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I recently blogged about the interview with Citrix Software's Paul Hahn, Director of Business Development / Virtualization & Management Division, and Matt Edwards, Product Manager at: http://communities.intel.com/openport/blogs/ecmf/2008/09/22/citrix-software-with-intel-vpro-technology

 

For part 2 of this blog, you can view the actual demonstration of the software below. In this demonstration, you will see the solution explained in much more detail.

 

 

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Citrix and Intel have been working together to deliver a solution that builds on both companies expertise. The end-to-end solutions, application delivery, and virtualization software that Citrix provides combined with the manageability, performance, and security from vPro deliver a novel solution. The solution allow the IT OS build to go through a secure or trusted boot, where the hardware and software used to launch the OS is measured for integrity before the program executes. The OS can be streamed off a remote server, and the end-user gets the rich client side local execution experience.

 

In this video, Citrix Software's Paul Hahn, Director of Business Development / Virtualization & Management Division, and Matt Edwards, Product Manager, talk about how Citrix Systems is developing products for OS/App Streaming on top of Intel vPro technology. You will see that the virtualized, measured, and streamed OS is able to still render and rotate a rich CAD drawing.

 

 

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Come see us at ManageFusion 2008 in Orlando!!

 

October 14-16, 2008

 

 

JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando

 

 

http://www.managefusion.com/

 

 

This is your opportunity to talk with the experts face-to-face, experience the technology, hear how others are utilizing the technology, and more!!

 

Here's a quick summary of the Intel lineup

 

Intel Booth (#1)

 

See compelling Intel® vPro technology demos focusing on: Dynamic Virtual Client (streaming applications), manageability and client-initiated remote access.

 

 

Take part in the Intel Passport Program and receive a bamboo running cap. Also, enter to win an Intel® Centrino® notebook.

 

 

Participate in the IT Quest and get a T-shirt. And, you can enter to win an Intel® Centrino® notebook.

 

 

 

Tuesday, October 14

Opening Keynote: 9-10:30 am

 

Gregory Bryant takes part in Steve Morton's road trip.

 

 

 

Hands-On Lab: 10:45 -11:45 am

 

AP L02: Eliminate Network Attacks during Remote Software Deployment

 

 

Abstract: Protecting networks and PCs from potential threats is a full-time job; however, Intel® vProTM technology can help IT administrators streamline the process and better protect clients and block network access. Network filtering software is commonly used to protect the network from a client, or protect the client from a potential threat on the network. Intel vPro technology enables IT administrators to easily deploy software without making a deskside visit and even though the filter is engaged, the Notification Server can still manage the client. During this lab, attendees will learn how to deliver software and update the client while the network filters are engaged.

 

 

Instructors: John Dickensheets (ITS), Terry Cutler (Intel), Lee Bender (Symantec)

 

 

 

Breakout Session: 2:15-3:15 pm

 

AP B05: Implement Intel® vPro Technology Today

 

 

This session will give you a nuts to bolts overview of what's needed to realize the benefits of implementing Intel® vPro technology. During the session attendees will learn which OEMs are using Intel vPro technology in their PCs, the value of the Intel/Symantec solution along with implementation options and tools that facilitate self activation. If that's not enough, you will also find out which partners can assist in implementation. This is a must-attend session for those who are Intel vPro technology-serious.

 

 

Instructors: Tracie Zenti (Intel) and Matt Bingham (Symantec)

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 15

Breakout Session: 10:30-11:30 am

 

AP B09: What's Keeping You Awake At Night? Interact with Industry Experts and IT Professionals.

 

 

Abstract: This session is designed to be an interactive Q&A with the audience. Peter Kastner, industry analyst will act as moderator and attendees will hear his take on industry trends, issues and what companies are facing when it comes to their IT infrastructure. Panel members will also discuss IT pain points and how to meet the ever-changing, end-user management and security needs. Material will also address how Intel and Symantec are helping IT organizations improve efficiencies, reduce costs and prepare for the future. Presentations will be brief with most of the time devoted to taking questions from the audience.

