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An integrated solution, tailored to HP ProLiant and Integrity servers, that automates the process of deploying and provisioning server software.
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Provides a fast, easy-to-use, drag-and-drop solution for deploying standard server configurations and software builds in an automated fashion from a remote console
- Automation produces reliable and consistent configurations across multiple servers, and even multiple sites, while lowering overall IT resource requirements during large scale deployments
- Establishes virtual presence and control for server deployments and redeployments within the data center or at remote locations, eliminating the need for IT personnel to be physically present
- Simplifies server deployment allowing companies to rapidly respond to changing workloads
- Reduces support, maintenance and training costs with a consistent and easy to use set of deployment and configuration management tools
Provides instant out-of-the-box functionality for ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500 and 700 Series servers, ProLiant BL servers and select HP Integrity servers
- The included ProLiant Integration Module and Integrity Integration Module provides latest optimized drivers, management agents, and pre-built deployment jobs and scripts using SmartStart and SmartSetup technologies, for instant out-of-the-box functionality
- Drag-and-drop deployment tools work with Integrity servers and Integrity blades too. Use the Integrity Integration Module to deploy Integrity entry-class and c-class Blades with Windows or Linux environments
- Operating system integration is a snap with HP supplied pre-OS environments and configuration events for Linux further simplifying the initial OS deployment and driver integration steps all in an automated fashion
- Through support for deployment of VMware ESX hosts, and Windows guests onto those hosts, RDP caters to the quickly emerging needs of datacenters deploying virtual servers
- Unique features designed for HP blade servers: RDP is the recommended deployment solution for the ProLiant BL line of servers. RDP enables rapid serviceability with unique rip-and-replace features.
- Pre-failure alerts enable proactive replacement of blade servers for service. New blade servers automatically assume personality of previous server based on location (bay, enclosure, rack).
- Blade servers are easy to identify by physical location in racks - blades are displayed with easy to understand icons of rack, enclosure, bay.
- With virtual Rack-Enclosure-Bay features, users can now assign an event to be executed the first time a blade is inserted into a specific bay
Key part of the HP ProLiant and Integrity server management strategy, simplifying deployment and redeployment - making ProLiant and Integrity servers manageable right from the start, ensuring continuous operations and improving efficiency as your environment changes and grows
- RDP deploys and configures Management Agents to provide vital server health status and access from the new Systems Insight Manager or Insight Manager 7
- RDP integration with Integrated Lights Out simplifies remote administration - from power control to virtual media through full system access
- RDP is tightly integrated with HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) - provides HP SIM with the ability to display undeployed servers, and augments the HP SIM menu bar with server deployment commands
RDP enables you to use the same tools and processes with Integrity rack-mountable and c-class Blades as you use with your ProLiant servers
- Fast, easy, deployment with the same familiar tools as ProLiant servers - nothing new to learn
- Configures the Integrity EFI environment, prepares the server for installation of Windows or Linux environments
- Deploys Integrity management agents to ensure server health and access from System Insight Manager
HP Services provides a comprehensive suite of services for Rapid Deployment Pack
Installation and startup Services
This service provides installation and startup of the HP Rapid Deployment Pack software on a customer-supplied HP ProLiant server. HP will install the Rapid Deployment Pack software and provide a practical demonstration of the product by using it to deploy an image to a single server. The new server will be deployed using one of the preconfigured scripts provided by HP or by using an image from an existing ProLiant server at your location. This service also provides for the capture and storage of the newly deployed server's configuration on a storage device. View more information on installation and startup services.
Implementation services
This service is available in two versions:
- Basic service: This service provides for the implementation of HP Rapid Deployment Pack and the deployment of images on up to five HP ProLiant target servers located at a single site. This service can be purchased in a convenient Care Pack
- Custom service: This service provides for custom installation of HP Rapid Deployment Pack based on a statement of work developed by HP and the customer.
- View more information on implementation services.
Software Support
With HP Software Support for RDP provided as part of the ProLiant Essentials Environmental service offer, you have fast and reliable access to HP Response Center engineers, who can provide immediate guidance on software features and usage, problem diagnosis and resolution, software patches, and defect identification and analysis.
Software support can be purchased in Incident Packs of 3 calls. The service allows any member of your IT staff to locate essential product support information. View more information on software support.
Education Services
Training is an essential part of server deployment. The ProLiant Essentials curriculum provides a broad range of instructor-led and online courses, designed to build both core and advanced skills in server implementation and management.
Education services can be purchased in two ways:
- HP Care Pack Total Education: This pack provides "credits" that can be used for any of more than 200 different instructor-led courses offered at HP education centers. Credits can also be used for any of more than 3,000 online courses offered through the HP IT Resource Center.
- Technology-specific HP Care Pack: These services are designed to meet particular training needs specific to a certain technology or level of training.
- View more information on education services.
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