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.
47 Citations
50 Claims
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37. A client computer for use in connection with a client computer system and a remote management machine, comprising:
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a client processor operable to control the client computer, wherein the client computer is monitored by the remote management machine over a first communication path, the first communication path connecting the client computer with the remote management machine over a first network; and
a computing component having a remote management processor operable to selectively control the client computer, independently of the client processor, in response to instructions received over a second distinct communication path from the remote management machine, the second distinct communication path connecting the computing component with the remote management machine over a second network distinct from the first network. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable components, comprising:
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a first communication component for communicating with and operable to selectively control a client computer after receiving instructions over a first communication path from a remote manager in a client networked environment; and
a second communication component for communicating with the remote manager independently of the client networked environment over a second distinct communication path in an alternative networked environment. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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