Remote server access to a powered-off client computer system's asset information

    公开(公告)号:GB2354610A

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-28

    申请号:GB0005417

    申请日:2000-03-08

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: A data processing system and method are described for permitting a server computer system to remotely access asset information stored within one of a plurality of client computer systems. The client computer systems are coupled to the server computer system utilising a network. Asset information is stored in a storage device within the particular client computer system. The asset information includes information identifying a plurality of components of the client computer system. The server computer system transmits a message to the client computer system while the client computer system is powered-off. A network adapter is included within the client computer system. The network adapter accesses the storage device to obtain the asset information while the client computer system is powered-off.

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