A. Other Practical Uses
This appendix introduces other practical uses of JP1/IT Desktop Management 2.
- Collecting files from remote computers
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You can collect files from user computers, and store them on the management server. For example, if a failure occurs on a remote computer, you might be able to collect log and configuration files that can be used for troubleshooting. For details, see Collecting files by using Remote Install Manager in the JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 Overview and System Design Guide.
- Improving the efficiency of asset management tasks
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You can use the Asset Console operation window to search asset information, and then list the results according to purpose. You can also add your own Asset Console operation windows (user reports) according to the routine asset management task. The search function and customizable operation windows improve the efficiency of asset management tasks.
For details, see Practical totaling functions and search functions designed for each type of work task and Creating operation windows for routine jobs in the JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Asset Console Configuration and Administration Guide.
- Automating processing by using commands
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Jobs such as packaging jobs can also be executed by using commands of JP1/IT Desktop Management 2. These commands can be automatically executed, in a certain order registered in JP1/AJS, or by using a certain event (such as a file update) as a trigger. For details, see Commands of the Distribution Function That Uses Remote Install Manager in the JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 Distribution Function Administration Guide.
With this manual (Asset and Distribution Management: Getting Started), you learned the basic operations, including system setup, understanding security status, virus protection measures, and distributing necessary files within your organization. These operations form the basis of implementation introduced in these pages. The information here will enable you to tailor the system to your organization, efficiently manage assets and file distribution, and free you up for other productive tasks.