RE: Out-of-band management network -more secure?

["Shawn Jackson" <sjackson () horizonusa com>]

> Can someone tell me the main reason for implementing
> OOB? Any security implications I should be aware of?

I've personally used out-of-band management for radio/wireless systems, 
works just fine and keeps management out of the customer data steams, 
keeping things secure. I've also used Lights-Out (Compaq/HP Management) 
in a out-of-band fission by putting them on their own network.

The only downfall is sometimes it can be more of a hassle working with
it.
Like if your offsite, or VPN'ed in, getting to your OOB network can be a
pain. 

Shawn Jackson
Systems Administrator
Horizon USA
1190 Trademark Dr #107
Reno NV 89521

www.horizonusa.com
Email: sjackson () horizonusa com
Phone: (775) 858-2338
       (800) 325-1199 x338

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