Topic last updated—March 2008
Out of band management in Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 has the following maintenance tasks that are enabled automatically when you install the out of band service point:
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Evaluate Provisioned AMT Computer Certificates
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Reset AMT Computer Passwords
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The information in this topic applies only to Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 and later. |
In most cases, you will not need to change the default settings for these tasks. Refer to the following table for more information about these tasks.
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Task
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Description
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Settings
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Evaluate Provisioned AMT Computer Certificates
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This task checks the validity period of the certificate issued to AMT-based computers and automatically requests a new certificate before it expires.
Requesting a certificate renewal 42 days before it expires allows plenty of time if there are issues, such as the issuing certification authority is not available or there are connectivity issues.
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Schedule: Every Saturday between 12 AM and 5 AM.
Pending days to expiration: 42.
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Reset AMT Computer Passwords
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This task resets the remote password that is used by Configuration Manager to manage AMT-based computers. For security purposes, computer account passwords are regularly changed (every 30 days) unless this Windows functionality is disabled (for example, by using Group Policy).
If the computer account password is reset and the AMT remote password is not reset, Configuration Manager will be unable to connect to the AMT-based computer by using out of band communication.
Do not disable this task unless you disable the Windows functionality of automatic password changes for computer accounts.
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Password reset interval (days): 28.
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If you need to customize the maintenance tasks for out of band management, use the following procedure.
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You must have Read or Modify permission for the site security object class or instance to perform this procedure. |
To customize an out of band management maintenance task
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In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to System CenterConfiguration Manager / Site Database / Site Management / <site name> / Site Settings / Site Maintenance / Tasks.
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Right-click one of the following tasks, and then click Properties.
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Evaluate Provisioned AMT Computer Certificates
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Reset AMT Computer Passwords
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In the task properties dialog box, change the settings as required.
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Click OK.
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