IBM 9228 User Guide - Page 30

You can use IBM Director Agent to view detailed information about the computer hardware and software, set up alerts, monitor a variety of system resources, and manage your asset security. v Wake on LAN A network administrator can use the Wake on LAN feature to turn on the computer from a remote location. When the Wake on LAN feature is used with network-management software, many functions, such as data transfers, software updates, and POST or BIOS code updates can be performed on many computers simultaneously. Note: The Wake on LAN feature works only if the computer was correctly shut down and turned off. v Remote Administration A network administrator can use the Remote Administration feature to remotely update the POST and BIOS code in the computer. Network-management software, such as Remote Deployment Manager, is required to take advantage of this feature. v Remote Deployment Manager Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) is a graphical, server-based program that performs mass unattended installations of operating systems, software, device drivers, and BIOS code updates to remote systems. When RDM is used with the Wake on LAN feature, it can remotely turn on the computer so that installations can be performed while the computer is not being used. Shutting down the operating system When you are ready to turn off the computer, use the shutdown procedure for the operating system to save data and prevent damage to the applications. See the operating-system documentation for more information. If you are using the preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP operating system, to shut down the operating system and computer, complete the following steps: 1. Save and close all files with which you are working. 2. Close all open applications. 3. Click Start. 4. Click Turn Off Computer, and click Turn Off to confirm. If you are using the preinstalled Red Hat Linux operating system, to shut down the operating system and computer, complete the following steps: 1. Save and close all files with which you are working. 2. Close all open applications. 3. Click Red Hat Linux Main Menu Button → Logout → Shutdown. 4. Click OK to confirm. Turning off the computer When you turn off the computer and leave it connected to ac power, the computer can respond to requests, such as a remote request to turn on the computer. To remove all power from the computer, you must disconnect it from the power source. 18 IBM IntelliStation Z Pro Type 9228: User's Guide