System and method for remote management
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Abstract
A computing component is provided for use in a client computer which has a client processor. The computing component includes a remote management processor that is operable to selectively control the client computer independently of the client'"'"'s own processor or processors. The computing component also includes a network component that facilitates communication between the computing component and a remote management machine. A method of managing one or more clients in a computer system is also provided, where the clients have a client processor and a computing component installed on client. The computing component is independent of the client processor and is operable to selectively control the client. A network component is installed on the computing component. The method includes remotely controlling the client by communicating with the computing component through the network component utilizing a remote manager.
23 Citations
23 Claims
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1-15. -15. (canceled)
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16. A method of communicating between a remote applications process and a client applications process in a computer system environment, comprising:
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querying the client applications process by the remote applications process for data indicative of one or more client properties; and
transmitting the indicative data from the client applications process to the remote applications process. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of communicating between a remote applications process and a client applications process in a server system environment, comprising:
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transmitting software to the remote applications process;
storing the software using the remote applications process locally on a server within the server system; and
installing the software from the remote applications process to the client applications process. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. A method of communicating between a remote applications process and a client applications process of a server in a server system environment, comprising:
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transmitting instructions from the remote applications process to the client applications process to reboot;
receiving, by the client applications process, the instructions to reboot; and
rebooting the server.
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