HP ProLiant SL250s HP ProLiant firmware management architecture - Page 1

HP ProLiant firmware management architecture Technology brief Introduction...2 HP server firmware strategy ...2 Smart components...2 HP Smart Update Manager ...3 Firmware installation logic/dependencies 3 Agentless updating ...3 Updating Linux...4 HP Integrity servers ...4 HP BladeSystem Release Sets for ProLiant and firmware bundles 4 Release Sets...4 Firmware bundles ...5 Methods for updating firmware ...6 Using the Smart Update DVD in your server environment 7 Example scenarios ...8 Related software ...8 Virtual Connect Support Utility ...8 HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM 9 HP BladeSystem enclosure-level firmware 9 Managing firmware deployment...9 How frequently should I update the firmware 10 How do I manage critical updates 10 When do I stage updates? ...10 Should I update firmware using individual Smart Components 11 Conclusion...11 For more information...12 Call to action ...12