THIS WEEK: Our topic will be around SCE/SCOM and vPro support through the vPro Management Pack. We'll have Matt Royer alongside one of the original developers, Nachman Israel, to discuss the use cases, the market focus, and more! Tune in live!
Date: 7/14/2008 9:30 AM
Call-in Number (Listen live!): (347) 326-9831
Visit Open Port Radio or Stream this Show Online

Incase you weren't aware...vPro Expert Center's BlogTalkRadio is hosted by Josh Hilliker, Russ Pam, and Jeff Torello. This bi-weekly informal show, produced by me, covers a variety of topics and is a perfect avenue to get your questions answered. Listen in live, give your two cents, or just download the show after it has aired. Make sure not to miss out on this awesome opportunity to learn and engage with the vPro experts. Can’t join us live? Have no fear, blogtalkradio let’s you listen to the show whenever you have the time. Visit the Open Port Radio site (link is above) to hear previous shows and even catch a glimpse of what’s to come!

COMING UP: Don't miss out this week! You will be able to catch Josh Hilliker, Russ Pam, and Jeff Torello's live chat with Jason Davidson and Mike Ferron-Jones. The show will be on the spectrum of emerging compute models and recommendations for when to consider each model. Feel free to check out this slide deck, you can bring up any questions you have during the show: Slide Deck

Also, remember that there are THREE ways to listen to our show. Not only can you call in and participate live, but you can stream live online or download the show afterwards!

When: TUESDAY, May 20th @ 3:30 PM
Call-in Number: (347) 326-9831
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/openport

Coming Up: This week on BlogTalkRadio we'll have our hosts Josh Hilliker, Russ Pam, and Jeff Torello chatting with Ajay Mungara about the Manageability Developer Community. If you're interested in developing software for Intel vPro featuring Intel AMT, then you can learn more about all the developer tools and support available on Ajay's online community. To check out more details visit http://www.intel.com/software/manageability. Listen live - on the phone or stream online!
When: Monday, May 5th @ 3:30 PM
Call-in Number: (347) 326-9831
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/openport


Here's the scoop, yet again, for those who haven't heard...
Hosted by Josh Hilliker, Russ Pam, & Jeff Torello this bi-weekly informal show will be covering a variety of topics and is a perfect avenue to get your questions answered. Listen in live, give your two cents, or just download the show after it has aired. Make sure not to miss out on this awesome opportunity to learn and engage with the vPro experts. Can’t join us live? Have no fear, blogtalkradio let’s you listen to the show whenever you have the time. Visit the Open Port Radio site (link is above) to hear previous shows and even catch a glimpse of what’s to come!

In case you haven't already heard - our vPro Expert Community has been up and running with their show on Blogtalkradio. Feel free to visit www.blogtalkradio.com/openport to view past & upcoming shows from big time pros, Josh Hilliker & Russ Pam.

So now, we'd like to hear what you've got to say about it. We want to open up and see what you all think. How's the length? Is 15 minutes too short or would 30 minutes be too long? Would you rather hear about upcoming or past technologies? Would you want to hear some outside ideas during the show - like a guest from one of Intel's ISVs perhaps? Got any other suggestions for topics you'd like to see on the show?

Just a few questions there to get your brain moving - but the floor is wide open. Tell us what you think!

Meet the Experts and Learn More About vPro at these Events!

Check out the new events page here: Learn the Latest and Greatest on vPro(tm) at these Events!

I put up a new page last week on the vPro Expert Center to inform the community about places where they can meet the experts and get more information on vPro. You can get an overview of the event including location, dates, classes offered, and even links for registration to attend. So far I've got the following five events & more will be coming soon:

• Intel Developers Forum (IDF)
• ManageFusion 2008 Conference
• Intel Application and Desktop Virtualization Forum
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Virtualization and Security Best Practices
• Microsoft Management Summit 2008

AMT Usage Models for 2006 -- vPro Expert Center

Remote Asset Inventory
o 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 Inventory
o 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 Repair
o 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 Checking
o 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 Update
o 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 Recovery
o 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 Checking
o 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 Initiatives
o 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