MeshCommander v0.2.8 released

We just released MeshCommander 0.2.8, this is part of our ongoing work to build a fully web based and completely portable Intel® AMT console across all platforms. In this release we have improve the tool significantly. In the last week alone, we released versions 0.2.6, 0.2.7 and 0.2.8 continuing on a rapid cadence. Here are the major improvements for the last two weeks:
  • Built-in IDER support in MeshCommander.exe for Windows. Starting with this version of MeshCommander for Windows, you can now start an disk redirection session directly from within MeshCommander. No need for a separate IDER server anymore. Makes everything easy and so, you can quickly reboot a computer to a disk image of your choice.
     
  • More Serial-over-lan terminal emulation types. Depending on the BIOS vendor, the terminal emulation used varies. Intel uses “Extended ASCII” but other vendors use “UTF8” which allows for internationalization of the BIOS over TV100. Starting with this version of MeshCommander, both terminal emulation types are now supported. Makes MeshCommander usable for Intel AMT from many vendors.
     
  • Improved USB Setup.bin editor. MeshCommander has a built-in setup.bin editor so you can quickly setup and activate Intel AMT with a USB key. This new version has an improved editor with major bug fixes and allow editing of more USB activation record types.
     
  • Improved MSI installer. The MSI installer that installs MeshCommander on Windows keeps improving.
     
  • Support for Intel AMT 5.x. In the past, we only supported Intel AMT starting with 6.0 and beyond. With this new release, we are starting to support older versions that don’t have KVM, etc. Not everything will be supported perfectly on older machines, but most of the basics should work correctly.
The sum of all these changes is a significant improvement to MeshCommander. You can get the latest version at http://meshcommander.com.

Feedback appreciated,
Ylian Saint-Hilaire
meshcommander.com


Improved serial terminal now supports Extended ASCII and UTF8 terminal emulation modes.
Correctly shows the Serial-over-LAN BIOS from many vendors.
MeshCommander Terminal


Built-in IDE-R support within MeshCommander for Windows. Easily select your disk image
and remotely boot on the selected image in addition to live session monitoring.
MeshCommander IDE-R

Just posted a quick demonstration of MeshCommander performing IDE redirect.
On YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG73j7Toz1c


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