Operating System Version Support; Version Control; Operating Systems And Virtualization Software Support For Proliant Servers; Hpe Technology Service Portfolio - HP Apollo 4200 Gen9 User Manual

Operating System Version Support

For information about specific versions of a supported operating system, refer to the operating system
support matrix (http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport).

Version control

The VCRM and VCA are web-enabled Insight Management Agents tools that SIM uses to schedule
software update tasks to the entire enterprise.
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VCRM manages the repository for SPP. Administrators can view the SPP contents or configure
VCRM to automatically update the repository with internet downloads of the latest software and
firmware from Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
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VCA compares installed software versions on the node with updates available in the VCRM
managed repository. Administrators configure VCA to point to a repository managed by VCRM.
For more information about version control tools, see the Systems Insight Manager User Guide, the
Version Control Agent User Guide, and the Version Control Repository Manager User Guide on the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/enterprise/docs).
Select HP Insight Management from the available options in Products and Solutions.
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Select HP Version Control from the available options in Insight Management.
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Download the latest document.
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Operating systems and virtualization software support for
ProLiant servers
For information about specific versions of a supported operating system, see the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport).

HPE Technology Service Portfolio

Connect to Hewlett Packard Enterprise for assistance on the journey to the new style of IT. The Hewlett
Packard Enterprise Technology Services delivers confidence and reduces risk to help you realize agility
and stability in your IT infrastructure.
Utilize our consulting expertise in the areas of private or hybrid cloud computing, big data and mobility
requirements, improving data center infrastructure and better use of today's server, storage and
networking technology. For more information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/services/consulting).
Our support portfolio covers services for server, storage and networking hardware and software plus the
leading industry standard operating systems. Let us work proactively with you to prevent problems. Our
flexible choices of hardware and software support coverage windows and response times help resolve
problems faster, reduce unplanned outages and free your staff for more important tasks. For more
information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/services/support).
Tap into our knowledge, expertise, innovation and world-class services to achieve better results. Access
and apply technology in new ways to optimize your operations and you'll be positioned for success.

Change control and proactive notification

Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to
60 days in advance of upcoming hardware and software changes on Hewlett Packard Enterprise
commercial products.
For more information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/pcn).
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