Chapter 7 LANDesk User Guide
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7.1 Introduction
LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) provides the capability for managing
components (network interface cards, memory, printers, software
applications, etc.) within a PC system. It uses the Desktop Management
Interface (DMI) standard established by the Desktop Management Task
Force (DMTF). Manageable components can be viewed, monitored, and
administrated across multiple platforms, either locally or remotely on a
network.
The LDCM package has been implemented in two different ways: a user
(client) version and an administrative version (Remote Companion). The
user version provides the ability to only manage the local PC. The
administrative version allows a network administrator to manage the
local PC and other PC nodes on the network. This means that the
administrative version has the ability to gather information about remote
PCs, as well as remotely controlling the PCs. The remote access is based
upon granted rights by the managed client.
LDCM provides the user with self-help diagnostics, including a PC
health meter, local alerting of potential problems, and hardware and
software inventory. Automatic polling and alerting of memory and
hardware conditions and predictive failure mechanisms minimize
downtime and increase effective troubleshooting. LDCM can take
periodic “snapshots” of critical configuration files for easy change
management and restoration when needed.
