Table 1-2
Differences between Intel AMT small business and enterprise modes
Enterprise mode
Small-business mode
Feature
Required and provided
through Intel SCS, which is
installed with the solution
Not needed
Setup and configuration
application (Out of Band
Management Component)
Can be pre-set up from the
factory, implemented
through a USB key, or
manually through the MEBx
Must be set up through the
MEBx on the computer
Setup and configuration
Intel AMT 2.2, 2.6, 3.0, 4.0,
and 5.0 support zero-touch
remote configuration method
Not supported
Remote setup and
configuration
TLS encryption through use
of Microsoft certification
authority
Not supported
Encrypted communications
Supported
Not supported
Microsoft Active Directory
integration
Supported
Not supported
Wireless management
support
Supported
Not supported
Network subnet support
Supported
Not supported
Access control list for
accessing Intel AMT
Centrally managed
passwords through the
management console
Must manually change
passwords on the computer
Intel AMT password support
About Intel AMT security
One of the key benefits of Intel AMT over other out-of-band technologies, such
as Wake on LAN, is the security features.
Introducing Out of Band Management Component
How Out of Band Management Component works
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