, specify the following:
n Name: Type a name for the new Server Pool.
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Description: Type a user-friendly description. This is optional.
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Enabled: Indicates if this Server Pool should be enabled or not. A Server Pool must be
enabled in order for client devices to contact the Server Pool and its Servers. A Server Pool
can be disabled to prevent connections to the Server Pool during maintenance periods.
5. Click Next. The Server Selection window opens.
6. Select the Servers that will be members of this Server Pool. Members of this Server Pool will
be randomly selected by each agent when resources are needed. A Server Pool can contain a
maximum of 30 Servers.
7. Click Create to exit the wizard.
The new Server Pool is displayed on the Server Pools tab showing the number of Servers that
are members in this pool.
Location Creation Wizard
Use the Location Creation Wizard to add new Locations. You can assign subnets and resources to
these Locations and also set a priority order. Setting priority ensures that devices located in the
subnets connect to resources in the indicated order.
To create a new location:
1. On the Configuration tab, go to the Infrastructure Management, Satellite Management area.
2. Click the Locations tab.
3. Click the Create a New Location
toolbar button. The Location Creation Wizard opens.
4. In the Properties area, specify the properties for this Location. Name is the only required field,
and it must be unique.
5. Click Next. The Subnet Selection window opens.
6. Select the Subnets to assign to this Location.
7. Click Next. The Connections window opens. You can either add a new connection or import an
existing one.
To add a connection:
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Click an Add Connection link to define a connection assignment for this Location. The
Location Connection Selection window opens.
Select a resource from the available types to assign to this Location. Agent connections will
attempt to use resources from the selected Server or Server Pool.
Click Add Connection.
To import a connection:
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Click Import Connections. The Location Selection window opens.
Select a Location to import its connections.
Note: An existing connection is be lost if you import the connections of another
Location.
Click Import Connections.
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8. Change the order of the Connections as required. Use the up and down arrows in the Reorder
column to establish the required order. The devices attempt to contact the Servers or Server
Pools in this new order.
9. Click Create.
The new Location appears on the Location tab.
Subnet Creation Wizard
Use the Subnet Creation Wizard to add new Subnet addresses to which managed devices can be
assigned. Managed devices will connect to Satellite Servers based on Subnet assignment to
Locations.
To add a new subnet location:
1. On the Configuration tab, go to the Infrastructure Management, Satellite Management area.
2. Click the Subnets tab.
3. Click the Create a New Subnet
toolbar button. The Subnet Creation Wizard opens.
4. In the Properties area, specify the following:
n IP Address: Type a valid IP address.
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Subnet Mask: Type a valid subnet mask.
Subnet: This field automatically generates the Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)
address if you have entered a valid IP address and subnet mask.
Name: Type a name for the new Subnet.
Description: Optionally type a user-friendly description.
Assigned Location: Select a Location from the pull-down menu. The Locations available
are the Default Location and Locations that you have added through the Location Creation
Wizard.
5. Click Create.
The new Subnet IP address is displayed on the Subnets tab.
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Patch Management Using Metadata
HPCA provides a lightweight model for acquiring and delivering patch updates to your Agent
devices. Because the model only uses Metadata to perform the patch scans on your agents, it is
called Patch Management using Metadata.
The chapter discusses the concepts, configuration and implementation details needed to take
advantage of Patch Management using Metadata.
Patch Management using Metadata is only available for:
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Microsoft operating systems using a Microsoft Update Catalog data feed.
Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat, and Flash Player updates
Java (JDK and JRE) updates
HPCA Core and Satellite Enterprise-level environment.
Note: To use the Metadata model for Java patches, download all Java (JDK or JRE) patches
manually before creating an acquisition job and make sure that all patches are available at a
specific location. HP recommends to maintain a single location to download all patches.
Overview
The lightweight Patch Management using Metadata model offers several advantages that are
described below and illustrated in "Patch Management using Metadata Model" on next page.
The Metadata Patch Management model differs from the traditional HPCA patching model in that:
1. Only the bulletin Metadata information is stored in the Core server Configuration Server
Database (CSDB), and not the actual patch binaries.
This model makes patch acquisition run faster and also eases the load on the infrastructure
traffic when running the Patch Discovery on an Agent and when synchronizing the HPCA
servers.
2. The actual patch binaries are downloaded and cached on the Patch Gateway, a component of
both the Core and Satellite server. The Gateway downloads the patch binaries on the first
request from an agent machine and caches them for other agent machines to use. Optionally,
the Patch Gateway can have patch binaries preloaded onto it when you run an acquisition.
3. When using the Metadata model, the Agents must have the Download Manager enabled which
allows them to contact the Patch Gateway at the end of the scanning phase with requests for
applicable patch binaries.
4. The Download Manager handles the passive transfer of the patch files to the Agents. Once the
file transfer is complete, an Agent connection is triggered to have the patches installed.
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"Patch Management using Metadata Model" below illustrates the Patch Management using
Metadata model.
For comparison, "Patch Management Model - traditional" on next page illustrates the traditional
Patch Management model.
Patch Management using Metadata Model
Legend:
1. A Patch Acquisition downloads only patch metadata files from the Vendor. The patch metadata
is published to the Core HPCA database and used to discover the exact list of patch files
required by the Agents being managed.
2. On request by an Agent (or optional preload), the Patch Gateway downloads the patch files
from the Vendor and caches them for additional Agents to use. The patch files never need to be
published to the HPCA database.
3. Patch Agents require the Download Manager to be enabled. The Download Manager uses a
background process to handle the passive download of the required patch files onto the Agent.
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Patch Management Model - traditional
Legend:
1. A traditional Patch Acquisition downloads both metadata and all related patch files for bulletins
from the Vendor. All of these files are published to the Core HPCA database, regardless of
whether Agents in the enterprise require them or not.
2. Patch Agents can be patched with or without the use of the Download Manager option. Without
it, the Agent connect handles the download of the required patch files in a foreground process.
In contrast, the Download Manager uses a background process to handle the passive
download of the required patch files onto the Agent.
The following topics discuss how to take advantage of using Metadata distribution and the Patch
Gateway for Patch Management in your enterprise:
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"Configuring the Patch Gateway" on next page
"Configuring the Patch Agents on Core" on page 339
"Entitling Agents to Patches" on page 341
"Patch Acquisition and Core Patch Gateway Operations" on page 342
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Configuring Patch Management for Metadata
Distribution
Metadata distribution is enabled by default. It can also be enabled from the Core console on the
Configuration tab as explained in the following procedure.
Note: Download Manager must be enabled for Metadata Distribution.
1. From the Core Console, click the Configuration tab, open the Patch Management group and
click Distribution Settings.
The Patch Distribution Settings page opens, with areas for Patch Metadata Download and
Patch Gateway Operations.
2. Use the Patch Metadata Download area to check the option:
Enable Download of Patch Metadata only.
Note: When you enable Metadata distribution, Microsoft patch management switches the
Vendor feed named to MSFT from MICROSOFT.
Note: When you enable Metadata distribution, Microsoft bulletins previously published to
the CSDB (not using Metadata) are deleted if they are re-acquired using Metadata
distribution. This behavior occurs because it is not possible to have the same bulletin
acquired by using multiple feeds. As a result, the Metadata distribution acquisition process
wipes out the published bulletins from the CSDB.
Configuring the Patch Gateway
The Gateway is a component of the Patch Manager Server that downloads and caches the patch
binary data that are requested by the Agents. This can be enabled either on the Core or on the
Satellite server or both (as when the Core is acting as the failover server for the Satellite). The
Patch Gateway on the Core server provides some additional options from those on the Satellite
server. See the chapter "Operations" on page 200 for details.
Enabling on the Core
To enable the Patch Gateway on the Core server:
Use the Patch Gateway Operations area to enable and configure the Patch Manager Gateway.
Specify the following:
1. Check Enable Gateway. This must be turned on for Metadata Distribution.
Enabling the Gateway displays additional fields to configure it.
2. Specify a Maximum Cache Size in megabytes. Leave this blank if the cache size is to be
unlimited.
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3. Specify the maximum Time for which the Binary is valid in hours:minutes;seconds
(HH:MM:SS). If a requested binary is older than this when an Agent requests it, the Gateway
will check to see if theres a later version before providing it.
4. The Preload Gateway Cache option is set to Yes to cache the patch binaries on the gateway
when you run the acquisition; however, HP recommends using the preload gateway option with
caution.
The advantage of preloading is that the first agent to request a specific patch binary does not
have to wait for the Gateway to download it.
The disadvantage of preloading is that the Gateway downloads all the patch binaries related to
an acquisitionregardless of whether the agents require them or not.
5. Leave the Preload Gateway Cache option set to No to have the Gateway download and
cache the patch binaries on the first agent request (on-demand download).
6. Click Save to save your settings.
Enabling on the Satellite
To enable the Patch Gateway on the Satellite server:
1. From the Satellite Console, select the Configuration tab and click Patch Management. This
option allows you to enable or disable the Patch Gateway.
When you disable the Patch Gateway, the Satellite server will forward the request for the patch
binaries to the upstream server. This is the default setting for this option.
When you enable the Patch Gateway, the Satellite server will retrieve the patch binaries
directly from the Internet. This is the recommended way for acquiring binaries. See "Satellite
Console Patch Management" on page 313.
2. If you enable the Patch Gateway, you will have to configure additional options. See "Satellite
Console Patch Management" on page 313.
3. Click Save to save your settings.
Enabling Acquisition Jobs
Use the Configuration tab, Patch Management areas Acquisition Jobs panels to define a job to
acquire bulletins. This task is no different whether you are using Metadata Distribution or not.
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Server Access Profiles
Ensure your Core and Satellite servers are defined with Server Access Profiles, as discussed in
"Configure Client Operations Profiles" on page 35.
For Patch Management using Metadata and the Gateway, use the HPCA Administrator CSDB
Editor to verify the SAP entries normally created with a Type of DATA for the Core and Satellite
servers all include the Role of P.
The P role passes Agent requests for patch binaries to the Patch Manager Gateway.
This completes the Patch Gateway Configuration for Metadata Distribution on the server side.
Configuring the Patch Agents on Core
The next step is to configure the Patch Agents to access the Patch Manager Gateway using Client
Operation Profiles (COP) and enable the silent preload of patch binaries. These are discussed
below.
Agent Configuration for Offline Scanning
When managing patches through the Metadata acquisition model, once the acquisition file for the
MSFT Vendor is downloaded to the Agents, the scanning phase takes place without relying on any
connection to the network or the HPCA Core or Satellite servers.
At the end of the scanning phase, the list of patch binaries required for each Agent to be in
compliance is available.
The Agent starts the Download Manager, which will begin the preload of the binary files once a
network connection is available.
Offline Scanning Requirements
The patch offline scanning ability is built into the Agents and is automatically enabled under the
following conditions. Be sure to meet these conditions for offline scanning if you are using Patch
Management using Metadata.
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Configure the Patch Management > Distribution Settings to have Patch Metadata Download
enabled.
Configure the Patch Management > Agent Options to have the Download Manager enabled.
For details, see "Agent Configuration for Download Manager" on next page.
The Cores Configuration Server Database must have the following entry disabled:
n The MICROSOFT instance in the PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.PROGROUP class must be
disabled. This configuration is discussed below.
To disable the MICROSOFT instance in the PATCHMGR.PROGROUP Class:
1. On the Core server, login to the HPCA Administrator CSDB Editor.
2. Navigate to the MICROSOFT instance of the PRIMARY.PATCHMGR.PROGROUP class.
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3. Edit and remove the check mark to set the Product Group Enabled attribute to N, as shown in
the following figure:
Make sure this Enabled attribute is set to N to allow Offline Scanning to take place on the Agents.
Agent Configuration for Download Manager
With Metadata distribution, the Agents request a set of binary files to be downloaded from the Patch
Gateway at the end of the scanning phase.
The Patch Agents must be configured to use the Download Manager. This works silently in the
background to bring down the patch files to the Agents as an asynchronous process. The Download
Manager allows this passive file transfer to stop and start, as needed, but continues the download
from where it left off.
When enabled, the Download Manager for Patch Agents allows you to set several options to control
how the binaries are downloaded to the Agents. The Download Manager options include network
utilization in normal mode and in screen saver mode, delay after initialization, and apply patch
updates after download completion.
The Download Manager option is not enabled by default. To enable it, use the Console
Configuration tab > Patch Management Area > Agent Options page. Details are given below.
When you enable the Download Manager and save the options on the Console, the Patch Manager
DISCOVER instances in the CSDB Database are modified to reflect your selections.
Enabling the Patch Agents to use the Download Manager
Use the Console Configuration tab > Patch Management area > Agent Options page to enable
the Download Manager and set related options.
Caution: The Download Manager must be enabled to patch Microsoft devices when using
Patch Metadata Distribution.
1. From the Console Configuration tab, click Patch Management and Agent Options.
2. On the Agent Options page, go to the Download Manager Options area.
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3. Check the box for Enable Download Manager.
When checked, the Download Manager options are displayed.
4. Set the Download Manager options. Set specific options for network utilization, network
utilization in Screen Saver Mode, delay after initialization, and whether or not to apply the
patches after download completion.
For details on setting these options, see "Agent Options" on page 295.
Example: The following entries enable the Download Manager for Patch Agents with up to 34%
Network Utilization during device activity, up to a 45% Network Utilization in Screen Saver
Mode, and a 45-second delay after initialization. After the patch files are downloaded, they will
be available to be applied during the next Patch Agent connect
5. Optionally, use the Agent Options area to set additional Agent Options:
n Disable Automatic Updates
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Delete Software Distribution Folder
For details on setting these options, see "Agent Options" on page 295.
Note: Saving the Patch Agent options modifies the Patch Manager DISCOVER instance
for all methods in the Configuration Server Database (Create, Delete, Verify, Update and
Repair).
6. Click Save to save your changes.
Entitling Agents to Patches
Entitle the Agents to the appropriate patches using the standard patch deployment procedures. For
more information, see the chapter, "Managing the Enterprise" on page 110.
The Patch Agent downloads the applicable binaries through the patch Gateway, utilizing the
Download Managers background process for asynchronous transfer of the applicable patch files.
Caution: The Patch Agents will not receive patch binaries unless the Agents have been
entitled to those services.
As the Gateway obtains requested patch files, it caches them for other Agents to use.
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Patch Acquisition and Core Patch Gateway
Operations
Patch Acquisition using Metadata takes minutes as opposed to hours, on average, because it is
lightweightmeaning only the patch information is downloaded and published to the CSDB.
1. Use the Operations tab, Patch Management area to run an Acquisition.
From the Console, click the Operations tab and go the Patch Management group. Select
Start Acquisition.
After acquisition, the CSDB only contains the patch metadata information and not the actual
patch binary data.
2. Optionally, you can view the status of an acquisition.
From the Console, click the Operations tab. Expand the Patch Management group and click
Report Acquisition Status.
3. Entitle the Agents to the appropriate patches using the standard patch deployment procedures.
The Patch Agent downloads the applicable binaries through the patch Gateway. The Gateway
then caches the binary for other clients to use.
4. Once the files are downloaded and cached on the Gateway, the available patches are listed on
the Cache Content Details page
To access this page from the Console, click Operations and select Patch Manager, Gateway
Operations, and Cache Content Details.
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Preparing and Capturing OS Images
In this chapter, you will learn how to prepare and capture the following operating system images for
deployment to managed client devices in your environment:
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Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
To capture images of older operating systems, see "Capturing Windows XP and Windows Server
2003 OS Images" on page 448.
Note: If the HPCA boot loader and WINPE.WIM (by customer) files have been updated, make
sure the same files are available in the HPCA CSDB, boot directory on HPCA server
(<InstallDir>\Data\BootServer\X86PC\UNDI\boot), and ImageCapture and ImageDeploy CDs
before you start the capture process. HPCA boot loader files gets updated if any hotfix is
released by HP. WINPE.WIM file can be updated by HPCA administrators to include various
drivers.
Caution: If you are prompted for the OS Manager Server's IP address and port number, you
must specify the HPCA server port number (by default 3466).
Note: If you are using an existing OS WIM image (this includes the OS .WIM files on the
Microsoft Windows OS installation media) or have created an OS WIM image using the
Microsoft Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK), you do not need to prepare or capture the
image, and you and can skip to the next chapter.
Process Overview
In HPCA, the process of managing operating systems has four steps:
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The reference machine is the system that you use to create the gold
OS image that can be deployed to the managed devices in your
environment.
See "Preparing the Reference Machine" on page 348.
HPCA provides interactive OS image capture tools that enable you to
easily capture an OS image on a reference machine.
See "Capture the OS Image" on page 351.
After you capture an OS image, you must publish it to the HPCA
database. HPCA provides an interactive Publisher tool that helps you
do this.
See "Publishing Operating System Images" on page 371.
You can then use the HPCA console to deploy operating system
images to groups of managed client devices in your environment.
See "Managing Operating Systems " on page 147.
The focus of this chapter is preparing and capturing OS images. Publishing and deployment are
discussed in the chapters noted above.
Preparing and Capturing Desktop OS Images
The information in this section pertains to desktop, laptop, notebook, netbook, and workstation
client devices. For information about Thin Client devices, see "Preparing and Capturing Thin Client
OS Images" on page 353.
Prerequisites
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Before you attempt to capture an OS image using the HPCA OS Image Capture tool, make sure
that the Microsoft Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) is installed on the HPCA Core
server.
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Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide.
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Make sure that the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 (or later) is installed on the reference
machine. The .NET Framework is available at the Microsoft download center:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
To determine which version of the .NET Framework is present on the reference machine, list the
folders in the following directory:
%SYSTEMROOT%/Microsoft.NET/Framework
HPCA does not verify that enough free disk space exists on the Core server to successfully
upload the OS image after it is captured. If sufficient free space is not available, the upload will
fail.
Make sure that enough free disk space exists on the Core server so that the OS image upload
can be successfully completed.
To capture Microsoft Windows Vista and above OS with a separate boot partition successfully,
the size of the boot partition must be 300 MB at minimum. If it is less than 300 MB, increase the
size to a minimum of 300 MB. The recommended boot partition size is one GB.
If you have customized the winpe.wim image file, set the size of the boot partition to double of
the size of your winpe.wim file. For example, if the size of the winpe.wim file is 200 MB, set the
size of the boot partition to a minimum of 400 MB.
Deployment Methods
There are two methods that you can use to deploy an OS image using HPCA:
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Use ImageX to capture an image in .WIM format that will be deployed using Windows PE and
the ImageX utility.
Use Windows Setup to capture an image in .WIM format that will be deployed using Windows
PE and Windows Setup.
Windows Setup provides greater control over the installation. ImageX is more comparable to a
simple file extraction. You can perform unattended installations or upgrades with images captured
using either method.
Caution: To successfully capture an image using the Windows Setup deployment method,
you must have sufficient free disk space in the OS partition on the reference machine. For
example, to capture a 7 gigabyte (GB) image, you will need 50-60 GByte of free disk space.
The following table provides a summary of each deployment method. The OS image preparation
and capture steps that you perform will vary slightly based on the operating system and deployment
method that you choose.
Deployment Methods
Method
Microsoft
ImageX
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OS Type*
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Resulting Files**
Supported Platforms
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ImageName.EDM
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Service
OS Type*
Resulting Files**
Supported Platforms
Windows Vista Enterprise, Business and
Ultimate Edition x86 or x64
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Server 2008 Standard and
Business edition x86 or x64
Windows 2003 Server SP1 and
Advanced Server x86 or x64
Windows Server 2008 Release 2 (R2)
x64
Microsoft
Windows
Setup
WinPE
ImageName.WIM
ImageName.EDM
Windows Vista Enterprise, Business and
Ultimate Edition x86
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Server 2008 Standard and
Business edition x86
Windows Server 2008 Release 2 (R2)
x64
*You must have the compatible drivers for the target device in the SOS. If you are using Windows
PE, and the drivers are not available, see "Building a Custom Windows PE Service OS" on page
466. If you are using a Linux SOS, HP will provide periodic updates of the Linux SOS.
**Resulting files are stored in the following directory on the HPCA server after the image is
captured:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
Note: For more information about the ImageX and Windows Setup deployment methods, see
Microsofts documentation.
About the OS Image Capture Tool
The HPCA OS Image Capture tool performs the following tasks:
1. Collects and stores information (including hardware and OS information capabilities) about the
reference machine.
2. Executes the exit points that are available for your use as needed. PRE.CMD is executed
before the Image Preparation Wizard starts SysPrep to seal the image. POST.CMD is executed
after Sysprep has sealed the image. See "Image Preparation Wizard Exit Points" on page 449
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for details.
Note: Image Capture exit points are only supported for ImageX and Windows Setup
capture types
3. Runs Microsoft Sysprep.
4. Restarts the reference machine into the Service OS (booted from the appropriate media). The
Service OS runs to collect the image and its associated files.
5. Creates and copies files to the following directory on the HPCA server:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
The files uploaded are:
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ImageName.WIM
This file contains a set of files and file system information from the reference machine.
ImageName.EDM
This file contains the object containing inventory information.
Note: The OS Image Capture tool requires the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 (or
later), which is available at the Microsoft download center:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
To determine which version of the .NET Framework is present on the reference machine, list
the folders in the following directory:
%SYSTEMROOT%/Microsoft.NET/Framework
Preparing the Reference Machine
The process of preparing the reference machine is slightly different depending on the operating
system that you are capturing. See the following topics for detailed instructions:
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"Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008" on page 350
Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2 x64
You can capture from either a single or dual-partition OS setup. In case of a dual-partition OS setup,
the System Reserved partition will contain the boot manager and HPCA Service OS (SOS) files.
The OS partition will contain the boot loader and the OS itself.
Complete the following steps to prepare the reference machine. Note that the following procedure
uses Windows 8 as an example.
1. Install the operating system from the original product media. The reference machine must be
capable of running the operating system that you are installing. Make sure the reference
machine is using DHCP.
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When you are prompted for the type of installation, select the Custom (advanced) option.
When you are prompted for where to install Windows 8, click Drive Options (advanced).
2. Click New to create a new partition that will hold Windows 8.
3. In the Size box, select the maximum value.
4. Click Apply. A dialog box opens to warn you that Windows creates additional partitions. Click
OK to close this dialog box and proceed.
5. To create a single partition installation, follow these steps:
a. Select the small System Reserved partition, and click Delete. A dialog box opens to warn
you that any data stored on this partition will be lost.
b. Click OK to close the dialog box and proceed.
c. Select the remaining partition, and click Next. The Windows 8 installation then proceeds.
To create a dual-partition installation, follow these steps:
a. Select the partition that you created in step 4, and click Delete. A dialog box opens to warn
you that if you delete this partition, any data stored on it will be lost.
b. Click OK to close the dialog box and proceed.
c. Select the System Reserved partition, and click Extend.
d. In the Size box, specify 1024 MB.
e. Click Apply. Once again, a dialog box opens to warn you that extending a partition is not a
reversible action.
f. Click OK to close this dialog box and proceed.
g. Select the partition that you created in step 4 again, and click New.
h. In the Size box, select the maximum value.
i. Click Apply. Once again, a dialog box opens to warn you that Windows may create
additional partitions.
j. Click OK to close this dialog box and proceed.
k. Click Next. The Windows 8 installation then proceeds.
6. When you are prompted to select your computers location, select Work Network.
7. Customize the OS as necessary. This may include installing a set of basic or required
applications. Be sure to include the latest service packs for the OS and applications and all
required drivers for the devices to which you will deploy the image.
Note: Installing the HPCA agent on the reference machine is not recommended. When
the OS is deployed, the HPCA agent will be installed (or upgraded, if it is already
installed).
8. Configure the BIOS power management so that the device does not power down after a few
minutes of keyboard or mouse inactivity before the upload process to the HPCA Server is
finished.
9. Using the Control Panel, set the User Access Control level to Never notify.
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10. Keep the file system as small as possible (this will minimize the size of the .WIM file).
Caution: To successfully capture an image using the Windows Setup deployment
method, you must have sufficient free disk space in the OS partition on the reference
machine. For example, to capture a 7 GB image, you will need 50-60 GByte of free disk
space.
a. Delete unnecessary files and directories from the files system.
b. Turn off System Restore.
11. As part of the capturing process for Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
x64, the system will be set up to boot into Capture mode if it reboots from the local disk. There
is no need to have Image Capture media present on CD or network.
Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008
1. Install the operating system from the original product media. The reference machine must be
capable of running the operating system you are installing. Make sure the reference machine is
using DHCP.
Caution: Store the OS on the C: drive. It is the only drive that will be captured.
Customize the OS as necessary. This may include installing a set of basic or required
applications. Be sure to include the latest service packs for the OS and applications and all
required drivers for the devices to which you will deploy the image.
Note: Installing the HPCA agent on the reference machine is not recommended. When
the OS is deployed, the HPCA agent will be installed (or upgraded, if it is already
installed).
2. Configure the BIOS power management so that the device does not power down after a few
minutes of keyboard or mouse inactivity before the upload process to the HPCA Server is
finished.
3. Turn off User Access Control.
4. Keep the file system as small as possible which will minimize the size of the .WIM file.
Caution: To successfully capture an image using the Windows Setup deployment
method, you must have sufficient free disk space in the OS partition on the reference
machine. For example, to capture a 7 GByte image, you will need 50-60 GByte of free disk
space.
Note: For Windows operating system before Windows 7, HP supports deploying the
image to the primary boot partition of the primary boot drive.
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a. Delete unnecessary files and directories from the files system.
b. Turn off System Restore.
5. As part of the capturing process for Vista and Windows Server 2008, the system will be set up
to boot into Capture mode if it reboots from the local disk. There is no need to have
ImageCapture media present on CD/DVD or the network.
Capture the OS Image
You can use the OS Image Capture tool to capture an image of a reference machine and upload that
image to the HPCA server. You can then publish that image and deploy it to managed devices in
your environment.
The Image Capture tool can be used with the following operating systems:
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Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
Note: The OS Image Capture tool supports Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows
PE) based captures only. To perform Thin Client captures, see "Preparing and Capturing Thin
Client OS Images" on page 353. To capture older OS images, see "Capturing Windows XP and
Windows Server 2003 OS Images" on page 448.
To access the OS Image Capture Tool:
Log on to the reference machine using an account with administrator privileges.
1. Insert the ImageCapture media CD into the reference machine.
See Product Media in the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS Management Reference Guide
if you need more information about where to get this media.
2. On the ImageCapture CD, browse to the following folder:
image_preparation_wizard\win32
3. Run oscapture.exe.
The OS Image Capture tool opens. The Welcome page provides information about the
reference machine hardware and operating system.
Note: If the operating system on the reference machine is older than those listed above,
the HPCA Image Preparation Wizard opens instead. See "Capturing Windows XP and
Windows Server 2003 OS Images" on page 448 for more information.
4. Click Next to proceed. The "Imaging Options" below page opens.
Imaging Options
Use the Imaging Options page to specify the following information:
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Imaging Method Select ImageX or Windows Setup.
n ImageX captures an image in .WIM format that will be deployed using Windows PE and the
ImageX utility.
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Windows Setup captures an image in .WIM format that will be deployed using Windows PE
and Windows Setup.
Windows Setup provides greater control over the installation. ImageX is more comparable to a
simple file extraction. You can perform unattended installations or upgrades with images
captured using either method.
For more information about ImageX and Windows Setup, see the Windows documentation
available at http://technet.microsoft.com.
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Image Name A name that you choose for this image. The files that are uploaded to the HPCA
server and used to deploy this image will use this name.
The image name can be up to eight characters long. It is not case-sensitive.
Image Description Any descriptive information that you want to provide. When this image is
published, this information will be displayed in the list of available operating system images on
the HPCA server.
The image description can be up to 80 characters long.
Destination Server Host name or IP address of the HPCA server to which this image will be
uploaded after it is captured.
The Image Capture Tool will attempt to contact the HPCA server to ensure that the image can
be uploaded after the capture. If it cannot connect, you will see an error message. Be sure that
the system proxy and firewall settings on the reference machine will allow it to communicate
with the server.
Port Port number on which the HPCA server specified above is listening. The default port is
3466.
Click Next to proceed to the "Summary" below page.
Summary
The Summary page shows you information about the image that you are about to capture, including
the name that you specified and the estimated size of the image.
