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Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux

The STK for Windows and Linux is a server deployment product that delivers an unattended automated
installation for high-volume server deployments. The STK is designed to support ProLiant servers. The
toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that describes how to apply these
tools to build an automated server deployment process.
The STK provides a flexible way to create standard server configuration scripts. These scripts are used to
automate many of the manual steps in the server configuration process. This automated server
configuration process cuts time from each deployment, making it possible to scale rapid, high-volume
server deployments.
For more information or to download the STK, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/servers/proliant/stk).

Service Pack for ProLiant

The SPP is a comprehensive systems software (drivers and firmware) solution delivered as a single
package with major server releases. This solution uses HP SUM as the deployment tool and is tested on
all supported ProLiant servers including ProLiant Gen8 and later servers.
SPP can be used in an online mode on a Windows or Linux hosted operating system, or in an offline mode
where the server is booted to an operating system included on the ISO file so that the server can be
updated automatically with no user interaction or updated in interactive mode.
For more information or to download SPP, see one of the following pages on the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise website:
• Service Pack for ProLiant download page (http://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download)
• Smart Update: Server Firmware and Driver Updates page
(http://www.hpe.com/info/SmartUpdate)

HP Smart Update Manager

HP SUM is a product used to install and update firmware, drivers, and systems software on ProLiant
servers. The HP SUM provides a GUI and a command-line scriptable interface for deployment of systems
software for single or one-to-many ProLiant servers and network-based targets, such as iLOs, OAs, and
VC Ethernet and Fibre Channel modules.
For more information about HP SUM, see the product page on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/servers/hpsum).
To download HP SUM, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/servers/hpsum/download).
To access the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide, see the HP SUM Information Library
(http://www.hpe.com/info/hpsum/documentation).

HPE UEFI System Utilities

The UEFI System Utilities is embedded in the system ROM. The UEFI System Utilities enable you to
perform a wide range of configuration activities, including:
• Configuring system devices and installed options
• Enabling and disabling system features
• Displaying system information

• Selecting the primary boot controller

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