Managing in Non-Integrated Mode

Manage Computers

Non-Integrated mode allows you to record a computer that doesn't have the necessary services for remote installation, and it can simplify management on a Windows Workgroup network. Although the Manage Computers view can detect the network computer, when the computer is non-integrated:

The Control Center does not automatically retrieve status from the computer; it uses the information you enter.
Remote installation of the Client is not possible; you must install the Client manually at the Client computer.
Once the Client is installed manually:
Manage Computers shows the Client version installed.
Configure Computers allows you to change Client settings.
Monitor Computers allows you to view events recorded on the computer.
The Client computer must be "on the network" communicating license information with the Primary Server.

You can manage both integrated and non-integrated computers. For example, if there are Windows XP Home computers on your network, you could manage them in non-integrated mode rather than attempting to enable the Windows services.

To manage a Client in non-integrated mode:

At the Control Center, select Manage Computers.
Right-click and choose Add Computer to List (or use another computer list method) to add the computer to the Manage Computers view. More...
Right-click the computer, select Properties, and clear the Computer Integrated with System Software option. See Client Properties: Computer.
As soon as you deselect the option, Edit buttons appear. Click the Edit button next to the Operating System to change the computer's OS and adjust the System Root Folder and System Task Folder as needed.
Click OK.
Install the Client manually at the Client computer. More...
Refresh the Manage Computers view. The Client recorder version will be detected and reported.