To change any of the parameters that you have specified for this capture, click the Back button to
return to the "Imaging Options" on previous page.
To capture the image and upload it to the specified HPCA server, click Capture.
The following steps take place:
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1. This dialog box appears:
2. Click Yes to prepare the machine, reboot, and capture the image.
The capture can take 15-20 minutes to complete, depending on the size of the image. During
the capture, status information is displayed on the Service OS screen. See "About the
Windows PE Service OS Screen" on page 364 for more information.
3. After the image is captured, the OS Image Capture tool connects to the network and stores the
image in the following directory on the HPCA server:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
4. When the upload process is complete, you will be asked whether to reboot or shut down the
machine.
Next, you will want to publish your image to the HPCA database. See Publishing in the HPCA
Console online help.
Preparing and Capturing Thin Client OS
Images
Caution: Do not publish factory OS images for thin client devices. All thin client images must
be captured before they are deployed to target devices.
During the OSM capture process additional information about the OS is retrieved and later used
for image deployment. As a result, the administrator should not publish a factory image
directly, as required information would be unavailable and the deployment would not succeed.
Windows XPe and WES 9 OS Images
This section explains how to prepare and capture a Windows XPe or Windows Embedded Standard
(WES) 9 or 2009 thin client operating system image.
Note: You can capture an image on an XPe or WES thin client device and subsequently deploy
the captured image to an XPe or WES thin client device with a larger flash drive.
Task 1: Prepare the Windows XPe or WES 9 Reference Machine
To prepare a Windows XPe or WES thin client for image capture, you will need the following:
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Image Preparation CD-ROM
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If you select the Legacy method, the boot order must be set to CD before you start the capture
process.
Before you can capture a Windows XPe or WES image, you must do the following:
1. Log on to the Windows XPe or WES device as Administrator.
2. Install the HPCA agent on the Windows XPe or WES device.
See Installing the HPCA Agent on HP Thin Client Devices in the HP Client Automation
Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide for details.
Task 2: Run the Image Preparation Wizard
The Image Preparation Wizard performs the following tasks:
1. Checks if there is enough free disk space on the machine and verifies that the HPCA agent is
installed. If there is not enough free disk space, the Image Preparation Wizard displays a
message and terminates.
2. Creates an object that contains information (including hardware and BIOS capabilities) about
the reference machine.
3. Restarts the reference machine into the service operating system (booted from the Image
Preparation CD you created). Based on the type of the capture, the capture process boots into
either Linux or Windows PE Service OS.
4. Creates and copies the following files to this directory on the HPCA server:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload.
n ImageName.IMG: This file contains the image. Windows XPe or WES images can be
deployed to target machines with flash drives of equal or greater size.
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ImageName.MBR: This file contains the Master Boot Record information.
ImageName.EDM: This file contains the object containing inventory information.
ImageName.PAR: This file contains the object containing disk partition information.
Note: While these files are transferred, network speed will be less than optimal.
A comprehensive log (machineID.log) is available in
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload after the image is deployed.
Using the Image Preparation Wizard
To use the Image Preparation Wizard:
1. Insert the Image Preparation Wizard CD-ROM that you created into the CD-ROM drive of the
reference machine. (Thin client devices require a USB CD-ROM drive). This CD is created
using the ImageCapture.iso found within the Media\iso\roms directory on your HPCA
media.
2. If autorun is enabled, the HPCA OS Preparation and Capture CD window opens.
3. Browse to the \image_preparation_wizard\win32 directory.
4. Double-click prepwiz.exe. The Welcome window opens.
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5. Click Next.
The End User Licensing Agreement window opens.
6. Click Accept.
7. Type the IP address or host name and port for the HPCA server. This must be specified in the
following format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port
The HPCA server port used for OS imaging and deployment in an HPCA Core and Satellite
installation is 3466. In an HPCA Classic installation, port 3469 is reserved for this purpose.
If the Image Preparation Wizard cannot connect to the HPCA server, a message opens and
you must:
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Click Yes to continue anyway.
Click No to modify the host name or IP address.
Click Cancel to exit the Image Preparation Wizard.
8. Click Next.
The Image Name window opens.
9. Type a name for the image file. This is the image name that will be stored in the \upload
directory on the HPCA server.
10. Click Next.
A window opens so you can type a description for the image.
11. Type a description for the image file.
12. Click Next.
The Options window opens.
13. Select the option, Perform client connect after OS install or Redeploy OS after the
upload is completed.
Select the Perform client connect after OS install check box to connect to the HPCA server
after the OS is installed to verify that the OS was installed properly. If this is not selected, the
OS Connect will not occur automatically after the OS is installed.
14. Accept the defaults and click Next.
The Summary window opens.
15. Click Start.
16. Click Finish. The wizard prepares the image.
The device boots to the Image Preparation Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. Make the
necessary configuration adjustments to ensure this will happen (for example, with some BIOS
versions, you can hit F10 during the reboot process and change the boot order in the
configuration settings).
Note: You may want to create copies of the files stored in the \upload directory so that
you can retrieve them if necessary.
During the capture, status information is displayed on the Service OS screen. See "About the
Windows PE Service OS Screen" on page 364 for more information.
OS Image Preparation Wizard connects to the network, and stores the image on the HPCA
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server in the following directory:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
When the upload process is complete, you will see the following messages
OS image was successfully sent to the OS Manager Server
**** If you had inserted a CD remove it now and reboot
17. Reboot the reference machine and readjust your boot settings, if necessary, to return to the
original operating system.
Next, you will want to publish your image to the CSDB. See "Publishing" on page 366.
WES 7 OS Images
You can capture the WES 7 OS images using Legacy and Imagex capture options. This section
explains how to prepare and capture a WES 7 thin client operating system image.
Task 1: Prepare the WES 7 Reference Machine
To prepare a WES 7 thin client for image capture, you will need the following:
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HPCA media
Image Preparation CD-ROM
If you select the Legacy method, the boot order must be set to CD before you start the capture
process.
Before you can capture a WES 7 image, you must do the following:
1. Log on to the WES 7 device as Administrator.
2. Install RALF and HPCA agent on the WES 7 device. See Installing the HPCA Agent on HP
Thin Client Devices in the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide for
details.
3. Run a manual agent COP connect and reboot the device.
4. Disable Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) and reboot the device to disable the EWF successfully.
5. Customize the Unattend.xml file.
n For Legacy: customize and save the Sysprep_Unattend.xml file located at
C:\Windows\System32\sysprep as per your requirements.
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For ImageX: customize and save the unattend-capture.xml file located at
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\capture-conf\wes7\x86 as per your
requirements. Use the unattend-capture.xml file while publishing the OS image.
Task 2: Run the Image Preparation Wizard
The Image Preparation Wizard performs the following tasks:
1. Checks if there is enough free disk space on the machine and verifies that the HPCA agent is
installed. If there is not enough free disk space, the Image Preparation Wizard displays a
message and terminates.
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2. Creates an object that contains information (including hardware and BIOS capabilities) about
the reference machine.
3. Checks if the disk size is greater than 4 GB, the user is given an option to choose between
ImageX and Legacy capture methods. It is recommended to use ImageX based capture for
devices with disk size greater than 4 GB. If the disk size is less than or equal to 4 GB, the
capture happens through the Legacy method.
Note: By default, the ZSTOP expression in CSDB Editor under
PRIMARY.OS.PACKAGE.Local Service Boot WinPE x86 SOS has the following value:
WORDPOS(EDMGETV(ZCONFIG,PRODTYPE),'EmbeddedNT')<>0 &
INDEX(EDMGETV(ZCONFIG,HALPVER),'6.1')<>1
This expression facilitates ImageX based deployments and enables the WinPE SOS files
to be downloaded to WES 7 clients. For Legacy deployments for WES7, the WinPE SOS
files are not be used for the deployment. To download only the required Linux SOS files for
Legacy deployments, manually set the ZSTOP expression to the following value:
WORDPOS(EDMGETV(ZCONFIG,PRODTYPE),'EmbeddedNT')<>0
4. Restarts the reference machine into the service operating system (booted from the Image
Preparation CD you created). Based on the type of the capture, the capture process boots into
either Linux or Windows PE Service OS.
5. Creates and copies the following files to this directory on the HPCA server:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload.
For Legacy capture
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ImageName.IMG: This file contains the image. WES 7 images can be deployed to target
machines with flash drives of equal size.
ImageName.MBR: This file contains the Master Boot Record information.
ImageName.EDM: This file contains the object containing inventory information.
ImageName.PAR: This file contains the object containing disk partition information.
For ImageX capture
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ImageName.WIM: This file contains the image. WES 7 images can be deployed to target
machines with flash drives of equal size.
ImageName.EDM: This file contains the object containing inventory information.
Note: While these files are transferred, network speed will be less than optimal.
A comprehensive log (machineID.log) is available in
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload after the image is deployed.
Using the Image Preparation Wizard
To use the Image Preparation Wizard:
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1. Insert the Image Preparation Wizard CD-ROM that you created into the CD-ROM drive of the
reference machine. (Thin client devices require a USB CD-ROM drive). This CD is created
using the ImageCapture.iso found within the Media\iso\roms directory on your HPCA
media.
2. If autorun is enabled, the HPCA OS Preparation and Capture CD window opens.
3. Browse to the \image_preparation_wizard\win32 directory.
4. Double-click prepwiz.exe. The Welcome window opens.
5. Click Next.
The End User Licensing Agreement window opens.
6. Click Accept.
7. Select the capture method, Legacy or ImageX. You get this option only if the disk size is
greater than 4 GB. Else, the capture happens through the Legacy method without showing any
capture options.
8. Type the IP address or host name and port for the HPCA server. This must be specified in the
following format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port
The HPCA server port used for OS imaging and deployment in an HPCA Core and Satellite
installation is 3466. In an HPCA Classic installation, port 3469 is reserved for this purpose.
If the Image Preparation Wizard cannot connect to the HPCA server, a message opens and
you must:
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Click Yes to continue anyway.
Click No to modify the host name or IP address.
Click Cancel to exit the Image Preparation Wizard.
9. Click Next.
The Image Name window opens.
10. Type a name for the image file. This is the image name that will be stored in the \upload
directory on the HPCA server.
11. Click Next.
A window opens so you can type a description for the image.
12. Type a description for the image file.
13. Click Next.
The Options window opens.
14. Select the option, Perform client connect after OS install or Redeploy OS after the
upload is completed.
Select the Perform client connect after OS install check box to connect to the HPCA server
after the OS is installed to verify that the OS was installed properly. If this is not selected, the
OS Connect will not occur automatically after the OS is installed.
15. Accept the defaults and click Next.
The Summary window opens.
16. Click Start.
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17. Click Finish. The wizard prepares the image.
The device boots to the Image Preparation Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. Make the
necessary configuration adjustments to ensure this will happen (for example, with some BIOS
versions, you can hit F10 during the reboot process and change the boot order in the
configuration settings).
Note: You may want to create copies of the files stored in the \upload directory so that
you can retrieve them if necessary.
During the capture, status information is displayed on the Service OS screen. See "About the
Windows PE Service OS Screen" on page 364 for more information.
OS Image Preparation Wizard connects to the network, and stores the image on the HPCA
server in the following directory:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
When the upload process is complete, you will see the following messages
OS image was successfully sent to the OS Manager Server
**** If you had inserted a CD remove it now and reboot
18. Reboot the reference machine and readjust your boot settings, if necessary, to return to the
original operating system.
Next, you will want to publish your image to the CSDB. See "Publishing" on page 366.
Windows CE OS images
This section explains how to prepare and capture a Windows CE thin client operating system
image.
Note: Deploying an OS through LSB is not supported on Windows CE based HP thin client
models t5550 and above.
Prepare the CE Reference Machine
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Product media
Image Preparation CD-ROM
If you select the Legacy method, the boot order must be set to CD before you start the capture
process.
Before you capture the image, you must install the HPCA agent on the Windows CE device.
See Installing the HPCA Agent on HP Thin Client Devices in the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Installation and Upgrade Guide for details.
When you deploy an OS to a Windows CE device using Local Service Boot (LSB), there must be
sufficient space available on the device to install and extract the LSB service. If the device reboots
but fails to boot the Linux Service OS (SOS), the amount of storage memory allocated on the
device may be insufficientat least 10 MByte is required.
Follow these steps on the Windows CE device:
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1. Click Start.
2. Select Settings > Control Panel.
3. Click the System icon.
4. Select the Memory tab.
5. Use the slider on the left to increase the Storage Memory to 10 MByte or more.
Run the Image Preparation Wizard
1. The Image Preparation Wizard performs the following tasks:
2. Creates an object that contains information (including hardware and BIOS capabilities) about
the reference machine.
3. Restarts the reference machine into the service operating system (booted from the
ImageCapture media). Based on the type of the capture, the capture process boots into either
Linux or Windows PE Service OS.
4. Creates and copies the following files to <InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload on
the HPCA server.
ImageName.IBR
This file contains the image. Thin Client image files are the same size as the reference
machines flash drive. Windows CE images can be deployed to target machines with flash
drives of equal size. The file contains an embedded file system that will be accessible when
the image is installed.
ImageName.EDM
This file contains the object containing inventory information.
Note: While these files are being transferred, network speed will be less than optimal.
A comprehensive log (machineID.log) is available in
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload after the image is deployed.
Using the Image Preparation Wizard
1. Insert the Image Preparation Wizard CD-ROM that you created into the CD-ROM drive of the
reference machine (thin client devices require a USB CD-ROM drive). This CD is created
using the ImageCapture.iso found within the Media\iso\roms directory on your HPCA
media.
2. If autorun is enabled, the HPCA OS Preparation and Capture CD window opens.
3. On the CD, browse to the \image_preparation_wizard\WinCE directory.
4. Double-click prepwiz.exe. The Image Preparation Wizard opens.
5. Type the IP address or host name and port for the HPCA server. This must be specified in the
following format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port
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The HPCA server port used for OS imaging and deployment in an HPCA Core and Satellite
installation is 3466. In an HPCA Classic installation, port 3469 is reserved for this purpose.
If the Image Preparation Wizard cannot connect to the HPCA server, a message opens and
you must:
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Click Yes to continue anyway.
Click No to modify the host name or IP address.
Click Cancel to exit the Image Preparation Wizard.
6. Click OK.
The wizard prepares the image.
The device boots to the Image Preparation Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. Make the
necessary configuration adjustments to ensure this will happen (for example, with some BIOS
versions, you can hit F10 during the reboot process and change the boot order in the
configuration settings).
Note: You may want to create copies of the files stored in the \upload directory so that
you can retrieve them if necessary
During the capture, status information is displayed on the Service OS screen. See "About the
Windows PE Service OS Screen" on page 364 for more information.
7. The Image Preparation Wizard connects to the network, and stores the image in the following
directory on the HPCA server:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
When the upload process is complete, you will see the following messages
OS image was successfully sent to the OS Manager Server
**** If you had inserted a CD remove it now and reboot
8. Reboot the reference machine and readjust your boot settings if necessary to return to the
original operating system.
Next, you will want to publish your image to the Configuration Server DB. See "Publishing" on page
366.
ThinPro OS Images
This section explains how to prepare and capture a ThinPro operating system image.
Prepare the ThinPro Reference Machine
To prepare ThinPro client for image capture, you will need the following:
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HPCA media
Image Preparation CD-ROM
If you select the Legacy method, the boot order must be set to CD before you start the capture
process.
Before you capture the image, you must install the HPCA agent on the ThinPro device.
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See Installing the HPCA Agent on HP Thin Client Devices in the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Installation and Upgrade Guide for details.
To create a custom connection for xterm:
Note: If the HPCA Registration and Loading Facility (RALF) is not pre-installed on the
reference machine, it should be installed after the HPCA agent is installed.
If you are using the ThinPro operating system, you may need to create a custom connection to
create an xterm connection.
1. From the HP menu in the lower left corner, select Shutdown.
2. From the Thin Client Action drop down, select switch to admin mode and specify the
Administrator password (default password is root).
Note: Control Center background will change from blue to red.
3. From the Control Center, click the Add drop down list and select the custom option.
4. Set Name to xterm.
5. Set Command to run to:
sudo xterm -e bas h &.
6. Click Finish.
You now have a connection you can use to open an xterm session.
Run the Image Preparation Wizard
The Image Preparation Wizard performs the following tasks:
1. Checks if there is enough free disk space on the machine and verifies that the HPCA agent is
installed. If there is not enough free disk space, the Image Preparation Wizard displays a
message and terminates.
2. Creates an object that contains information (including hardware and BIOS capabilities) about
the reference machine.
3. Restarts the reference machine into the service operating system (booted from the Image Prep
CD you created). The Linux-based portion of the Image Preparation Wizard runs to collect the
image and its associated files.
4. Creates and copies the following files to <InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload on
the HPCA server.
ImageName.DD
This file contains the image. Thin Client image files are the same size as the reference
machines flash drive. Linux-based images can be deployed only to target machines with flash
drives of equal size. The file contains an embedded file system that will be accessible when
the image is installed.
ImageName.EDM
This file contains the object containing inventory information.
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Note: While these files are transferred, network speed will be less than optimal.
A comprehensive log (machineID.log) is available in
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload after the image is deployed.
Using the Image Preparation Wizard
1. Insert the Image Preparation Wizard CD-ROM you created into the CD-ROM drive of the
reference machine (thin client devices require a USB CD-ROM drive). This CD is created
using the ImageCapture.iso found within the Media\iso\roms directory on your HPCA
media.
Caution: On certain Linux thin client models, the CD-ROM may be mounted by default
with the noexec option, which prevents execution from the CD-ROM. This will result in a
permissions error or otherwise failed execution when trying to run the Image Preparation
Wizard. Re-mounting the CD-ROM without the noexec option will resolve this issue.
2. On the Image Preparation CD, go to /image_preparation_wizard/linux and run
./prepwiz.
The Welcome window opens.
3. Click Next.
The End User Licensing Agreement window opens.
4. Click Accept.
5. Type the IP address or host name and port for the HPCA server. This must be specified in the
following format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port
The HPCA server port used for OS imaging and deployment in an HPCA Core and Satellite
installation is 3466. In an HPCA Classic installation, port 3469 is reserved for this purpose.
If the Image Preparation Wizard cannot connect to the HPCA server, a message opens and
you must:
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Click Yes to continue anyway.
Click No to modify the host name or IP address.
Click Cancel to exit the Image Preparation Wizard.
6. Click Next.
The Image Name window opens.
7. Type a name for the image file. This is the image name that will be stored in the \upload
directory on the HPCA server.
8. Click Next.
A window opens so you can type a description for the image.
9. Type a description for the image file.
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10. Click Next.
The Options window opens.
11. Select the appropriate options:
Perform client connect after OS install
Select this check box to connect to the HPCA server after the OS is installed to verify the OS
was installed properly. If this is not selected, the OS Connect will not occur automatically after
the OS is installed.
12. Accept the defaults and click Next.
The Summary window opens.
13. Click Start to start the preparation for image capture.
14. Click Finish. The wizard prepares the image.
The device boots to the Image Preparation Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. Make the
necessary configuration adjustments to ensure this will happen (for example, with some BIOS
versions, you can hit F10 during the reboot process and change the boot order in the
configuration settings).
Note: You may want to create copies of the files stored in the \upload directory so that
you can retrieve them if necessary.
The Image Preparation Wizard connects to the network, and stores the image in the following
directory on the HPCA server:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
When the upload process is complete, you will see the following messages:
OS image was successfully sent to the OS Manager Server
**** If you had inserted a CD remove it now and reboot.
15. Reboot the reference machine and readjust your boot settings if necessary to return to the
original operating system.
Next, you will want to publish your image to the CSDB for distribution to managed devices. See
"Publishing" on page 366.
Publishing and Deploying OS Images
After you have captured an image, use the Publisher to publish it to the HPCA database. For
instructions, see "Publishing" on page 366.
After you publish an OS image to HPCA, refresh the OS Library page on the Operations tab to view
the new image. Use the HPCA Console toolbar to deploy the image to selected devices.
About the Windows PE Service OS Screen
A Service OS is a pre-installation environment that is based on a lightweight operating system such
as Linux or Windows PE. The Service OS does the following things:
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1. Boots into the target hardware
2. Loads all the drivers that are needed in order for that hardware to function correctly
3. Downloads and runs HPCA programs which, in turn, download and install OS images
The Service OS is used to perform the following types of operations:
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Operations to hardware on a target device (for example, a BIOS update or hardware
configuration)
Provisioning target devices (for example, deploying an OS)
Capturing an OS image
Whenever a Service OS starts, the Service OS screen appears on the pertinent device. When an
OS image is being captured, for example, the Service OS screen appears on the reference
machine. When an OS is being deployed, the Service OS screen appears on the target device.
The Windows PE Service OS screen shows you the status of the operation. The right side of
Windows PE Service OS screen shows you a scrolling log of the steps that are being performed.
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A green checkmark icon indicates that a particular step either is in progress or has been
successfully completed.
A yellow triangle icon is a warning that something may be wrong.
A red X icon indicates that this step in the capture or deployment has failed.
A blue question mark (?) icon indicates that input is required.
Information about the current step always appears at the bottom of the list of messages. A scroll
bar appears on the far right if there is not enough room to list all of the messages.
If the operation is successful, a green check mark appears on the left side of the Service OS screen
with further instructions.
At this point, you can take one of two actions:
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Click Reboot to reboot the device into the installed operating system.
Click Shutdown to shut the device down.
After you click one of these buttons, a status message will appear briefly under the progress bar on
the right side of the screen before the reboot or shutdown occurs.
If the operation is not successful, a red X appears on the left side of the Service OS screen with
information about the nature of the failure. If the operation fails, you can use the scroll bar on the
right side of the screen to view information about the hardware detected and determine where in the
process the failure occurred. At this point, you can take one of three actions:
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Click Reboot to reboot the device into the installed operating system.
Click Shutdown to shut the device down.
Click Exit to console to close the Service OS screen and reveal the console window.
After you click one of these buttons, a status message will appear briefly under the progress bar on
the right side of the screen before the action that you selected occurs.
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Use the HPCA Publisher to publish the following items to HP Client Automation (HPCA) database:
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Software
Mobile Applications
BIOS configuration settings
HP Softpaqs
Operating system images
Virtual Applications
Published software is available in the Software Library on the Operations tab of the main HPCA
console. Published operating systems are available in the OS Library on the Operating Systems
tab.
Note: The Publisher is installed automatically during the installation of the HPCA Core. If the
HPCA agent is already installed on the machine, the Publisher will be installed in the agent's
folder. If you want to install it in a different location, you can use the HP Client Automation
Administrator installation file on the product media or use the HPCA Administrator Publisher
service in the Software Library. See Installing HPCA Administrator Tools chapter in the HP
Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide for more information.
Caution: Publishing is an administrative task that should be done in a non-production lab
environment.
After you publish one of the items listed above, it can be entitled and deployed to managed devices
in your environment. For additional information on HPCA Publisher, see HP Client Automation
Enterprise Administrator User Guide.
Starting the Publisher
1. Go to Start > All Programs > HP Client Automation Administrator > HP Client
Automation Administrator Publisher.
2. To log in to the Publisher use your HPCA Administrator user name and password. By default,
the user name is admin and the password is secret.
Note: Publishing options vary based on the intended target devices.
The following table lists the publishing options available in HPCAEnterprise edition.
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Publishing Options
Publishing Option
Enterprise
Component Select
Yes
Hardware Configuration
Yes
HP BIOS Configuration
Yes
HP Softpaqs
Yes
Mobile Application
Yes
OS Add-ons/extra POS drivers
Yes
OS Image
Yes
Windows Installer
Yes
Thin Client Component Select
Yes
Thin Client OS Image
Yes
Publishing Virtual Applications
Yes
Publishing Software
Depending on the type of software you intend to publish, you will use one of two publishing options.
At the login screen, you are given the choice of Windows Installer to publish Windows Installer files
(.msi) or Component Select to use when publishing non-Windows Installer files. The following
sections explain the steps for publishing each file type.
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"Publishing Windows Installer Files" below
"Publishing Using Component Select" on page 369
Publishing Windows Installer Files
Windows Installer uses MSI files to distribute software services to your operating system. The
Publisher uses the files to create a service that is then published to HPCA. When the software
service is contained in HPCA, it is ready for distribution to managed devices in your environment.
Publishing Windows Installer files
1. Start the Publisher (see, "Starting the Publisher" on previous page).
2. At the Logon window, type your administrator User ID and Password and click OK.
Note: Log in to the Publisher using the HPCA user name and password. By default, the
user name is admin and the password is secret.
3. In the Publishing Options area, select Windows Installer and click OK.
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4. Navigate to the Windows Installer file in the left pane. The right pane displays any information
that is available for the MSI file you select.
5. Click Next.
6. Review the available Publishing Options.
n Management Options
To create an administrative installation point (AIP) select Use setup or Use msiexec..
Note: The AIP path is a temporary location and will be removed after the publishing
session completes.
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Transforms
Select and reorder the application of any transform files associated with the Windows
Installer file.
Additional Files
Include additional files as part of the AIP.
o Click Select all to select all available files listed.
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Click Select none to deselect all files.
Properties
View and modify the msi file properties. Some Windows Installer files may require additional
command line parameters to deploy correctly. For example, an application may require a
custom property to pass a serial number during installation. Use the Properties dialog to
include any additional parameters.
o Click Add to add a new property.
o
Click Remove to delete an existing property.
To modify a property Name or Value, click the item you want to change and type the new
value.
When you are finished editing your publishing options, click Next.
7. Use the Application Information section to type the software service information.
8. Use the Limit package to systems with section to limit the service to any specific operating
system or hardware. Click any link to display the configurable options.
9. Click Next.
10. Review the Summary section to verify the service information you provided during the previous
steps. When you are satisfied, click Publish.
11. Click Finish when the publishing process is finished to close the Publisher.
The Windows Installer service is now ready for distribution to your enterprise.
Applying additional parameters using a transform file
1. Create the transform using Orca or another MSI editor. Be sure to save the transform in the
same directory as the Window Installer file that you are publishing.
2. Start a Windows Installer publishing session. Follow the instructions above for details.
3. At the Edit step, click Transforms.
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4. Select the available transform file and continue with the publishing session.
When the software service is deployed, the transform file will be applied, supplying the
additional command line parameters.
Publishing Using Component Select
To publish software other than Windows Installer files, use the Component Select option and select
the software you want to publish.
Publishing using Component Select
1. Start the Publisher (see "Starting the Publisher" on page 366).
2. At the Logon window, type your administrator User ID and Password and click OK.
Note: Log in to the Publisher using the HPCA user name and password. By default, the
user name is admin and the password is secret.
3. In the Publishing Options area:
n If you are publishing for thin clients, select Thin Client Publishing.
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From the drop-down list, select Component Select.
4. Click OK. The Select files to publish window opens.
5. Select the files to publish and click Next.
Note: The directory path where the software is located (and published from) will be the
directory path to where the software is deployed on target devices.
Note: Although network shares are displayed, they should not be used to publish software
(since they may not be available during deployment).
The Target Path window opens.
6. If you are publishing for thin clients, select the install point, as shown in the following figure.
.
7. Enter the commands to run on application install and uninstall. For example, a command to run
on install might be: C:\temp\installs\install.exe /quietmode /automatic
c:\mydestination
A command to run on uninstall could be: C:\temp\installs\uninstall.exe
/quietmode /automatic
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Note: You can right-click any file to set it as the install or uninstall command.
8. Click Next. The Application Information window opens.
9. Use the Application Information section to type the software service information.
10. Use the Limit package to systems with section to limit the service to any specific operating
system or hardware. Click any link to display the configurable options.
11. Click Next.
12. Review the Summary section to verify the service information you provided during the previous
steps. When you are finished, click Publish.
Note: The Package Description you type while publishing is not displayed complete in the
Publisher Summary UI. The service gets published to the CSDB without truncating the text in
the Package Description field.
13. Click Finish when the publishing process is finished to exit the Publisher.
The software service is now ready for distribution to your enterprise.
Publishing Mobile Applications
Using HPCA, you can publish Android application package (APK) files for the mobile devices on
Android platform.
