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The Provisioning module enables you to provision both OSs and firmware on your systems in an automated fashion.
The Provisioning module reduces the cost and complexity of provisioning an operating system (OS) on "bare metal" hardware. This solution automates the manual error-prone processes involved in installing an operating system, without requiring any relocation of the hardware. The Provisioning Channel not only automates provisioning at a single chassis or system level, but it also automates the provisioning of your data centers. The provisioning process is similar, regardless of the hardware, operating system, or underlying technology that you are deploying.
h4. Firmware Provisioning
FW Provisioning enables you to provision (install) firmware updates on a server by using firmware images and firmware profiles. A firmware image is a copy of a firmware file with associated metadata that you provide to enforce compatibility issues. A firmware profile is a template that defines how to provision one or more firmware images on a system.
h4. OS Provisioning
OS Provisioning enables you to automatically provision the required operating system on a server without even having to connect to the server. In most circumstances, you won't be required to type a command at the target system's prompt (for example,OBP) or turn on and off power switches. This automated hands-free installation is invaluable for you to install several hundred machines. You can push an operating system onto a host from a centralized location rather than initiating the request from the host.
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The Provisioning module enables you to provision both OSs and firmware on your systems in an automated fashion.
The Provisioning module reduces the cost and complexity of provisioning an operating system (OS) on "bare metal" hardware. This solution automates the manual error-prone processes involved in installing an operating system, without requiring any relocation of the hardware. The Provisioning Channel not only automates provisioning at a single chassis or system level, but it also automates the provisioning of your data centers. The provisioning process is similar, regardless of the hardware, operating system, or underlying technology that you are deploying.
h4. Firmware Provisioning
FW Provisioning enables you to provision (install) firmware updates on a server by using firmware images and firmware profiles. A firmware image is a copy of a firmware file with associated metadata that you provide to enforce compatibility issues. A firmware profile is a template that defines how to provision one or more firmware images on a system.
h4. OS Provisioning
OS Provisioning enables you to automatically provision the required operating system on a server without even having to connect to the server. In most circumstances, you won't be required to type a command at the target system's prompt (for example,OBP) or turn on and off power switches. This automated hands-free installation is invaluable for you to install several hundred machines. You can push an operating system onto a host from a centralized location rather than initiating the request from the host.
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