Intel vPro is an embedded computer-on-a-chip integrated into the motherboards of enterprise-class systems, providing management access regardless of the operating system or power state. Key features include KVM remote control, asset management, scheduling for wake-up times, and power management capabilities. It is often utilized as a platform for vendor-specific implementations, such as Microsoft SCCM, which utilizes Intel APIs for management and security.

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The Basics
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So what is vPro?
It is an embedded computer-
on-a-chip built into the
motherboard of many new
enterprise-class systems. It
provides management access
to a system regardless of it’s
Operating System or Power
State.
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Useful vPro Features that Help
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KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) remote control
independent of the OS.
Asset Management to report useful
information like the type of RAM in each slot,
disks, etc.
PC Alarm Clock to let you schedule a wake-up
time for computers; useful for patch
distribution.
Power Management to let you control the
system power — power on, reboot, power off,
etc.
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7. Intel vPro is primarily designed
to be used as an underlying
platform for vendor-specific
implementations
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For example, Microsoft SCCM has
implemented Out-of-Band
management support for vPro.
Microsoft uses Intel API’s to do all the
provisioning, security, and management
of the vPro platform when used with
SCCM.
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8. The vPro benefits to IT are endless.
Stay tuned for more details or follow
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