Single Server Management Tools

The following table lists the tools available for managing a single server:

Tool/Link Type and Environment Function
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)
  • Preinstalled service processor (SP) with integrated firmware. No installation required. Some initial configuration is required.
  • Operates independently of the host.
  • Provides a web interface and a commandline interface (CLI).
  • Configure and manage server components locally or remotely.
  • Connect to a dedicated network port, a sideband port, or a local serial port.

Refer to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Management (ILOM) 5.1 documentation at: Servers Documentation Systems Management

Oracle Hardware Management Pack
  • Provides commands and agents that operate at the operating system level, and can be used across multiple systems.
  • Is available as a standalone product for supported operating systems. Refer to the support matrix for specific information.
Monitor hardware through the host operating system, either remotely using SNMP or locally using command-line interface tools. Refer to Oracle Hardware Management Pack 2.4 Documentation at: Servers Documentation Systems Management
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Accessed by booting the system and interrupting the boot process. Provides a simple graphical user interface. Provides hardware-level management of system functionality.