Complete the following steps to publish the .apk files to the CSDB:
1. Open the HP Client Automation Administrator Publisher.
a. From the computer where you have Administrator Tools installed, click Start>All
Programs>HP Client Automation Administrator>HP Client Automation
Administrator Publisher.
b. Enter the user ID and password, and click OK. The default user ID is admin. The default
password is secret.
The HP Client Automation Admin Publisher window opens.
2. Select Mobile Application from the Publishing Options drop-down list, and click OK. The Edit
page opens.
3. Under Select Mobile application to publish, select the folder that contains the .apk file required
to create the package for Android devices. The Summary area shows the details of the file that
you have selected.
4. Click Next. The Configure page opens.
5. Under the Package Information area, type the following details:
Package Information details
Field
Description
Name
The name of the package. An instance with the value you provide in this field
is created in the PACKAGE class of the MOBILESOFTWARE domain. This is
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Field
Description
a mandatory field.
Display
Name
The friendly name of the package. This is a mandatory field.
Domain
The domain in which this instance is stored. The MOBILSOFTWARE domain
is selected by default for mobile applications.
Description Description of the package.
Release
The version number of the application that you are packaging.
Class
The class for which this package instance will be created.
6. Under the Limit package to systems with area, select the operating system and hardware
settings for the device on which you want to deploy the application. Using Hardware settings,
you can limit distribution based on minimum RAM or processor speed.
7. Click Next. The Service Information window opens. You can create a new service or use an
existing service to deploy the package. Select No service if you do not want to associate this
package with a service.
8. Click Create new and type the values for the Name, Display Name, Web URL, and Author
field
Note: In the current release, you can publish only mandatory applications using HPCA.
Additionally, you cannot select the events for which the details are sent to the upstream
server. By default, all APPEVENTS for the mobile device agent are sent to the upstream
server.
9. Click Next. The Publish window opens.
10. Review the Summary section to verify the service information you provided in the previous
steps. When you are finished, click Publish.
11. Click Finish when the publishing process is completed to exit the Publisher.
12. Click Yes to confirm that you want to close the Publisher window.
Publishing Operating System Images
Operating system images created using the Image Preparation wizard are stored on the HPCA
server in the following directory:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
You can use the Publisher to publish operating system image files for distribution to managed
devices. The specific files that you will need depends on the deployment method that you intend to
use (see "Publishing Operating System Images" above).
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If you captured an OS image from a reference machine, you will need the files that resulted from
that capture process. For more information, see "Preparing and Capturing OS Images" on page 344.
Caution: Do not publish factory OS images for thin client devices. All thin client images must
be captured before they are deployed to target devices.
See "Preparing and Capturing Thin Client OS Images" on page 353 for additional information.
Note: If you will be publishing .WIM images, see "Prerequisites for Publishing .WIM images"
on next page before you begin the publishing process.
Files Needed to Publish OS Images
Deployment
Method
Files Required
Refer To
Directly from a
DVD
DVD WIM file
"Pre-requisites for Publishing Directly from a
DVD" on page 374
Microsoft
ImageX
ImageName.WIM
HPCA unattenddvd.xml
ImageName.EDM
"Prerequisites for Publishing .WIM images" on
next page
HPCA unattendcapture.xml
Windows Setup
ImageName.WIM
ImageName.EDM
"Prerequisites for Publishing .WIM images" on
next page
HPCA unattendcapture.xml
Legacy
ImageName.IMG
"Publish OS Images" on page 374
ImageName.MBR
ImageName.EDM
ImageName.PAR
Windows CE:
ImageName.IBR
ImageName.EDM
For Linux:
ImageName.DD
ImageName.EDM
Note: The names of the unattend files shown in the table, Files Needed to Publish OS
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Images, see the files provided in the Image Capture ISO. You can change the name of this file
as you see fit.
For information about customizing the unattend file, see "Customizing the Windows Answer
File" on page 438.
Prerequisites for Publishing .WIM images
Note: The information in this section pertains to the following Windows operating systems:
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Windows XP SP2/SP3
Windows 2003 SP1/SP2
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Server 2008 Release 2 (R2)
If you are publishing a .WIM image of one of these versions of Windows, you must:
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Have access to the Media\client\default folder on the HPCA media.
This folder is only required the first time you publish a .WIM file or if you want to publish an
updated agent package. The HPCA agent will be published as a separate package, which
ensures that all future deployments of your .WIM files will automatically receive the latest agent
available.
For Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8:
If you are deploying using Windows Setup, you must be able to access the \sources folder
from the Windows installation media (used to obtain or create the .WIM file) on the device where
you are publishing the image.
This does not apply to Windows XP or Windows 2003 .WIM files.
The Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows 7 and Windows 8 must be installed
on the device where you are publishing the image. This is a Core installation prerequisite. See
the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide for more information.
If you are using an existing filename.WIM, copy the file to the device where you are publishing
the image.
If you prepared and captured a .WIM file using the Image Preparation Wizard, copy
filename.WIM and filename.edm from the HPCA server's \upload directory
(<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload) to the device where you are publishing the
image.
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If your file was spanned, copy filename.swm, filename2.swm, and so on from the
\upload directory. The publishing process will rename these files automatically to
filename.WIM, filename.002, filename.003, and so on.
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HPCA provides a Windows Setup answer file that you can use for unattended installations.
When you run the Publisher, you can choose to either use the answer file that HPCA provides
(preferred method) or create your own. See "Specifying the Windows Setup Answer File" below
for more information
The answer file that HPCA provides is called unattend.xml. Each operating system and
architecture (for example, 32-bit or 64-bit) has its own unattend.xml file. The files are located
in subdirectories of:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\capture-conf
If you want to use the unattend.xml file that HP provides, you must modify it for your
environment before you run the Publisher. At a minimum, you must specify the ProductKey for
the image that you are publishing. You may also want to modify other settings in this filefor
example, the TimeZone and the RegisteredOrganization. See "Customizing the Windows
Answer File" on page 438 for details.
Caution: Confirm that all files and folders in the directory are not set to read-only. If they are
set to read-only, the image may not deploy.
Pre-requisites for Publishing Directly from a DVD
Publishing an OS image directly from a DVD is the easiest method to use. This implies that the
deployment will be done using Windows Setup. If you want to use straight image deployment, you
must:
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Use the Image Preparation Wizard and select ImageX as the deployment method.
Copy install.wim file from the DVD to a local folder on the device where you are publishing
the image and mount the image capture ISO.
Specifying the Windows Setup Answer File
Before HPCA version 7.90, it was necessary to manually modify and rename files used by HPCA
to support unattended installation of a particular OS image.
Now, you can specify the source of this information when you run the Publisher. This new method
is much simpler and less prone to error than the manual method. It is the preferred method for
specifying this information.
For backward compatibility, the old method is described in an appendix to this guide. See
"Customizing the Windows Answer File" on page 438.
Publish OS Images
The following section describes how to use the Publisher to publish operating system images.
There are four basic steps:
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Select the OS image
Select the Windows Answer File for unattended installations (if needed)
Specify the package options
Publish
The following procedure provides detailed instructions. Note that the steps vary depending on the
options that you choose.
Caution: Be sure to satisfy the "Prerequisites for Publishing .WIM images" on page 373 or
"Pre-requisites for Publishing Directly from a DVD" on previous page before you start the
Publisher.
Publishing Operating System Images
1. Start the Publisher. See "Starting the Publisher" on page 366.
2. In the Publishing Options area:
n If you are publishing for thin clients, select Thin Client Publishing.
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From the drop-down menu, select OS Image.
3. Click OK. The Select OS Image File page opens.
Images created using the Image Preparation Wizard are stored on the HPCA server in the
following folder:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
4. Select the OS image file that you want to publish.
5. Use the Description area to verify that you have selected the correct file before you continue.
You can also add information to the description if you choose.
6. Click Next.
7. If you did NOT select a .WIM file in step 4for example, if you are publishing a thin client
imageskip to step 18.
8. If you manually created *.subs and *.xml files for this image, skip to step 10. This is not
recommended. See "Customizing the Windows Answer File" on page 438 for more
information.
9. In the directory tree, select your Unattended Windows Answer File (unattend.xml).
See "Prerequisites for Publishing .WIM images" on page 373 for additional information.
10. Click Next.
11. If you selected a .WIM file in step 4, perform either Action 1 or Action 2:
Action 1: If you selected a .WIM file that was created using the Image Preparation Wizard
method for ImageX deployment:
a. From the Deployment method drop-down menu, choose Microsoft ImageX.
b. Ignore the Sources Directory box.
or
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Action 2: If you selected a .WIM file in step 4 that was created using the Image Preparation
Wizard for Windows Setup deployment OR you are publishing a .WIM file from DVD media:
a. From the Deployment method drop-down menu, choose Microsoft Setup.
b. In the Sources Directory box, use the Browse button to select the \sources directory
from the Windows installation media DVD. This Windows installation media DVD would be
the same that was used to set up the reference machine that you captured using the Image
Preparation Wizard.
Caution: Always use the \sources directory from 32-bit Windows installation media
DVD, even if you are publishing a 64-bit image file.
12. In the Client media location, browse to the correct path for the HPCA Agent media (this is in
the Media\client\default folder on the HPCA media).
Select the appropriate subdirectory, depending on the target platform that you are publishing for
(either a regular machine or thin client).
If you have already published this, you can select Use an existing package published
previously and then select the appropriate package.
13. Click Next.
14. Use the Package Information section to type the details about this package. Note that the
Limit package to systems with section is not available when publishing OS images.
15. Click Next.
16. In the Service Information section, select Create new.
Caution: If you are publishing the agent, select No service.
17. Enter the appropriate Application Information in the remaining fields.
In the Assignment type group box, select Mandatory.
18. Click Next. The Summary window opens.
19. Review the Summary information to verify the package and service information that you
provided during the previous steps. When you are satisfied, click Publish.
20. Click Finish to exit the Publisher when the publishing process is complete.
The service is now ready for distribution to managed devices in your enterprise.
You can view the published operating system image service in the OS Library on the Operations
tab.
Publishing OS Add-Ons and Extra Production
OS (POS) Drivers
Note: For a detailed discussion of this process, see Customizing OS Deployment by Using
Exit Points and Add-Ons in the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS Management Reference
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You can add drivers to previously prepared images by creating delta packages that are deployed
after the image is installed on a new local partition. This is limited to the Microsoft Windows Setup
and ImageX deployment methods.
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Publish your OS service. The Publisher automatically creates a connection,
OS.ADDON.ServiceName_*, under this service.
If you are publishing OS drivers:
n Create the following directory:
C:\MyDrivers\osmgr.hlp\drivers
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Store the individual drivers that you want to publish in this directory.
Publishing delta packages
1. Go to Start > All Programs > HP Client Automation Administrator > HP Client
Automation Administrator Publisher. The Logon screen opens.
2. Type your HPCA Administrator user ID and Password (by default, admin and secret).
3. In the Publishing Options windows select OS Add-ons/extra POS drivers from the dropdown list.
4. Click OK.
5. Use the Select Drivers Directory window, specify the following:
a. In the directory tree, select the C:\MyDrivers directory.
Everything below this directory will be recursively scanned, included, and published.
b. From the Add-on type drop-down list, select OS Driver file.
c. From the Select Target Service drop down list, select the OS service to which you want to
add these drivers or add-ons.
d. In the optional Suffix text box, you can type a number that can be used to track packages.
For example, if the instance is called VISTA_PDD and you type 0 in this text box, then the
new ADDON instance name will be VISTA_PDD_0.
In the ADDON Instance Name text box, the instance name will be pre-populated based on
the OS service name you selected. It is recommended that you leave this as is.
It is recommended that you leave this name as is. If you modify this name, there will be no
connection between the OS service and the ADDON instance unless you create the
connection yourself.
6. Click Next.
7. Review the summary screen and click Publish.
You can use the CSDB Editor to review the new ADDON instance in PRIMARY.OS.ADDON. The
next time the operating system service is deployed, the delta packages will automatically be
deployed with it.
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When this operating system service is deployed to a target device, the OS drivers are stored in the
C:\OSMGR.HLP\Drivers directory on the target device.
Publishing HP Softpaqs
HP Softpaqs are bundles of support software, which may include device drivers, configuration
programs, flashable ROM images, and other utilities available to keep devices up to date and
performing at their optimum level.
Softpaqs are available as executable (.EXE) files.
Use the Publisher to publish HP Softpaqs to HPCA for distribution to managed devices.
Note: Publisher does not generate methods to uninstall HP Softpaqs. Therefore, HP Softpaqs
cannot be uninstalled, once deployed.
To publish a Softpaq:
1. Start the Publisher (see To start the Publisher on page 339).
2. At the Logon window, type your administrator User ID and Password and click OK.
Note: Log in to the Publisher using the HPCA user name and password. By default, the user
name is admin and the password is secret.
3. In the Publishing Options area, select HP Softpaq and click OK.
4. The Select window opens. Select the Softpaq file to publish.
n The Summary section shows the selected Softpaq information, including whether or not the
Softpaq is SSM compliant. If the selected Softpaq is not SSM compliant and no silent install
is included as part of the Softpaq, you must extract the Softpaq contents and read the
accompanying documentation. Publish the required files and set up the installation method
as instructed.
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The System information dialog box shows all of the hardware the selected Softpaq
supports.
5. Click Next. The Application Information window opens.
6. View, and if necessary, modify the Softpaq information. The application information is predetermined based on what is available from the Softpaq file.
7. Click Next. The Summary window opens.
8. Review the summary information and when satisfied, click Publish.
9. When the publishing process is complete, click Finish to close the Publisher.
The Softpaq is published to HPCA and is available for distribution to managed devices. View the
published Softpaq in the HPCA console Software Management, Software Library. Deployed
Softpaqs are included within the HP Softpaq category group in the Application Self-Service
Manager on managed devices.
Publishing BIOS Settings
Use the Publisher to publish a BIOS settings file as a service for distribution to client devices. You
can use the settings file to update or modify BIOS settings (for example, boot order) or to change
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the BIOS password on the client device.
Two sample BIOS settings files (HP desktop sample BIOS settings.txt and HP
notebook sample BIOS settings.txt) are included with the Publisher installation and
located by default at: <InstallDir>\Agent\BIOS. Use these files to modify BIOS settings on target
devices.
If the sample BIOS settings file does not include the options you require, or you would like to create
a settings file for a specific device, see To publish BIOS settings .
Publishing BIOS settings
1. Start the Publisher (see "Starting the Publisher" on page 366).
2. At the Logon window, type your administrator User ID and Password and click OK.
Note: Log in to the Publisher using the HPCA user name and password. By default, the
user name is admin and the password is secret.
3. In the Publishing Options area, select HP BIOS Configuration and click OK. The Select
window opens.
4. Select the BIOS settings file to publish. Two sample BIOS settings files (HP desktop
sample BIOS settings.txt and HP notebook sample BIOS settings.txt)
are included with the Publisher installation and located by default at:
<InstallDir>\Agent\BIOS.
5. In the Current BIOS Admin Password area, type and then confirm a BIOS password if
required. This is required to change any settings if the target devices have a BIOS password.
6. If you want to change the current BIOS password, select Change BIOS Password, then type
and confirm the new password. This is required only if you want to change the BIOS password
on a client device.
7. Click Next. The BIOS Options window opens.
8. To select the BIOS settings to be publishes select the check box to the left of the BIOS setting
names.
9. If you need to change the value of a BIOS setting, click the setting name and adjust the
available options as necessary.
10. Click Next. The Application Information window opens.
11. View, and if necessary, modify the application information. Application information is predetermined based on what is available from the settings file.
12. Click Next. The Summary window opens.
13. Review the summary information. If it looks fine, click Publish.
14. When the publishing process is complete, click Finish to close the Publisher.
The BIOS settings service is available in the Software library of the HPCA console.
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Publish Hardware Configuration Elements
In this section, you will use the Publisher to publish Hardware Configuration Elements to the HP
Client Automation Configuration Server Database.
Before you publish your HWCEs, gather your resource files into a single folder. See the HP Client
Automation Enterprise OS Manager Hardware Configuration Management User Guide for more
information.
Publishing a Hardware Configuration Element
1. Go to Start > All Programs > HP Client Automation Administrator > HP Client
Automation Administrator Publisher. See the HP Client Automation Enterprise
Administrator User Guide for details on how to use the Publisher.
2. Type your User ID and Password.
3. From the Publishing Options drop-down list, select HW Configuration.
4. Click OK.
5. Select the folder that contains the resources needed to create your HWCE. In our example, we
selected C:\HWCEs\BIOS.
Caution: Make sure that you gathered the correct files that match the system to which
you intend to deploy this. If you choose the wrong files you may leave your system in a
damaged state.
6. In the Description field, type a description of the elements that you are publishing. For this
example, type Pro32 WS Bios Rev 1.00 Resources.
7. In the Package Instance Name field, type the instance name for the package. For this
example, type P32_BIOS_100.
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8. Click Next.
9. Review the information and then click Publish. The package resources will be published in a
non-compressed format.
10. When the Publisher is done, click Finish.
11. Click Yes to confirm that you want to close the Publisher.
Use the CSDB Editor to view the package that has been created in PRIMARY.OS.PACKAGE.
Publishing Virtual Applications
See HP Client Automation Enterprise Virtual Application Management User Guide.
Viewing Published Services
View published software in the Management tab, Software Management area. Published operating
systems are stored in the Operating System area.
HP Client Automation Administrator Agent
Explorer
Installed with the Publisher as part of the HP Client Automation Administrator, the Agent Explorer is
available to aid with troubleshooting and problem resolution and should not be used without direct
instructions from HP Support.
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Manager
The HP Client Automation Application Self-Service Manager (Self-Service Manager) is an agent
sub-feature that is installed on the client devices during agent deployment. The Self-Service
Manager provides users with a catalog that lists the applications to which they are entitled. The
applications are entitled to the users by an HPCA administrator. End-users can self-manage the
installation, removal, and updating of the applications.
HPCA Administrator Functions
As an administrator, you can define the applications that should be entitled to a user. You can also
modify the display of the Self-Service Manager in users environment.
The following section lists the tasks that you can perform to configure the Self-Service Manager.
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Modify the Self-Service Manager User Interface: Use the RADUICFG class in the CLIENT
Domain to control the display of the Self-Service Manager user interface. For more information
on RADUICFG class, see Appendix B, HPCA Agent Settings Classes in CLIENT Domain
(Client Operations Profile) in the HP Client Automation Enterprise Application Manager and
Application Self-Service Manager Reference Guide.
Create Virtual Catalogs: Virtual catalogs are subsets of the default catalog defined by specifying
a name in the CATGROUP value for a service. Any services with the same CATGROUP value
will be grouped together in a virtual catalog. To set the CATGROUP attribute, complete the
following steps:
n Open the CSDB Editor.
i. From the computer where you have Administrator Tools installed, click Start >
Programs > HP Client Automation Administrator > HP Client Automation
Administrator CSDB Editor. The HPCA Administrator CSDB Editor Security
Information dialog box opens.
ii. Type the user ID and password, and click OK. The default user ID is admin. The
default password is secret.
In the Database Tree View, double-click PRIMARY file, and then expand the SOFTWARE
domain.
Double-click the name of the service you want to add to a virtual catalog.
Double click the CATGROUP attribute and type the name of the virtual catalog you want to
add the service to, and then click OK.
Service List Options: The Service List section in the Self-Service Manager lists the available
applications to the end-user. You can modify the MSI installer behavior using the UIOPTMSI
attribute, such that an end-user is able to view and interact with the installer using the interface.
Based on your requirement, set the UIOPTMSI attribute of the MSI applications that are
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deployed using the RadiaMsi to one of the following options:
n UIOPTMSI=FULL: Full interface is displayed. A modal dialog box is displayed and allows the
user to interact with the interface.
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UIOPTMSI=INFO: Reduced interface is displayed. A modal dialog box is displayed and the
user is not able to interact with the interface or cancel the installation. See the MSI installer
log files and the Windows Event Viewer logs for errors or warnings.
UIOPTMSI=NULL: No interface is displayed.
Note: For Vista and above the Microsoft Installer UI will not be displayed if the variable
ZSERVICE.ZSYSACCT = Y
Provide Software Reconfiguration Options: Use the Reconfigure option in the Service List
section to reconfigure the installation of software on your computer. The reconfigure option
enables you to re-install the selected software to adjust different configurations, for example, the
directory where the software was installed.
Note: The Reconfigure button is available only if the application is installed and the
RECONFIG variable is set to Y in the ZSERVICE instance for the application.
Scheduling Timed Events: After selecting an installed service, select Schedule from the
Services menu to specify a schedule that will automatically update the applications that are
installed on your computer. For example, you can schedule updates to occur during nonbusiness hours, when you are not using your computer and network traffic is slower.
Note: The Scheduling dialog box is only enabled when an Application Service
(ZSERVICE) has the SCHEDOK attribute set to Y, indicating the Administrator authorized
local scheduling capabilities on the selected service.
HPCA Agent Self-maintenance
Maintenance for the HPCA agents is available from HP Technical Support. The maintenance
includes import decks for the Configuration Server Database. New instances are created in the
PRDMAINT Class in the PRDMAINT Domain; there is one PRDMAINT instance for each
PRODUCT_PLATFORM combination. These instances are connected based on the HPCA
agents platform and current product level. After you have identified the need to deploy the
maintenance to the HPCA agent computers, add the service to the users entitlements.
To minimize the need for separate PRDMAINT bundles for different operating systems requiring the
same maintenance, the ZMASTER.ZOSTYPE variables identify the Windows operating system
type or family.
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All packages are disabled by default. This is accomplished by setting a ZSTOP expression to 1
to prevent deployment. Either remove this value for general deployment, or use this ZSTOP
expression to restrict its deployment to certain groups.
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The first REQUIRES connection is reserved for any possible hot fix, a fix that is sent to you
directly by Technical Support is not yet available in a fix or service pack. This package, _
HOTFIX, will be used to chain any required fixes (and/or enhancements) and will be maintained
by the customer. The second connection is for any locally customized code to be included as
part of maintenance.
Use the ACTMAINT attribute in the SETTINGS Class of the CLIENT Domain to specify how
you want maintenance processed. You can choose to immediately download and install
maintenance (I), download only and install later (D), or prompt users to install maintenance at
another time (P).
Maintenance runs only when the RADSKMAN parameter mnt=Y. For more information on
ACTMAINT and mnt parameter, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Application Manager
and Application Self-Service Manager Reference Guide.
HP provides an updated PRDMAINT instance with each new maintenance pack. The customer is
not required to apply all maintenance.
Deploying HPCA Agent maintenance packages
1. A maintenance package is made available on the HP support web site in the form of an export
deck.
2. Download the files. There should be at least an xpi and xpr file.
3. Stop the Configuration Server service and copy the export files to the Configuration Server
\bin directory.
4. Import the files using the ZEDMAMS utility.
For example, if you are given two files, MAINT_RAM_40_RC3.XPI and MAINT_RAM_40_
RC3.XPR, you might use the following command lines:
ZEDMAMS VERB=IMPORT_INSTANCE,FILE=MAINT_RAM_40_RC3.XPI,PREVIEW=NO
ZEDMAMS VERB=IMPORT_RESOURCE,FILE=MAINT_RAM_40_RC3.XPR,PREVIEW=NO
Note: Your command line could vary depending on a number of factors. For detailed
information on EDMAMS, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Configuration Server
Reference Guide.
5. Restart the Configuration Server.
6. Assign the Maintenance Server to the appropriate users in the POLICY Domain.
Note: To run the maintenance portion of an HPCA agent connect process, the mnt
parameter of the RADSKMAN command line must be set to Y.
During catalog processing, the HPCA agent will process all services found in the PRDMAINT
Domain, perform arbitration to determine appropriate maintenance, and deploy the maintenance to
the maintenance staging directory. The default location for this is <InstallDir>\Agent\_Maint_.
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The bandwidth control shows when bandwidth throttling is available (based on the throttling type for
the service, Reserved). In addition, the bandwidth slider will be displayed if the throttling type is
valid and the UIOPTION attribute of the Application (ZSERVICE) instance is set to FULL. FULL is
the default value. Set UIOPTION to INFO to show what is happening on the agent computer, but
disable all the controls so that the subscriber cannot make any changes. Set the UIOPTION to
NONE so that no dialog boxes are displayed. Set the UIOPTION using the HPCA Administrator
CSDB Editor.
User Actions for Mandatory Services
This section describes the user options available for Connect Deferral and Reboot Deferral.
Using Connect Deferral
The Connect Deferral (CDF) window enables an HPCA administrator to give users several
options when service actions (such as a software installation) are pending for their machine. This
feature lets users decidebased on their current activitywhether to immediately take the required
actions, or defer them to a more convenient time.
An HPCA administrator can specify two deadline type counters for the required actions.
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The deferral days remaining is displayed on the right side of the window. The user will be able
to repeatedly defer the actionsbut only for the duration that is established by an
administratorto a point where the actions will be performed automatically on the users
machine.
The dialog countdown timer that is displayed in the bottom of the window indicates the number
of minutes before the dialog is automatically dismissed and the Allow action forced. When the
countdown reaches 1 minute, the timer changes to display the number of seconds, and is
refreshed every 5 seconds. If the counter reaches 0 (zero) and the user has taken no action, the
Allow action will be forced.
If you run a connect to install user components of a service specifying context=u as a connect
parameter in the command line, the CDF window is not displayed. For more information on the
machine and user components of a service, see Appendix E, Configuring Services Using
Advanced Capabilities in HP Client Automation Enterprise Administrator User Guide.
Connect Deferral for Service Groups
Service Groups are a group of services. They consist of a master service and one or more member
services. The master service is the container or representative for the member services, that
contain the resources to be deployed. CDF displays only the master service for a particular service
group. For more information on Service Groups, see HP Client Automation Enterprise CSDB Editor
Online Help.
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Connect Deferral Options
The Connect Deferral window presents information about the required actions and offers several
options to the user. The columns of the Connect Deferral window are described in the following
table.
Connect Deferral Window Columns
Column
Description
Service
This column displays the service name that requires user action.
Action
This column displays the resulting effect on the machine when the user action is
taken. This can be:
Type
Delete: remove the service from the machine
Install: install the service on the machine
Update: update an existing service on the machine
This column lists the type of service. A service type can be:
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OS (operating system)
Patch
Software
Reboot
This column displays the values Yes or No based on the user action specified in the
Action column for the service. For example, if a service with user action Install
requires you to restart the computer after the installation process is complete, the
Reboot column will display Yes.
Size (in
MBs)
This column displays the size of the service.
Note: A Connect Deferral window for Patch connects does not display individual services and
actions required by services.
Connect Deferral User Actions
The user options for pending services are:
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Allow
This results in the immediate execution of the activities that are listed in the Action column.
Cancel
This causes the current connection to the Configuration Server to be ended; the action will
remain pending in future connections.
Defer
This is used in conjunction with the Defer for drop-down list. The user can postpone taking
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action on the services by selecting a deferral interval.
n 15 minutes makes the current connection to the Configuration Server sleep for fifteen
minutes; a ZTIMEQ object will not be created.
n
The other intervals will result in the creation of a ZTIMEQ object.
Using Reboot Deferral
The Reboot Deferral (RDF) feature enables an HPCA administrator to configure reboot operations
on user machines. This feature lets users decide whether to reboot the machine immediately or
defer the reboot to a more convenient time.
An HPCA administrator can specify two deadline type counters for the required actions.
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The deferral days remaining is displayed on the right side of the window. The user will be able
to repeatedly defer the actionsbut only for the duration that is established by anadministrator
to a point where the actions will be performed automatically on the users machine.
The dialog countdown timer that is displayed in the bottom of the window indicates the number
of minutes before the dialog is automatically dismissed and the Reboot action forced. When
the countdown reaches 1 minute, the timer changes to display the number of seconds, and is
refreshed every 5 seconds. If the counter reaches 0 (zero) and the user has taken no action, the
Reboot action will be forced.
Reboot Deferral User Actions
The user options for reboot are:
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Reboot: reboots the machine immediately..
Cancel: cancels the reboot process for now; the reboot action however, remains pending.
Defer: defers the reboot to a later time. This is used in conjunction with the drop-down list. The
user can postpone the reboot operation by selecting a deferral interval.
