Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0 19 Configure or reconfigure multiple systems simultaneously. Scan for viruses. Back-up hard drives and perform disaster recovery tasks.For information on configuring the MBA to boot fromthe network, see “Configuring the Managed PC BootAgent (MBA)” in Chapter 5.For detailed information on the MBA, see theManaged PC Boot Agent User Guide, located withthe MBA software on the EtherCD.Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0DMI 2.0 enables managed PCs and net PCs to report detailsabout themselves and their peripheral devices across thenetwork to a DMI 2.0-compliant management application.A network administrator can then use this information toconfigure and manage a client or server PC remotely.For instructions on installing the 3Com DMI Agent, seeAppendix C, “Installing the 3Com DMI Agent.”For more detailed information on DMI, see the3Com DMI Agent User Guide located with the 3ComDMI Agent software on the EtherCD. Information is alsoavailable at:http://www.3com.com/managedpcDynamicAccess LAN AgentThe DynamicAccess LAN agent is advanced networksoftware that improves performance, management, andcontrol of your network.The DynamicAccess LAN agent enables the followingfeatures: RMON SmartAgents — Enables full RMON reporting onall network segments, including switched networks,without the need to place dedicated RMON probesthroughout the network. RMON SmartAgents are foruse with the DynamicAccess network edge monitor orother remote monitoring applications.
