We use it with SCCM 2007 to manage our student fleet (~2,000 systems). We mainly use if for power management as we have SCCM power policies set to put computers to sleep (don't set this less than the policy refresh cycle else you can get caught out!) and then use AMT to wake, or (and this is the good bit) power them on ready to run advertisements.
We are using it natively within SCCM 2007 as our AMT clients are on a version that doesn't require an Intel SCS server. Newer AMT versions and SCCM 2012 require a separate SCS server to provision the devices but then there is a plugin that allows native control within SCCM 2012. There are lots of additional features we rarely or simply don't use, however we have found that this is brilliant for managing power as it can handle computers being completely turned off, the remote KVM capability is also very handy for remote support and diagnostics. We are in the process of investigating the Intel SCS server for newer AMT agents and when we eventually move to SCCM 2012. Let me know if you want any specific info and I'll be happy to share our experiences. Dave From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Aubrey Sent: 04 September 2014 19:25 To: '[email protected]' Subject: [mssms] Who uses AMT and Out of Band? We are looking into enabling Out of Band with AMT support in our environment. Does anyone use it? Is it helpful? For the most part we'll be using it to remotely wake up machines and troubleshooting. It looks like a big set up, but should make things easier for software deployments and the help desk. Most of our PC's do have AMT enabled, so that isn't going to be an issue. --John ________________________________ [http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/images/email_footer.gif]<http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/worldclass> This email and any files with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient then copying, distribution or other use of the information contained is strictly prohibited and you should not rely on it. If you have received this email in error please let the sender know immediately and delete it from your system(s). Internet emails are not necessarily secure. While we take every care, Plymouth University accepts no responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan emails and their attachments. Plymouth University does not accept responsibility for any changes made after it was sent. Nothing in this email or its attachments constitutes an order for goods or services unless accompanied by an official order form.