 

 

Panel Members: Peter Kastner (Industry Analyst), Chad Perniciaro (Valerent, Inc.), Kevin Unbedacht (Symantec), Josh Hilliker (Intel), and Other participants TBD

 

 

 

Hands-On Lab: 12:45 -1:45 pm

 

*AP L02: Eliminate Network Attacks during Remote Software Deployment*

 

 

Abstract: Protecting networks and PCs from potential threats is a full-time job; however, Intel® vProTM technology can help IT administrators streamline the process and better protect clients and block network access. Network filtering software is commonly used to protect the network from a client, or protect the client from a potential threat on the network. Intel vPro technology enables IT administrators to easily deploy software without making a deskside visit and even though the filter is engaged, the Notification Server can still manage the client. During this lab, attendees will learn how to deliver software and update the client while the network filters are engaged.

 

 

Instructors: John Dickensheets (ITS), Terry Cutler (Intel), Lee Bender (Symantec)

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I'm the PR guy responsible for Intel vPro Technology, the newest version of which rolled out today. Be sure you check out the virtual event. In addition to being a PR manager for which Intel pays me for my services, I could possibly be our IT department's biggest nemesis. It seems like several times a week something fizzles in my PC and I'm online for hours with our IT staff trying to figure it out. Of course, I have to be there if a problem is to be discovered. So, in addition to my PR services, Intel pays me fairly often to hang around online with IT, while I provide no services to Intel at all. This doesn't overjoy Intel, and it makes me want to strangle my mouse. I'm not alone, of course, there is a whole brotherhood of the digitally cursed out there, good hardworking employees resigned to blue screens, stuck cursors, frozen applications and rebellious keys as a normal part of the business day. So, whenever Intel comes out with a new version of its popular vPro technology, I don't get all worked up over what a great boon this will be for IT professionals, I want to know what's in it for me and my brethren. So, when the 2008 version was about to roll out, I poured over the PowerPoint in anticipation. There were a number of new features, but three caught my eye - Fast Call for Help, Remote Scheduled Maintenance and Remote Alert. All sounded promising, but as I said, I'm not interested in features "designed to save time and money for IT professionals." What's in it for the end-user, is what I want to know. So I looked closer. Fast Call for Help looked OK. Even with a blue screen, even outside the firewall, we could summon assistance in seconds with a couple of key strokes. (I had to send my computer to IT the last time this happened to me and a keyboard met an ugly death against the wall.) I really like Remote Scheduled Maintenance because I wouldn't even have to be there. The computer simply knows it's time for a tune-up and checks in online to get its transistors cleaned. But Remote Alert, that one brought tears to my eyes. Imagine, a computer that gets sick in the middle of the night, wakes itself up and calls in for a cure. The user shows up the next the morning and his PC fires right up for a bright new day of productivity. You (and I'm talking to my cursed brothers) need to take a look at "New Capabilities and Benefits" section of this video for more on Fast Call for Help, Remote Scheduled Maintenance and Remote Alert. Meanwhile, I need to find a tissue and compose myself.

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The time has come, September 22nd.. Check out the link above in the image to get to the virtual experience where you can learn more about what is in vPro 2008 launch. I will be following up soon with more lab video's on this new desktop.

 

Here are the highlights from me:

  • Fast Call for help

  • Access Monitor Control

  • Remote alerting

 

 

Here's Andy Tryba (Marketing Director, Digital Office Platform Division), after I caught him after the online keynote he talked through the 3 highlights.

 

 

 

Also here is a Landesk video showing the fast call for help (NOTE: fast forward to 3:16 where The Remotely Managing PC Outside Corporate Firewall starts)

 

 

Where to buy is being updated shortly to reflect where you can buy.

http://www.intel.com/buy/vPro.htm?iid=prod_vpro+tabs_wtb

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Is having an IT Client Architecture important?

 

At first glance the discussion around architecture can be more of academic exercise vs. practical. It also may conjure up hours of wasted calories that have little relevance to the fires of the day. However I encourage you that the activity of IT architecture is something of great relevance and will help define your business, data, applications & technology strategy with their interdependencies. My boss and direct manager Prasad Rampalli (Vice President, Digital Enterprise Group) was one of the founding fathers of setting up Architecture practices in Intel IT and his experiences prior, during and after help shed light on why IT Architecture is critical for the success of the IT shop. Also, over the last couple of months you have seen Bob Stoddard (IT Architect) from Intel talk about what is happening in his world from and why it is important for his role in Intel IT. I also have participated, contributed and helped drive architecture in my prior roles inside Intel IT, therefore I thought it would be good to get us all together and spend a few moments talking about why IT Architecture is important.

 

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I would also check out our Architecture WIKI, where we are taking our Enterprise Integration Lab and Architecture activities a step further.

 

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Please let us know if you have questions.

 

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