Computer card for storing bootable images and providing remote management functions
US6976058B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4406
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A remote management console couples to a managed computer system via a management sub-system. The management sub-system is mounted in the managed computer system as a computer card, coupling to the system bus. The management console couples to the management sub-system through a local area network, through a direct telephone connection, or through the Internet. The management console transfers bootable images to the management sub-system, where the image is stored. When an image is received at the management sub-system, a flag is set in the managed computer system. During the subsequent boot cycle of the managed system, the bootable image is loaded and executed as part of the boot sequence.
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