Configure TPM Support

If you intend to use the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) feature set, you must configure the server to support this feature. TPM support is enabled by default on Oracle Exadata Database Server X8-8. Perform the procedure in this section to disable or enable TPM support.

Note:

TPM enables you to administer the TPM security hardware in your server. For additional information about implementing this feature, refer to the Windows Trusted Platform Module Management documentation provided by your operating system or third-party software vendor.
  1. Access the BIOS Setup Utility menus.
  2. In the BIOS Setup Utility menus, navigate to the Advanced Menu.
  3. On the Advanced Menu screen, select Trusted Computing 2.0.

    This figure shows the Trusted Computing 2.0 Configuration screen with TPM support enabled.
  4. On the Trusted Computing 2.0 Configuration screen, select Security TPM Device Support and press Enter. Do one of the following:
    • Select Disable to disable Security TPM Device Support.

    • Select Enable to enable Security TPM Device Support.

  5. Press the F10 key to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.