Microsoft has published the first part of an article on out of band management using System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
“Out of Band Management is a management technology that does not rely on an operating system to manage target machines. Currently, both Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) and DMTF’s Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware (DASH) support Out of Band Management. In ConfigMgr 2007 SP1, we have integrated AMT technology into the product – this becomes the so called Out of Band Management feature …”
Have a read of it. Once you do, you’ll see the power that can be in the hands of administrators. This helps you with branch office infrastructure cost optimisations no end. Zero-touch management and deployment is here and it’s for real.