Managing The Computer - IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6233 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Managing the computer

The computer comes with features that a network administrator or file server can
use to remotely manage and control the computer.
IBM Director Agent
IBM Director Agent streamline and automate personal computer (PC) systems
management and support tasks, such as asset deployment and tracking. These
utilities are available for IBM computers at no additional charge, helping to reduce
the total cost of ownership of the networked computers.
IBM Director Agent enables you to view detailed information about the computer
hardware and software, set up alerts, monitor a variety of system resources, and
manage the asset security. For more information, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web and search for IBM Director
Agent.
Wake on LAN
A network administrator can use Wake on LAN
remote location. When Wake on LAN is used with network management software,
many functions, such as data transfers, software updates, and POST or BIOS code
updates can be initiated on the computer remotely.
Note: If the computer power cord is plugged into a surge protector or power strip,
Alert on LAN
The computer supports Alert on LAN technology, which provides notification of
changes in the computer system even when the computer is turned off. Working
with desktop management interface (DMI) and Wake on LAN technologies, Alert on
LAN helps manage and monitor the hardware and software features of the
computer.
Alert on LAN generates notifications when the computer cover is removed, an error
is detected during POST, or the computer is disconnected from the network or
unplugged from the electrical outlet. Alert on LAN works in conjunction with UM
Services.
Remote Program Load or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
A network administrator can use Remote Program Load (RPL) or Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to control the computer. RPL, when used with
software such as IBM LANClient Control Manager
RPL to install hybrid images (or files) on the hard disk drive. If the computer is a
Hybrid RPL client, each time the computer starts from the network, LANClient
Control Manager downloads a small bootstrap program to the computer hard disk
drive and avoids the network traffic associated with a standard RPL.
DHCP enables network administrators centrally to manage and automate the
assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses on a network.
make sure that you turn off the computer by the power button, and not the
surge protector or power strip switch. Otherwise, the Wake on LAN feature
will not work.
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to turn on the computer from a
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