Enabling Reboot Deferral
If enabled, the Reboot Deferral window is displayed in place of the basic Reboot panel. To enable
the Reboot Deferral window, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Application Manager and
Application Self-Service Manager Reference Guide.
Applications: Alert Messages and Deferrals
Use the HPCA Administrator CSDB Editor to show the subscriber that an application has a high
priority or to display an additional message. An Application (ZSERVICE) Instance can be set to
normal or high priority. An exclamation point ( ! ) denotes that an application is high priority.
Note: If you are using HPCA Application Self-Service Manager with the HPCA System Tray to
manage a high priority service and an alert condition arises, the alert bubble will pop and the
message is displayed in the status bubble of the System Tray icon.
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When an application is deployed, an administrator canbased on the network threshold, the datadownload size, a date setting, or a deferral counthave a deferral message displayed. When an
application has data that needs to be downloaded to the HPCA agent computer, the HPCA agent
will check whether the application is configured for deferral. If it is, the Application Self-Service
Manager checks the current bandwidth setting against the administrator-specified bandwidth
threshold setting. A deferral message, asking whether the subscriber wants to defer the
deployment, is displayed if:
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The current network speed is slower than the Network Threshold (DT) value AND the size of the
service is greater than the below-threshold size (DBT) value
Or
The current network speed is faster than the Network Threshold (DT) value AND the size of the
service is greater than the above-threshold size (DAT) value
An HPCA administrator can configure number-of-occurrences and last-deferral-date applicationdeferral limits. If the number of deferrals or the deferral date is reached, the application is installed or
updated without displaying a deferral message.
An HPCA administrator can also configure a minimum-byte-count limit on which to alert. If the
size of the data is less than the minimum byte count, the alert panel is skipped.
If an application has been configured for a deferral and all of the requirements that are listed below
are met, the HPCA agent displays the deferral message.
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The Alert Mode (DM) is configured (=Install, Update, or Both) for the current operation.
The current network speed is slower than the Network Threshold Speed (DT) and the data to be
downloaded is greater than the below threshold size (DBT).
The current network speed is faster than Network Threshold Speed (DT) and the data to be
downloaded is greater than the above threshold size (DAT).
The UIOPTION attribute in the ZSERVICE instance is set to something other than NONE.
If specified, the deferral date, Allow Install Deferral up to (DI), or Allow Update Deferral up to
(DU) has been reached.
Or
The number of deferrals allowed (DN) has been reached.
If these requirements are met and you are using the Application Self-Service Manager, the deferral
message is displayed to the user. Who can then choose to defer the action or continue with it.
If the user does not respond to the defer/continue, the action that is identified in the DA attribute is
taken. For information on DA attribute, see DA .
The following sections describe how to create and configure alert/deferral instances in the
Configuration Server Database.
Alert Message and Deferral Instances in the
Configuration Server Database
To implement an application alert or deferral, you must create an instance in the Alert/Defer
(ALERTDEF) Class of the CSDB and connect it to the appropriate Application (ZSERVICE) Class
instance.
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Creating a Deferral Instance
The Alert/Defer (ALERTDEF) Class has been added to the SOFTWARE Domain in the CSDB to
facilitate the configuring of application alerts. To configure an alert, create an instance in the
Alert/Defer (ALERTDEF) Class.
Creating an instance of the Alert/Defer (ALERTDEF) Class
1. Navigate to Start menu and invoke HPCA Administrator CSDB Editor. The Security
Information dialog box opens.
Note: The default user ID and password are:
User ID: ADMIN
Password: secret
2. If necessary, type a User ID and Password, and then click OK. The HPCA Administrator
CSDB Editor window opens.
3. Navigate to the SOFTWARE Domain of the PRIMARY File, and right-click Alert/Defer
(ALERTDEF). A shortcut menu opens.
4. Click New Instance. The Create Instance dialog box opens.
5. Type a name (such as SalesAlert) for the new instance.
6. Click OK.
The new (SalesAlert) instance has been created.
Configuring a Deferral Instance
Once the instance is created, you need to configure it for your alert. The Alert/Deferral
(ALERTDEF) Class includes two sample instances, Dial Up Sample Defer and LAN Sample Defer.
In this exercise, we will use the SalesAlert instance that was previously created.
Configuring an Alert/Deferral (ALERTDEF) instance
1. Use the HPCA Administrator CSDB Editor to navigate to the SalesAlert instance.
2. Double-click the SalesAlert instance.
3. Double-click the variable that you want to edit.
For information on the attributes for this class, see the following table.
Variables in the ALERTDEF Class
Variable
Description
ALERTMSG An exclamation point (!) preceding Service Alert Message denotes a high
priority message.
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Variable
Description
DM
Alert Mode The type of activity for which a deferral alert is triggered.
n Set to I for Installations.
n
Set to U for Updates.
Set to B (the default) for Both (installations and updates).
DN
The maximum number of deferrals that is allowed before the DA (Deferral
Action) action is taken. The default is 0.
DT
The network bandwidth threshold, in bytes. The current network speed must
be less than this value to meet the deferral requirement. The default is 86000.
DBT
The minimum cumulative size (in bytes) of the files that are being
downloaded on a slow network and which triggers the deferral. The default is
50000. A deferral is triggered if the network speed is slower than the Network
Threshold (DT) value AND the cumulative size of the files that are being
downloaded exceeds this value (DBT=n). If DBT=0, it is ignored (there is no
deferral if the speed of the network is below the Network Threshold (DT)
value).
DAT
The minimum cumulative size (in bytes) of the files that are being
downloaded, a fast network and which triggers the deferral. The default is 0.
A deferral is triggered if the network speed is faster than the Network
Threshold (DT) value AND the cumulative size of the files that are being
downloaded exceeds this value (DAT=n). If DAT=0, it is ignored (there is no
deferral if the speed of the network exceeds the Network Threshold (DT)
value).
DTO
The duration (in seconds) for which the Defer Alert dialog box displays; the
default is 120. After the timeout is reached, the DA (Action on timeout) action
is taken.
DA
The action that is taken if the subscriber does not respond to the Defer Alert
dialog box in the time that is allowed by the DTO (Alert Timeout) variable.
n Specify C (the default) to continue with the specified action.
n
Specify D to defer the specified action.
DI
The threshold date (in YYYYMMDD format) after which the option to defer
the application installation is no longer availablethe application is installed.
DU
The threshold date (in YYYYMMDD format) after which the option to defer
the application update is no longer availablethe application is updated.
Name
The friendly name for the instance.
DEFOPTNS This attribute is used to resolve the values of the other attributes of this
class. The default is &(DM),&(DN),&(DT),&(DBT),&(DAT),&(DTO),&(DA),
&(DI),&(DU). Do not modify this value.
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In this exercise, add an alert message with high priority. To do this, double-click the
ALERTMSG variable.
4. In the text field, type the message that you want to be displayed.
5. Click on the next attribute, and type in the appropriate value.
6. Click OK when you are finished editing the attributes. The Instance Edit Confirmation dialog
box opens.
7. Click Yes to confirm the changes.
The SalesAlert Instance has been configured with an alert message.
Connecting a Deferral Instance
Now that the Alert/Defer (ALERTDEF) Instance (SalesAlert) is created and configured, it must be
connected to an Application (ZSERVICE) instance.
Use HPCA Administrator CSDB Editor to click and drag the SalesAlert Instance to the Application
(ZSERVICE) Instance with which you want the alert message to be associated.
For additional information on HPCA Administrator CSDB Editor, see HP Client Automation
Enterprise CSDB Editor Online Help.
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Personality Backup and Restore
The HPCA Personality Backup and Restore solution enables you to back up and restore user files
and settings for applications and operating systems on individual managed devices. Files and
settings are stored on the HPCA Core server and are available for restoration to the original device
or a new device. Alternatively, you can back up and restore files and settings locally on a managed
device.
You can use the HPCA Personality Backup and Restore solution to migrate files and settings as
part of an operating system deployment.
The HPCA Personality Backup and Restore solution is based on the Microsoft User State
Migration Tool (USMT). It enhances USMT by providing both remote and local management of the
migration store created by USMT. It also downloads the required USMT control files to eliminate
the need to deploy those separately. HPCA supports USMT versions 3.0.1 and 4.0.
Note: Backups created with versions of HPCA before HPCA 7.5 cannot be restored, because
they were based on a different backup technology.
The following sections explain how to implement the HPCA Personality Backup and Restore
solution in your environment.
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"About USMT" on page 394
"Using Personality Backup and Restore" on page 397
Requirements
Before you implement the Personality Backup and Restore solution, make sure that the USMT
version on HPCA agent and HPCA Core server is same and your environment meets the following
requirements.
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"Disk Space" on next page
"Software" on next page
Operating System
You can create backups from source computers with the following operating systems:
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Windows Vista
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Windows 8
You can restore files and settings to destination computers with the following operating systems:
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Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Note: The /hardlink option can only be used for restore operations on Windows Vista and
Windows 7 operating systems. It can be used for backup on Windows XP SP2 and later
operating systems.
See "Using the Command Line Interface" on page 401 for more information.
Disk Space
Before you begin, you must make sure that your source computer, destination computer, and the
HPCA Core server have adequate disk space to store the files and settings that will be backed up.
To estimate the disk space that will be needed for the backup, see Determine Where to Store
Data on the Microsoft TechNet website at the following URL:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722431.aspx.
Note that the storage location is automatically set by HPCA, and each of the source computer,
destination computer, and HPCA Core server must have adequate disk space available for the files
and settings being migrated.
Also note that the destination computer needs to have twice the disk space required by the files and
settings being migrated.
If you use the HPCA Personality Backup and Restore Utility, the HPCA Core server stores the
archived user files and settings that were created during the backup. During a restore, the archived
files and settings are downloaded to a temporary location on the destination computer and then
restored to their original location. After a successful restore, the archived files and settings are
deleted from the destination computer.
If you use the pbr.exe command with the /localstore option, backups are stored locally on
the disk under C:/OSMGR.PRESERVE/PBR.work. The backups are not deleted, because they are
the only copy of those files.
Software
You need the following applications:
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Microsoft USMT version 3.0.1 or 4.0
This application must be installed in the default location on the source and destination devices.
See the "About USMT" on next page.
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Caution: This solution requires that you use Microsoft USMT version 3.0.1 or version 4.0.
No other versions of USMT are supported.
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This application must be installed on both the source and destination devices. It is installed
automatically when the HPCA agent is installed on a managed device.
About USMT
Because the HPCA Personality Backup and Restore solution is based on the Microsoft User State
Migration Tool (USMT), you should become familiar with this tool and its capabilities by reviewing
its documentation on the Microsoft Technet web site at the following URL:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722032.aspx.
This section describes Microsoft USMT; how to obtain it, install it, and how to use its migration
files. For a description of the Hewlett-Packard user interface provided with the Personality Backup
and Restore solution, which invokes USMT automatically during a backup and restore, see "Using
the HPCA Personality Backup and Restore Utility" on page 398.
Supported Files, Applications, and Settings
USMT migrates a wide variety of data including user files and folders (e.g., the My Documents
folder on XP or the Documents folder on Vista), operating system settings (e.g., folder options and
wallpaper settings), and application settings (e.g., Microsoft Word settings). For a comprehensive
list see What does USMT 3.0 Migrate? on the Microsoft TechNet web site at the following URL:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722387.aspx
Also see Whats New in USMT 4.0? at the following URL:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd560752.aspx
Note: For application settings to migrate successfully, the version of an application should be
identical on the source and destination computers. There is one exception. You can migrate
Microsoft Office settings from an older version on a source computer to a newer version on a
destination computer.
Note: USMT only migrates application settings that have been accessed or modified by the
user. Application settings that have not been accessed by the user on the source computer
may not migrate.
Note: Some operating system settings, such as fonts, wallpaper, and screen saver settings,
are not applied until after a reboot on the destination computer.
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Obtaining and Installing Microsoft USMT 3.0.1 or
4.0
You might want to install USMT for one or both of the following reasons:
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As an administrator, you want to become familiar with the capabilities of USMT and to learn how
to customize the migration rules for your personalized solution.
As an end user, you want to be able to back up and restore files and settings on managed
devices.
If you want to implement Personality Backup and Restore, you must install Microsoft USMT 3.0.1
or 4.0 on the source computer for backup, and on the destination computer for restore. This section
explains where you can obtain this application, and how to install it.
Caution: You must use Microsoft User State Migration Tool, version 3.0.1 or 4.0. No other
versions of USMT are supported.
Obtaining Microsoft USMT 3.0.1
USMT 3.0.1 is available at the Microsoft Download Center:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
There are two versions: 32-bit and 64-bit. Select the appropriate version for your environment.
Obtaining Microsoft USMT 4.0
USMT 4.0 is part of the Windows Automated Installer Kit (AIK) for Windows 7, which is available at
the Microsoft Download Center:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
There are two versions: 32-bit and 64-bit. Select the appropriate version for your environment.
Note: See "Using the Command Line Interface" on page 401 for information about how the
/hardlink option can be used on the various supported operating systems.
Installing Microsoft USMT on Managed Devices
You can install USMT on managed devices in two ways. You can install it manually, or you can
package it into a service using the HPCA Administrator Publisher (see "Publishing" on page 366)
and then entitle or deploy it to managed devices. USMT must be installed in the default location on
both the source and destination client devices:
Default USMT Installation Locations
USMT Version
Default Location
3.0.1 (Standalone)
C:\Program Files\USMT301
3.0.1 (with Windows AIK)
C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\USMT
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USMT Version
Default Location
4.0 (Standalone)
C:\Program Files\USMT4.01
4.0 (with Windows AIK)
C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\USMT
Be certain to install the appropriate version (32-bit or 64-bit) based on the operating system of the
managed device. If USMT is not installed in the default USMT paths, listed in the table above, add
the following environment variable with the path, where you have installed USMT, set.
PBRUSMTPATH=<"Complete path where USMT is installed">
Migration Files
The Personality Backup and Restore solution uses the following USMT migration files to specify
the components to include in the migration.
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MigSys.xml migrates operating system settings
MigApp.xml migrates application settings
MigUser.xml migrates user folders and files
Note: In USMT 4.0, the MigSys.xml is renamed as MigDocs.xml. If you are prompted for
the MigSys.xml file, copy MigDocs.xml as MigSys.xml.
Before you implement this solution in your environment you must obtain these files and store them
on the HPCA Core Server (see "Storing the Migration Rules on the Core Server" below).
To obtain these files you must install USMT on one of its supported platforms (see "Obtaining and
Installing Microsoft USMT 3.0.1 or 4.0" on previous page). The installation places these files in the
directories shown in Installing Microsoft USMT on Managed Devices.
You can then edit these files (see "Editing the Rules" below) or use them as is.
Editing the Rules
In some instances you may want to edit the default migration rules. For example, you may not wish
to migrate settings for a particular application or may want to exclude a particular file type. To
modify the default migration behavior, you need to edit the migration XML files. See the following
document to learn how to customize these files:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766203.aspx
Storing the Migration Rules on the Core Server
When you are finished editing the migration filesor even if you choose not to edit themsave the
files in the following folder on the HPCA Core server:
DataDir\PersonalityBackupAndRestore\conf
Here, DataDir is the user-configurable data directory specified during the HPCA Core installation.
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Note: The migration files must have the same file names as the original files obtained from the
Microsoft USMT 3.0.1 or 4.0 installation: MigSys.xml, MigApp.xml, and MigUser.xml.
ScanState and LoadState Command Lines
The migration rules are downloaded from the Core Server by the Personality Backup and Restore
Utility and are used by the USMT executables ScanState and LoadState that collect and restore
the personality data. ScanState.exe is the executable that collects personality data on the
source computer. Here is the ScanState command line that is used by the Personality Backup and
Restore Utility:
ScanState.exe /i:MigApp.xml /i:MigUser.xml /i:MigSys.xml /o
/l:ScanState.log /localonly Agent\Lib\PBR\work\store
where Agent is the agents installation directory.
LoadState is the executable that restores the personality data to the destination computer. Here is
the LoadState command line that is used by the Personality Backup and Restore Utility:
LoadState.exe /i:MigApp.xml /i:MigUser.xml /i:MigSys.xml
/l:LoadState.log /lac:password /lae Agent\Lib\PBR\work\store
Here, Agent is the agents installation directory.
These command lines are not customizable, but are provided here to facilitate your understanding
of what is being backed up and restored. Note that these ScanState and LoadState command line
arguments automatically migrate all user accounts on a system, including local user accounts. If,
when the restore is performed, a local user account does not exist on the destination computer,
LoadState will create it with a password of password (see command line above). Therefore, after
the restore, you should change the password of any restored local user accounts.
Using Personality Backup and Restore
There are three ways that you can access the HPCA Personality Backup and Restore feature:
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"Using the Personality Backup and Restore Services" on page 402
"Using the Command Line Interface" on page 401
All three methods invoke the same HPCA application, which is called pbr.exe. Each time that
pbr.exe runs, it downloads the three migration XML files (see "Migration Files" on previous page)
from the HPCA Core server to the managed device and uses these files to perform the backup or
restore.
By default, pbr.exe stores the backup files onand restore them fromthe following location on
the HPCA Core server:
DataDir\PersonalityBackupAndRestore\backups
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Here, DataDir is the data directory specified during the installation of the HPCA Core. A
subdirectory is created under the backups folder for each managed device that is backed up, and it
contains all of the information that is required for a restore.
Note: If you want to store the backup files on the local hard disk of the managed device instead
of on the HPCA Core server, you can use the pbr.exe command with the /localstore
option. In this case, the files are stored on the local disk in the following location:
C:/OSMGR.PRESERVE/PBR.work
All of the information that is required for a restore is stored in this location.
If you are using USMT version 4.0 (included in the Windows AIK for Windows 7), you can
specify the /hardlink option to create a hard-link migration store instead of physically
copying the files. This speeds up the backup and restore operations.
See "Using the Command Line Interface" on page 401 for details.
Caution: Whether the backup files are stored on the HPCA Core server or the local hard disk
of a managed device, they are never automatically deleted. If backup data for a particular
device is no longer needed, that backup data can be deleted manually by the HPCA
administrator
Using the HPCA Personality Backup and Restore
Utility
The HPCA Personality Backup and Restore Utility is a user interface that simplifies the usage of
USMT. The Utility is deployed to managed devices when the HPCA agent is installed.
Caution: Before you begin, make sure you have enough disk space available on the HPCA
Core server and on both the source and destination computers (see "Disk Space" on page
393.)
Starting the Personality Backup and Restore Utility
On the managed client device, use the Start menu, and go to:
All Programs > HP Client Automation Personality Backup and Restore >
Client Automation Personality Backup and Restore Utility
The following sections explain how to use the Utility:
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"Personality Restore" on next page
Personality Backup
You must run the Personality Backup and Restore Utility from a user account with administrator
privileges.
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Caution: To help ensure a successful backup, close as many open files and running
applications as possible before you run the backup. Do not launch new applications or open
files while the backup is running, as this can cause the backup to fail.
Backing up files and settings
1. On the managed device, start the Personality Backup and Restore Utility (see To start the
Personality Backup and Restore Utility).
2. Select Backup files and settings, and click Next. The Backup dialog box opens.
3. Enter the computer name of the device that you want to back up.
4. Enter a password that is at least 7 but no more than 15 characters long, and click Next. The
summary dialog box opens.
5. Review the summary information. Make a note of the computer name and password that you
use, as you will need this information to restore your files and settings.
6. Click Finish to begin the backup process. Depending on the amount of data to be backed up,
this process can take from a few minutes to several hours to complete. Wait for the Personality
Backup and Restore Utility to indicate that the backup has completed before you close the
application.
Personality Restore
You must run the Personality Backup and Restore Utility from a user account with administrator
privileges.
Caution: To help ensure a successful restore, close as many open files and running
applications as is possible before you run the restore. Do not launch new applications or open
files while the restore is running, as this can cause the restore to fail.
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Before you begin the restore procedure, you must install (on the destination computer) all
applications that have settings to be migrated. Note that for all applications other than Microsoft
Office (where a newer version is allowed), the same application version must be installed on the
destination computer as was installed on the source computer.
Note: You should do a restore to a computer on the same Windows domain that was used for
the backup. You should also do a restore to the same locale (for example, US English) that
was used for the backup.
Restoring files and settings
On the destination computer, start the Personality Backup and Restore Utility.
1. Click Start > All Programs > HP Client Automation Personality Backup and Restore >
Client Automation Personality Backup and Restore Utility
2. Select Restore files and settings and click Next. The Restore dialog box opens.
3. Perform one of the following actions:
n To restore files and settings that were backed up using the Personality Backup and Restore
Utility, select Restore using the following information and then type the Computer
Name and Password that were used during the backup.
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To restore files and settings that were stored during the last operating system deployment
for which migration was enabled, select Restore from operating system migration.
4. Click Next. The Summary dialog box opens.
5. Click Finish to begin the restore process. Depending on the amount of data to be restored, this
process can take from a few minutes to several hours to complete. Wait for the Personality
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Backup and Restore Utility to indicate that the restore has completed before you close the
application.
6. Since some operating system settings, such as fonts, wallpaper, and screen saver settings,
are not applied until after a reboot on the destination computer, you should now perform a
reboot to ensure that all these settings are successfully applied.
Using the Command Line Interface
You can use the HPCA Personality Backup and Restore command line interface to backup and
restore files and settings for a managed device.
The syntax is as follows:
<InstallDir>\Agent\pbr.exe /B|/R [/localstore] [/hardlink]
Command Line Options for pbr.exe
Option
Description
/B
Perform a backup.
/R
Perform a restore.
/localstore Store the backup files on (or restore them from) the local hard drive of the
managed device instead of the HPCA Core server.
/hardlink
For USMT 4.0 (included in the Windows 7 AIK), do not physically copy the
backup files to the OSMGR.PRESERVE directory. Instead, create hard links to
the files. This significantly saves backup space, because the backed up files
are not duplicated. It also speeds up the backup and restore operations. If
/hardlink is specified, /localstore is implied. When the /hardlink
option is used, the target (restore) OS must be Windows Vista or Windows 7.
The source (backup) OS, however, can be Windows XP SP2 or later. For
USMT 3.0.1, this option is ignored. In this case, /hardlink is treated like
/localstore.
/xml
Select xml files from HPCA Core Server using wildcards. This option can be
used when you perform a backup.
/--
Use this option to pass additional parameters for USMT utilities. The additional
parameters are appended to the command line as set up by Personality Backup
and Restore.
Example 1: Backup your files and settings on the HPCA Core server
<InstallDir>\Agent\pbr.exe /B
Example 2: Restore from the HPCA Core server
<InstallDir>\Agent\pbr.exe /R
Example 3: Backup your files and settings locally
<InstallDir>\Agent\pbr.exe /B /localstore
Example 4: Restore after a local backup
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<InstallDir>\Agent\pbr.exe /R /localstore
Example 5: Perform a local backup using hard links
<InstallDir>\Agent\pbr.exe /B /hardlink
This example is valid for the following operating systems: Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP3,
Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
Example 6: Perform a local restore using hard links
<InstallDir>\Agent\pbr.exe /R /hardlink
This example is valid for the following operating systems: Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Example 7: Select xml files from HPCA Core Server using wildcards
<InstallDir>\Agent\pbr.exe /B /xml myconfig*.xml
Example 8: Set log level for the USMT utilities ScanState and LoadState
<InstallDir>\Agent\pbr.exe /R /-- /v:4
Using the Personality Backup and Restore
Services
There are two built-in services that HPCA provides to help you automate the process of backing up
and restoring user files and settings:
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HPCA Personality Backup (HPCA_PBR)
HPCA Personality Restore (HPCA_RESTORE)
Both services invoke the pbr.exe application. These services are particularly helpful in the
context of operating system deployment.
Caution: You can only use the HPCA Personality Restore service to restore user data if the
HPCA Personality Backup service (or pbr.exe /B) was used to perform the backup. If the
Utility was used to perform the backup, the Utility must also be used to perform the restore.
Migrating user data as part of an OS deployment in HPCA
Enterprise
1. Make sure that the following items are installed on all managed devices that will be part of this
OS deployment:
n The HPCA agent
n
USMT
2. Make sure that the OS image that you will deploy includes USMT installed in the default
location and configured properly for your environment.
An alternative is to install and configure USMT on your managed devices immediately after the
OS deployment (see "About USMT" on page 394).
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Caution: If HPCA does not find USMT installed in the default location, neither the backup
nor the restore will work.
3. Using the HPCA Policy Wizard, entitle the managed devices to the HPCA Personality Backup
(HPCA_PBR) service.
4. Deploy the OS. The HPCA Personality Backup service will run on each managed device
before the installation of the new OS. The backup files are stored on the HPCA Core server.
5. After the OS deployment is completed, entitle each managed device to the HPCA Personality
Restore (HPCA_Restore) service.
6. Create a Notify job to deploy the HPCA Personality Restore service to each managed device.
The service will run once on each device to restore the user data. The service first checks the
C:/OSMGR.PRESERVE folder to see if a local backup was performed. If it does not find local
backup files, it restores the user data from the HPCA Core server.
An Alternate Method for Capturing and Restoring
Data during OS Deployment
HP also provides a ROM Client method (romclimth.tkd) that you can use to capture and restore
data during operating system deployment. This method is stored in <InstallDir>\Agent, and it has
two exit points.
The exit points call two optional scripts:
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Novapdc.cmd (data capture)
Novapdr.cmd (data restore)
These scripts must also be stored in <InstallDir>\Agent.
You can use these scripts to customize data capture, recovery, and restoration for any product that
you would like to use.
How romclimth.tkd Works
Capturing, recovering and migrating data using romclimth.tkd relies on the OS Manager User
Agent. This is because data can only be captured when the operating system is running. The
process works like this:
1. The Application Manager senses the change to a target device's desired state and triggers the
data capture if Novapdc.cmd is available in <InstallDir>\Agent.
2. The target device reboots, and the new operating system is installed.
3. If Novapdr.cmd is available, the ROM Client method begins the restore process after the
operating system has been installed on the target device.
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Return Codes for HP Exit Points
The following return codes are returned from the HP exit pointsNovapdc.cmd and Novapdr.cmd.
The values may vary depending on the software that you are using with these exit points. If the
return value of the method is not equivalent to the following, use the standard batch error level
conditional processing and the exit command to make them correspond to the following:
HP Exit Point Return Codes
Code Description
0
Successful
An error occurred and will be logged, but processing will continue. The log is located in:
<InstallDir>\Agent\Logs\romclimth.log.
For Novapdc.cmd (capture):
A fatal error has occurred and will be logged here:
<InstallDir>\Agent\Log\romclimth.log.
Processing of the service has ended.
For Novapdr.cmd (restore):
An error has occurred and will be logged here:
<InstallDir>\Agent\Log\romclimth.log.
The service is flagged, but at the next HPCA OS connect, the Application Manager
will attempt to install the service again.
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Monitoring HP Client Automation
HP Client Automation (HPCA) is deployed in a distributed and tiered environment. Monitoring this
infrastructure ensures the availability of the associated services and components. Though the
monitoring mechanism is optional, HP recommends implementing this mechanism in your
environment. The HP Client Automation performance and availability depends on several factors,
wherein the following three critical aspects must be monitored:
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HPCA server availability
HPCA service availability
HPCA services responsiveness
HPCA is capable of monitoring software deployments, but does not function as a monitoring tool. A
monitoring solution is required to ensure that the infrastructure meets the service level
requirements. The HPCA log files and relational database tables provide information that monitoring
tools can use to verify the infrastructure operations. You must ensure that the monitoring solution
that you use in your environment is capable of performing the following tasks:
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Query HP Client Automation components for availability status and response time
Report the status of the server components, key application processes, log files, and display the
component status as per the thresholds that are defined for that component
Raise alerts when the set thresholds are not met
A solution with proactive and periodic test should be deployed that ensures these critical aspects
are functioning.
HPCA Infrastructure Components
Monitoring tools essentially monitor Windows system information, such as disk space usage, CPU
utilization, and Windows service status. These tools can also monitor and extract log file contents
to determine the success or failure of the task that the software performs. The HPCA infrastructure
monitoring relies on such inherent capabilities of the monitoring tools.
