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System and method for OS boot image provisioning based on user identity to enable mobile users

US7991989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2007
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4401
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for provisioning a boot image includes receiving authentication information from an information handling system (IHS) over a network. The authentication information is associated with a user. The authentication information is sent to network services. Boot image information is received from the network services. The boot image information is associated with a boot image. The boot image is provisioned to the IHS over the network.

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