Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p, Manual

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Chapter 1. Introduction to Intel vPro and Intel AMT technology
The Intel vPro
™
technology is a business computer platform brand, enabling
business computers with enhanced remote management capabilities. For computers
built with Intel vPro technology, IT administrators can use a third party software
to remotely collect inventory information, diagnose problems, and provide various
services regardless of the system power state or operating system condition.
Administrators can also isolate and protect individual computers and the network
from threats quickly.
The Intel AMT is part of the Intel Management Engine (ME), which is built into
computers with Intel vPro technology. It is designed to provide remote
management even to computers that are turned off or have an inoperable
operating system as long as the system is connected to a power source and a
network.
Acronyms
Acronym Description
AMT Active Management Technology
ASF Alert Standard Format
CIRA Client Initiated Remote Access
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Domain Name Server
FQDN Fully Qualified Domain Name
FW Firmware
HECI Host Embedded Controller Interface
ICH I/O Controller Hub
IDE-R Integrated Device Electronics Redirection
ISV Independent Software Vendor
LMS Local Manageability Service
ME Management Engine
MEBx Management Engine BIOS Extension
MEI Management Engine Interface
NAT Network Address Translation
NVM Non-volatile Memory
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PID/PPS Provisioning ID and Provisioning Pre-shared Key
PKI Public Key Infrastructure
PRTC Protected Real Time Clock
PSK Pre-shared Key
SMB Small and Medium Businesses
SOL Serial-Over-LAN
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
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