Oracle X7 series, Administration Manual

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Overview of System Administration Tools
This section describes the tools used to manage Oracle servers.
Task Link
Review brief descriptions of the tools available to
manage a single server.
“Single-System Management Tools” on page 13
Review brief descriptions of the tools available to
manage multiple servers.
“Multiple-System Management Tools” on page 15
Read about the tasks you can perform with each tool and
where you can find documentation.
“Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM)” on page 16
“Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 17
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 19
Single-System Management Tools
The following table describes Oracle's single-system management tools, and provides links to
an overview of each.
For an overview of multiple-system management tools, see “Multiple-System Management
Tools” on page 15 .
Tool Description Function
“Oracle Integrated
Lights Out Manager
(ILOM)” on page 16
Preinstalled service processor (SP) with
integrated firmware. No installation required.
Some initial configuration is required.
Operates independently of the host.
Provides a web interface and a command-line
interface (CLI).
Configure and manage server
components locally or remotely.
Connect to a dedicated network
port, a sideband port, or a local
serial port.
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