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IBM Bootable Media Creator (BoMC)
Tip:
firmware update process without an operating system running on the system. More
information about this tool is available at the following website:
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-BOMC
Device drivers
Device drivers
system level. They are specific to the operating system version, and therefore, critical device
drivers are included with the installation media.
IBM, operating system vendors, and component device vendors provide device driver
updates. Often, you can download them from each company's support website. Whenever
possible, we recommend acquiring tested and approved driver updates from IBM.
Tip: The Windows Server installation process using IBM ServerGuide will perform IBM
driver updates after the operating system installation has completed. You can obtain this
tool from the following website:
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDE
Tip: IBM UpdateXpress
updated through the operating system. More information about this tool is available at the
following website:
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-XPRESS
Operating system updates, fixes, and patches
The performance and reliability of an HX5 tightly relate to the operating system running on the
HX5. IBM supports an assortment of modern and widely used operating systems that are
capable of utilizing the system's potential. Each vendor supports its operating system by
releasing updates, fixes, and patches that provide enhanced functionality and fixes to known
problems. Many of these updates, fixes, and patches only apply to certain configurations,
while other updates, fixes, and patches apply to all configurations. The operating system
vendor's support website has extensive information about these updates, fixes, and patches.
System update resources
Table 8-7 provides useful links to IBM tools and vendor operating system support websites.
Table 8-7 Internet links to support and downloads
Vendor Product
IBM Systems Support
IBM ServerGuide
IBM UpdateXpress
IBM Bootable Media
Creator
Microsoft Windows Server
are software that controls the hardware server components on the operating
is a tool that allows the IBM System x firmware and drivers to be
Address
http://ibm.com/systems/support/
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisp
lay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDE
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisp
lay?lndocid=SERV-XPRESS
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisp
lay?lndocid=TOOL-BOMC
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/14134
is a tool that simplifies the IBM System x
Available support
Documentation, firmware, driver
Installation tool
Firmware and driver update tool
Firmware update tool
Documentation, driver, and OS
update
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