Intel vPro
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Intel vPro is a platform name that refers set of motherboard technology and features targeted for digital office/enterprise customers.
VPro requires specific chipsets: Q963/Q965 (Broadwater-Q), Q33/Q35 (Bearlake-Q), or Q43/Q45 (Eaglelake-Q), which support Intel's AMT (Active Management Technology). Although Intel mentions the Core 2 Duo processor as part of vPro, the technology can run on other chips such as a Pentium D. The only processor requirement is that the chip support Intel's Virtualization Technology so you can run a separate maintenance operating system alongside the primary one.[1]
Intel vPro's key features allow hardware-based management integration. Typically most business entities support PCs by using software agents that reside within the operating system for common tasks such as remote desktop, distributing software updates and enforcing security policies. Hardware-based management has been available, but has been limited to auto-configuration using DHCP or BOOTP for dynamic IP allocation and diskless workstations, as well as Wake On LAN for remotely powering on systems.[2]
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[edit] Intel® vPro™ Expert Center
- The Intel® vPro™ Expert Center is an online community of practice launched on August 27th 2007 within the Intel Open Port IT Community. The Intel® vPro™ Expert Center is dedicated to discussing best practices for activation and management of Intel's Active Management technology in Intel vPro and Centrino Pro technology systems.
The Expert Center:
- Provides an open dialogue between Intel and the IT community (IT Experts, ISVs, OEMs) on future Intel plans and products.
- Uses collaboration, knowledge management tools, and training materials to raise the expertise level of the entire IT Community.
- Reduces the integration time required to implement Intel® vPro™ technology in enterprise IT shops and small and medium businesses by sharing best known methods (Discussion Boards & Blogs)
The Expert Center also hosts many resources, including a Tools wiki, Known Issues and Best Practices wiki, and Blog Talk Radio shows.
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- ^ Remote Pc Management with Intel's vPro. Toms Hardware Guide. Retrieved on November 21, 2007.
- ^ A new dawn for remote management? A first glimpse at Intel's vPro platform. ars technica. Retrieved on November 26, 2007.