The HPCA infrastructure monitoring solution is designed to ensure that the critical monitoring
information is available to third-party external monitoring tools. In the Core-Satellite model, the
individual infrastructure components are integrated into two major entities, a Core server and a
Satellite server. For both these servers, most of the infrastructure components run as Windows
Services. The key operational processes including DCS synchronization and Proxy server Preload
are monitored by analyzing the corresponding log file content.
The following table lists the HPCA components and the parameters that you should monitor if you
plan to integrate a monitoring solution in your HPCA environment.
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HPCA Infrastructure Components and Parameters to be Monitored
HPCA Component
Availability
Monitoring
Type
Component
Name
Server
Monitoring
HPCA
Core/Satellite
Critical
Ping the Core/Satellite server at <IP
address/fully qualified device name>
Windows
Service
Monitoring
HPCA
Configuration
Server
Critical
Service Name: ZTOPTASK
EXE: ZTOPTASK.exe
HPCA Apache
Server
Critical
Service Name: HPCA-Apache
EXE: httpd.exe
HPCA Tomcat
Server
Major
EXE: tomcat.exe
HPCA Boot
Server (PXE)
Major
Service Name: HPCA-PXE
EXE: cygrunsrv.exe
HPCA Boot
Server (TFTP)
Major
HPCA DB
Server
Major
Service Name: HPCA-DB
EXE: mysqld-nt.exe
HPCA Directory
Server
Major
Service Name: HPCA-DS
EXE: slapd.exe
HPCA
Distributed
Configuration
Server
Major
Service Name: HPCA-DCS
EXE: nvdkit-hpca-dcs.exe
HPCA
Knowledge
Base Server
Major
HPCA
Management
Portal Server
Major
Service Name: HPCA-RMP
EXE: nvdkit-hpca-rmp.exe
HPCA
Messaging
Major
Service Name: HPCA-MS
EXE: nvdkit-hpca-ms.exe
Windows
Service
Monitoring
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Severity Monitoring Parameter
Service Name: HPCA-TFTP
EXE: inetd.exe
Service Name: HPCA-KBM
EXE: hpkbmanager.exe
Core
Satellite
Disabled Disabled
by
by
default
default
Disabled Disabled
by
by
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default
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Type
Component
Name
Availability
Severity Monitoring Parameter
Core
Satellite
Server
Service
Response
Monitoring
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Server
Major
Service Name: HPCA-MCAST
EXE: nvdkit-hpca-mcast.exe
HPCA OS
Manager
Major
HPCA Patch
Acquisition
Server
Major
HPCA Policy
Server
Major
HPCA Apache
Server
Response
Major
URL: http://< server>:<server_
port>/server-status
HPCA Apache
Tomcat Server
Response
Major
URL: http://<core>:<core port>
/console/flex/console.jsp
HPCA
Configuration
Server
Response
Critical
Run a batch script to internally execute
the nvdkit.exe tpping.
For example, nvdkit.exe tpping host
HPCA
Management
Portal Server
Response
Major
URL: http://<core host>:<core
port>/proc/Radia/?WebService.
Name=AuthenticateUser&
Response.Format=Text&getauthds=true
HPCA
Messaging
Server
Response
Major
URL: http://<host>:<port>/proc/msg
Service Name: HPCA-OSM
EXE: nvdkit-hpca-osm.exe
Service Name: HPCA-PATCH
EXE: nvdkit-hpca-patch.exe
Disabled Disabled
by
by
default
default
Disabled Disabled
by
by
default
default
Disabled
by
default
Service Name: HPCA-PM
EXE: nvdkit-hpca-pm.exe
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Monitoring
Type
Component
Name
HPCA Policy
Server
Response
Availability
Severity Monitoring Parameter
Major
Core
URL: http://<server host>:<server
port>/policy/ldap?dn=ldap%3a%
2f%2f%2fcn%3ddevice%
2ccn%3dhp%2ccn%3dradia
HPCA has the ability to integrate with existing HP monitoring products to provide flexible
monitoring solution implementations.
HPCA also provides SiteScope solution template that includes a pre-configured set of monitors that
you can deploy to monitor multiple aspects of HPCA components in the infrastructure. You can
download the latest SiteScope HPCA template and documentation from HP Live Network at
https://hpln.hp.com//page/monitoring-hp-client-automation.
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Disabled
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Appendix A
SSL Settings on the HPCA Core and
Satellite Servers
In order to fully understand how to use the SSL settings that are available on the HPCA Console, it
is important to understand the various parts of SSL and their functions. This appendix offers a brief
overview of SSL, including how it relates to an HPCA environment. See the following sections:
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"SSL Parts" below
"SSL in an HPCA Environment" below
"The SSL Certificate Fields on the Consoles" on next page
For additional information, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise SSL Implementation Guide.
SSL Parts
SSL includes the following parts:
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Certificates
Certificate Authorities (CA)
Generating Certificates
Private Key Files
Public Key Files
See Chapter 1 of the HP Client Automation Enterprise SSL Implementation Guide for a
comprehensive overview of each.
In order to enable SSL, you will need the following:
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Public certificate and private key for each server that will have SSL enabled
CA Certificates file if the servers' public certificates are signed by a CA not already included in
the provided ca-bundle.crt file
SSL in an HPCA Environment
SSL uses digital certificates to establish proof of identity, and to establish shared encryption
ciphers to provide secure communications. How you use SSL is dependent on how your
infrastructure components plan to communicate. This section provides information on the two
primary scenarios in which SSL should be enabled, and the role it plays in each.
Note: See Chapter 1 of the HP Client Automation Enterprise SSL Implementation Guide for
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information on SSL Certificate Authorities, SSL certificates, and generating SSL certificates.
Supporting SSL Communications to Remote
Services
Assume that it is not necessary to secure the communications between the Core and Satellite
servers; an SSL connection between them is not necessary. However, secure communications
(LDAPS) are still required for the Core or Satellite servers communications with external servers
(such as those hosting vendors web sites), other HPCA servers, and Active Directory.
In order to trust that these other servers are who they claim to be, the Core or Satellite must obtain
each servers public certificate, or the signature of the issuing Certificate Authority (CA). The
Core or Satellite must also have a CA Certificates file, which it has obtained from a Certificate
Authority, and which must be available to other servers so that they can decrypt messages from the
Core or Satellite. (The Core and Satellite installations include a set of default trusted authorities,
ca-bundle.crt, which is suitable for most environments.)
Providing Secure Communications Services to
Consumers
Assume an environment in which the communications between the Core and Satellite servers
needs to be secure. In this case, the Core will assume the role of server and, as such, will need a
public certificate that it can share with the Satellites. The Core servers public certificate contains
its public key, server name, and a signature from a Certificate Authority (attesting to the identity of
the server).
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A public certificate (also known as a server certificate) can be given to anyone whom you want
to trust you.
Further, each Satellite server, in the role of client, will need its own set of certificates so that it can
encrypt and decrypt messages between it and the Core. A certificate represents the Satellite,
identifying it to the Core.
Each Core and Satellite also needs its own private key to decrypt messages.
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A private certificate (also known as a private key) should be kept private; it should never be
shared.
The SSL Certificate Fields on the Consoles
The Infrastructure Management area of the Configuration tab of the HPCA Console contains two
SSL Certificate areas: "SSL Server" on next page and "SSL Client" on next page. The differences
between these areas and the necessity of each are explained in this section. To complete the SSL
set up for the HPCA, review the information in this appendix, then see "Infrastructure Management"
on page 252.
Note: See Chapter 1 of the HP Client Automation Enterprise SSL Implementation Guide for
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information on SSL certificates, SSL Certificate Authorities, and generating SSL certificates.
SSL Server
This area of the panel is used to enable SSL, and upload and save the private key file
(server.key) and server certificate file (server.crt) for the HPCA servers. These files were
either self-generated (within your organization) or obtained from a Certificate Authority. Check with
your system administrator for access to these files.
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The private key file is needed to decrypt messages that were secured with the corresponding
public key.
The server certificate file is needed so that this host can identify itself to SSL-enabled servers.
After the files have been uploaded (located and Save clicked) these files are saved to:
<InstallDir>\ApacheServer\conf\ssl.
By default, these files will be saved with the names shown above, but the file names can be
customized.
SSL Client
This area of the panel is used to upload and save the CA Certificates file (ca-bundle.crt) for the
HPCA servers. This file contains a default set of trusted authorities that should be sufficient for
most environments, and is needed only when an HPCA server communicates with another server
over either LDAPS or HTTPS.
Note: It is possible to use an existing CA Certificates file that was obtained for your
organization from a Certificate Authority. Check with your system administrator because you
will need access to this file.
The CA Certificates file contains the signing certificates from trusted Certificate Authorities and is
needed so that it can verify any incoming clients as trusted.
After the file has been uploaded (located and Save clicked) it is saved to:
<InstallDir>\ApacheServer\conf\ssl.crt.
By default, the file will be saved with the name shown above, but the file name can be customized.
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Advanced Topics for Live Network
This section addresses more advanced topics about HP Live Network. They include the following:
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"Use the Command Line Utility" below
"Run the HP Live Network Connector Manually" on page 418
"Move HP Live Network Content from a Test Environment to a Production Environment" on
page 420
Use the Command Line Utility
As an alternative to using the HP Live Network page (under Infrastructure Management on the
Operations tab) to schedule or trigger a HP Live Network content update, you can use the
content-update.cmd command-line utility located in the following directory:
Core and Satellite: <InstallDir>\VulnerabilityServer\bin
Note that this directory is not automatically placed in your PATH when HPCA is installed.
This utility has the following syntax:
content-update.cmd [-settingName <settingValue>]...
This command has both "Required Settings" below and "Optional Settings" on next page. Note that
you must always specify a value for the content_source setting.
Any values that you specify on the command line override the stored configuration settings
specified elsewhere (see "Stored Settings" on page 417). If you do not specify a value for a
particular setting, the stored configuration setting is used.
Note: The content-update command writes status and error messages to the vmscommandline.log file.
See "Examples" on page 417 for typical uses of the content-update.cmd command.
Required Settings
The following table lists the required settings for the content-update.cmd command.
Note: Any values that you specify on the command line override the stored configuration
settings that were specified elsewhere (see "Stored Settings" on page 417). If you do not
specify a value for a particular setting, the stored configuration setting is used.
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Required Settings for content-update.cmd
Setting
Description
content_ This setting is required. It specifies the source for the updated content. This must
source
be one of the following: LIVENETWORK Acquire the content from the HP Live
Network subscription site by using the HP Live Network Connector. The HP Live
Network settings and the path to the downloaded Connector must be properly
configured for this option to work. See "Live Network" on page 284. FILESYSTEM
Acquire the content from a location in the file system. The content must have
previously been downloaded from HP Live Network to this file system location. The
content_path setting must also be specified, either on the command line or on
the HP Live Network page under Infrastructure Management on the Operations tab.
See "Live Network" on page 284. CSDB_MASTER Acquire the content from
master content previously published to the configuration server database (CSDB).
This data will be used to load the Reporting database. Service deployment content
will NOT be republished. This is intended for use when a test configuration server
content deck has been imported into a production configuration server.
content_ The fully qualified path to the file system location containing the content that you
path
manually obtained from HP Live Network. This setting is only required if you
specified FILESYSTEM as the content_source. This path can specify either a
directory or a ZIP archive file. The directory structure (or ZIP file structure) must
exactly match the structure of directories and files created when an automatic HP
Live Network update is performed:
You must also replicate the sub-directories under these folders to match the
automatic update structure. In some cases, HP Live Network updates only a
subset of the content. In this case, some of these directories may not be delivered
during a HP Live Network update. In any case, when you update from the File
System, your directory structure must match that delivered by HP Live Network.
Optional Settings
The following settings for the content-update.cmd command are optional.
Note: Any values that you specify on the command line override the stored configuration
settings that were specified elsewhere (see "Stored Settings" on page 417). If you do not
specify a value for a particular setting, the stored configuration setting is used.
Optional Settings for content-update.cmd
Setting
Description
csdb_host
Configuration Server network addressable system name. This can be
a fully qualified host name, localhost, or an IP address.
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Setting
Description
livenetwork_
connector_
executable
The fully qualified path to the HP Live Network Connector on the local
file system. By default, this is:
Core and Satellite:
<InstallDir>\LiveNetwork
The HP Live Network Connector is a tool used by HPCA to create a
secure connection to the HP Live Network content distribution server
and download the updated content.
livenetwork_
Time (in minutes) that the HP Live Network Connector will be allowed
connector_
to run before forcing a failure. Minimum value should be 60.
maxruntimeminutes
livenetwork_
contenturl
URL for the HP Live Network content distribution site. This is the
location that the HP Live Network Connector will use to download new
content.
livenetwork_
username
User name for the HP Live Network subscription.
livenetwork_
password
Password for the HP Live Network subscription.
livenetwork_
HTTP proxy server used to connect to the HP Live Network download
proxy_http_server site. This option must have the following form:
<http|https>://<host>:<port>
livenetwork_
proxy_http_
username
User name for the HTTP proxy server, if any, used to connect to the
HP Live Network download site.
livenetwork_
proxy_http_
password
Password for the HTTP proxy server, if any, used to connect to the HP
Live Network download site.
reporting_db_
databasename
Name of the database instance that you created before installing
HPCA, which is discussed in the Create the HPCA Database
section of the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and
Upgrade Guide.
reporting_db_
drivername
Name of the database driver to use (either oracle or sqlserver).
This must map to a supported driver.
reporting_db_
server
Network addressable server name where the Reporting database is
located.
reporting_db_port Reporting database port number. This must be empty if the port is
dynamic. If the port is static, it must be a value between 1 and 65536.
reporting_db_
username
User name for the Reporting database.
reporting_db_
Password for the Reporting database.
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Setting
Description
password
Stored Settings
If you do not specify a value for one of the content-update settings, the values specified on the
following Live Network configuration pages are used by default:
Stored Settings for content-update.cmd
Option
Where Specified
csdb_host
csdb_port
csdb_username
csdb_password
HPCA First-Time Setup wizard
livenetwork_connector_
executable
livenetwork_contenturl
livenetwork_username
livenetwork_password
livenetwork_proxy_http_server
livenetwork_proxy_http_username
livenetwork_proxy_http_password
Live Network page and Proxy Settings page
reporting_db_databasename
reporting_db_drivername
reporting_db_server
reporting_db_port
reporting_db_username
reporting_db_password
Automatically configured when HPCA is installed
Examples
Example 1 Perform a content update using the previously configured HP Live Network settings
content-update.cmd -content_source LIVENETWORK
Example 2 Perform a content update from a local directory
content-update.cmd -content_source FILESYSTEM -content_path
c:\mycontent
Example 3 Perform a content update from a local ZIP file
content-update.cmd -content_source FILESYSTEM -content_path
c:\mycontent\content.zip
To view full usage information for content-update.cmd, type the following command from the
<InstallDir>\bin directory:
content-update.cmd -?
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Run the HP Live Network Connector Manually
In some situations, the HPCA Core server may not have Internet access. In this case, you can still
update your HP Live Network content using a system that does have Internet access and then
manually transfer the content to the HPCA Core server. This process includes four steps:
1. On the system with Internet access, manually download the HP Live Network Connector from
the HP Live Network subscription web site. See your HP Software sales representative for
instructions.
2. Execute the HP Live Network Connector on the system with Internet access.
3. Transport the content to the HPCA Core server.
4. Update the HP Live Network content from the file system on the HPCA Core server. See
"Update HP Live Network Content" on page 54.
When you execute the HP Live Network Connector, it creates the folder structure described under
content_path in "Required Settings" on page 414 and then stores its output files within this
structure.
Caution: Before you run the HP Live Network Connector from the command line, make sure
that the directory where you will import the HP Live Network content is empty before you
execute the Connector.
This directory is specified by the following parameter:
--setting=hpca.import_directory=<output-dir>
In this case, <output-dir> is the location where the HP Live Network content is placed.
If the import directory is not empty, there is a possibility that you will move old content into HPCA
when you subsequently use the FILESYSTEM option to update your HP Live Network content. This
could have negative repercussions, such as incorrectly deploying an old scanner if a new one is
released that has a new name.
This warning applies only when you run the HP Live Network Connector from the command line. It
does not affect HP Live Network updates that you perform through the HPCA Console.
The Live Network Connector command line has a long list of options passed to it to drive the actual
acquisition. The command is dynamically assembled based on the settings selected in the HPCA
Console. When new content is released over live network, the settings passed to the Live Network
Connector may have changed also. If you plan to execute the Live Network Connector manually, it
is very important to use the most current command line options.
Constructing the HP Live Network command line
with the most current options
1. Go to Infrastructure Management > Live Network on the Configuration tab and set the
options up correctly as you would if you were going to execute the Live Network Connector
through the HPCA Console.
2. Save the options.
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3. Go to Infrastructure Management > Live Network on the Operations tab and perform an
update now choosing Live Network as the source. Verify any other settings that apply to your
environment.
4. Open the log file at <install-dir>\VulnerabilityServer\logs\connectorexec-cmd.log
5. Copy the most recent command executed.
6. Take the command to the system where you want to execute the Live Network Connector.
7. Modify the command to have the appropriate path, appropriate user name, appropriate
password, and appropriate import directory. Note that passwords in the command will be
displayed as asterisks **** and will not work if directly invoked.
It should be noted that if you execute this command using the same Live Network installation on the
same system that the HPCA Console is running on that you may cause HPCA and HP Live
Network to become out of sync. If you do this, see the Live Network Connector user guides for
clearing the Live Network Connector cache.
Downloading the HP Live Network content
Run the command line constructed by following the procedure in "Constructing the HP Live
Network command line with the most current options" on previous page. The following is an
example of a command line to run on the system with Internet access:
<install-dir>\LiveNetwork\lnc\bin\live-network-connector.bat
--url=https://bsaen-dist.hp.com
--username=<name>
--password=<password>
--product=hpca --setting=hpca.installed_version=7.90.0
--setting=hpca.import_directory=<output-dir>
--stream=content.hpca_settings_mgmt
--stream=security.hpca_nvd
--stream=security.hpca_sectools_scanner
--stream=security.hpca_config
--stream=security.hpca_oval
--stream=security.hpca_scap_scanner
--stream=content.hpca_config
--stream=security.hpca_sectools_services
--stream=security.hpca_scap_cis
--stream=security.hpca_scap_fdcc
All items in <brackets> here are placeholders for values that you must supply.
In this case, <install-dir> is the file system location where you installed the HP Live Network
Connector, and <output-dir> is the location where the Connector will create the folder structure that
contains its output files. For example, if <output-dir> is c:\temp, the folder hierarchy is created
under c:\temp.
The proxy server settings are only necessary if a proxy server exists between the system hosting
the HPCA Console and the HP Live Network subscription site.
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Next Steps
After you run the HP Live Network Connector on the system with Internet access, you must
manually copy the folder structure to the HPCA core server hosting the HPCA Console. You can
place the folder structure either directly in the file system or in a ZIP archive.
At this point, you must tell HPCA where to find this content. There are two ways to do this:
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On the HP Live Network page under Infrastructure Management on the Operations tab, select
From the File System, and specify the location of the folder structure (or ZIP file).
Or
From the command line, run the content-update command, and specify the FILESYSTEM
content source. Specify the location of the folder structure (or ZIP file) by using the content_
path setting.
Move HP Live Network Content from a Test
Environment to a Production Environment
You may find it useful to test your HP Live Network content in a small controlled environment
before performing a large scale rollout. To do this, you will first create a test HPCA environment
with its own test Configuration Server Database (CSDB) and test Reporting database. After
completing your testing, you will export the test relevant Domain and then import that CSDB
content into your production HPCA environment.
Note: The files used to export and import CSDB content are known as a deck.
Before following these procedures, be sure to review "How HP Live Network Content is Updated"
on page 49.
Testing your HP Live Network content in a controlled test environment
1. In the test environment, perform an HP Live Network content updateeither automatically
from the HP Live Network subscription site, or manually from the file system.
2. Test the updates by running scans and reviewing the pertinent reports and dashboard panes.
Moving your HP Live Network content from a controlled test environment to a production
environment
Caution: In the raddbutil commands shown here, there are no spaces after the commas. If
you cut and paste these commands from this guide or the online help, be sure to remove any
spaces introduced by the paste operation.
1. Connect to the test CSDB and use the raddbutil tool to export the relevant deck:
a. Go to the Configuration Server bin directory on the system where you want to export the
data (the test environment).
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b. If the admin user has a password, use the following command:
raddbutil EXPORT DATA=TRUE,WALK=TRUE,OUTPUT=
<tempDir>,USERID=admin,PASSWORD=<password> PRIMARY.<DOMAIN>
If the admin user does not have a password, use the following command:
raddbutil EXPORT DATA=TRUE,WALK=TRUE,OUTPUT=
<tempDir>,USERID=admin PRIMARY.<DOMAIN>
In both cases, <tempDir> is the directory where the exported files will be placed on the test
CSDB system.
For more information, see Configuration Server Database Utility (RadDBUtil) in the HP Client
Automation Enterprise Configuration Server Reference Guide.
2. Transport the relevant deck files to the production CSDB system using the file transfer
mechanism of your choice.
3. On the production CSDB system, use the raddbutil tool to import the relevant deck:
a. Go to the Configuration Server directory on the system where you want to import the data
(the production environment).
b. If the admin user has a password, use the following command:
raddbutil IMPORT
INPUT=<tempDir>,COMMIT=TRUE,ACCEPT=A+D+U,USERID=admin,PASSWORD=
<password>
If the admin user does not have a password, use the following command:
raddbutil IMPORT
INPUT=<tempDir>,COMMIT=TRUE,ACCEPT=A+D+U,USERID=admin
In this case, <tempDir> is the directory on the production CSDB system where the files
were placed in the step "Transport the content to the HPCA Core server." on page 418.
4. In the production environment, load the production Reporting database using the master
content in the relevant deck that you just imported.
There are two ways to do this:
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Method 1: Use the HPCA Console
i. Click Infrastructure Management under the Operations tab.
ii. In the left navigation menu, select Live Network.
iii. Click the Update Now tab.
iv. Select the From the Configuration Server Database update option.
v. Click the Update Now button.
vi. See "Live Network" on page 284 for more information about the Update Now tab.
Method 2: Use the content-update command-line utility
content-update.cmd -content_source CSDB_MASTER
See "Use the Command Line Utility" on page 414 for more information about the contentupdate command.
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In either case, using the CSDB_MASTER content source forces the update tool to only update
the Reporting database content and bypass performing any updates to the packages linked to
the relevant content. This ensures that the service content you deployed in your test
environment will exactly match the content that you will be deploying in your production
environment.
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About Double-Byte Character Support
This section covers the configuration changes that will set the locale for the service operating
system (SOS). See the following sections:
Note: When creating an image with the Image Preparation Wizard, the locale for your
reference and target machines must match. For example, if you want to create a Simplified
Chinese OS image, you must run the Image Preparation Wizard on a Simplified Chinese
reference machine.
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"Supported Languages" below
"Changing the Locale" below
Caution: If there are no double-byte requirements, do not make any of the following changes.
Supported Languages
The following table presents the list of supported languages and their valid language codes.
Language
Language Code
Korean
ko_KR
English
en_US
Japanese
ja_JP
Simplified Chinese
zh_CN
Changing the Locale
To add support for a supported language in a PXE environment:
1. Use a text editor to open \X86PC\UNDI\linux-boot\linux.cfg\default
. The file looks similar to the following:
DEFAULT bzImage
APPEND initrd=rootfs.gz root=/dev/ram0 rw ISVR=10.10.10.1
ISVRPORT=3466
2. Add the LANG parameter to the end of the APPEND line and specify a valid language code (see
"Supported Languages" above).
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The result will be the file resembling the following example in which the language was set to
Japanese.
DEFAULT bzImage
APPEND initrd=rootfs.gz root=/dev/ram0 rw ISVR=10.10.10.1
ISVRPORT=3466 LANG=ja_JA
3. Save and close the default file.
To add support for a supported language when restoring from the Service CD-ROM:
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Specify LANG=xx_XX in the ServiceCD section of the romsinfo.ini file.
See "Supported Languages" on previous page for a list of supported languages and their valid
codes.
The file romsinfo.ini is part of the Service CD iso.
Double-byte Support for Sysprep Files
If using double-byte character support in Sysprep, the file must be encoded in UTF-8 coding.
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Enhancing Reporting Performance
HPCA (Usage Manager) provides several scripts and materialized views that can be applied to the
Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases to enhance the reporting performance.
The scripts and views are available at:
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Media\Usage\Optional Features\SQL Server for Microsoft SQL Server database
Media\Usage\Optional Features\Oracle for Oracle database
Using Views
There are two types of views, Standard Materialized Views and Filter Materialized Views. Both
views enhance reporting performance. Either one can be optionally applied to a database. See the
comments in the scripts for additional information about the functions of each view.
Note: The script names may abbreviate "Materialized" to "Mat", as in: StepX_Define
Filter Mat Tables and Indexes.sql
Standard Materialized Views (SMV) - Converts all the views accessed by reports into tables.
This view includes the index to enhance the query execution time. A feature where all the views
(which is what the reports access) are converted into tables, and indexes are added to enhance the
query speed.
Filtered Materialized Views (FMV) - Converts all the views accessed by reports into tables and
requires filters to be applied before the views are converted into tables. The filters are stored in a
separate table. For example, if a user selects notepad.exe as a filter, the FMV table is populated
with the notepad details for all the devices. It is similar to SMV, but differs in that it requires filters to
be applied at the time the views are converted into tables. The filters are stored in a separate table.
As an example, if a filter for Notepad.exe is selected, the FMV table will be populated with only
notepad details for all the devices.
Applying the scripts for SMV or FMV
1. Stop the service for the HPCA Knowledge Base Server. The service may be stopped and
started through the Administrative Tools\Services options of Windows Control
Panel.
2. Use normal procedures to execute the database scripts, in the given order, provided in the
following locations:
n For SQL Server:
\SQL Server\Optional Features\Filter Materialized Views
Or
\SQL Server\Optional Features\Standard Materialized Views
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For Oracle:
\Oracle\Optional Features\Filtered Materialized Views
Or
\Oracle\Optional Features\Standard Materialized Views
Each of the above locations also includes a corresponding script to remove the view from your
database. For example, the script name for the Microsoft SQL Server and Filtered Materialized
Views is:
SQLServer - Remove All Filter Mat Tables and Indexes.sql
Utility Scripts
You as a database administrator can use the following scripts to enhance the reporting view
performance:
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Purge_Computer_Data.sql: Deletes all data associated with the computer name. The computer
name should be provided at the appropriate place in the script. The default value is
MYCOMPUTER.
Purge_User_Data.sql: Deletes all data associated with the computer name and the user name.
The computer name and the user name should be provided at the appropriate place in the script.
The default values are MYCOMPUTER and BOB.
Delete All Windows OS Files from Database.sql: Deletes all Windows Operating System (OS)
related files from the Usage Manager database.
Miscellaneous Scripts for Oracle
Miscellaneous scripts are additional scripts that can be applied along with the utility scripts to
enhance the reporting view performance.
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Optional_Create_Public_Synonyms.sql: Creates public synonyms. The script may have to be
edited for the Usage Manager's user names.
Optional_Drop_Public_Synonyms.sql: Drops the public synonyms created by using the
Optional_Create_Public_Synonyms script.
Step99a_DropAll.sql: Drops all the tables present in the Usage Manager database.
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IPv6 Networking Support
HP Client Automation (HPCA) supports Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) for external
communication among HPCA components. The following topics are explained in this section.
Topics in this appendix include:
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"IP Networking Terms and Basics" below
"Overview of IPv6 Support in HPCA" on next page
"Configuring HPCA Windows Servers for IPv6 Support" on page 432
IP Networking Terms and Basics
This topic defines some terms and basic information related to IP version 4 and IP version 6.
An IP address was intended to be a unique number identifying a unique device or port of a device.
The 32-bit address space of IPv4 addresses puts severe limits on the number of unique addresses
available, and the supply is running out. The IPv6 128-bit address space was created to address
this problem.
