Information Technology Reference
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FIGURE 2-14
Additional management groups
MORE INFO OPERATIONS MANAGER AGENT
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Configuration Manager client
The Configuration Manager client applies settings configured in Configuration Manager to
the computer on which it is installed. The client is also responsible for reporting information
back to the Configuration Manager site, such as providing inventory and compliance data.
The Configuration Manager client has two user interface elements, the Configuration Man-
ager control panel item and the Software Center. The control panel item allows administrators
to configure or troubleshoot Configuration Manager client settings. The Software Center al-
lows users to request and install software made available through Configuration Manager, as
well as to configure maintenance, power management, and remote assistance settings.
You can install the Configuration Manager client using the following methods:
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Client Push from Configuration Manger
Allows you to deploy the client from the
Configuration Manager console. This method is suitable when clients have already
