The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a specification allowing system managers to control and query system state without relying on the host operating system. At its most basic, this allows for remote power management of servers - at its most advanced, it provides full control over firmware configuration, sensor output and remote access to the installed OS.
This presentation will cover the advanced features provided by many server vendors and introduce a new vendor-neutral interface for configuration of systems, making building clouds easier than ever. It will also cover security considerations relevant to IPMI and describe the risks associated with any failure to design deployments with sufficient paranoia.
Survey this Session