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IPv4 Address: An IPv4 address contains four sections separated by periods (or dots). Each
section, called an octet, contains 8 bits expressed in decimal (0-255). When entering an IPv4
address, you can omit leading zeroes.
IPv6 Address: An IPv6 address contains eight sections separated by colons. Each section
contains 16 bits expressed in case-insensitive hexadecimals (0000-FFFF).
Example: 2001:0db8:0000:0001:f8f3:a7bb:2bcb:6037
To make it easier to remember and type an IPv6 address, you can use one instance of a double
colon (::) to indicate multiple contiguous sections of zeros. You can also omit leading zeroes.
For example, you can simplify the address:
2001:0db8:0000:0001:f8f3:a7bb:2bcb:6037
to 2001:db8:0:1:f8f3:a7bb:2bcb:6037 or 2001:db8::1:f8f3:a7bb:2bcb:6037.
IPv6 address types:
n Global unicast address: This is the IPv6 address that can be used for external
communication. A sample global unicast address is:
2001:db8:0:1:f8f3:a7bb:2bcb:6037.
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Link-local address: This address can be used for communication with neighbors on the
same subnet (link), only. Link-local addresses are not forwarded by routers. Their syntax
includes %n at the end, for example: fe80::20c:29ff:fed4:5ab%4.
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IPv4-mapped address: This address can be used for tunneling an IPv4 address through an
IPv6 network. For example: fe80::5efe:192.168.6.154 tunnels the IPv4 address
192.168.6.154.
IP Address Shortcuts: IPv4 versus IPv6
The Table below summarizes IP address shortcut conventions for IPv4 and IPv6.
IPv4 and IPv6 Reserved IP Address Values
Reserved
Meaning
IPv4 Value
localhost
127.0.0.1 ::1
Any address
Any interface
0.0.0.0
::
Tunneling
IPv4/IPv6
Not
Applicable
fe80::5efe:<IPv4addr>where <IPv4addr> is the IPv4
address, as in: fe80::5efe:192.168.1.2
IPv6 Value
Bracketing IPv6 Addresses
You must enclose a literal IPv6 address in brackets [ and ] in URLs, URIs, or other syntax that
allows the IP address to be followed by :port. Examples include schemes for HTTP, HTTPS,
LDAP and LDAPS entries. The brackets around the IPv6 address are required to distinguish the
beginning and end of the IPv6 address (which includes colons) from the colon used to identify the
port.
Example:
http://[literal_IPv6_address]:port
Omit the brackets when entering an IPv6 address through the Core or Satellite Console pages or a
configuration file where the field does not allow for a port entry.
Examples:
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Conf file: HOST=literal_IPv6_address
-host literal_IPv6_address
Overview of IPv6 Support in HPCA
HPCA supports IPv6 for external communication on Core, Satellite, and Agent on Windows
systems. The internal communication on these components takes place using IPv4. IPv6 is not
supported on Agents on Linux and Macintosh systems. In HPCA,
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The Core and Satellite servers have been enabled to perform HPCA server-to-server
communications using either IPv4 or IPv6.
The Core and Satellite servers, as well as the HPCA Configuration Server service, are
automatically configured to listen on the available IPv4 and IPv6 stacks that are detected during
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installation. If only IPv4 is detected, they are configured for IPv4. If IPv6 is also detected, they
are configured to listen on both stacks.
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The Core and Satellite servers can perform HPCA server-to-agent communications using either
IPv4 or IPv6 and vice-versa.
If the Core and Satellite servers are configured to listen on IPv4 only, the IPVER attribute in the
Server Access Profile should be set to 4 for the HPCA agent to use IPv4 to connect to the
server. The IPVER attribute is used to for selecting the IP version on the client machine and not
used for the server connection failover.
If the IPVER attribute value is set to 64 in a dual-stack environment and HPCA agent cannot
connect to the HPCA Satellite server over IPv6 for some unknown reason, the HPCA agent
connects to the upstream host over IPv6 instead of connecting to the same Satellite server over
IPv4.
IPv6 Support Limitations
The following Client Automation components support IPv4 only and are not IPv6-capable:
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Client Automation Administrative tools
Multicast Server and Multicast Agent
Out of Band Management (OOBM) surfaces: IPv6 is intentionally excluded in this release
across all OOBM surfaces, including:
n Core engines to OOBM Web Services
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OOBM to SCS (SCS is the Intel AMT Setup and Configuration Service)
OOBM to Agent
HP Thin Client devices in your HPCA environment
HPCA Registration and Loading Facility (RALF) component of HPCA Agent
Communication between Application Manager agent and Application Self-Service Manager
agent
radstgms internal communication to access the files from the DATAURL, during advanced MSI
deployment using Local AIP.
Pre-execution environment (PXE) deployment of OS is not supported on IPv6.
The romsinfo.ini and netinfo.ini files used to store the network information while restoring the
operating system are not supported on IPv6.
OS Capture is not supported using IPv6.
For OSM, policy resolution based on subnets is not supported on IPv6.
Support for IPv6 in a Core-Satellite Environment
HPCA support for IPv6 focuses on enabling the IPv6 routing of traffic among its in Windows-based
Core, Satellite, and Agent components.
The IP networking features in this release allow the Client Automation servers to use IPv6 or IPv4,
as appropriate, to route the following traffic:
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Core and Satellite traffic to sync the Configuration Server metadata
Core and Satellite traffic to sync the Cache data
Core or Satellite Authentication and Policy traffic (HTTP and LDAP)
Inter-Satellite and Core Messaging traffic
Inter-Satellite and Core HTTP traffic
Core or Satellite to Agent communication and vice-versa
IP Communications Support Table
The following table identifies the HPCA communication pathways among the Core, Satellites,
Agents and external directories. It identifies the communication pathways that support IPv4 only,
and those that support IPv4 or IPv6 (IPv4/IPv6).
IP Communications Support Table
Target (Server)
Agent
Satellite
Core
AD/LDAP
Source
Agent
N/A
IPv4/IPv6
IPv4/IPv6
N/A
Client
Satellite
IPv4/IPv6
IPv4/IPv6
IPv4/IPv6
IPv4/IPv6
Core
IPv4/IPv6
IPv4/IPv6
IPv4/IPv6
IPv4/IPv6
The Core and Satellite servers listen on two points (an HTTP listening point and a Configuration
Server listening point). Either of these communication points can be IPv4 or mixed, as needed.
How to Enable IPv6 Server Communications
If the Core and Satellite Setup programs detect an IPv6 stack on the host server, the Core and
Satellite servers are automatically configured to listen on both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.
Before you run the Core or Satellite installation, review the "Prerequisites for IPv6 Support" below.
Prerequisites for IPv6 Support
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The HPCA Core and Satellite Servers must be installed on Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server
or Windows 2008 Server Operating Systems that are IPv6-enabled and are running in IPv6enabled networks. For more information on supported platforms, see the HP Client Automation
Support Matrix available at the following URL: http://h20230.www2.hp.com/sc/support_
matrices.jsp.
HPCA servers and agent must be run in a dual stack IPv4\IPv6 environment.
Your DNS and DHCP must be configured for IPv6 support.
In order to support IPv6 communications between an HPCA server and a customer-provided
external Active Directory Service (ADS) being used for Policy and Authentication
communications:
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the ADS must be installed on Windows Server 2008
the ADS must be configured for IPv6
The web browser is required to support IPv6.
Configuring HPCA Windows Servers for IPv6
Support
This section identifies the IPv6-related configuration changes that are made to the HPCA Core and
Satellite Windows Servers and HPCA agent components when they are installed on IPv6-enabled
servers.
The configuration topics are discussed in this section:
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"Component: HPCA Apache-based Core and Satellite Servers" below
"Component: HPCA Configuration Server" below
"Component: HPCA Application Usage Manager" on page 434
"Component: HPCA OS Manager" on page 435
"Component: HPCA Agent" on page 435
Component: HPCA Apache-based Core and
Satellite Servers
The HPCA Core and Satellite servers run under an Apache service which is IPv6-enabled by
default. The Apache service does not require any configuration changes for IPv6. However, make
sure your environment meets the previously stated prerequisites.
To verify that Apache is listening for IPv6 addresses:
1. Open a command prompt
2. Type netstat an
3. On the resulting display, check that an entry for [::]:3466 exists. If present, this verifies that
Apache is listening for v6 addresses.
Component: HPCA Configuration Server
To enable the notify connect from HPCA Core to HPCA agent using IPv6, perform the following
steps:
1. On HPCA Core server, navigate to the <InstallDir>\tomcat\webapps\ope\config
directory.
2. Open the dtm.properties file.
3. Set the value of the ipvpreference parameter to 6. The default value of the
ipvpreference parameter is 4.
4. Save the dtm.properties file.
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How IPv6 is Enabled for the Configuration Server
Component
If the Core or Satellite is enabled for IPv6 when the Core and Satellite servers are installed, the
Configuration Server is enabled automatically to listen on IPv4 and IPv6 stacks. This includes:
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Enabled session connectivity to accept connections on IPv6 as well as IPv4.
Enabled session connectivity with the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for IPv4 as well as IPv6.
Verifying the Configuration Server is listening for IPv6 addresses in non-SSL mode
These modifications are made by the Core or Satellite setup program when IPv6 is enabled on the
server. You can view and verify the Configuration Server configuration changes used to enable
IPv6 using the steps below:
1. Use Microsoft Notepad to open edmprof, located in the \bin directory of where the HPCA
server was installed. Notepad supports UTF-8, which is the required encoding for the
edmprof file.
2. Go to the MGR_ATTACH_LIST section and locate the ATTACH_LIST_SLOTS attribute. When
IPv6 is detected, the Core Setup program explicitly adds the following CMD_LINE entry for
IPv6 enablement. (The edmprof default for ztcpmgr to listen on IPv4 is also in effect.)
CMD_LINE=(ztcpmgr, NAME=tcpmgr6,ADDR=::) RESTART=YES
Note: This command line reflects an HPCA Configuration Server using the default port of
3464. If a non-default port is being used, a PORT will also be specified after the ADDR
attribute using the same syntax as shown in "Verifying the Configuration Server is
listening for IPv6 addresses in SSL mode" below.
3. The Core setup program also increases the ATTACH_LIST_SLOTS value by 1 to
accommodate the new CMD_LINE entry.
Note: If the edmprof file has been changed manually, ensure it is save with UTF-8
encoding, and restart the service for the HPCA Configuration Server (ZTopTask.exe).
4. To confirm these configuration changes are reflected in the HPCA Configuration Server
service (ZTopTask.exe), check the Configuration Server log files. You will see two TCP
managers waiting to accept incoming requests. For examples, see "Log Messages" on next
page.
Verifying the Configuration Server is listening for IPv6 addresses in SSL mode
These changes are done automatically by the Core and Satellite setup programs when IPv6 is
enabled on the server.
1. Use Microsoft Notepad to view edmprof, located in the \bin folder of where the HPCA
Server was installed. Notepad supports UTF-8, which is the required encoding for the
edmprof file.
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2. The Core configuration program adds the following lines under the MGR_ATTACH_LIST
section for SSL Manager IPv4 and IPv6 enablement:
[MGR_ATTACH_LIST]
CMD_LINE=(zsslmgr, NAME=sslmgr4,PORT=443) RESTART=YES
CMD_LINE=(zsslmgr, NAME=sslmgr6,ADDR=::,PORT=443 RESTART=YES
3. The Core configuration program also increase the ATTACH_LIST_SLOTS value by 2 to
accommodate the new CMD_LINE entries.
Note: If the edmprof file has been changed manually, ensure it is saved with UTF-8
encoding, and restart the service for the HPCA Configuration Server (ZTopTask.exe).
4. To verify the SSL configuration changes are reflected in the HPCA Configuration Server
service (ZTopTask.exe), check the log files; you will find two SSL managers waiting to
accept incoming requests. See the examples shown in "Log Messages" below.
Log Messages
Session Log Messages with SSL Disabled
02I 22:22:04 <ztcpmgr /1DC> System Task --- TCP Manager task has
started
NVD0404I 22:22:04 <TCP/IP Manager /1DC> System Task --- TCP/IP Manager
accepting requests at address <RPS> on port <3464>
NVD0402I 22:22:04 <ztcpmgr /954> System Task --- TCP Manager task has
started
NVD0404I 22:22:04 <TCP/IP Manager /954> System Task --- TCP/IP Manager
accepting requests at address <::> on port <3464>
Session Log Messages with SSL Enabled
NVD0414I 15:04:36 <zsslmgr /7E8> System Task --- SSL Manager Task has
started
NVD0472I 15:04:36 <SSL Manager /7E8> System Task --- SSL Manager
accepting requests at address <RPS> on port <0443>
NVD0414I 15:04:36 <zsslmgr /188> System Task --- SSL Manager Task has
started
NVD0472I 15:04:36 <SSL Manager /188> System Task --- SSL Manager
accepting requests at address <::> on port <0443>
Component: HPCA Application Usage Manager
The usage data is stored at the destination point you define in the COLLDESTattribute of the
PRIMARY.USAGE.UMDESTPT class. You must specify the IP version over which this
communication should happen. Use the attribute IPVER in the PRIMARY.USAGE.UMDESTPT
class to specify the IP version to be used. The following table summarizes the IP version that is
used based on the values that you specify for this attribute:
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IPVER Description
4
The communication happens through IPv4.
The communication happens through IPv6.
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The Core server first searches for IPv4 for communication. If IPv4 is not found, the
Usage agent searches for IPv6. This is the default behavior.
64
The Core server first searches for IPv6 for communication. If IPv6 is not found, the
Usage agent searches for IPv4.
Component: HPCA OS Manager
If you want to deploy OS using Linux Service OS using IPv6, you need to add an additional
parameter in the configuration file based on where you are trying to deploy the OS from.
If you are deploying the OS using CD, add the IPVER argument in the [_SVC_LINUX_] section
of the rombl.cfg on media.
If you are deploying the OS through the HPCA Core server, and add the IPVER argument in the [_
SVC_LINUX_] section of the default file located at
<InstallDir>\Data\BootServer\X86PC\UNDI\boot\linux.cfg as follows.
[_SVC_LINUX_]
KERNEL=bzImage
APPEND=initrd=rootfs.gz root=/dev/ram0 rw quiet pci=nommconf vga=0x311
splash=silent IPVER=64
The following table summarizes the IP version that is used based on the values that you specify for
this attribute:
Value
Description
Linux SOS enables IPv4 communication.
Linux SOS enables IPv6 communication.
46 or 64
Linux SOS enables IPv4 as well as IPv6 communication.
Component: HPCA Agent
HPCA Agent can listen on IPv4 or IPv6 for Core and Satellite servers communications. The agent
installation program automatically enables the agent to listen on both IPv4 and IPv6 stacks, if it
detects an IPv6 stack is available. In default HPCA agent installation, IPv4 is searched first for all
external communications. To change the default order, modify the install.ini before installing
the HPCA Agent.
The install.ini file is used to customize the installation or the HPCA agent arguments file, or to
create or set attributes for HPCA objects that are created after installing HPCA agent. Settings in
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install.ini override the defaults stored in HPCAE-MgmtApps.msi. You can create your own
customized install.ini file. A sample install.ini is available in the \SetupCore\Media\client\default\win32 directory on the HPCA Core media.
Set the following argument in the [Objects] section of the install.ini file:
ZMASTER_IPVER = 64
Value Description
4
The external communication will happen through IPv4.
The external communication will happen through IPv6.
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HPCA agent will search for IPv4 first for external communication. If IPv4 is not found,
the agent will search for IPv6. This the default behavior.
64
HPCA agent will search for IPv6 first for external communication. If IPv6 is not found,
the agent will search for IPv4.
Note: ZMASTER_IPVER should be either 64 or 6 for the HPCA agent to connect to HPCA
Server using IPV6 subnet.
Log Messages
To verify if the HPCA agent connects to the HPCA Core server using IPv6, check the connect.log
file under <InstallDir>\Agent\logs
on the managed device.
NVD000010A [zbuild_identity] 09:53:24 [RADCONCT / 00000e9c] SYSTEM --Client IP address: [192.168.3.131]
NVD000010I [send_harbingers] 09:53:24 [RADCONCT / 00000e9c] SYSTEM --Client active IP = [2002:f9a:4a3a:0:3592:30d0:ddb9:bb2e]
NVD111111V [zsend_object ] 09:53:24 [RADCONCT / 00000e9c] SYSTEM --Sending [IDENTITY] to the Configuration Server
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Customizing the Windows Answer File
This appendix contains the following topics:
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"Customizing the unattend.xml File" below
"XML File Processing in HPCA" on page 444
"About the .subs" on page 445
These topics pertain to the process of capturing and publishing operating system images so that
they can be deployed to managed devices in unattended mode (requiring no user interaction on the
client devices).
Customizing the unattend.xml File
HPCA provides an answer file that you can use for unattended OS installations. This answer file is
called unattend.xml.
Each operating system and architecture (for example, 32-bit or 64-bit) has its own unattend.xml
file. The files are located in subdirectories of:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\capture-conf
The header at the beginning of the file shows you the OS, architecture, and deployment method to
which the file applies.
If you want to use the unattend.xml file that HP provides, you must modify it for your
environment before you publish the OS image. Here are some settings that you will want to
customize:
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"ProductKey" on next page
"TimeZone" on page 441
"RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization" on page 441
"JoinDomain" on page 442
"MetaData" on page 443
Caution: At a minimum, you must specify a valid product key (see "ProductKey" on next
page). Modifying the other settings discussed here is optional.
Use a text editor to modify a copy of the pertinent unattend.xml file. You can name this copy
anything that you like as long as it has the .xml file extension. When you publish the OS image,
you will specify where your customized answer file is located.
Note: The Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) includes a file called Unattend.chm.
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This is a compiled online help file that contains reference information about the contents of the
unattend.xml file. See this help file for more detailed information about the settings
discussed here and the other settings available that you can customize. To open the file,
simply double-click Unattend.chm.
ProductKey
The <ProductKey> element appears in different places in the unattend.xml file depending on
the specific OS image, architecture, and deployment method that you are using. The
<ProductKey> is a string with 29 characters that is delimited like this:
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
Note: For all DVD installations, be sure that /IMAGE/INDEX is pointing to the correct image
on the DVD (see "MetaData" on page 443).
Retail Editions
For retail editions of Windows (for example, Windows 7 Ultimate), make the following
modifications:
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Put a valid product key in the <Key> element inside the <ProductKey> element. For
example:
<UserData>
<AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula>
<ProductKey>
<Key>XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX</Key>
<WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI>
</ProductKey>
</UserData>
This element is located in the "Microsoft-Windows-Setup" component in the WindowsPE in
pass.
Remove the entire <ProductKey> element located in the Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup
component in the specialize pass:
<ProductKey>XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX</ProductKey>
Business Editions
For business editions of Windows (including Business, Enterprise, Professional, or Server
editions), make the following modifications:
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<Key></Key>
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Put a valid product key in the <ProductKey> element located in the Microsoft-Windows-ShellSetup component in the specialize pass:
<ProductKey>XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX</ProductKey>
If you are using a Volume License Multiple Activation Key (MAK), use that in the
<ProductKey> element.
Note: In the Windows AIK, the <Key></Key> element supports an empty value, but the
<ProductKey> element does nothence <ProductKey> element must be deleted if it is
not being used (see "Retail Editions" on previous page).
64-Bit Platforms
When you are using a DVD with the Windows Setup deployment method on some 64-bit
architectures, be sure to make the following modifications:
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Remove all characters in the <Key> element located in the located in the "Microsoft-WindowsSetup" component in the WindowsPE in pass (see example above):
<Key></Key>
Put a valid product key in the <ProductKey> element located in the Microsoft-Windows-ShellSetup component in the specialize pass:
<ProductKey>XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX</ProductKey>
Make sure that /IMAGE/INDEX points to the correct image on the media (see "MetaData" on
page 443).
Change "amd64" to "x86" in the following component specifications in the WindowsPE
pass:
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core-WinPE"
processorArchitecture="amd64" ...
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup"
processorArchitecture="amd64" ...
During publishing, when you are prompted for the source directory, specify the one from the 32bit media for the same operating system.
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Use the Windows 7 Enterprise Edition 32-bit installation media.
Before you publish the OS image, follow these steps:
i. a) From the Windows 7 32-bit installation media, copy the mediaDrive:\sources
folder to c:\temp
ii. b) Remove the Windows 7 media, and load the Windows 2008 R2 x64 media.
iii. c) From the Windows 2008 R2 x64 installation media, copy the
mediaDrive:\sources\license folder to c:\temp\sources
If prompted to overwrite existing files, do so.
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This ensures that the Windows 2008 Server R2 EULAs are available from the Windows 7
installation folder.
Note: For more information, seethe ProductKey topic in the Unattend.chm help file
included in the Windows AIK.
Caution: HPCA does not currently support image capture for Windows Setup deployment on
64-bit platforms.
TimeZone
The <TimeZone> element appears in different places in the unattend.xml file depending on the
specific OS image, architecture, and deployment method that you are using.
For example, in the unattend.xml file for a captured Windows 7 (x86) image, there are two
places where the <TimeZone> element appears:
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In the Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup component under
<settings pass=oobeSystem>
In the Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup component under
<settings pass=specialize>
Change the <TimeZone> to match the target devices to which the OS will be deployed. For
example:
<TimeZone>Eastern Standard Time</TimeZone>
It is important that the spelling of the time zone exactly match the spelling used in the Windows
Registry. For more information, see the Language Pack Default Values topic in the
Unattend.chm help file included in the Windows AIK.
Note: Greenwich Mean Time is now known as Coordinated Universal Time.
Note: On a computer running Windows 7 you can use the tzutil command to list the time
zone for that computer.
RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization
These elements appear in different places in the unattend.xml file depending on the specific OS
image, architecture, and deployment method that you are using.
For example, in the unattend.xml file for a captured Windows 7 (x86) image, there are two
places where these two elements appear:
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In the Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup component under
<settings pass=oobeSystem>
In the Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup component under
<settings pass=specialize>
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Change these elements to the name of your company (or the entity to whom the operating system
is registered). For example:
<RegisteredOrganization>HewlettPackard</RegisteredOrganization>
<RegisteredOwner>Hewlett-Packard</RegisteredOwner>
These strings can be up to 256 characters in length.
See the RegisteredOrganization and RegisteredOwner topics in the Unattend.chm help file
included in the Windows AIK for more information.
JoinDomain
You can instruct target devices to either join a domain or a workgroup after the OS is installed.
Workgroup mode is the default. To instruct targets to join a domain, modify the following element:
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-UnattendedJoin" ... >
<Identification>
<Credentials>
<Domain></Domain>
<Password></Password>
<Username></Username>
</Credentials>
<JoinDomain></JoinDomain>
</Identification>
</component>
For example:
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-UnattendedJoin" ...>
<Identification>
<Credentials>
<Domain>lan.mycompany.com.de</Domain>
<Password>T3ch3d08</Password>
<Username>administrator</Username>
</Credentials>
<JoinDomain>lan.mycompany.com.de</JoinDomain>
</Identification>
</component>
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Note: The user specified must have an access level sufficient to join the domain.
Note: If any of this information is missing or incorrect, the device will join a workgroup instead
of a domain.
Note: If the target device was previously managed by HPCA, and the device was previously a
member of a domain, the stored domain information will override the contents of the <Domain>
and <JoinDomain> elements in the unattend.xml file.
Note: Any information that is set centrallyfor example, by using an OS management script to
set the domainwill override information in unattend.xml.
See the JoinDomain topic in the Unattend.chm help file included in the Windows AIK for more
information.
MetaData
If you are deploying an operating system image directly from a DVD, you must specify the location
of that image within the WIM file on the DVD. In the WIM file, this information is organized like this:
<WIM>
<IMAGE INDEX="2">
<NAME>MyWIM</NAME>
<DESCRIPTION>MyCustomWindowsImage</DESCRIPTION>
</IMAGE>
</WIM>
In the unattend.xml file, the image information is specified in the <MetaData> element in the
Microsoft-Windows-Setup component hierarchy under <settings pass=WindowsPE>.
For example:
<MetaData>
<Key>/IMAGE/INDEX</Key>
<Value>2</Value>
</MetaData>
The <Key> element indicates which data item in the WIM file to match. It can be any of the
following:
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IMAGE/NAME
IMAGE/DESCRIPTION
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The <Value> element indicates what the value of this data item should be. Here, the image to be
deployed has an IMAGE/INDEX value of 2 in the WIM file.
You can extract a list of the images in a WIM file by using the following command:
imagex /info WIMFileName > c:\info.txt
Here, WIMFileName is the name of the WIM file (for example, install.wim). Be sure to redirect
the output of the command to a text file (as shown here) so that you can easily search through the
results.
For more information, see the MetaData topic in the Unattend.chm help file included in the
Windows AIK.
XML File Processing in HPCA
The unattend.xml file that you publish is overlaid on top of any unattend.xml file that is
present in the image that was published.
Before HPCA starts the image install, the published XML is combined with the substitutes file
to generate the final unattend.xml.
This combining of files is done by HPCA before it starts the actual image installation. The
previously exposed substitutes file is now used behind the scenes. Each operating system and
architecture (for example, 32-bit or 64-bit) has its own file. The files are located in subdirectories of:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\capture-conf
The correct file is selected automatically depending on the processor architecture of the image
being published.
The following table lists the settings in the unattend.xml file that are updated when the
substitutes file is published.
Caution: The settings in blue (CommandLine, Path, and both instances of PartitionID)
are required for HPCA to work. They cannot be removed.
substitutes File
Settings
Pass
Component
Path
Setting
Override Value
windowsPE
MicrosoftWindows-Setup
DiskConfiguration
/Disk
/ModifyPartitions
/ModifyPartition
PartitionID
DISKPART volume ID to
which HPCA will install
the OS
windowsPE
MicrosoftWindows-Setup
ImageInstall
/OSImage
/InstallTo/
PartitionID
DISKPART volume ID to
which HPCA will install
the OS
windowsPE
MicrosoftWindows-Setup
ImageInstall
/OSImage
Path
WIM file to use for
installation
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Settings
Pass
Component
Path
Setting
Override Value
oobeSystem MicrosoftAutoLogon/
Windows-ShellSetup
Domain
Computer name (for autologon)
specialize MicrosoftAutoLogon/
Windows-ShellSetup
Domain
Local computer name (for
auto-logon)
specialize MicrosoftIdentification
Windows/Credentials/
UnattendedJoin
Domain
Centrally set domain
using
getmachinename.tcl
or pre-existing device
entry in the HPCA Core
Console
specialize MicrosoftIdentification/
WindowsUnattendedJoin
JoinDomain
Centrally set domain
using
getmachinename.tcl
or pre-existing device
entry in the HPCA
Enterprise console
specialize MicrosoftWindows-ShellSetup
ComputerName Computer name
/InstallFrom/
oobeSystem MicrosoftFirstLogonCommands
CommandLine
Windows-Shell- /SynchronousCommand
Setup
Path to agent install
media installer
You can, if required, customize the substitutes file to disable certain customizations or to add
new ones. You cannot however remove or change the PartitionID or CommandLine settings.
About the .subs
Caution: HPCA now enables you to specify the source of this information when you run the
Publisher. See "Publishing Operating System Images" on page 371 for more information.
Note: This topic does not apply to Windows XP or Windows 2003.
The HPCA Publisher is backward compatible. It supports publishing saved OS images that consist
of a .WIM file, a .EDM file, a .XML file, and a .SUB file.
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If you choose to manually pre-create *.SUBS and *.XML files, they must have the same prefix as
the *.WIM file. For example: vista.WIM, vista.SUBS, and vista.XML. All three files must be
stored in the same directory.
Note: When you run the HPCA Publisher, if it finds a *.SUBS and *.XML file in the same
directory as the *.WIM file, it will not prompt you for an unattend.xml file.
HPCA provides samples of these files on the Image Capture media in subdirectories of the
following folder:
\samples\unattend
If you choose to use the sample files, rename them and then modify them as neededfor example,
setting the <TimeZone> and the <ProductKey>.
The *.XML file is an answer file that contains standard information as well as placeholders for
information that will be included from *.SUBS. You can use the Microsoft Windows System Image
Manager (SIM) tool to make additions to the *.XML file. If you do so, you must first open the
corresponding *.WIM file before opening *.XML.
