Local accounts
Up to 12 user accounts can be stored in iLO. This configuration is ideal for small environments such
as labs and small-sized or medium-sized businesses.
Login security with local accounts is managed through the iLO Access Settings and user privileges.
Directory services
Up to six directory groups can be configured in iLO. Use a directory service to authenticate and
authorize iLO access. This configuration enables an unlimited number of users and easily scales to
the number of iLO devices in an enterprise.
If you plan to use directory services, consider enabling at least one local administrator account for
alternate access.
A directory provides a central point of administration for iLO devices and users, and the directory can
enforce a strong password policy.
CAC smartcard authentication
You can configure common access smartcards together with local accounts and directory services to
manage iLO user access.
iLO configuration tools
iLO supports various interfaces for configuration and operation. This guide discusses the following
interfaces:
iLO web interface
Use the iLO web interface when you can connect to iLO on the network by using a web browser. You
can also use this method to reconfigure an iLO management processor.
ROM-based setup
Use the iLO 5 Configuration Utility when the system environment does not use DHCP, DNS, or WINS.
Other configuration options not discussed in this guide follow:
Intelligent Provisioning
To start Intelligent Provisioning, press
F10
during POST.
You can also access Always On Intelligent Provisioning through the iLO web interface. For more
information, see the Intelligent Provisioning user guide.
iLO RESTful API
A management interface that server management tools can use to perform configuration, inventory,
and monitoring of a supported server through iLO. For more information, see the following website:
http://www.hpe.com/info/redfish
.
HPE OneView
A management tool that interacts with the iLO management processor to configure, monitor, and
manage ProLiant servers or Synergy compute modules. For more information, see the HPE OneView
user guide.
HPE Scripting Toolkit
This toolkit is a server deployment product for IT experts that provides unattended automated
installation for high-volume server deployments. For more information, see the Scripting Toolkit user
guide for Windows or Linux.
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