Setting up additional Management Suite consoles

The Management Suite console is automatically installed on the core server. This console should be installed on LANDesk administrator’s machines that need full functionality or access to all the Management Suite tools. The console is used to interact with the various Management Suite features, for example, to distribute software, remotely control managed devices, view inventory information, and perform other management functions.

For additional utility and functionality, consoles can be installed throughout the network. (LANDesk Software doesn't charge extra for additional consoles.)

To install an additional console

1. From your Management Suite installation media, launch the autorun.
2. Click the Remote console button.
3. Click Continue.
4. If the prerequisite check passes, click Continue. Otherwise, fix the missing prerequisites.
5. Click Run setup.
6. Follow the installation prompts.

Supported console operating systems

The following is a list of supported console operating systems:

• Windows Vista Business/Ultimate/Enterprise SP2 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Professional with SP2 or SP3
• Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) with SP2
• Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-bit) with SP2
• Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)

Console computer Requirements

The following is a list of console computer requirements:

• Supported Windows OS using NTFS
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x SP1 or later