Introduction, Psp overview, Benefits of psp – HP SmartStart-Software User Manual
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Introduction
PSP overview
HP PSPs are operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities, and management agents optimized for
HP ProLiant systems. Each PSP is a predefined and tested bundle that includes setup and software
maintenance tools designed to help efficiently install, upgrade, and manage system software.
The PSPs include tools for Microsoft® Windows® and Linux server environments that enable deployment
of software updates from a central software repository to local or remote server systems. HP SUM enables
users to deploy either Windows® or Linux components locally on a server and remotely to multiple servers
(up to 29 concurrently).
HP SUM can deploy to target servers running the same operating system (Windows® or Linux only). It is
not required that the OS version or kernel match on the local and remote target servers. This means that
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 can deploy to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 or Windows Vista® clients can
deploy updates to Microsoft Windows 2003 or 2008 servers running those operating systems.
NOTE:
When deploying source RPMs, the Linux operating system, including the kernel on the
system running HP SUM, must be the same as the system that the resulting RPM will be
deployed to.
A separate PSP is provided for each major operating system release and for each architecture (such as
x86 and x86_64 versions).
For more information about PSPs and to download the latest PSPs, see the PSP website
NOTE:
Information about deployment of previous PSPs can be found in HP ProLiant Support
Pack User Guides located on the PSP website
Benefits of PSP
Simplification of software maintenance by:
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Increasing server manageability
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Enabling administrators to update systems remotely
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Reducing server maintenance costs
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Saving time
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Self-installable components with easy-to-understand software update descriptions
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Components that you can install individually or as part of a support pack
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Installation logic and version control that automatically verifies hardware, software, and operating
system dependencies, installing only the correct software updates and latest drivers for optimal
system configuration (excluding RPMs)