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JP1 Version 12 JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 Overview and System Design Guide


4.4 Examining the system configuration

Consider the configuration of the system to be set up. You must select a configuration appropriate for the purpose of the system. The following table describes the types of system configurations that can be set up by using JP1/IT Desktop Management 2.

For system configuration with the asset management server (Asset Console), see the description on the system configuration in the JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Asset Console Configuration and Administration Guide.

System configuration type

Features

Minimum configuration

This configuration consists of the management server and managed devices only.

Basic configuration

This configuration includes a relay system to disperse the load on the management server and network when utilizing Remote Install Manager for distribution.

Offline management configuration

This configuration contains managed computers that cannot be connected to the network of the management server. This configuration allows you to manage device information for standalone computers and computers that are connected only to the network in a site.

Agentless configuration

This configuration contains agentless computers to be managed.

Support service linkage configuration

This configuration provides a linkage with support service sites. You can download support information files from the support service site to the management server, and apply the latest information on Windows updates and anti-virus products to security policy. You can also apply the latest Windows updates to the managed computers.

Active Directory linkage configuration

This system configuration is used to collect device information managed by Active Directory. The information collected from Active Directory can be registered on the management server.

MDM linkage configuration

This configuration provides a linkage with an MDM system so that JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 can perform integrated management of devices, including the smart devices managed by the MDM system.

Network monitoring configuration

This configuration provides network monitoring to control network connections of devices. Network connection control of devices is possible if the network monitor agent is installed for the managed computers.

JP1/NETM/NM - Manager linkage configuration

By linking with JP1/NETM/NM - Manager, JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 can control network connections monitored on network control appliance products with JP1/NETM/NM installed.

Remote control configuration

This configuration provides remote control of computers by using the remote control function. File transfer and chatting between computers are also possible.

JP1/IM linkage configuration

This configuration provides a linkage with JP1/IM to allow JP1/IM to perform integrated management of error events generated by JP1/IT Desktop Management 2. Integrated management of information for other linked JP1 products is also possible, allowing you to timely check the information.

Cluster configuration

This system configuration contains a cluster of management servers. If an error occurs on the primary management server, the primary management server is switched to the standby management server on which processing can continue.

Internet gateway configuration

This configuration allows you to manage computers used outside the company via the Internet gateway.

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