TITLE: Altiris Deployment Solution VERSION: 6.8.378 Rev. D DESCRIPTION: This package contains the Altiris Deployment Solution Agent for the supported desktop models and operating systems. The Altiris Deployment Solution is a component of the HP Client Management Solution. The agent is designed to enable software and operating system distribution on HP systems. This agent is necessary for the full operation of the Altiris Deployment Solution. This Altiris Deployment Solution is a 30-day limited usage solution. For continued service of the Altiris client software, management server, and manageability software, annual upgrades are required. For annual upgrades, visit the HP Small and Medium Business store online. NOTE: This package provides the Altiris Deployment Solution Aclient 6.8.378 SP2. For Microsoft Windows Vista Operating Systems, the agent is called DAgent. For Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems the agent is called Aclient. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP37043 SUPERSEDES: SP35304 EFFECTIVE DATE: March 10, 2008 CATEGORY: Software - System Management SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP bc1500 Blade PC: All Models HP bc2000 Blade PC: All Models HP bc2500 Blade PC: All Models HP Compaq Blade Workstation Client: All Models HP Compaq dc5700 Microtower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc5700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models HP Compaq dc5750 Microtower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc5750 Small Form FactorPC: All Models HP Compaq dc5800 Microtower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC: All Models HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7600 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7600 Small Form Factor PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7600 Ultra-slim Desktop PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7608 convertible minitower: All Models HP Compaq dc7608 small form factor: All Models HP Compaq dc7700 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7700 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models HP Compaq dx7200 microtower: All Models HP Compaq dx7200 Slim Tower PC: All Models HP Compaq dx7208 Microtower PC: All Models HP Compaq dx7300 Microtower PC: All Models HP Compaq dx7300 Slim Tower PC: All Models HP rp5700 Business Desktop: All Models HP rp5700 Point of Sale System: All Models SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S): None OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds localization in the system tray for DAgent for the following languages: German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. FIXES: - Fixes issue where DAgent does not join a workstation running Microsoft Windows Vista to the domain if post-configuration is part of the rdeploy command line. - Fixes an issue where the AClient auto-upgrade feature improperly sets the delay between the batches of AClient update jobs. - Fixes an issue where AClient is not reporting BIOS version, BIOS release date, and model number of systems having SMBIOS version 2.4. PREREQUISITES: None INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Complete the steps for your operating system (a, b, or c), as follows: a. For Microsoft Windows XP, launch the .EXE file that is located in the XP_AClinent folder in the download directory (created in Step 2) to start the installation process. b. For Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, launch the DAGENT.MSI file that is located in the Vista32_DAgent folder in the download directory (created in Step 2) to start the installation process. c. For Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit, launch the DAGENT_X64.MSI file that is located in the Vista64_DAgent folder in the download directory (created in Step 2) to start the installation process. Copyright (c) 2007-2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.