HP Systems Insight Manager 7.2 Technical Reference Guide

NOTE: This upgrade type boots the system into Embedded Smart Start, and updates
can be applied without an operating system being installed on the target system.
Select from:
◦ Use the stored sign-in credentials for each system (must be administrator level). This
is selected by default. You can select a Gen8 server.
◦ Use the specified administrator credentials below. Enter the user name and password.
When manually entering credentials, for a Gen8 server, you must enter the credentials
for the iLO 4 here.
• Perform online SPP deployment.
NOTE: This upgrade type occurs through the operating system on the server, and updates
take place after the system is rebooted.
◦ Selelct Reboot systems if necessary after successful install. This is selected by default.
◦ Select from:
– Fail the install on systems where the HP VCA is not present. This is selected by
default.
– Install on systems where HP VCA is not present. Use the stored sign-in credentials
for each system (must be administrator level).
– Install on systems where HP VCA is not present. Use the specified administrator
credentials below. If you select this option, enter the user name, password and
domain.
4. To schedule the task, click Schedule. The Schedule Task page appears.
5. To set the task as critical, click Criticality.
6. To run the task immediately, click Run Now.
Installing Software and Firmware task
Automated software updates through HP SIM have the following restrictions:
• HP VCA updates can be performed only on ProLiant servers that have HP VCA installed and
trust the HP SIM server. You can use the Install Software and Firmware feature only with
third-party systems running HP VCA.
NOTE: After a trust relationship is established, click Last Update to update the display to
trusted.
• Updates require ProLiant Support Pack or components, v5.3 or later. The Install Software and
Firmware feature does not support third-party software.
• Updates are supported on Linux and Windows operating systems only.
• Updates cannot be made on the CMS.
Installing software and firmware:
Procedure 301 Installing software and firmware:
1. Select target systems.
2. Click Next.
3. Under Select Items to Install, select the repository to retrieve the catalog from.
This section displays systems authorized by the current user name.
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