Erase Utility; Scripting Toolkit For Windows And Linux - HP 828689-002 User Manual

The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a web-based application that captures system configuration and
other related data needed for effective server management. Available in Microsoft Windows and Linux
versions, the utility helps to ensure proper system operation.
For more information or to download the utility, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/info/InsightDiagnostics). The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is also available
in the SPP ("Service Pack for
HPE Insight Diagnostics survey functionality
HPE Insight Diagnostics (on page 41) provides survey functionality that gathers critical hardware and
software information on ProLiant servers.
This functionality supports operating systems that are supported by the server. For operating systems
supported by the server, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/info/supportos).
If a significant change occurs between data-gathering intervals, the survey function marks the previous
information and overwrites the survey data files to reflect the latest changes in the configuration.
Survey functionality is installed with every Intelligent Provisioning-assisted Insight Diagnostics
installation, or it can be installed through the SPP

Erase Utility

CAUTION: Perform a backup before running the Erase Utility. The utility sets the system to
its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array
setup and disk partitioning, and erases all connected hard drives completely. Before using this
utility, see the instructions in the Intelligent Provisioning User Guide.
Use the Erase Utility to erase drives and Active Health System logs, and to reset UEFI System Utilities
settings. Run the Erase Utility if you must erase the system for the following reasons:
•
You want to install a new operating system on a server with an existing operating system.
•
You encounter an error when completing the steps of a factory-installed operating system
installation.
To access the Erase Utility, click the Perform Maintenance icon from the Intelligent Provisioning home
screen, and then select Erase.
For more information about the Erase Utility, see the Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the Hewlett
Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/intelligentprovisioning/docs).

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).
ProLiant" on page 43).
("Service Pack for ProLiant" on page 43).
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