The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that delivers unattended automated installation for high volume ProLiant server installations. Available in Win32 and Linux editions, the Toolkit supports ProLiant DL and ML 300, 500, 700 and ProLiant BL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that describes how to apply these new tools to build an automated server deployment process.
Using SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server configuration scripts. These scripts are used to automate many of the manual steps in the server configuration process. This automated server configuration process cuts time from each server deployed, making it possible to scale server deployments to high volumes in rapid fashion. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed for IT experts with experience in scripting operating system installations and configuring ProLiant server hardware.
What's new
New server support
New operating system support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 update 5 and Suse Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1
New server support for BL680c G5 and DL580 G5
New operating system support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 update 5 and SLES 10 SP1
Ideal environment
Ideal for...
Customers requiring unattended method for deploying high volumes of ProLiant servers.
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit addresses the customer's need for virtual presence in the IT environment specifically in the area of server deployment. The Toolkit is a server deployment product that delivers a hands-off, unattended installation for high volume server deployments.
The Toolkit contains software features and informational materials that facilitate the server deployment process.
Integration functionality with other management tools such as Remote Insight Lights Out Edition.