Updating ProLiant Servers with HPE SUM

HPE SUM (Smart Update Manager) can be used to quickly update ProLiant hosts. This is a central console that will allow you to scan your ProLiant hosts, recommends updates and then apply them with little interaction.  This is far quicker than doing it manually and ensures that the correct packages are applied in the right order. The procedure to use HPE SUM is as follows

1 Download SPP ( Service Pack for ProLiant).  This contains not only all the patches you will need but also SUM (Smart Update Manager)

2 Once you have downloaded SPP run the ISO, when mounted you will need to run the launch_hpsum batch file.  Chose to run as Administrator

3 When started HPE SUM will appear in a web browser.  The home screen shows options to update the local server, add a baseline and to add remote nodes.

First we will add the baseline, From the drop down menu choose baseline library, add baseline , in the location field location If you are using SPP set the baseline path to CD Drive letter:\packages

4 Next we need to add the servers we wish to patch. Once you are in the Nodes screen choose, Add Node you will then see the following screen.  At a minimum you will need to fill out

  • IP Address / Hostname
  • Node type – Windows, ESX etc
  • Baseline to apply – If you are using SPP set the baseline path to CD Drive letter:\packages
  • Credentials

5 When you click on a host it will say checking / installing perquisites . Once that is complete you will get the option to perform an inventory

Select the baseline you created earlier

6 When the inventory is complete you will see the option to review and deploy updates

In the next screen choose the updates you wish to apply