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Intel Centrino Pro, vPro quick start Process Overview

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Intel® vPro™ and Intel® Centrino® Pro Processor Technology Quick Start Guide

Process Overview

Intel® Active Management Technology1 (Intel® AMT) provides significant flexibility in order to meet the needs of various customer environments. This flexibility requires that customers make a number of decisions when planning and implementing their deployment of Intel AMT-enabled systems.

The overall deployment process is shown below:

•Install the LANDesk Management System (LDMS) agent on each client system. Since you will ultimately be utilizing the LANDesk Management Suite to manage your vPro clients the LANDesk Client Agent should be installed prior to provisioning Intel vPro. You can either push the client agent from the LANDesk Management Console or in the case of the One-Touch provisioning you can pull the client agent from the LANDesk Management Console. By having the client agent installed prior to provisioning the Intel vPro client you are not subject to your DNS resolving the host name and therefore provisioning should be fairly quick and easy.

•Decide which provisioning mode to use (SMB or Enterprise). This decision determines which of the subsequent sections of this guide you will use to accomplish the remaining steps (below). See Section 1 for information on deciding which provisioning mode to use.

•Install or validate infrastructure components (DNS, DHCP, SQL Server, etc.).

•Ensure required Windows* drivers (for SOL and IDE-R) are installed on vPro clients.

•Configure your management console to manage Intel vPro clients.

•Configure Intel vPro components (Intel ME and Intel AMT) in Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel® MEBx) on Intel vPro clients.

•Discover Intel vPro clients in your management console.

•Test Intel vPro client management functionality in your management console.

•Perform post configuration steps (IT support process changes, maintenance procedures, etc.).

For Additional Information: Most sections will have a reference to additional information. Below is the URL where you can locate the documents referenced throughout the paper.

LANDesk® - http://download.intel.com/business/vpro/pdfs/landesk_whitepaper.pdf

Note: If you decide to use Enterprise mode provisioning, the process described above can vary significantly depending on whether or not you plan to use Remote Configuration, which uses Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to authenticate communication between the provisioning server and the Intel vPro clients, and automates some of the steps above. See the flow chart in the next section below for a visual representation of the overall provisioning process, and the various “paths” through it depending on which provisioning mode and method you choose.

1.Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) is a hardware-based technology that facilitates remote out-of-band management of computers by use of a small secondary processor located on the motherboard.

This out of band (OOB) controller has embedded firmware that runs on the Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME), a separate small ARC architecture processor built into either the North Bridge or NIC of the motherboard. The Intel AMT firmware is stored in the same SPI flash memory component used to store the BIOS and is generally updated along with the BIOS.

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Centrino Pro, vPro specifications

Intel vPro and Centrino Pro are advanced technologies designed to enhance business computing environments, providing a blend of performance, security, and manageability. These technologies are specifically aimed at IT professionals and organizations looking to streamline their operations and protect sensitive data.

Intel vPro technology is built for today’s enterprise needs, incorporating a set of hardware and software features that allow for advanced security, remote management, and increased performance. One of the core features of Intel vPro is its Hardware Shield, which provides security at the firmware level, helping to protect against threats before they even reach the operating system. This feature enhances the overall security posture of devices while enabling IT departments to respond more effectively to potential threats.

Another prominent aspect of Intel vPro is its remote management capabilities, which include Intel Active Management Technology (AMT). AMT allows IT administrators to manage devices even when they are powered off or have a corrupted operating system. This capability significantly reduces downtime and improves productivity, as IT support can troubleshoot and resolve issues remotely without needing physical access to the machine.

Centrino Pro, on the other hand, focuses on delivering performance and power efficiency for mobile computing. It integrates Wi-Fi capabilities with advanced security features, enabling users to stay connected securely while on the move. Centrino Pro technology includes Intel's power management capabilities, which optimize battery life and enhance the performance of mobile devices.

The combination of Intel vPro and Centrino Pro offers features like Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), which helps to protect virtual machines and sensitive data from attacks. Additionally, these technologies support enhanced multitasking capabilities, powered by Intel's robust processors, ensuring that business applications run smoothly and efficiently.

Both Intel vPro and Centrino Pro are designed with scalability in mind, allowing organizations to easily deploy and manage multiple devices across various locations. This scalability is an essential characteristic for businesses that require flexibility in their IT infrastructure without compromising performance or security.

In summary, Intel vPro and Centrino Pro represent a powerful suite of technologies tailored for enterprise environments. With features focused on security, remote management, and efficient mobile computing, they help organizations optimize their IT strategies and foster a secure and productive workplace.