Validation of inclusion of a platform within a data center
US7058807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2103
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method comprises generating a cryptographic key pair associated with a data center. The method also includes storing a private key of the cryptographic key pair within a platform. The private key is used to sign a value stored in the platform for validation of inclusion of the platform into the data center. In an embodiment, the private key is revoked upon determining that the platform has been compromised. In one embodiment, the private key may be revoked in each of the platforms of the data center.
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