I had a pretty bad back injury recently. Back is a lot better now bug my left leg is unable to support me without aid so getting around is a little difficult while I heal. Because of that, I'm all about using Remote Desktop to machines right now. However, I'm looking to piece together a new system to serve as Plex Server / NAS Server. I'm specifically looking at the ASUS NUC 15 which supports VPRO Enterprise, a part of which is AMT (Active Management Technology). AMT allows you to completely manage the machine remotely, going so far as to allow management of the BIOS or even reinstall the OS from a remote connection.
I have no previous experience with this so I'm just looking for answers to a few questions from anyone with experience using this.
1) Is this fairly simple to configure?
2) Are there any requirements that would make this impractical in a home environment? For example, there is no need for a Domain controller, is there?
3) Are there any big "gotchas" that I need to look out for?
NOTE: This machine would be running Win 11 Pro
BTW, I am aware that there are other solutions like lights out boards, etc. I am specifically looking for info on VPRO Enterprise.
I have no previous experience with this so I'm just looking for answers to a few questions from anyone with experience using this.
1) Is this fairly simple to configure?
2) Are there any requirements that would make this impractical in a home environment? For example, there is no need for a Domain controller, is there?
3) Are there any big "gotchas" that I need to look out for?
NOTE: This machine would be running Win 11 Pro
BTW, I am aware that there are other solutions like lights out boards, etc. I am specifically looking for info on VPRO Enterprise.
My Computers
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At a glance
Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)Intel i7-14650HX32 GBNo GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics- OS
- Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Acemagic Matrix M5
- CPU
- Intel i7-14650HX
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
- Screen Resolution
- Varies
- Hard Drives
- 1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- PSU
- 120W Power Brick
- Keyboard
- Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3
- Internet Speed
- 1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
- Browser
- Edge
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
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At a glance
Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)Intel i7-1255U16 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics- Operating System
- Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
- CPU
- Intel i7-1255U
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics card(s)
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Sound Card
- Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 13.3-inch IPS Display
- Screen Resolution
- WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
- Hard Drives
- 4 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
- PSU
- USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging Using an Anker 160W Charger
- Keyboard
- Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
- Mouse
- Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
- Internet Speed
- 1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
- Browser
- Edge
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Other Info
- WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
