HP Integrity Essentials Pack for Linux Software - Manual (Page 17)

Using the HP Smart Setup EBSU Utility
You can use HP Smart Setup both before and after the OS is installed.
HP recommends that you obtain the latest version of the HP Insight Foundation Suite for Integrity
with Linux. For more information about downloading HP Smart Setup, see
“Obtaining the Latest
HP Insight Foundation Suite for Integrity with Linux” (page 19) .
• Before Installing the OS
Use any bootable, removable media containing HP Smart Setup to boot the server. With the
media in the CD/DVD drive or USB HDD, the server boots to the HP Smart Setup EBSU
utility, which provides an interface for offline setup and assists with configuration tasks,
such as creating hard disk partitions and upgrading the firmware. Additionally, the HP
Smart Setup EBSU utility provides a wizard called Smart Setup. The Smart Setup wizard
guides you through preparing the system for and installing the OS. The HP Smart Setup
EBSU utility works in conjunction with the Linux Installer media, which contains the OS
image. It is strongly recommended that you use the HP Smart Setup to install the OS.
• After Installing the OS
Use the HP Smart Setup EBSU utility to install the EFI driver and utilities and to upgrade
firmware, which ensures the stability and performance of the system.
Installation Process
The OS installation process involves preparing the server, installing the OS on the server, and
updating it with the latest firmware, drivers, utilities, security fixes, and OS fixes.
Figure 1-3
shows the main tasks involved in each stage.
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