Resource paqs, Proliant support packs, Operating system version support – HP ProLiant DL360 G5 Server User Manual

Page 77: System online rom flash component utility, Change control and proactive notification, Natural language search assistant

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Configuration and utilities 77

Resource Paqs

Resource Paqs are operating system-specific packages of tools, utilities, and information for HP servers
running certain Microsoft® or Novell operating systems. The Resource Paqs include utilities to monitor
performance, software drivers, customer support information, and white papers on the latest server
integration information. Refer to the Enterprise Partnerships website
(

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/partners

), select Microsoft or Novell, depending on the operating

system, and follow the link to the appropriate Resource Paq.

ProLiant Support Packs

PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management
agents. Refer to the PSP website
(

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html

).

Operating system version support

Refer to the operating system support matrix (

http://www.hp.com/go/supportos

).

System Online ROM flash component utility

The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or
controller ROM images across a wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following
features:

Works offline and online

Supports Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows Server™ 2003, Novell Netware,
and Linux operating systems

IMPORTANT: This utility supports operating systems that may not be supported by the server. For

operating systems supported by the server, refer to the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/go/supportos

).

Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools

Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only
the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server

To download the tool and for more information, refer to the HP website
(

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/index.html

).

Change control and proactive notification

HP offers Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to 60 days in advance of
upcoming hardware and software changes on HP commercial products.

For more information, refer to the HP website
(

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/solutions/pcsolutions/pcn.html

).

Natural language search assistant

The natural language search assistant (

http://www.hp.com/support/natural_language_search

) is a

search engine that finds information on HP products, including ProLiant servers. The search engine
responds to queries entered in question form.

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