Page 5 - Introduction to SPP; The release notes are on the SPP Information Library at; Deployment modes; “Downloading and installing an SPP” (page 7)
1 Introduction to SPP SPP is a comprehensive systems software and firmware solution delivered as a single download.This solution uses HP SUM as the deployment tool and is tested on all supported HP ProLiant serversincluding HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. HP SPP along with HP SUM provides breakthrough Sma...
Page 7 - Downloading and installing an SPP; system is available in the event the deployment procedure fails.; Prerequisites for deploying SPP components on Windows; A local administrative system with 1 GB of memory.
2 Downloading and installing an SPP Before updating business-critical servers or those in a complex or distributed environment, developan update plan to minimize required downtime. For additional information, see the HP SmartUpdate Best Practices Planning Guide. IMPORTANT: If you have not updated yo...
Page 8 - Disabling BitLocker to permit firmware updates (Windows only); CAUTION: A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) has been detected in this
Disabling BitLocker to permit firmware updates (Windows only) The TPM, when used with BitLocker, measures a system state. Upon detection of a changed ROMimage, it restricts access to the Windows file system if the user cannot provide the recovery key.HP SUM detects if a TPM is enabled in your system...
Page 9 - Initiating deployment; Online mode; “SPP; Offline mode
The following table describes TPM detection scenarios that you might encounter. Result Scenario A warning message appears. Select OK to continue. The installation is not canceled. If TPM is detected and enabled, the installation is not silent,and a system ROM must be updated. No warning appears. A n...
Page 10 - Prerequisites; PXELINUX; Using HP SIM to deploy an SPP; “SPP staging procedures”
3. Select either automatic mode or interactive mode: • If you select automatic mode, the firmware will be updated on the server automaticallywithout further interaction. • If you select interactive mode, follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Select the Firmware Update option on the screen to sta...
Page 11 - SPP staging procedures; Creating a bootable USB key; Directory with files; Creating a directory with files; To add or remove components from the SPP:
3 SPP staging procedures After downloading the SPP, stage it for update and deployment. Select the staging method mostadapted to your deployment processes. NOTE: ProLiant configurable software components must be copied onto writable media for configuration. • Creating a bootable USB key — Extracting...
Page 12 - Creating a custom ISO; HP USB Key Utility
1. Download the SPP ISO that best meets your needs and extract it onto writable media, suchas a USB key or hard drive. 2. Download any Hot Fixes or other components that you want to add to your ISO. Place themin the \hp\swpackages directory of the SPP. NOTE: If you want to keep Hot Fixes separate fr...
Page 13 - Adding additional content to a bootable USB key
2. Complete each step as presented by the application:a. Click Next at the splash screen. b. Read the End-User License Agreement, and then select Agree and click Next . c. Select Create a bootable USB key from CD/DVD , and then click Next . d. Place the USB flash drive in an available USB port. Inse...
Page 14 - Mounting an ISO; hpsum; Copying the SPP to a hard drive
3. Complete each step presented by the application:a. Click Next at the splash screen. b. Select Agree , and then click Next after reading the End-User License Agreement. c. Select Add an additional CD/DVD to a bootable USB key , and then click Next . d. Place the USB flash drive in an available USB...
Page 15 - SPP usage scenarios; Localhost Guided Update; Local and remote node firmware update; Add Node
4 SPP usage scenarios This chapter contains high-level procedures that illustrate typical uses of the SPP. You can leveragethese scenarios to learn about the SPP, adapt your custom installation and update procedures touse the SPP, or evaluate the SPP for use in your environment. NOTE: It is importan...
Page 16 - Scripted online update for Linux server; Example answer file
9. HP SUM automatically selects updates. Select or deselect updates that you want to apply ornot apply. If you make any changes, click Analysis . 10. Click Deploy to begin deployment. Scripted online update for Linux server This is a method that updates all of the software components for an online L...
Page 17 - “Creating a directory with files”; Does the SPP need to be in its ISO format or extracted?
5 FAQs This chapter provides typical questions and answers about using SPP. How can I determine which SPP version I am using? You can view the HP SPP version information in the Start.htm file in a web browser. The file is in the root directory of the HP SPP. Where can I find information for adding o...
Page 20 - Generating and viewing reports; Generating a Report; To generate a report; Collecting trace directories
6 Troubleshooting This chapter gives general information for generating reports and gathering logs to troubleshootSPP issues. For a listing of known limitations, see the HP Service Pack for ProLiant Release Notes for yourenvironment on the SPP Information Library at http://www.hp.com/go/spp/document...
Page 23 - Support and other resources; Contact HP; Subscription service; Sign in; Related information; HP Service Pack for ProLiant Release Notes
7 Support and other resources SPP support policy For the support period of each active SPP, see the HP Service Pack for ProLiant Release Notes onthe SPP Information Library. Information to collect before contacting HP Be sure to have the following information available before you contact HP: • Activ...
Page 24 - Typographic conventions; Table 1 Document conventions; Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
• HP ProLiant firmware management best practices guides • Contents reports, listing the contents of each SPP The SPP Download page includes current and archived SPP downloads, Hot Fixes, and advisoriesat http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download . The HP Systems and Server Software Management page includes ...
Page 25 - Service, or HP contractual support agreement.; HP Insight Online; insightremotesupport/docs
NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. HP Insight Remote Support software HP strongly recommends that you register your device for remote support to enable enhanceddelivery of your HP Warranty, HP Care Pack Service, or HP contractual support agreement. HPIn...
Page 26 - when submitting your feedback.
8 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve thedocumentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback( [email protected] ). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when subm...
Page 27 - A Creating a bootable USB key with SYSLINUX
A Creating a bootable USB key with SYSLINUX To create a bootable USB key with Linux:1. Obtain SYSLINUX 3.2 or higher from http://syslinux.zytor.com and download it to a Linux workstation. 2. Install the SYSLINUX RPM obtained in the previous step. 3. Create a directory for the USB key mount point if ...
Page 29 - Index
Index A adding components, 11 B baseline creating, 11 C CD, 12 contacting HP, 23 conventions document, 24 corporate environment planning updates, 18 D data center planning updates, 18 deployment modes, 5 deployment overview, 7 document conventions, 24 related documentation, 23 documentation providin...
