Common Administration Tools
There are many tools you can use to administer the server. Each tool has unique
capabilities, but some of the functions overlap. You can use each tool independently, or
you can use the tools together for comprehensive server administration.
This table lists common administrative tools that are available on the server.
Note -
For administrative tasks performed through the OS, refer to the documentation for
your OS. For a list of supported OSs and links to documentation, refer to Server OS Installation.
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Oracle ILOM
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A separate OS that is embedded in the SP. You can use Oracle ILOM
to configure and manage the server components. Oracle ILOM enables
you to locally or remotely connect to a dedicated port, a sideband
port, or a local serial port.
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As long as main power is applied, Oracle ILOM is always available
even when the host is not powered on.
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BIOS
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Firmware that controls the server from power-on until an OS is
booted. BIOS provides a setup utility that enables you to administer
the server at the firmware level.
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The BIOS Setup utility is accessible for a short period of time
when BIOS initializes. It is not available once the server starts to
boot the OS.
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OSA
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A setup tool that is embedded in the USB drive inside the server.
OSA enables you to locally or remotely update and configure the
firmware and install supported OSes.
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OSA is accessible for a short period of time when BIOS
initializes. Once the OS is booted, you can mount the OSA as a file
system.
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Oracle HMP
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An add-on software pack that enables you to manage hardware
through the host OS either remotely using SNMP, or remotely using
the HMP tools by connecting to the host OS through a remote shell
such as SSH, or locally using CLI tools.
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Once installed, HMP is available from the host OS.
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