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Intel® LANDesk® Client Manager (LDCM) Software Developers Kit (SDK) Versions 3.1 and 3.2

The LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) Software Development Kit (SDK) is a set of developer tools and documentation that helps OEMs and developers add value and functionality to the LANDesk Client Manager software. The SDK provides API functions, data structures, working sample code and documentation. It also provides DMI interfaces for service provider and instrumentation functionality.

Key features

  • Integrate LDCM v3.1/v3.2 to OEM motherboards.
  • Customize and add to LDCM base functionality by developing instrumentation and GUI.
  • Provide install source and instructions for OEM installs.

Capabilities

The LDCM SDK will:
  • Allow OEMs to run LDCM on their own motherboards by developing their own instrumentation into LDCM format (S.M.A.R.T. and LAN instrumentation examples included with sample source).
  • Enable OEMs to customize and add functionality to LDCM.
  • Provide OEMs with install program source code for building their own installation image.
  • Support 32-bit operating systems (Windows* 95 and Windows NT*) used with LANDesk Client Manager.
The SDK setup program includes a license that requires acceptance before installing. The license specifies that derivative work is to be distributed with Intel LANDesk management software pre-installed and/or shipped on Intel architecture-based computer systems.

Desktop Management BIOS support

Rather than have OEMs build or rewrite drivers to support another BIOS, Intel recommends implementing a BIOS according to the Desktop Management BIOS Specification v2.0 and using the Intel driver provided with LDCM. This approach should reduce development and test time, and provide a foundation for continuing platform manageability. The Specification is provided on the SDK CD, along with important information in the SDK manual.

LM78/79 support

LANDesk Client Manager supports the National Semiconductor (NSC) LM78/79 ASIC, an optional hardware monitor for temperature, fan, power supply voltage and chassis intrusion. Intel has provided all necessary specifications to NSC and when an OEM integrates LM78/79 onto their motherboard as NSC directs, the driver provided with LDCM will manage LM78/79 alerts. This approach should reduce development and test time, providing a foundation for continuing platform manageability.

Custom instrumentation

The SDK contains instrumentation examples for S.M.A.R.T. drives, LAN adapters, low disk-space detection and joysticks, which show OEMs how to write their own instrumentation. To build and replace instrumentation for video, for example, one of the existing samples can be used, with GetLANCall being replaced by GetVideoCall.

The expected functionality is dictated by the LDCM MIF files. The MIF components, groups and attributes that the GUI expects are listed in the UI-MIF table in the SDK reference manual. An alternative to writing your own instrumentation is to design your components to work with LDCM "as-is."

Limitations

The LDCM v3.1/v3.2 SDK will not:
  • Directly enable the development of third-party management applications. However, LDCM can facilitate the integration of such applications into LDCM.
  • Support 16-bit instrumentation or operating systems.
  • Provide support for LANDesk Client Manager v3.0.

System requirements

  • Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT.
  • IP or IPX network protocol required for Remote Companion.
  • S.M.A.R.T. hard drive required, if hard drive failure is to be predicted.
  • Instrumentation-enabled hardware required for monitoring power supply voltage, temperature, fan and chassis intrusion.
  • Disk Storage Space: approximately 5MB.
  • Hardware System: A desktop management BIOS is required for full LDCM functionality.

More information

  • For more information regarding LDCM SDK, please contact your Intel Sales representative.

  • For information regarding LANDesk Client Manager, see the Design Guide section of this Web site.




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