HP Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell Release Notes: iLO Cmdlets v1.1

• Update-HPiLOFirmware—Updates iLO firmware.
• Update-HPiLOModuleVersion—Determines if a newer version of the HPiLO Cmdlets is
available on the HP website for download and links the user to the download page if necessary.
Added aliases
Several cmdlet parameters now have added aliases for the possible value. For example, when setting
power using the Set-HPiLOHostPower cmdlet, the –HostPower parameter now accepts No and
Off, or Yes and On as valid values.
Reduced code size
Several instances of duplicate code were consolidated for reduced size and easier maintenance.
Greatly improved performance
Commands to multiple computers now run in multiple threads (up to 256), greatly reducing the response
time for commands sent to many iLOs. For example, when using Find-HPiLO and scanning a range
that includes 256 addresses, the results are returned significantly faster than in the 1.0 release. The
amount of improvement depends on the command being executed, your system, your network
configuration, and the mix of iLOs and other devices on your network.
IPv6 support
Commands now support IPv6 addresses in addition to IPv4.
Updated help text
Added help for new cmdlets and updated the help with necessary changes and corrections.
Fixes
The following items are fixed in this release:
• Corrected potential problems in parameter input to RIBCL commands that include embedded
single or double quotes.
• Corrected handling of certain disallowed strings returned from iLO.
• Added fields omitted in return values from Get-HPiLOHostData cmdlet.
• Made the following Improvements for installer potential error prevention:
Corrected administrator install requirement.◦
◦ Added installer checking for PowerShell environment prerequisites.
◦ Added installer checking for 32–bit and 64–bit install environment.
• Corrected output from Get-HPiLOSecurityMessage and Get-HPiLOStorageController
cmdlets.
• Corrected output handling for Get-HPiLONICInfo cmdlet for certain servers.
• Corrected interactive input handling for multiple servers for the following cmdlets:
Add-HPiLOUser◦
◦ Mount-HPiLOVirtualMedia
◦ Remove-HPiLOUserSSHKey
◦ Reset-HPiLOAdministratorPassword
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