Network configuration

Manage JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) installed in a Windows XP Mode environment in accordance with the network settings as shown below.

Shared networks (NAT) or bridge mode

Manage as usual.

Internal networks

Use one of the following methods.

• Managed as an offline machine.
• A managing server and a host operating system capable of communication (Windows 7) can be managed as relay systems via the host OS (Windows 7).

Not connected to a network

Manage as an offline machine.

Windows XP Mode environment settings

When using JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) in a Windows XP Mode environment, make sure the following check boxes are cleared in User Accounts under the Control Panel.

• Use Welcome Screen check box
• Use Fast User Switching check box

Selecting these check boxes may make JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) unusable.

Timing of job execution

When executing a job from JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) installed in a Windows XP Mode environment, setting the job execution timing to When client starts may result in the job not being executed at the intended time.

For example, if a virtual application is started while Windows XP Mode is being used, Windows XP Mode will be restarted. This results in Windows XP Mode being restarted without the JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) user being aware of the fact.

Client control

If the Windows XP Mode combine facility is enabled or virtual applications are in use, the computer cannot be shut down automatically after job execution.

Recording of AIT files

If virtual applications are in use, AIT files cannot be recorded in the Windows XP Mode environment.

Installer displays

If virtual applications are in use, the installer is displayed full screen on the host OS (Windows 7) when remote installing JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) in a Windows XP Mode environment.

To identify JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) installed in a Windows XP Mode environment from acquired inventory information, check the system information items OS and owner. In the Windows XP Mode environment, the following values are displayed for these items.

Table C-2 Values displayed for system information items

System information item	Value displayed
OS	Windows XP Professional
Owner	Windows XP Mode

Operation monitoring policy settings

To monitor operation of JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) installed in a Windows XP Mode environment, apply the operation monitoring policy not just to the host OS (Windows 7) but to the Windows XP Mode environment as well.

Acquiring operating information

Acquire operating information not just from the host OS (Windows 7) but from the Windows XP Mode environment as well.

Note also that Windows XP Mode information, not Windows 7 information, will be used for the logon users and accounts in the operation history and suppression history acquired from the JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) installed in a Windows XP Mode environment.

Note that running virtual applications will be seen as use of software in the Windows XP Mode environment.