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 date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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