Data processing system and method for permitting a server to remotely access a powered-off client computer system's asset information
US6381636B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3065
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data processing system and method are described for permitting a server computer system to remotely access asset information stored within one of a plurality of client computer systems. The client computer systems are coupled to the server computer system utilizing a network. Asset information is stored in a storage device within the particular client computer system. The asset information includes information identifying a plurality of components of the client computer system. The server computer system transmits a message to the client computer system while the client computer system is powered-off. A network adapter is included within the client computer system. The network adapter accesses the storage device to obtain the asset information while the client computer system is powered-off.
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