Persistent enrollment of a computing device based on a temporary user
US10635819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/102
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are included for causing a computing device to implement a management policy prior to a user logging into an operating system on initial boot. As part of initial boot, the computing device contacts a management server for enrollment. Installation of the operating system is paused while the management server synchronizes the software and policies on the computing device. To do this prior to login, the management server can create a temporary user account to associate with the computing device and apply a default management policy. After the installation is complete, an installed management agent can gather user inputs made during login. The management agent can send these inputs to the management server for use in creating an actual user account to associate with the computing device.
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