Import UEFI BIOS Settings to a Server

The import subcommand imports UEFI BIOS settings stored in an XML file to the server at next boot.

• To import UEFI BIOS settings stored in an XML file, type:

  ubiosconfig import type -x filename.xml option

  where type is one of the options described below, filename is the path to the XML file you want to import settings from and option is one of the options described below.

  The supported types of import are listed in the following table.

  Type Description all Import all options from the XML file to the server's BIOS at next boot. boot Import only boot options from the XML file to the server's BIOS at next boot. config Import only configuration options from the XML file to the server's BIOS at next boot.

  The possible option for the import is listed in the following table.

  Short Option Long Option Description –f –-force Ignore safeguards, and import BIOS XML file regardless of current system state. Potentially dangerous and not recommended.

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  Note -  There is no guarantee of accuracy in the data when using the –-force option.

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