Caution: If you choose to use *.XML and *.SUBS files, you must specify your Windows
installation product key in the *.XML file.
Do not delete any XML values from this file! If you modify the *.XML file incorrectly, you may
cause your installation to fail.
If you see errors in the Messages section in the SIM tool similar to "The value
$$SUBSTR$$ is invalid" you can ignore them.
When you save the file, you may also see a message similar to "There are validation
errors in the answer file. Do you want to continue?" Click Yes to
continue.
The *.SUBS file is the substitutes file that lists each XML item to be modified in *.XML and what
its value should be. The lines in the *.SUBS file are known as XPATHs.
Note: Information entered in the *.SUBS file takes precedence over information in the *.XML
file.
Example of Substitution
If you want to see how substitution works, you can review the following example which will show
how the JoinDomain attribute gets changed from anything in the filename.XML file to
VistaTeam in the unattend.xml file.
Note: Code that appears within <> should appear all on one line in the *.XML file.
1. Locate the appropriate unattend*.xml and substitutes files for your operating system,
target device architecture, and deployment method. These files are located under samples\
on the ImageCapture CD.
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2. Make a copy of the unattend*.xml file, and name it filename.XML, where filename matches
the name of your .WIM file. Store the copy in the same directory as your .WIM file.
3. Make a copy of the substitutes file, and name it filename.SUB. Store the copy in the
same directory as your .WIM file.
You should now have the following three files in one directory:
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filename.WIM
filename.XML
filename.SUB
4. Locate the XML element for JoinDomain in the filename.XML file. It should look similar to this
example:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">
<settings pass="specialize">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-UnattendedJoin"
processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35"
language="neutral"
versionScope="nonSxS"
xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State"
xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<Identification>
<JoinDomain>anything</JoinDomain>
</Identification>
</component>
</settings>
<cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim://hpfcovcm/c$/vista_
inst/vista.wim#Windows Vista ULTIMATE" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemasmicrosoft-com:cpi"/>
</unattend>
5. Modify the following XPATH element in the filename.SUB file. Note that this XPATH element
appears on a single line in the filename.SUB file.
//un:settings[@pass='specialize']//un:component[@name=MicrosoftWindowsUnattendedJoin'][@processorArchitecture='x86']/un:Identification/un:
JoinDomain,VistaTeam
During deployment of the operating system, the filename.SUB and filename.XML files will be
combined to create an unattend.xml file that is used to provide information during all phases of
the Windows setup. In this example, the JoinDomain attribute will be set to VistaTeam.
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Capturing Windows XP and Windows
Server 2003 OS Images
The information in this appendix pertains only to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 OS image
captures. For information about capturing Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and
all supported Thin Client operating systemsas well as important image capture process overview
informationsee "Preparing and Capturing OS Images" on page 344.
Note: HPCA only supports capturing unencrypted partitions.
Caution: The Legacy OS image capture method is not supported for devices where the hard
drive is configured for RAID0 through a SATA drive controller. Use the Windows ImageX
method instead.
If you select the Legacy method, the boot order must be set to CD before you start the capture
process.
About the HPCA Image Preparation Wizard
You can use the HPCA Image Preparation Wizard to capture Windows XP or Windows 2003
Server OS images for ImageX, Windows Setup, or Legacy deployment (see "Deployment
Methods" on page 346 for more information).
The Image Preparation Wizard performs the following tasks:
1. Collects and stores information (including hardware and OS information capabilities) about the
reference machine.
2. Executes the exit points that are available for your use as needed. PRE.CMD is executed
before the Image Preparation Wizard starts SysPrep to seal the image. POST.CMD is executed
after Sysprep has sealed the image. See "Image Preparation Wizard Exit Points" on next page
for details.
Note: Image Capture exit points are only supported for ImageX and Windows Setup
capture types.
3. Runs Microsoft Sysprep (on supported operating systems).
4. Restarts the reference machine into the Service OS (booted from the appropriate media). The
Service OS runs to collect the image and its associated files.
During the capture, status information is displayed on the Service OS screen. See "About the
Windows PE Service OS Screen" on page 364 for more information.
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5. Creates and copies files to the following directory on the HPCA server:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
If you choose to create a Legacy image, the files uploaded are:
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ImageName.IMG
This file contains the gold image. This is a compressed, sector-by-sector copy of the boot
partition from the hard drive system that may be very large. The file contains an embedded
file system that will be accessible when the image is installed.
ImageName.MBR
This file contains the master boot record file from the reference machine.
ImageName.PAR
The file contains the partition table file from the reference machine.
ImageName.EDM
This file contains the object containing inventory information.
If you chose to create an image using ImageX or using Windows Setup, the files uploaded are:
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ImageName.WIM
This file contains a set of files and file system information from the reference machine.
ImageName.EDM
This file contains the object containing inventory information.
Image Preparation Wizard Exit Points
You can use exit points for the Image Preparation Wizard as needed. For example, you may use
them to clean up a device before performing a capture.
Note: Image Capture exit points are only supported for ImageX and Windows Setup capture
types.
To use the exit points
1. Create the files PRE.CMD and POST.CMD.
2. Save these files and any supporting files in OSM\PREPWIZ\payload\default\pre and
OSM\PREPWIZ\payload\default\post respectively.
The Image Preparation Wizard copies these files to %temp%\prepwiz\pre and
%temp%\prepwiz\post on the reference device and removes them before the capture begins.
PRE.CMD is executed before the Image Preparation Wizard starts SysPrep to seal the image.
POST.CMD is executed after Sysprep has sealed the image.
A non-zero return value from either PRE.CMD or POST.CMD will cause the Image Preparation
Wizard to halt. In interactive mode, you can decide to Stop or Ignore the error and continue. In batch
mode, the Image Preparation Wizard will halt.
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Prerequisites for Capturing Images
The following steps must be completed before performing an OS image capture for ImageX,
Windows Setup, or Legacy deployment:
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"Install the Windows AIK" on next page
"Install and Configure Sysprep" on page 452
Prepare the Reference Machine
Before installing the operating system, make sure that the OS partition on the reference machine
should be aligned to 4 KB boundary. To prepare the reference machine, perform the following steps:
1. Install the operating system from the original product media. The reference machine must be
capable of running the operating system you are installing. Make sure the reference machine is
using DHCP.
Caution: Store the OS on the C: drive. It is the only drive that will be captured.
2. Customize the OS as necessary. This may include installing a set of basic or required
applications. Be sure to include the latest service packs for the OS and applications and all
required drivers for the devices to which you will deploy the image. The following Microsoft
knowledge base article contains information about including OEM drivers for Windows OS
installations:
Article: 314479 - How to Add OEM Plug and Play Drivers to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314479
3. Make sure that the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 (or later) is installed. The .NET
Framework is available at the Microsoft download center:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
To determine which version of the .NET Framework is present on the reference machine, list
the folders in the following directory:
%SYSTEMROOT%/Microsoft.NET/Framework
4. If you plan to use the Legacy method to deploy this image, you must install the HPCA agent on
the reference machine. This is not necessary for Windows Setup or ImageX deployments,
because HPCA requires you to publish the agent along with the OS image for Windows Setup
or ImageX.
For Legacy deployment only:
Install the agent from the HPCA installation media as per your requirementsat a minimum,
you must install the Application Manager and OS Manager agents. These are required so that
when the OS image is deployed, the device can connect to HPCA server. If you need to update
the agents, you must use agent self-maintenance.
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5. Configure the BIOS power management so that the device does not power down after a few
minutes of keyboard or mouse inactivity before the upload process to the HPCA server is
finished.
6. Keep the image file size as small as possible. The ideal configuration is a partition just large
enough to fit the operating system, plus additional space for the HPCA agent.
Note: For Windows operating system before Windows 7, HP supports deploying the
image to the primary boot partition of the primary boot drive.
Caution: To successfully capture an image using the Windows Setup deployment
method, you must have sufficient free disk space in the OS partition on the reference
machine. For example, to capture a 7 GB image, you will need 50-60 GB of free disk
space.
The following steps help to minimize the size of the .WIM image file:
a. Create free space.
HP recommends that after you have created the smallest partition with the least amount of
free disk space as possible, set ExtendOemPartition = 1 in the [Unattended]
section of the Sysprep.inf file to allow for the small image to be installed on a target
device with a much larger drive.
When ExtendOemPartition= 1, the Microsoft Mini-Setup Wizard will extend the OS
installation partition into any available non-partitioned space that physically follows on the
disk. The HPCA agent can then use the free space on the volume for application
installations.
b. If you are using a laptop, disable hibernation.
c. If necessary, remove the recovery partition.
d. Disable the paging file. The page file will be enabled automatically when mini-setup is run
after the deployment.
e. Turn off System Restore.
f. Turn off Indexing Service and Disk Compression.
g. Turn off On Resume Password Protect.
Install the Windows AIK
If you will use ImageX or Windows Setup for deployment, the Windows Automated Installation Kit
(AIK) must be installed on the HPCA Corewhere you will publish OS images to the CSDB. This
is a Core installation prerequisite.
See "Installing HPCA Core Server in the HP Client Automation Enterprise Installation and
Upgrade Guide for more information.
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Install and Configure Sysprep
Microsoft Sysprep is a program that enables you to distribute Microsoft operating systems using
cloned images. The HPCA OS Image Preparation Wizard runs Microsoft Sysprep to strip out all of
the security identifiers and reset the image.
After the operating system image is delivered to the target device, the Microsoft Mini-Wizard runs
automatically when the target device is started. After using the answers provided by
Sysprep.inf, the Microsoft Mini-Wizard deletes the Sysprep directory on the target device.
Installing Sysprep
To install Sysprep, complete the following steps:
1. Download Microsoft Sysprep to distribute Microsoft operating systems using cloned images.
Note: Review Microsoft's documentation for information about how to use Sysprep, how
to create a Sysprep.inf file, and how to set the available parameters.
2. On the Microsoft operating system installation media, locate the DEPLOY.CAB file in the
SUPPORT\TOOLS folder. See Microsofts documentation for details.
3. Extract the Microsoft Sysprep files from the Deploy.cab file. Copy these files to
C:\SysPrep on the reference machine and make sure the directory and files are not set to
read-only.
Note: Be sure that you are using the latest Sysprep version. If you use an older version,
you may receive an error.
If you do not have the appropriate version of Sysprep, you can download it from the
Microsoft web site.
Even if you have administrator rights, make sure that you have the appropriate user rights
set to run Sysprep. See article #270032, User Rights Required to Run the Sysprep.exe
Program on the Microsoft web site. If you do not have the appropriate user rights, when
Sysprep runs, you will receive the following error:
You must be an administrator to run this application.
The Image Preparation Wizard will exit and after you set up the appropriate user rights you
will need to run the wizard again.
4. Be sure that the reference machine is part of a WORKGROUP and not a domain to use the
Microsoft Sysprep.
5. Create a Sysprep.inf and save it to C:\Sysprep.
Creating Sysprep.inf
To create Sysprep.inf, complete the following steps:
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You can create Sysprep.inf manually or use the Microsoft Setup Manager (Setupmgr.exe).
The Setup Manager can be found in the Deploy.cab file in the SUPPORT\TOOLS folder of a
Microsoft OS distribution media. See Microsofts documentation for more information.
Sample Sysprep.inf files are available on the Image Capture media in the
\samples\sysprep\ directory.
Caution: The Sysprep.inf file should not be greater than 800 KB in size.
When creating the Sysprep.inf file:
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Adjust the TimeZone value for your enterprise.
Set up the AdminPassword.
Make sure to include a product key so that the user will not need to type this at the target device.
In order to have an unattended installation, you must include UnattendMode =
FullUnattended in the [Unattended] section.
Set ExtendOemPartition to 1, so that Microsoft Sysprep will extend the OS partition into
any available non-partitioned space that physically follows on the disk.
If JoinDomain is present in Sysprep.inf, then Sysprep.inf has to have the Admin User
ID and Password of an account in the domain that has the rights to join the computer to the
domain. Note that JoinDomain is case sensitive.
Sysprep.inf File Prioritization
The Sysprep.inf file can be delivered with the operating system image, or it can be delivered as
a package that is connected to the operating system image (known as an override Sysprep file). If
the Sysprep.inf file is published separately, it will be merged with the Sysprep.inf file in the
image's NTFS into a single, combined Sysprep.inf.
Sysprep.inf files are prioritized in the following order, from lowest to highest:
1. Sysprep embedded in the image (lowest priority). If there is no separately published
Sysprep.inf (override Sysprep), just the Sysprep.inf in the image will be used.
2. Override Sysprep (a Sysprep file that is separate from the gold image. See Using an Override
Sysprep File in the HP Client Automation Enterprise OS Management Reference Guide for
details).
Note: Only one override Sysprep.inf will be resolved.
3. Sysprep attached to policy criteria (highest priority).
Note:
n To attach a Sysprep file to policy, you must publish the Sysprep file to the CSDB and
then use the Administrator CSDB Editor to manually connect the Sysprep instance to
the appropriate Policy instance.
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Even if you override the Sysprep.inf, the ComputerName (COMPNAME) and
JoinDomain (COMPDOMN) are still updated by HPCA based on the Computer Name
and Domain stored in the ROM object.
Capturing OS Images
Refer to the instructions for the type of capture you want to perform:
Deployment Method
Instructions
ImageX,
Windows Setup,
Legacy
"Capture Images Using the Image Capture Wizard" below
or
"Capture Images Using the Image Preparation Wizard in Unattended
Mode" on page 459
Windows Native Install
Packager
"Capture Images for Deployment using the Windows Native Install
Packager" on page 460
Capture Images Using the Image Capture Wizard
The following instructions pertain to OS image capture for ImageX, Windows Setup, or Legacy
deployment.
To use the HPCA OS Image Preparation Wizard:
Note: If you are capturing an image locally, before continuing, set the reference machine to
boot from the CD-ROM/DVD drive. You must do this because the ImageCapture media is
bootable. When you run the ImageCapture media, it reboots the device to upload the image.
1. Insert the ImageCapture media into the reference machine. See Product Media in the HP
Client Automation Enterprise OS Management Reference Guide if you need more information
about where to get this media.
2. On the ImageCapture media, go to \image_preparation_wizard\win32, and run
oscapture.exe.
Note: If the HPCA agent is not installed on the reference machine, you will see the
following message.
This computer does not have the Application Manager installed.
You may not be able to manage the target computers with the OS
Manager product.
If you want the device to be managed, you must install the HPCA agent before running the
Image Preparation Wizard.
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Note: The oscapture.exe program requires the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0
(or later), which is available at the Microsoft download center:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
To determine which version of the .NET Framework is present on the reference machine,
list the folders in the following directory:
%SYSTEMROOT%/Microsoft.NET/Framework
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If you are capturing an image to be deployed using the Legacy method, the Image
Preparation Wizard verifies that the C:\Sysprep folder exists and that the HPCA agent is
installed before continuing.
If you are capturing an image to be deployed using ImageX or Windows Setup, the Image
Preparation Wizard will locate Sysprep in C:\sysprep.
Caution: When you deploy using Windows XP Service Pack 2 using either ImageX or
Windows Setup, the HPCA agent will be injected into the image during the deployment
process.
If you want to install the agent to a location other than the default location on your target
devices, you must edit the INSTALLDIR property in install.ini. See the HP Client
Automation Enterprise Installation and Upgrade Guide for details on modifying
install.ini.
It is important to note that if you have already installed the agent to a location other than
the default in your image, you must update the INSTALLDIR property in install.ini as
well.
If the agent is installed in the default location, do not make any changes to
install.ini.
You must edit install.ini before using the Publisher to publish the image to the
HPCA database.
Note: When using the Publisher, you will be given an option to select where to get the
agent. This is advantageous, because you can package the agent independently and
can update the agent as needed by publishing a new version to the CSDB. After you do
this, all new .WIM deployments will automatically use the latest agent.
3. Click Next.
The End User License Agreement window opens.
4. Click Accept.
The deployment methods that may appear are:
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Legacy captures a raw disk image of the partition (.IMG format).
ImageX captures an image in .WIM format that will be deployed using Windows PE and the
ImageX utility.
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Windows Setup captures an image in .WIM format that will be deployed using Windows
PE and Windows Setup.
If a deployment method is not supported for this OS, it will not appear.
5. Select the deployment method that you want to use, and click Next.
6. Type the IP address or host name and port for the HPCA server. This must be specified in the
following format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port
The HPCA server port used for OS imaging and deployment in an HPCA Core and Satellite
installation is 3466. In an HPCA Classic installation, port 3469 is reserved for this purpose.
7. Click Next.
8. Type a name for the image file. This is the image name that will be stored in the
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload directory.
9. Click Next.
The Span Disk Image window opens.
10. Type the amount of the total uncompressed disk space (in MB) to use for each image file. Type
0 (zero) if you do not want to create a spanned image.
Use spanned images to break the image file into smaller segments. Each segment of a
spanned image is restricted to 4000 MB. This is helpful so that you can comply with the
restriction of whole images needing to be less than 4000 MB so that they can be stored in the
CSDB.
If this value is set to 0 (zero), and the size of the image resource files exceeds 4000 MB, the
image will be spanned automatically.
11. Click Next.
If appropriate, the Additional Sysprep Options window opens. The text box is pre-filled with a
command that clears all the SIDs to prepare the machine for capture.
If you want, you can type additional options to pass to Sysprep using a space as the delimiter.
Caution: This is an advanced option. Any additional options that you add or changes that
you make are not validated and may result in image capture or deployment failure. Use
with caution or when instructed to do so by HP Software Support personnel.
Review Microsoft's documentation for information about additional Sysprep options
12. Click Next.
13. If you chose ImageX for the deployment method, the Select Image Preparation Wizard payload
window opens with the default option selected.
Note: The payload contains Local Service Boot (LSB) data to be delivered to target
devices.
14. Type a description for the image file and click Next.
The Select the Windows Edition window may open.
Select the Windows edition that you are capturing and click Next.
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15. The Options window may open.
Note: If you do not have the HPCA agent installed, you will not see the Perform client
connect after OS install check box. It is important to have this agent installed only if you
are using the Legacy method to capture an image.
16. Select the appropriate options.
Note: The options appear depending on the operating system that you are capturing.
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Build Mass Storage Section in Sysprep.inf
Select this check box to build a list of the Mass Storage drivers in the
[SysprepMassStorage] section of the Sysprep.inf for Windows XP and above.
Note: The list of Mass Storage Drivers is installed in the registry. This takes about 1520 minutes, but provides fundamental mass storage device drivers to ensure success
of image deployment across machine models and manufacturers.
If there are any errors in these entries, subsequent Sysprep execution can fail.
Optimize compression of unused disk space
Select this check box to optimize compression of unused disk space. This adds zeroes up
to the end of the system drive partition. Note that this may take some time depending on the
size of the hard drive.
This increases the compressibility of the captured image, reducing its size. Smaller image
files require less disk space to store and less bandwidth to move across the network.
Resize partition before OS upload
Select this check box to resize the partition to make it as small as possible. If you do not
select this check box, make sure that your partition is sized appropriately.
Perform client connect after OS install
Select this check box to connect to the HPCA server after the OS is installed. If this is not
selected, the HPCA OS connect will not occur after the OS is installed.
This option will not appear if you are using a method where you do not have the agent
installed (For example, if you are using the Legacy method and did not install the HPCA
agent or if you are capturing a Windows Vista (or later) image because the agent is installed
during the deployment and a connect is run by default).
17. Click Next.
The Summary window opens.
18. Click Start.
19. Click Finish.
If you are working with an APIC device, the Make Image Compatible with PIC window opens.
Note that Windows Vista (and later) operating systems can only be captured from and
deployed to APIC compatible devices.
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20. If necessary, select the Make image compatible with machine with PIC check box.
Caution: Microsoft does not recommend this. Be sure to see their web site for more
information before making this selection.
21. Click Next.
If you selected the check box in the figure above, the Select Windows CD window opens.
22. Browse to the Windows CD-ROM and click Next.
23. Click Finish to run Sysprep.
The Image Preparation Wizard will start Sysprep; this can take 15-20 minutes to complete,
depending on the size of the image.
Note: A message pops up if insufficient space is available on the System Reserve
partition to hold the LSB injection files. You can either ignore this message or stop the
Image Preparation Wizard. If you ignore the message (and have created enough space on
this partition) the Image Preparation Wizard will continue. Otherwise, it will fail indicating
that it cannot inject the LSB files.
During the capture, status information is displayed on the Service OS screen. See "About the
Windows PE Service OS Screen" on page 364 for more information. Sysprep will reboot the
device when complete. You may need to click OK to restart the device.
Note: If you are using the audit mode (previously known as factory mode), the machine
will reboot to the operating system with networking enabled. After your customizations are
completed, you must put the Image Capture CD/DVD into the machine and then go to a
command prompt and run
sysprep.exe reseal reboot
After Sysprep restarts, the image must be uploaded to the server.
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If the boot order is set to boot from CD-ROM first and the Image Capture media is loaded,
the device will boot to the CD-ROM.
If your device does not have a CD-ROM, you must have a PXE environment, and the device
must be set to boot from the network first. Then, during the network boot you can press F8
on your keyboard to capture the image using PXE. A menu appears and you must select
Remote Boot (Image Upload).
Caution: For Legacy capture mode, if the device does not boot to the CD (boots to
operating system instead) you will need to restart the preparation process.
Then, the device will connect to the network, and store the image on the HPCA server
Note:
n The upload of the image may seem to take a long time. However, it is not the upload
that is taking a long time, but rather the compression of the image and the optimization
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for compression of the unused disk space (especially if there is a lot of free disk space).
This happens during the transfer of the image and therefore, the network pipe is not a
bottleneck. Transfer speeds will be approximately 300 KByte/sec to 1MByte/sec or
more but may vary depending on processor speeds and your network environment.
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You may want to create copies of the files stored in the \upload directory so that you
can retrieve them if necessary.
The Image Preparation Wizard connects to the network and stores the image on the HPCA
Core in the following directory:
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload
When the upload process is complete, you will see the following message:
**** OS image was successfully sent to the HPCA OS Manager Server.
Next, you will want to publish your image to the CSDB. See "Publishing" on page 366.
Capture Images Using the Image Preparation
Wizard in Unattended Mode
You may use a configuration file to run the Image Preparation Wizard in unattended mode.
Using the Image Preparation Wizard in Unattended Mode
1. Insert the ImageCapture media into the reference machine. See Product Media in the HP Client
Automation Enterprise OS Management Reference Guide if you need more information about where
to get this media.
2. Go to \samples\prepwiz_unattend and copy the OS-specific configuration file (vista.cfg
or xp.cfg) to your local machine or a network location.
3. Make the necessary modifications. The following table lists the values that you may need to
change.
Variables in the Configuration File to be Modified
Variable Name
Description
Sample Value
RISHOSTPORT
The HPCA server's IP address.
xxx.xxx.x.x:port
IMAGENAME
The prefix used to create the uploaded
files. This is appended to .WIM to create
the name of the uploaded image.
Vista
IMAGEDESC
Description of the image that is published
to the Database.
Windows Vista
Unattended Test
Image
PREPWIZPAYLOAD
(for future releases)
Payload that the administrator wants to
use. The payload contains Local Service
Boot (LSB) data to be delivered to target
devices.
Use the default
value
/OSM/PREPWIZ
/payload
/default/
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Variable Name
Description
Sample Value
OSEDITION
(required for Vista)
Specifies the edition of Vista used.
Enterprise
set
::setup(DEPLOYOS,SELECTED)
Set to 1 or 0 to indicate whether you want
to redeploy the OS after the image
capture.
set
Set to 1 or 0 to indicate whether you want
::setup(ClientConnect,SELECTED) the target device to perform an OS a
connect after the image is deployed.
4. On the reference machine, open a command window and change to the CD/DVD directory. Go to
Image_Preparation_Wizard\win32. Then, run the following command:
prepwiz -mode silent -cfg <fully qualified path>\<config_file>
Where <config_file> is the operating system-specific configuration file (for example, setup.cfg).
The Image Preparation Wizard starts Sysprep; this can take 15-20 minutes to complete. Sysprep
reboots the device when complete, connects to the network and stores the image in the /upload
directory on the HPCA server.
Capture Images for Deployment using the
Windows Native Install Packager
Note: Capture of Windows XP and Windows 2003 images for this deployment mode is only
supported in HPCA Enterprise Edition.
This is the only case in which you will use the HPCA Windows Native Install Packager to prepare
an image. The image is of the installation media for a pre-Windows Vista operating system on a
hard drive on the reference machine. The resulting image has completed the file copy phase of a
Windows installation and contains the HPCA agent. The image is sent to the
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload directory on the HPCA server, and then you
use the Publisher to publish the image to the CSDB.
When the image is deployed to a target device, the target device reboots, and the Windows Native
Install setup continues with the text mode setup phase, followed by the GUI phase. These two
phases are controlled by unattend.txt and allow for a completely unattended setup.
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"Task 2: Create unattend.txt" on page 462
"Task 3: Install the HPCA Windows Native Install Package" on page 462
"Task 4: Run the HPCA Windows Native Install Package" on page 463
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Task 1: Prepare the Reference Machine
The image of the original installation media created on the reference machine is deployed to target
devices. Before using the HPCA Windows Native Install Packager to create the image, ensure that
you have the HPCA media, and that the reference machine meets the following requirements:
1. Connectivity to an HPCA server.
2. A target drive, recommended being on an extended partition, that:
n Will be used as if the target drive is currently formatted and empty (has no data). If the target
drive is not formatted or it is formatted and contains data, the user will be prompted to format
the drive.
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A user can pre-format the drive with FAT32 if they format the drive and ensure that there is
no data on the drive.
Note: Note that FAT32 cannot be expanded after deployed. NTFS can be expanded
and is the default.
Is at least 1.5 GB. If the target drive is larger, it will take more processing time when the
drive is imaged or the image may be larger than necessary depending on how the "Optimize
Compression of Unused Disk Space" check box is set in the Image Preparation Wizard.
Caution: All data on the target drive will be lost.
3. A separate drive (to increase speed), such as the C: drive, with the HPCA Windows Native
Install Packager software already installed. See "Task 3: Install the HPCA Windows Native
Install Package" on next page.
4. You must also have access to the following items; specify their location when using the HPCA
Windows Native Install Packager:
n The setup files for the HPCA agent.
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The i386 directory from your operating system media.
You can slipstream any necessary service packs into this directory. See the readme.txt
file associated with each service pack for more information about how to do this.
Note: Windows setup will not allow you to run the setup for an older version of
Windows. For example:
If your device is running Windows 2003 Server, you cannot use the i386 directory for
Windows XP.
unattend.txt
You can create the file manually or use Windows Setup Manager on your Windows media.
Sample files are available on the Image Capture media in the \samples directory.
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Task 2: Create unattend.txt
The unattend.txt file automates the installation of the OS so that no user input is necessary.
The unattend.txt file must match the release of Windows specified in the i386 directory. These
files may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows being installed.
Caution: The Unattend.txt file should not be larger than 800 KB.
The following are some tips about creating the unattend.txt file to be stored with the image:
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The settings in the file should be as general as possible so that the file can be used with any
device in your environment.
Include the statements AutoLogon=YES and AutoLogonCount=1 in the
[GuiUnattended] section of this file.
You must use the [GuiUnattended] section, rather than $OEM$\cmdlines.txt, because
the HPCA agent setup uses the Windows installer to install the agent on the target device, and
$OEM$\cmdlines.txt cannot run the Windows Installer.
The AutoLogon and AutoLogonCount statements ensure that the agent is installed during
the first user logon after the operating system is installed.
Include the statement extendoempartition=1 in the [Unattended] section of this file.
This causes Windows to extend the file system and partition to include any unused space that
follows the partition. If the target partition is too small, it is possible that the copy phase of the
installation will work (the phase run on the reference machine). Then, when the image is
deployed, the text mode phase will fail or install the OS on some other partition.
If you use a large target partition, the process that zeroes unused space on the file runs for a long
time.
You can also create separate unattend.txt files for any necessary customizations. You can
use the Publisher to publish these files to the SYSPREP class in the HPCA DB, and then you
can connect them to the appropriate OS image. When the image is deployed, the customized
unattend.txt will be merged with the original file.
