Dell OptiPlex 745c (Early 2007) - Manual (Page 7)

Client Systems Management Administrator’s Guide
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Setup and Configuration
AMT must be setup and configured in a system before use. AMT setup readies the system for AMT
mode and enables network connectivity. This setup is generally performed only once in the lifetime
of a system. When AMT is enabled, it can be discovered by management software over a network.
Once Intel AMT is set up in the Enterprise mode, Intel AMT is ready to initiate configuration of its
own capabilities. When all required network elements are available, the user simply connects the
system to a power source and the network, and Intel AMT automatically initiates its own
configuration. The configuration service (CS), a third-party application, completes the process for
you. Intel AMT is then ready for remote management. This configuration typically takes only a few
seconds. Once Intel AMT is setup and configured, the technology can be reconfigured as needed for
your business environment.
Once AMT is set up in the SMB mode, the system does not have to initiate any configuration across
the network as it is set up manually and it is ready to use with the Intel AMT Web GUI.
AMT Setup and Configuration States
The act of setting up and configuring AMT is also known as provisioning. An AMT system can be in
one of three setup and configuration states:
• Factory-default state
• Setup state
• Provisioned state
Table 2-1. Important Terms
Terms Definition
Setup and Configuration Is the process that populates the Intel AMT-managed platform with
usernames, passwords, and network parameters that enable the
platform to be administered remotely.
Provisioning Is the act of setting up and configuring AMT.
Configuration Service Is a third-party application that completes the AMT setup and
configuration in Enterprise mode.
The Intel AMT WebGUI Is a web browser-based interface for limited remote system
management.