Abstract: A method and system to remotely log debug information is described. A computer executing program code generates debug information upon the occurrence of an error in execution. The debug information is then sent to a remote computer using a network adaptor. In one embodiment, the computer executing the program is Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) compliant.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention involves providing a secure BIOS update to selective user operating systems in a platform conforming to virtualization technology. In an embodiment, a provision agent in a service operating system identifies requests for BIOS updates received from a management console and forwards authorized update requests to a virtual machine monitor (VMM) for processing the updates according to platform policy. An update may be applied immediately to some user operating systems and be delayed in others. Some updates may require an immediate reboot of the platform. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for server side flow control. Receive a request from a first client device to multicast a file as a plurality of packets of data from a server device to multiple client device; transmit the plurality of packets of data from a server to the multiple client devices using a multicast trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP); and apply, by the server, one or more flow control techniques not defined by the multicast TFTP.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention involves providing a secure BIOS update to selective user operating systems in a platform conforming to virtualization technology. In an embodiment, a provision agent in a service operating system identifies requests for BIOS updates received from a management console and forwards authorized update requests to a virtual machine monitor (VMM) for processing the updates according to platform policy. An update may be applied immediately to some user operating systems and be delayed in others. Some updates may require an immediate reboot of the platform. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques for operation of an asynchronous stack in a pre-boot environment. A token-based stack design may be used to support communications between network stack layers.

Abstract: A method of transmitting data through network stack choosing one of a synchronous and an asynchronous mode depending on requests of applications. The method may involve changing frequencies of a timer, for example, adjusting the frequency in the asynchronous Application Programming Interface (API) according to a load of network traffic and even stopping the timer for the synchronous API. In the asynchronous API, as heavier network traffic load is expected, the timer may increase its frequency. Accordingly, the timer decreases its frequency detecting the lighter network traffic and the remaining Central Processing Unit (CPU) cycles may be used to execute the foreground task, while the network stack still may respond to Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) requests.

Abstract: Techniques for operation of an asynchronous stack in a pre-boot environment. A token-based stack design may be used to support communications between network stack layers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an event handling mechanism are described. Under an embodiment of the invention, a method comprises setting a timer for a plurality of time intervals; calling a polling function at the end of each of the plurality of time intervals, the polling function being performed by a first processor; and if the polling function results in a positive result, processing the results of the polling function with a second processor.

Abstract: Self-adaptive multicast and reliable transfer of digital files from a server device to one or more client devices including an active client device, one or more passive client devices and one or more smart client devices.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for server side flow control. Receive a request from a first client device to multicast a file as a plurality of packets of data from a server device to multiple client device; transmit the plurality of packets of data from a server to the multiple client devices using a multicast trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP); and apply, by the server, one or more flow control techniques not defined by the multicast TFTP.

Abstract: A method and system to remotely log debug information is described. A computer executing program code generates debug information upon the occurrence of an error in execution. The debug information is then sent to a remote computer using a network adaptor. In one embodiment, the computer executing the program is Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) compliant.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an event handling mechanism are described. Under an embodiment of the invention, a method comprises setting a timer for a plurality of time intervals; calling a polling function at the end of each of the plurality of time intervals, the polling function being performed by a first processor; and if the polling function results in a positive result, processing the results of the polling function with a second processor.

Abstract: A method of transmitting data through network stack choosing one of a synchronous and an asynchronous mode depending on requests of applications. The method may involve changing frequencies of a timer, for example, adjusting the frequency in the asynchronous Application Programming Interface (API) according to a load of network traffic and even stopping the timer for the synchronous API. In the asynchronous API, as heavier network traffic load is expected, the timer may increase its frequency. Accordingly, the timer decreases its frequency detecting the lighter network traffic and the remaining Central Processing Unit (CPU) cycles may be used to execute the foreground task, while the network stack still may respond to Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) requests.