Understanding Requirements and Limitations

With IBCM, several limitations are presented and should be understood. The following features are not supported for Internet-based clients:

• Automatic site assignment

• Client deployment

• Network Access Protection

• OS deployment

• Out-of-band management

• Remote tools

• User-based software distribution

• Wake On LAN

The primary functionality for IBCM is to be able to deliver software updates, deliver software, and collect inventory data and compliance data without requiring the client to establish a VPN tunnel to the corporate infrastructure.

An Internet client is also required to communicate with an Internet-enabled Management Point. This Management Point must reside in the client’s assigned site. ...

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