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IPMI Network Remote Management
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👉 Overview
👀 What ?
623/UDP/TCP represents the network port number 623, typically used by the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is a hardware-level interface specification that allows the management of a computer system from remote locations.
🧐 Why ?
Understanding 623/UDP/TCP - IPMI is crucial because it is widely used in data centers and by system administrators for remote management of computer systems. It helps to maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot servers and other network-attached devices. Misconfigured or insecure IPMI can lead to severe security vulnerabilities, making it a critical topic for cybersecurity.
⛏️ How ?
To leverage IPMI, you would need a system that supports it. Once confirmed, you can access the IPMI interface through the network port 623 using either UDP or TCP protocols. From there, you can monitor system health, manage system power, and perform other administrative tasks. It is crucial to secure IPMI by using strong passwords, encrypting IPMI sessions, and restricting IPMI access to trusted networks.
⏳ When ?
IPMI was first introduced in 1998 by Intel, Hewlett-Packard, NEC, and Dell. The use of IPMI became more widespread with the advent of cloud computing and the need for remote management of servers.
⚙️ Technical Explanations
IPMI operates independently of the operating system (OS) and allows administrators to manage a system remotely even in the case of OS failure. It achieves this by communicating directly with the system's hardware, bypassing the need for the OS or system software. When a request is sent to port 623, the system's Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) interprets the request and performs the required action. The BMC is a microcontroller that is usually embedded on the motherboard and is responsible for handling IPMI commands.