Dell OptiPlex 745c Client Systems Management Administrator's Guide - Page 7

Setup and Configuration Table 2-1. Important Terms Terms Setup and Configuration Provisioning Configuration Service The Intel AMT WebGUI Definition Is the process that populates the Intel AMT-managed platform with usernames, passwords, and network parameters that enable the platform to be administered remotely. Is the act of setting up and configuring AMT. Is a third-party application that completes the AMT setup and configuration in Enterprise mode. Is a web browser-based interface for limited remote system management. AMT must be setup and configured in a system before use. AMT setup readies the system for AMT mode and enables network connectivity. This setup is generally performed only once in the lifetime of a system. When AMT is enabled, it can be discovered by management software over a network. Once Intel AMT is set up in the Enterprise mode, Intel AMT is ready to initiate configuration of its own capabilities. When all required network elements are available, the user simply connects the system to a power source and the network, and Intel AMT automatically initiates its own configuration. The configuration service (CS), a third-party application, completes the process for you. Intel AMT is then ready for remote management. This configuration typically takes only a few seconds. Once Intel AMT is setup and configured, the technology can be reconfigured as needed for your business environment. Once AMT is set up in the SMB mode, the system does not have to initiate any configuration across the network as it is set up manually and it is ready to use with the Intel AMT Web GUI. AMT Setup and Configuration States The act of setting up and configuring AMT is also known as provisioning. An AMT system can be in one of three setup and configuration states: • Factory-default state • Setup state • Provisioned state Client Systems Management Administrator's Guide 7