v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell)
The command-line interface provides direct access to server management
functions through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. Use the command-line interface to issue
commands to control the server power, view system information, and identify the
server. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file
as a script.
v Serial over LAN
Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remote
location. You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server,
identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet
client application can access the SOL connection.
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program
The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the UEFI
Setup Utility program for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or
out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to
restart the system to access the UEFI Setup Utility program.
You also can use the ASU program to configure the optional remote presence
features or other IMM settings. The remote presence features provide enhanced
systems-management capabilities.
In addition, the ASU program provides limited settings for configuring the IPMI
function in the IMM through the command-line interface.
Use the command-line interface to issue setup commands. You can save any of the
settings as a file and run the file as a script. The ASU program supports scripting
environments through a batch-processing mode.
Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software
You can install the ThinkServer
®
EasyManage Core Server program from the
ThinkServer EasyManage CD or you can download and install the program from
http://www.lenovo.com/support. After one instance of the ThinkServer EasyManage
Core Server has been installed, you can use the ThinkServer EasyManage Agent
installer to install the agent on other servers and clients on the network.
Also, the ThinkServer EasyStartup
™
program provides an option to either install the
ThinkServer EasyManage Agent as part of the operating system installation process
or install a desktop icon to assist with the installation of the ThinkServer
EasyManage Core Server after the operating system has been installed.
Installation requirements
Before installing ThinkServer EasyManage software on your server, your
environment must meet the following requirements:
v Microsoft
®
Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 is installed on the
server where you intend to install the Core Server.
v The original Windows Server operating system installation CDs are available in
case files are needed while installing the prerequisites.
v The server has Internet access to obtain prerequisites and to activate the
software after the installation is complete.
v The server has a static IP address.
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