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Components of IBM System Management Tools
A description of each of the components of IBM System Management Tools
follows.
DMI Service Provider 2.0 is a program that collects and manages
information from software and hardware products on desktop computers,
whether they are stand-alone or linked to a network. Each DMI-compliant
component registers its information with the DMI Service Provider, and this
information is stored in a Management Information Format (MIF) database.
The DMI Service Provider handles requests and miscellaneous commands
from management applications (such as Intel LANDesk Client Manager),
retrieving the requested information from the MIF database, or passing
requests on to DMI-compliant products, as needed. Support documentation
is built into the DMI Browser's Help system.
DM BIOS 2.0 Instrumentation gathers hardware information that would
otherwise be hard to access once a computer is up and running. DM BIOS
Instrumentation retrieves information from the computer BIOS and allows
this information to be viewed through the DMI Browser. The hardware
information reported includes memory configuration, cache size, USB
support, product number, system serial number, BIOS version,
microprocessor information, system slot information, and more.
IBM PC System Monitor Instrumentation monitors system-board
temperatures, system voltages, and fan speeds. It also detects removal of
the computer cover. Data is reported to the DMI Service Provider and can
be accessed through the DMI Browser or through DMI-compliant system
management software. System management software, such as IBM
Netfinity Services or Intel LANDesk Client Manager can be used to send an
alert to the user or to the system administrator if a problem occurs.
IBM AssetCare is an application that configures and retrieves data from the
Enhanced Asset Information Area in your computer. The Enhanced Asset
Information Area is an EEPROM that provides component tracking and
theft detection capabilities. IBM AssetCare makes it possible to track
leasing, warranty, and user and system information, as well as serial
numbers for major system components. You can also use IBM AssetCare to
create personalized data fields that, with the use of DMI-compliant network
management software, provide you with space for customized information.
IBM AssetCare can issue a DMI-compliant alert when it detects
configuration changes. In addition, you can use a wireless radio frequency
reader to access information about your computer provided by IBM
AssetCare.
IBM Alert on LAN configures and monitors the Alert on LAN hardware
that comes with some computer models. IBM Alert on LAN can be used to
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