A computing component is provided for use in a client computer which has a client
processor. The computing component includes a remote management processor that
is operable to selectively control the client computer independently of the client's
own processor or processors. The computing component also includes a network component
that facilitates communication between the computing component and a remote management
machine. A method of managing one or more clients in a computer system is also
provided, where the clients have a client processor and a computing component installed
on client. The computing component is independent of the client processor and is
operable to selectively control the client. A network component is installed on
the computing component. The method includes remotely controlling the client by
communicating with the computing component through the network component utilizing
a remote manager.
