Method and system for dynamically purposing a computing device

Details Method and system for dynamically purposing a computing device Method and system for dynamically purposing a computing device

2000-11-15

2010-02-23

Dharia, Rupal D (Department: 2445)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network computer configuring

C709S221000, C709S223000, C717S168000, C717S174000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07668938

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for purposing a computing device is disclosed. A management controller system is used to copy a system image from a library of system images to a target partition of the computer to be repurposed. The system image may include a configured copy of an operating system and an application program. The system image may also include logic for generating and assigning a unique security identifier to the computer. The invention includes a managed node service for monitoring the status of the computer and for performing some of the necessary steps in purposing the computer. Additionally, the invention includes facilities for loading a default operating system on the computer when the computer is first connected to a network.

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