MANAGED BOOT PROCESS SYSTEM

摘要

A managed boot process system includes a management device coupled to a networking device through a network. The networking device includes a storage system with an assured boot image, a plurality of runtime images, and a plurality of session data, and a memory system having boot instructions. A processing system in the networking device stores the plurality of session details in the storage system during a management session with the management device and prior to a reboot. The processing system then performs a reboot and executes the boot instructions to load the assured boot image. The networking device then uses the session details to restart the management session without reauthorization subsequent to loading the assured boot image and prior to loading a runtime image. The networking device then provides a graphical user interface over the network to the management device and uses it to receive a management instruction for execution.

主权项

1. A managed boot process system, comprising:
a network; a management device that is coupled to the network; and a networking device that is coupled to the network and that includes:
a storage system that includes an assured boot image, a plurality of runtime images, and a plurality of session data;a memory system that includes boot instructions; anda processing system that is configured to access the memory system to:
store the plurality of session details in the storage system during a management session with the management device and prior to a reboot;perform a reboot;execute the boot instructions to load the assured boot image;restart the management session without reauthorization using the session details to provide a restarted management session, wherein the restarted management session is provided subsequent to loading the assured boot image and during a boot process that is performed prior to loading a runtime image;provide a graphical user interface over the network to the management device during the restarted management session and prior to loading the runtime image;receive a management instruction through the graphical user interface from the management device during the restarted management session and prior to loading the runtime image; andexecute the management instruction during the restarted management session and prior to loading the runtime image.