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Software tools and solutions Configuration tools SmartStart software SmartStart is a collection of software that optimizes single-server setup, providing a simple and consistent way to deploy server configuration. SmartStart has been tested on many ProLiant server products, resulting in proven, reliable configurations. SmartStart assists the deployment process by performing a wide range of configuration activities, including: • Configuring hardware using embedded configuration utilities, such as RBSU and ORCA • Preparing the system for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software • Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every assisted installation • Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on page 74) • Installing software drivers directly from the CD. With systems that have internet connection, the SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software. • Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase Utility (on page 70) SmartStart is included in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. For more information about SmartStart software, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP website (http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/smartstart/index.html). SmartStart Scripting Toolkit The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that delivers an unattended automated installation for high-volume server deployments. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to support ProLiant BL, ML, and DL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that describes how to apply these new tools to build an automated server deployment process. Using SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server configuration scripts. These scripts are used to automate many of the manual steps in the server configuration process. This automated server configuration process cuts time from each server deployed, making it possible to scale server deployments to high volumes in a rapid manner. For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit). Software tools and solutions 64

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Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every
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Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("
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67
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The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that delivers
installation for high-volume server deployments. The SmartStart Scripting T
ant BL, ML, and DL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation
escribes how to apply these new tools to build an automated server deployment process.
SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server
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configuration process. This automated server configur
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For more information, and to download the SmartStart
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Software tools and solutions
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