AMT Usage Models for 2006 -- vPro Expert Center
Remote Asset Inventoryo The IT management console is able to “see” all PCs physically connected to the network, regardless of their power state.
o Count your networked PCs even when
powered down or the OS is inoperable
o Faster, more accurate than manual audits
o Assist compliance with government regulations
Hardware and Software Inventoryo Accurately inventory hardware and software assets
o Third-party software can now store hardware and software asset information in tamper-resistant, nonvolatile memory on vPro™ technology-based PCs, where it can be securely accessed by authorized staff from the IT console.
o Remote hardware inventories assist with upgrade planning
or lifecycle management
o Save money on license fees with accurate software inventories
Remote Diagnostics and Repairo Diagnose, reboot, and repair PCs down-the-wire
o PC unable to boot --> PC sends an alert --> PC remotely rebooted from standard image on management server --> Technician diagnoses problem and repairs issue as appropriate (remote SW update, local HW install)
o Reduce the number of deskside visits
o Rapid response gets users up and running quickly
Agent Presence Checkingo An agent by definition is a complex software entity capable of acting with a certain degree of intelligence and autonomy in order to accomplish specific tasks or support the tasks of other software entities.]
o Keep agents operating correctly
o Management or security agent is continuously checking in with Intel vPro technology --> Management agent fails to check in --> PC alerts IT console that management agent is missing or non-functioning --> IT management console repairs non-working management agent
o Management agents in place ensure more accurate PC asset inventory
Encrypted, Remote Power-On and Updateo Push security updates to PCs even if they are powered off
o IT Management Console reviews agent software report in management database for client DAT version to identify clients requiring update --> Unique encrypted power-on command issued by IT console --> Virus DAT file on PC updated and rebooted if necessary --> Encrypted power-off command sent to PC
o Encrypted, remote deployment of patches without user interruption
o Reduce time required to deploy patches, reduces vulnerability
Hardware-Based Isolation and Recoveryo Filter harmful viruses and isolate infected PCs
o Hardware filters add a new level of security to your PC fleet
o Isolation helps prevent infected PCs from spreading viruses
PCs with Proactive Security -- Agent Presence Checkingo Keep agents operating correctly
o Security agents in place reduce IT vulnerability
o Management or security agent is continuously checking in with Intel vPro technology --> Security agent fails to check in --> PC alerts IT console that security agent is missing or non-functioning --> IT management console repairs non-working security agent
Increased Energy Efficiency -- Innovative Services and Initiativeso Save valuable energy with the use of energy management policy software and Intel® vPro™ processor technology
o IT console sets Energy Management Policy with agent --> System powered down when inactive, based on policy --> System can be reliably activated for maintenance via secure management channel --> Energy Management agent protected via agent presence monitor
o Enterprise policy centrally managed & tamper resistant
o Agent can report energy usage and savings back to console
-Kelsey Witherow
