Backup, Restore, and Revert BIOS Settings (Oracle System Assistant 1.1)
1.
Create a model SP or CMM configuration by customizing the Oracle ILOM
configuration parameters as required.
For instance, define user accounts, modify network settings, set alert notifications, define
system policies, and so on.
2.
Make a backup copy of the model SP or CMM configuration using the
Configuration Backup operation in Oracle ILOM.
For details, see “Back Up the Current Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration (Oracle
ILOM)” on page 136.
3.
Edit the backup copy of the model configuration using an XML editor.
Editing Guidelines: Consider editing configuration parameters for network settings, such as the
static IP address, or other Oracle ILOM settings that are not applicable to the target server SP or
CMM.
For further guidance, refer to the Oracle ILOM Configuration and Maintenance Guide for
firmware version 3.1 or 3.2.
4.
Provision the target server SP or CMM with a copy of the model Oracle ILOM
configuration by using the Configuration Restore operation in Oracle ILOM.
For details, see “Restore the Backed Up Oracle ILOM Configuration or Reset the Configuration
to Factory Defaults (Oracle ILOM)” on page 138.
Backup, Restore, and Revert BIOS Settings (Oracle
System Assistant 1.1)
The BIOS Configuration task allows you to back up and restore customized server BIOS
settings. You can back up and restore settings to and from an XML file. You can also restore the
server to the factory default settings.
Use this procedure to backup and restore BIOS settings on systems equipped with Oracle
System Assistant 1.1.
Note - On systems equipped with Oracle System Assistant, see “Importing and Exporting
Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2)” on page 142.
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