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Intel Intros vPro 2008 to Enable Virtualization and Enhance Security
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September 24, 2008

Intel Intros vPro 2008 to Enable Virtualization and Enhance Security

By Rajani Baburajan, TMCnet Contributing Editor


To enable virtualized PC models and enhance security of IT infrastructure, Intel (News - Alert) today introduced its third-generation Intel vPro suite of business desktop PC technologies.

 
The new technology enables PCs to “literally think and act for themselves,” according to Intel. vPro, formerly known as “McCreary,” also offers a suite of products specifically designed for small businesses.
 
The technology combines Intel Core 2 quad-core or dual-core processors with the new Intel Q45 Express Chipset and Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection along with Intel Active Management technology 5.0, the company said.
 
The innovative vPro extends IT organizations’ reach to protect and manage PCs beyond the corporate firewall. With the help of the Remote Scheduled Maintenance feature, IT administrators can program PCs for regular tune-ups that have PCs automatically connecting to an IT management program for maintenance.
 
The Remote Alert feature of the technology lets a suddenly ailing PC — even one that is turned off — that is experiencing symptoms outside preset parameters “call” for IT assistance on its own. Another feature, the First Call for Help, enables a user to request for help over an out-of-band link by entering a key sequence, even if the computer is completely crippled with a failed operating system or hard drive.
 
In its 2008 version, Intel enhanced the security features with the addition Access Monitor feature, which logs IT activity on systems in a more secure and comprehensive manner. Another feature added to vPro is the embedded technology to authenticate PCs using Microsoft (News - Alert) Network Access Protection, enabling protected out-of-band remote maintenance on Intel vPro-based systems.
 
The new vPro is molded to specifically fit the needs of small businesses, said Intel. Intel IT Director is a user-friendly ‘dashboard’ that provides status on key system settings and health parameters, capability to block connection to risky USB devices and a data back-up feature that enables users to work seamlessly through hard-drive failures.
 
Remote PC Assist Technology, another feature designed for small businesses, helps those businesses to connect with their service providers and request for help. Once connected, service providers can take full advantage of the out-of-band capabilities, and security and management features of vPro Technology to solve problems remotely.
 
Intel Remote PC Assist Technology, which will be available in North America initially, provides an extra edge to service providers by promising enhanced service delivery, reduced operational costs and broader access to customers.
 
“Intel vPro Technology has been a win-win for the IT industry and high-tech industries, and each year we’ve unveiled unique innovations to solve IT’s biggest challenges,” said Gregory Bryant, Intel vice president and general manager, Digital Office Platform Division, in a statement. “For 2008, vPro Technology continues that trend, automating repair and maintenance functions to not only free IT professionals’ time, but rapidly accelerate the time it takes to get end users up and running.”
 
Intel also launched two motherboards supporting all of the new Intel vPro features: Intel Desktop Board DQ45CB is for standard-sized PCs and the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK is for small- form-factor systems.
 
To create a new computing model to strength security and improve management, Intel introduced the Dynamic Virtual Client technologies (DVC), which works with Intel vPro Technology to centralize data security and application management on a server, but “stream” applications on demand to a desktop or laptop PC where they run under the PCs own processing power, said Intel. This technology, unlike thin-client models, does not require a large-scale burden on the datacenter. Citrix, Lenovo (News - Alert), and Microsoft, have already announced DVC products or programs that take advantage of Intel vPro technology.
 

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Rajani Baburajan is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Rajani's articles, please visit her columnist page.

Edited by Mae Kowalke


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