OSA is a single-server management tool for Oracle servers. OSA is preinstalled on the USB drive inside the server.
OSA integrates various management products to provide a suite of tools that allow for the quick and convenient startup and management of your server.
The components of OSA include:
OSA application
HMP (if installed. See HMP Overview)
Oracle Linux command-line environment
OS software, drivers, and tools
Server-specific firmware
You can use OSA to obtain updates to OSA, server firmware, and drivers.
OSA provides a GUI from which you can access features and complete tasks with or without an OS installed on the server. Once the OS is running on the server, the OSA tools and drivers appear as files on a typical storage device.
OSA can help you perform these tasks:
Get the latest available BIOS, Oracle ILOM, firmware, and drivers from Oracle (an Internet connection is required).
Update BIOS, Oracle ILOM, and Oracle-certified device drivers for optional accessory cards and other server hardware.
Configure RAID 0 or RAID 1 for servers that contain a supported LSI disk controller.
Configure the SP, including modifying identification information; configure network settings (IPv4 and IPv6) and DNS; add, delete, or modify users; and set the service processor clock.
Install certain OSs with the latest drivers and supported tools.
Display server overview and hardware inventory information.
Set the keyboard language.
Access a Linux shell terminal window allowing use of the runtime environment.
Access HMP (using the Linux shell).