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dependencies are met before deployment of a firmware update. HP SUM also contains logic to prevent

version-based dependencies from derailing an installation and ensures firmware updates are handled in a
manner that reduces any downtime required for the firmware update process.
HP SUM does not require an agent for remote installations as it copies a small, secure SOAP server to the

target server for the duration of the installation. After the installation is complete, the SOAP server and all

remote files associated with the installation except installation log files are removed. HP SUM copies the log
files from the remote targets back to the system where HP SUM is executed.
The key features of HP SUM include:

Dependency checking, which ensures appropriate install order and dependency checking between
components

Intelligent deployment only when updates are required

Simultaneous firmware and software deployment

Improved deployment performance

Local or remote (one-to-many) online deployment

Local offline deployments with the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD

Remote offline deployment when used with the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit or iLO Virtual Media

GUI or CLI/scriptable with extensive logging

Remote command-line deployment