I just posted a newly revised version of this user guide - it was transformed by a technical writer to improve usability. It's just what you need if you are getting ready to deploy one of the new Centrino2's with vPro technology.

Intel(R) Management Engine User Guide (Intel(R) AMT 4.0)

If you are using Altiris as your management console, then check out this new use case document for implementing network filters!

Altiris Use Case: Network Filtering and System Defense

Hi everyone -

Here's new guide that we just finished. Let me know what you think of this new format - we're trying to increase the usability of our documentation - let me know if we're on track!

This guide steps through Basic Mode Activation (formerly known as SMB Mode) of a Hewlett-Packard* 6910p. Once activated, follow the instructions to install the Intel(R) System Defense Utility and start exploring the supported use cases.

Basic (SMB) Mode Activation for the HP 6910p

This document contains links to BIOS updates and available utilities to some of the OEMs out there. Take a look - this is helpful stuff if you are getting a vPro deployment off the ground!

BIOS Settings for Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) Devices

Here are the latest issues posted to the wiki - check'em out!

• Using Intel(R) AMT wirelessly without user intervention

• Local Manageability Service (LMS) does not allow host VPN traffic when environment detection is not defined

• Unable to remove wireless profiles in Intel SCS

Tell us about your vPro deployment* and receive something from our goody drawer! We have shirts, radios, backpacks, and more!

We want to hear about your unassisted activation. We are interested to know how many machines were involved in your deployment, which provisioning model you went with, and the implemented use cases. Contact Michele Gartner

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Check out Intel vPro Use Cases: Ways to use vPro in your environment to learn what vPro can do in your environment. This is a growing list of use case documents - I'll add to it as more become available.

Wondering about the different types of provisioning models? A new matrix was just published that defines the three provisioning models: Basic, Standard, and Advanced.

This naming convention replaces the terms SMB and Enterprise modes. Why? SMB was confusing because it refers to Small-Medium Business - when in actuality, there are enterprise-sized companies that have activated in SMB/Basic mode and SMB-sized companies that have activated in Enterprise/Standard/Advanced mode.

Check it out: Understanding Provisioning Models - Basic, Standard, & Advanced