System and method for linking various protocols for controlling devices with their owners

摘要

System and methods for the association of one or more devices over a computer network. A management agent module running on a device coupled to the network is configured to communicate with a server agent module running on a management server. An association linking the management agent with the server agent is created by the management server. Associations with device users and the agents managing the devices can also be made. Associations allow network administration commands and policy controls to be issued at a user, rather than device, level.