Note: See "Publishing" on page 366 for details about publishing files. When publishing
unattend.txt files, follow the instructions as if you were publishing a Sysprep.inf
file.
Task 3: Install the HPCA Windows Native Install Package
1. On the Image Capture media, go to \windows_native_install and double-click
setup.exe.
2. Click Next.
The End User License Agreement window opens.
3. Review the terms and click Accept.
4. Select the directory to install the product in, and then click Next.
The Summary window opens.
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5. Click Install.
When the installation is done, click Finish.
Task 4: Run the HPCA Windows Native Install Package
1. Double-click the HPCA Windows Native Install Packager icon on the desktop.
You must complete the information in each of the three areas in the Configure Options window:
Client Automation, Windows Setup, and Package.
a. The Client Automation area contains options used to set up options related to Client
Automation products.
b. The Windows Setup area gathers information needed to perform the OS installation.
c. The Package area gathers information needed by HPCA about the package that you are
creating.
Note: If you click Next before completing the required fields on each of these windows,
you will receive a message prompting you to complete the fields.
2. In the Client Automation Client Source Directory field, type the path for the HPCA agent.
3. Select the check boxes for the Client Automation products that you want installed.
4. Select the Run first connect after install check box to perform an HPCA OS connect after
the OS is installed. If this is not selected, the HPCA OS connect will not occur automatically
after the OS is installed.
5. In the Optional Packager Command Line Arguments box, type parameters used by the
WNI application. The options can be placed all on one line or on several lines. Specify the
options in the keyword-value format, such as:
-trace_level 9
The keyword must always begin with a dash ( -).
Note: Usually you will use the Optional Packager Command Line Arguments text box only
when directed by Technical Support.
There are many parameters that can be used to create logs. The following example
describes how to create a file called C:\temp\nvdwni.log:
-trace_level 99
-trace_dir c:\temp
If you want to create a log with a different name, you can use the following:
-trace_file filename.log
6. Click Next.
7. In the unattend.txt File box, browse to the appropriate unattend.txt file.
Select a general unattend.txt file to be stored in the image. This file should contain options
that are applicable for all devices that the image may be applied to. Later, you can attach a
separate unattend.txt file to the image to make any necessary customizations.
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Note: The unattend.txt file must match the release of Windows specified in the i386
directory. These files may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows being
installed.
8. In the i386 Directory text box, select the Windows source distribution directory provided
by Microsoft on its distribution media. You can use the Microsoft slipstream process to
incorporate service packs and other fixes. See the readme.txt file that is associated with
the service pack for more information about how to do this.
Caution: Be sure to copy the i386 directory from the Windows CD-ROM to another
location. If you use the CD-ROM, Windows setup assumes you will have the CD-ROM
loaded on the target device and will not copy all of the necessary files.
9. In the Target drive drop-down list, select the drive where the native install package will be
created. We recommend that this drive is on an extended partition.
Caution: All existing data found on this drive will be lost.
10. In the Extra Command Line Parameters text box, type any parameters that you want to pass
to the Windows Setup program when it is run. See the Microsoft web site for more information
about the parameters.
11. Click Next.
12. In the Image Name text box, type the name of the package that will be stored in the \upload
directory. This name has a maximum length of eight characters and should be composed of
alphanumeric characters only.
13. In the Image Description text box, type a description of the image (up to 255 characters).
14. In the Client Automation OS Manager Server text box, specify the IP address or host name
for the HPCA server where the image should be uploaded.
15. In the Client Automation OS Manager Port text box, specify the port for the HPCA server.
16. Select the Optimize Compression of Unused Disk Space check box to null all unused disk
space on the target drive before imaging it. This reduces the size of the image but causes the
Image Preparation Wizard to run longer.
17. Click Next.
18. Review the Summary, and then click Create. Windows Setup runs and then returns to the
HPCA Windows Native Install Packager.
19. When the HPCA Windows Native Install Packager is done, a message prompts you to reboot
using the Linux CD-ROM/DVD. This refers to the Image Capture media.
Note: Remember the boot order must be set to boot from the CD-ROM/DVD first.
20. Insert the Image Capture media, and then click OK.
21. Click Finish.
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22. Reboot the device, and the image is uploaded the
<InstallDir>\Data\OSManagerServer\upload directory.
23. When a message appears that the OS Image has been successfully sent to the HPCA Server,
you can remove the media from the drive and reboot your device.
Publishing and Deploying OS Images
After you have captured an image, use the Publisher to publish it to the HPCA database. For
instructions, see "Publishing" on page 366.
When you have published the image, refresh the OS Library to view the list of available OS images.
Use the HPCA Console toolbar to deploy the image to selected devices.
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Building a Custom Windows PE Service
OS
This chapter includes the following topics:
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"About the Custom Build Script" below
"Prerequisites" below
"Adding Drivers to the Windows PE Service OS" on page 469
"Building a Custom Windows PE Service OS" on page 470
"Using Customized build.config Files (Advanced Option)" on page 475
About the Custom Build Script
HP provides a script that enables you to:
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Add font support for Chinese and Japanese.
Update the Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE) Service OS when a new winpe.wim file
is made available through an updated Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK).
Add extra drivers or packages that do not exist in the Windows PE Service OS provided.
Use the information in this chapter in conjunction with your knowledge of the Microsoft Windows
AIK to rebuild the Windows PE Service OS with the drivers and packages necessary for your
environment.
Create a new ImageCapture.iso if you have updates that need to be applied, such as a
change to the default Service OS or to the configuration of the boot menu.
Create a new ImageDeploy.iso if you have updates that need to be applied such as a change
to the default Service OS or to the configuration of the boot menu.
Prerequisites
Before you can use the script provided by HP to build a custom Windows PE Service OS, you must
satisfy a number of prerequisites. See the following topics for details:
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"Administrator Machine" on next page
"Media" on next page
"Files and Directories" on page 468
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"Support for Other Languages" on next page
"Advanced Option" on page 469
Caution: Do not attempt to run this script on a machine where incompatible software is
installed. See the prerequisites for the "Administrator Machine" below.
Process Knowledge
You will need a basic understanding of Microsoft's preinstallation customization process to add
drivers and other information to the Windows PE Service OS.
Administrator Machine
To run the script, you will need an administrator machine with the 32-bit version of the Windows
Automated Installation Kit (AIK) installed. This is the machine that you will use to build the
customized Windows PE Service OS.
Caution: Do NOT use a machine where any of the following are installed:
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HPCA Boot Server
HPCA Core or Satellite server
Cygwin
Note that with HPCA 8.1, we have updated Windows AIK to version 3.1. This is a supplement over
Windows AIK 3.0 installation. The supported Operating Systems are:
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Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2
Windows Vista SP1
Windows Server 2008 family
Windows 7 family
Windows Server 2008 R2 family.
Note: Be sure to download and install the 32-bit version of the Windows AIK.
Media
You will need the following media (DVD or CD-ROM):
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HPCA product media
HPCA Image Capture media
HPCA Image Deploy media
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Files and Directories
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You will need the build scripts bundle, build_scripts.zip, from the HPCA product media.
If you are generating a new ImageCapture.iso or ImageDeploy.iso, you must do the
following to include the updated files required.
a. Create a build items directory on the "Administrator Machine" on previous page, such as
c:\build_items.
b. Optional: Copy any updated files that you have received from HP to this build items
directory. Create subdirectories as needed, based on the structure of the Image Capture or
Image Deploy media.
If any of the required files are not in this directory, you will be prompted to insert the previous
Image Capture or Image Deploy media so the files can be copied.
c. Optional: Include romsinfo.ini or netinfo.ini in the build items directory for use on
the ImageDeploy CD.
d. Optional: Include rombl_capture.cfg and rombl_deploy.cfg in the build items
directory for use on the appropriate ISO. These files contain information such as the menu
timeout settings and the default Service OS.
To create these files, copy rombl.cfg from the previous ImageCapture.iso or
ImageDeploy.iso, and modify and rename the files as necessary.
If you do not include these files in the build items directory, the script prompts you for the
previous CD-ROM and retrieves the files from the media. If you choose not to insert a CDROM, a standard rombl.cfg file will be created automatically.
Support for Other Languages
If you want to add support for Chinese or Japanese without making additional changes to the ISO:
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Remove any existing winpe.wim files from the build_items directory.
Copy winpe_cjk.wim from the \custom_build\lang_support directory on the product
CD-ROM to the build_items directory.
Rename winpe_cjk.wim to winpe.wim.
See "Building a Custom Windows PE Service OS" on page 470 to run the script.
Caution: To use the Chinese or Japanese enabled winpe.wim file without rebuilding the
winpe.wim file, be sure to type N when prompted to recreate the winpe.wim file.
If you are using the ImageDeploy CD to install from CDor you are installing from a cache and
want messages to appear in your local languagecopy the \custom_build\lang_
support\i18n directory from the product media to the build items directory. You may remove
the.msg files that are not needed for your local language.
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Advanced Option
Caution: The following information is intended for experienced HPCA administrators only. Do
not attempt to customize an existing winpe.wim file unless you have a strong understanding
of both OS Management under HPCA and the Microsoft Windows AIK tools.
If you are using a pre-existing winpe.wim file:
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It is strongly recommended that the pre-existing winpe.wim was built using the same version
of the Windows AIK that is installed on the machine where you are executing the build scripts.
The winpe.wim file must have the following packages installed:
n For Windows AIK version 1.1
o WinPE-HTA-Package
WinPE-Scripting-Package
WinPE-XML-Package
WinPE-WMI Package
For Windows AIK version 2.0 and 3.1:
o WinPE-hta.cab
o
WinPE-scripting.cab
WinPE-wmi.cab
WinPE-setup.cab
WinPE-legacysetup.cab
WinPE-setup-client.cab
WinPE-setup-server.cab
If your winpe.wim file was prepared using the peimg /prep command, see the Microsoft
documentation for the Windows AIK, peimg, and ImageX for restrictions (only applies to
Windows AIK 1.1).
Adding Drivers to the Windows PE Service OS
You can add drivers to the Windows PE Service OS when you run the build scripts. For example, if
you have a driver that requires a reboot, you must do it in offline mode. This means that the build
script will pause, and you can make any necessary changes at that time. This is described in detail
in the steps below.
Note: Additionally, you can add drivers to Windows PE while it is running (online mode). The
drivers must be fully contained without need for a reboot, and the device must have
connectivity to the HPCA server.
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During the startup of the Windows PE Service OS, any drivers that exist in
<InstallDir>\OSManagerServer\SOS\WinPE\drivers will be downloaded and installed
using drvload.exe.
Building a Custom Windows PE Service OS
The following topics show you how to obtain and use the script that HPCA provides to build a
custom Windows PE Service OS.
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To obtain the script and prepare to run it, see "Get the Script" below.
To launch the script and specify the information that it requires, see "Run the Script" below.
Note: Be sure to review and satisfy the "Prerequisites" on page 466 before you invoke the
script.
After you run the script, see "Additional Information" on page 473.
Get the Script
The script that you will need to build a custom Windows PE Service OS is located on the HPCA
installation media. Follow the procedure below to obtain the script and prepare to run it on your
"Administrator Machine" on page 467.
To obtain the script and make it available on the Administrator Machine
1. Copy the following file from the installation media to a location on the "Administrator Machine"
on page 467 (where the Windows AIK is installed).:
<InstallDir>\media\ISO\roms\build_scripts.zip
2. Unzip this file to a directory of your choice (such as C:\Build_scripts).
Run the Script
Note: This procedure assumes that you have satisfied the prerequisites (see "Prerequisites"
on page 466) and obtained the script (see "Get the Script" above).
For each question that the script asks, the default response is shown in brackets on the far right
side of the window. For example:
Type a number between 1 and 9 [1]:
In this example, the default response is 1. To accept the default, press Enter.
Building a custom Windows PE Service OS
1. Go to a Windows command prompt, and change to the <version> folder in the directory that
you just created.
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Here, <version> is the SOS version number. For example:
C:\ Build_scripts\<version>
2. Type run
In a few moments, a list of HPCA versions is displayed.
3. Type the number corresponding to the HPCA version that you want to use.
4. When asked whether you want to create a new WIM file, type Y or N.
Note: If the script that you are running was provided with an OS management service OS
update (driver patch), you cannot create a WIM file. You can only create ISO files.
If you typed Y, follow these steps to specify the WIM file options:
a. You will be prompted to type the path to your Windows AIK tools directory. For example,
C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools
b. When asked whether you want to use the winpe.wim file from the Microsoft Windows
AIK, type Y or N.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you use the winpe.wim file from the Microsoft
Windows AIK.
If you type N, you will be reminded to ensure that your pre-existing winpe.wim file is
built according to specifications. Then, you will be prompted to specify the fully
qualified path of the pre-existing winpe.wim file.
c. When asked whether you want to include font support for Chinese, and Japanese, type Y
or N.
d. When asked whether you want to pause the WIM creation process to add extra drivers or
packages, type Y or N.
e. When asked whether you want to provide a path to a directory containing additional drivers
to be added during the WIM creation process, type Y or N.
f. If you typed Y, you will be asked to type the fully qualified path to the directory containing
the drivers.
5. The next group of questions determines whether you want to create a new Image Capture ISO
or Image Deploy ISO and which Service OS to include.
n You should create a new Image Capture ISO (type Y) if any of the following conditions are
true:
o You have received updated files from HP Software Support.
You have rebuilt winpe.wim, and you are using the ISO to perform the capture.
You need to change the configuration (rombl.cfg, netinfo.ini, or rominfo.ini).
You should create a new Image Deploy ISO (type Y) if any of the following conditions are
true:
o You have received updated files from HP Software Support.
o
You have rebuilt winpe.wim, and you are booting from the CD during deployment.
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You need to change the configuration (rombl.cfg, netinfo.ini, or rominfo.ini).
Follow these steps to specify the ISO options:
a. When asked whether you want to create a new Image Capture ISO, type Y or N.
b. When asked whether you want to create a new Image Deploy ISO, type Y or N.
c. If you answered Y to question, you will be asked which Service OSs to include on the ISO.
Type the appropriate selection. Then, press Enter.
d. When asked if you want to create a new rombl.cfg or use a pre-existing rombl.cfg
file, choose one of the following actions:
o To create a new rombl.cfg file, type 1, and press Enter.
To use a pre-existing rombl.cfg file and skip to the next step, type 2, press Enter.
e. When asked which Service OS you want to boot by default, type the appropriate selection.
Then, press Enter.
f. Specify how the boot menu should be handled in each ISO that you are creating. There are
three choices:
0
Hide the boot menu from the user of the target device. The default service
OS that you specified in steps above will be used.
-1
Show the boot menu, and wait for a user response. The response will
override the default Service OS setting.
Number
greater
than
zero
Show the boot menu, and wait this number of seconds for a user response
before booting into the default service OS specified in the step "Building a
custom Windows PE Service OS" on page 470.
g. When asked if you want to change the port used to connect to the HPCA infrastructure,
type Y or N. The default port is 3466.
h. When asked if want to specify the ISO boot load value that gets included in the ISO boot
sector, type Y or N.
Caution: Use this option only if you experience problems using the default value and
you have been instructed by HP Software Support to change it.
Certain hardware models require a boot load segment of 0x2000 because of a BIOS issue.
Other models cannot boot from the CD when the boot load segment is something other
than the default loader segment of the El Torito ISO format: 0x0000.
To specify the boot load segment setting, type 1, 2 or 3:
1
HPCA default (0x2000) works with most BIOSs
ISO default (0x0000) gets translated to 0x07c0 by most BIOSs
Manually type a value
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Then press Enter. If you typed 3, specify the boot load segment setting as a hexadecimal
string beginning with 0x.
i. When prompted for the fully qualified path to the build items, type the directory name (such
as C:\build_items), and press Enter.
This completes the questions pertaining to the Image Capture and Image Deploy ISOs.
6. When prompted for the fully qualified path for the temporary work directory, type a directory
name (such as C:\build_work). This directory will be referred to as the <work-dir> in later
steps.
Note: If the directory already exists and has information in it, you will be asked whether
you want to delete the information or not. If you choose No, you will be asked to type a
directory again. If you prefer to exit, press Ctrl + C to exit the process. If you choose Yes,
the information will be overwritten.
7. When prompted for the fully qualified path for the output directory, type a directory name such
as (C:\build_output).
Note: If you are prompted to create ISOs for CAS, type N.
8. The build process takes some time, as you will see from the on-screen messaging. When it is
finished, you will see a message indicating that the Service OS creation process completed
successfully and be returned to a command prompt.
After the build is completed, go to the directory where the Windows PE.wim was stored, such as
C:\WinPE_output, and perform the following action:
Boot Method for
Target Devices
Action Required
PXE
Copy winpe.wim from the output directory to
<InstallDir>\BootServer\X86PC\UNDI\boot
LSB
Use the CSDB Editor to replace winpe.wim in the LSB package.
CD
Create a new ISO using the Windows PE scripts.
If you chose to create ImageCapture.iso or ImageDeploy.iso, they will be stored in the
same output directory.
Additional Information
After you provide all the information that the custom Windows PE service OS build script requires,
the following things happen:
1. If files that are required to build the ISO are not in the build items directory, you must insert the
CD/DVD, and the files will be copied. If you choose not to insert the CD/DVD, the build
process will terminate.
2. The information that you entered is saved, and the Windows PE directory creation begins.
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3. If you indicated that you wanted to pause the WIM creation process to add extra drivers or
packages, the process will pause after the Windows PE directory is created and the contents
of winpe.wim are extracted into the WIM directory (for example, C:\build_work\WIM).
There are two ways to do this:
Method A: Use a Windows AIK tools to make your modifications.
If you are using Windows AIK version 1.1, use the peimg.exe command. The default location
of this executable file is:
C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\PETools\peimg.exe
If you are using Windows AIK version 2.0 or 3.1, use the dism.exe command. The default
location of this executable file is:
C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\Servicing\dism.exe
See the Windows AIK documentation for information about how to use these commands (or
use the /help command line option).
Method B: Add the drivers to a driver list.
After you see a message indicating that all required information is gathered, the
build.config file will be created in the C:\ Build_scripts directory to store the
information that is needed to build the winpe.wim and the ISOs. You can use a text editor to
open this file and add the appropriate drivers below the empty DRIVERS list.
For example:
declare DRIVERS = cdrom.inf \
e:\\tmp\\work\\WIM\\windows\\inf\\adp94xx.inf \
e:\\tmp\\work\\WIM\\windows\\inf\\3com*.inf
Note: Because the back-slash (\) is a special character, you must escape it by using
two back-slashes, as shown in this example.
Note that all lines except the last end with a back-slash. In this case, the back-slash
indicates a continuation of the declaration.
If you do not specify a directory, the script will search for the driver in the <workdir>\WIM\Windows\inf directory.
If you prefer, you can provide a fully qualified path that specifies the location and driver, such
as c:\\anydirectory\\mydrivers.inf
You can also specify a path with a filename containing a wild card, such as
c:\\anydirectory\\md*.inf, which will install all md*.inf files found in
c:\anydirectory.
After you are finished, type run to continue, and the drivers will be added to winpe.wim.
If you run the script again in the future, you will be prompted about whether you want to keep
the build.config file or replace it with a new one. Also, the script will pause automatically.
If you do not have additional packages or drivers to add, simply type run to continue.
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Using Customized build.config Files
(Advanced Option)
If you choose, you can take an existing build.config file and save it with another name. You
may want to do this if you need to maintain various sets of configurations, or if you are testing
based on an existing configuration. You can add drivers to the file as specified above.
Place the file in the directory where you unzipped the build_scripts.zip file, such as
C:\build_scripts.
When you run the script, instead of typing run use the following command:
run.cmd -f mybuild.cfg
If you do not include the f parameter, the default build.config file will be created and used.
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Configuring a Full-Service Satellite for
SQL Data Injection
By default, only the Core server is configured to inject messaging data to the ODBC reporting
database for the HPCA enterprise. The full-service Satellite servers forward all messaging data to
the Core server for posting to the RDBMS. This results in potential bottlenecks for messaging at
the Core server and creates major dependencies on the Core server. To provide failover capabilities
and load distribution, multiple Messaging servers can be configured to inject data concurrently to
the RDBMS.
You can configure HPCA full-service Satellite server to enable direct posting to the SQL/Oracle
reporting database using the HP-supplied settings template or by manually configuring the .cfg
files.
Satellite Direct Injection Settings Template
HP provides a settings template that you can customize and deploy to your Satellite servers to
automatically implement the direct injection feature.
Complete the following tasks to deploy the Satellite Direct Injection template to the Satellite
servers in your environment.
Download the HPCA Satellite Direct Injection template
1. Log on to the HP Live Network using the following URL: https://hpln.hp.com/. The HPLN
Portal web page opens.
2. In the Products tab, click Client Automation. The Client Automation web page opens that
provides the details on the content available on the HP Live Network.
3. In the Client Automation area, click CONTENT.
4. In the Community column, click Application Management Profiles for Client Automation.
5. In the Application Management Profiles for Client Automation area, click Content. The
Application Management Profiles for Client Automation - Content area is updated with the list
of downloadable items available on the HP Live Network.
6. Expand AMPs - HP Contributed, click Solutions, and then click HPCA Satellite
Direct Injection.zip. The File Download window appears. Save this zip file to the
location where the HP Live Network Connector downloads content.
Update the HP Live Network content manually
1. Log on to the HP Client Automation Core Console.
2. Click Operations tab.
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3. Expand Infrastructure Management in the left pane, and then click Live Network. The Live
Network section appears in the right pane.
4. Click Update Now tab.
5. In the HP Live Network Immediate Update area, click From the File System and provide the
path for the HPCA Satellite Direct Injection zip file that you downloaded and saved in Task 1.
6. Click Update Now.
Configure the <HPCA Satellite Direct Injection> profile
After you update the HP Live Network, the profile <HPCA Satellite Direct Injection> is available
under the Settings Templates. In this template, specify the SQL/Oracle reporting database details
where the Satellite servers should directly inject the data.
1. On the Operations tab, expand Settings Management in the left navigation pane and click
Settings Templates.
2. In the Display Name column, click <HPCA Satellite Direct Injection> profile. The <HPCA
Satellite Direct Injection> window opens with the Profiles and Details tabs.
3. Click <HPCA SAT DIRECT INJECTION> to edit the profile properties. The <HPCA SAT
DIRECT INJECTION> window opens with the Summary and Properties tabs.
4. Click the Properties tab and provide the following details under the Parameters area:
n DSN: Enter the DSN for the SQL/Oracle reporting
n
User Name: Enter the user name for the DSN
Password: Enter the password for the ODBC user name
5. Click Save to save your changes.
You can deploy this profile on all the Satellites in your environment.
Manually Configuring the Satellite Servers
You can also perform the following steps manually to configure HPCA full-service Satellite server
to enable direct posting to the SQL/Oracle reporting database.
1. Install ODBC DSNs (type SYSTEM) on the full-service Satellite for HPCA matching the
names defined on the Core server (for Inventory and PATCH databases).
2. Stop the Messaging Server service on each Satellite server and delete the log files.
3. Open the RMS.cfg file and add the following section after the line "
proc ServerType { } { return "satellite" } ":
proc ServerType { } { return "satellite" }
#Add the following section( between" proc ServerType { } { return
"satellite" } and atexit add log.flush" )
proc ServerEnabled { mode } { return [string match -nocase $mode
[ServerType]] }
proc ForwardEnabled { option } {
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#Compatibility for auto-selection based on server type, forward is
only available on SATELLITE
if {[string equal -nocase $option "auto"]} {
return [string equal -nocase [ServerType] "satellite"]
}
# Additional option processing
if {[string equal -nocase $option "upstream"] || [string equal nocase $option "both"]} {
return true
}
return false
}
proc LocalEnabled { option } {
#Compatibility for auto-selection based on server type, local is
only available on CORE
if {[string equal -nocase $option "auto"]} {
return [string equal -nocase [ServerType] "core"]
}
# Additional option processing
if {[string equal -nocase $option "local"] || [string equal -nocase
$option "both"]} {
return true
}
return false
}
4. Modify the Overrides Config section as follows:
Overrides Config {
CORE.ODBC local
PATCH.ODBC local
USAGE.ODBC core
RMP auto
DTM auto
OPE none
DIAG none
USAGE satellite
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RRS core
}
5. Delete the following section:
if { [ServerType] != "core" } {
#-------------------------------------------------------------# Satellite RMS Configuration - forward everything
#-------------------------------------------------------------msg::router::add router {
TO *
USE forward
}
}
6. Replace serverEnabled with LocalEnabled in the DIAG section as follows:
if { [ServerEnabled $Config(DIAG)] } {
with
if { [LocalEnabled $Config(DIAG)] } {
7. Add the ForwardEnabled section in the DIAG section as follows:
if { [ForwardEnabled $Config(DIAG)] } {
#-------------------------------------------------------------# Forwarding Upstream
#-------------------------------------------------------------msg::router::add router {
TO *
USE forward
}
}
8. Replace serverEnabled with LocalEnabled in the RMP section as follows:
if { [ServerEnabled $Config(RMP)] } {
with
if { [LocalEnabled $Config(RMP)] } {
9. Add the ForwardEnabled section to the RMP section as follows:
if { [ForwardEnabled $Config(RMP)] } {
#-------------------------------------------------------------# Forwarding Upstream
#--------------------------------------------------------------
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msg::router::add router {
TO CORE.RMP
USE forward
}
}
10. Replace serverEnabled to LocalEnabled in the DTM section as follows:
if { [ServerEnabled $Config(DTM)] } {
with
if { [LocalEnabled $Config(DTM)] } {
11. Add the ForwardEnabled section in the DTM section as follows:
if { [ForwardEnabled $Config(DTM)] } {
#-------------------------------------------------------------# Forwarding Upstream
#-------------------------------------------------------------msg::router::add router {
TO DTM
USE forward
}
}
12. Replace serverEnabled with LocalEnabled in the OPE section as follows.
if { [ServerEnabled $Config(OPE)] } {
with
if { [LocalEnabled $Config(OPE)] } {
13. Add the ForwardEnabled section in the OPE section as follows:
if { [ForwardEnabled $Config(OPE)] && ![ForwardEnabled
$Config(RMP)] } {
#-------------------------------------------------------------# Forwarding Upstream
#-------------------------------------------------------------msg::router::add router {
TO CORE.RMP
USE forward
}
}
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14. Replace serverEnabled to LocalEnabled in the CORE.ODBC section as follows:
if { [ServerEnabled $Config(CORE.ODBC)] } {
with
if { [LocalEnabled $Config(CORE.ODBC)] } {
15. Add the ForwardEnabled section to the CORE.ODBC section as follows:
if { [ForwardEnabled $Config(CORE.ODBC)] } {
#-------------------------------------------------------------# Forwarding Upstream
#-------------------------------------------------------------msg::router::add router {
TO {CORE.RIM CORE.ODBC WBEM.ODBC INVENTORY.ODBC SECURITY VM}
USE forward
}
}
16. Replace serverEnabled with LocalEnabled for PATCH.ODBC section as follows:
if { [ServerEnabled $Config(PATCH.ODBC)] } {
with
if { [LocalEnabled $Config(PATCH.ODBC)] } {
17. Add the ForwardEnabled section to the PATCH.ODBC section as follows:
if { [ForwardEnabled $Config(PATCH.ODBC)] } {
#-------------------------------------------------------------# Forwarding Upstream
#-------------------------------------------------------------msg::router::add router {
TO {PATCH PATCH5}
USE forward
}
}
18. Add your DSN information created in step 1 in the Core.DDA.cfg file as follows:
msg::register core.odbc {
TYPE SQL
DSN "Core_Prod"
SERVER ""
USER "hpcacore_prod"
PASS "{AES256}UtmWvG+rnMl//K+bSCpbdg=="
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USE ""
AUTOCOMMIT off
DSN_DELAY 30
DSN_PING 120
ENABLE-CORE true
ENABLE-WBEM true
ENABLE-INVENTORY true
ENABLE-VM true
AUTOCREATE true
AUTOLOAD true
STARTUPLOAD true
REJECTS rejects
}
19. Apply the DSN information in PATCH.DDA.cfg file.
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