Managing use of data processing systems using out-of-band methods

Abstract

Methods and systems for managing a data processing system are disclosed. A management controller of the data processing system may provide behavior data for the data processing system to a service system via an out-of-band communication channel. The behavior data may indicate activity of the data processing system ascribed to a user of the data processing system. The management controller may obtain a response from the service system (via the out-of-band communication channel) that indicates whether the activity is expected for the user. If the activity is unexpected for the user, then the activity may indicate undesired use of the data processing system. Therefore, the management controller may initiate performance of an action set that is based on the behavior data in order to manage an impact of the undesired use of the data processing system.