SOFIns Boot Disk Initializes Computers using a Known-Good Operating System
The SOFIns Boot Disk converts a computer's hardware (CPU, Memory, Network Connection) into a remote analysis, recovery and repair platform without disturbing the computer's installed software or data. A non-technical user experiencing technical problems inserts the SOFIns Boot Disk into the computer and applies power. This "insert boot disk and apply power" method is the simplest, least expensive and fastest way for a technical expert to access a crippled remote computer and provide diagnostic, repair or recovery services to a non-technical user.
This boot disk approach differs from all other remote access methods, which require either a stable operating system and client software installation or physical remote access equipment.
The SOFIns Approach provides the benefits of a remote access platform without the hardware cost or network setup complexity of traditional KVM-over-IP or IPMI systems.
SOFIns allows remote access to computers in the following situations:
Unbootable Due to Hardware Failure
The SOFIns Boot Disk only requires a functioning CPU, Memory and Network Interface. A computer can still be booted, and data recovered, in situations of:
Hard Disk Drive Failure
Video Card Failure
Keyboard or Mouse Failure
Unstable Due to Software Problems
The SOFIns Boot Disk initializes the computer with a known-good, Linux-based operating system. The computer's native operating system is isolated, but still accessible.
This allows remote access and repair of computers with:
Operating System Misconfiguration
Malware Infections
Untouchable Due to Data Recovery Restrictions
By converting a computer's hardware into an analysis and recovery tool and isolating the computer's hard disk drive and software, SOFIns allows data recovery and forensics services to be delivered remotely. These services traditionally require physical access to the hard disk drive.
