Intelligent Provisioning replaces SmartStart (v1.30 now supports Windows Server 2012)

If you have bought a HP Gen8 Server recently you may have noticed that the SmartStart CD is no longer included. This is because HP now have a feature called Intelligent Provisioning which is embedded on the server.

Intelligent Provisioning provides similar functionality as SmartStart, but has some significant enhancements that SmartStart did not have such as:

• Ability to update your drivers and systems software by connecting directly to HP.com and perform firmware updates and install an OS in the same step.

• Provision a server remotely using HP iLO 4

• Remote Support registration. 

• A new "Recommended Install" for quick one-click, simple fast installation  - This express installation process has preset defaults and will perform a software and firmware update if the network is available at your location. (Recommend that you use the HP suggested defaults.
• The "Customised Install" (often called Guided or Assisted install) - has been simplified, updated, and refreshed. This is the full HP interview with a start to finish wizard for deploying HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. It provides the network setup, remote support registration, the systems software, driver and firmware update, the server hardware configuration, RAID configuration, and OS installation. This interview process is also much faster than in the past and includes software driver and firmware updates as part of the interview process
• A much simplified "Manual Install" is provided that automates finding your drivers without you searching the web. 

Once you are ready to install your system software, you'll notice the next difference; with HP Intelligent Provisioning all your needed firmware, drivers, and tools are pre-loaded and ready to deploy at your command. No CD's to load, no software to find, no guesswork. The built-in Smart Update capability recognises if the system software is out-of-date and will automatically download the latest update for you.

Important Note for Windows Server 2012 users - Intelligent Provisioning v1.30 now includes support for Windows Server 2012.

If you need help with any additional details or need a solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

HP renames storage products

HP have recently changed some of the the names of their storage products.
To keep you up to date with the new names here is a list of what they were called and what they are called now (In bold)

• HP Storageworks LTO Tape Drives - HP StoreEver LTO Tape Drives
• HP Storage Servers (X1000,3000,5000) - HP StoreEasy 1000 / 3830 / 5000
• HP P4000 G2 - HP StoreVirtual 4000 Storage

If you need help with any additional details or need a HP server solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

HP Storage Sales Training Webinar - December 6th

Legacy storage designed 20 years ago cannot adapt to virtual, cloud, and big data demands.

The next era of IT is coming. Hear about the importance of the biggest HP Storage launch in more than a decade. This session will cover game-changing innovations that allow customers to meet any need, at any scale, with effortless simplicity.

Join us on our next channel partner webinar where you will:

• Hear about the ground-breaking news and gain deeper insight into the refreshed Converged Storage portfolio that will be announced at HP Discover
• Find out how to prepare your customers for data growth and new business initiative
• Learn about our vision for a profitable future for HP and our partners 

On the call there will be a team of experts you can ask your questions to.

Please go to this link to register for the event

If you need help with any additional details or need a HP server solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

New Release - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 - T1 Storage at a midrange price.

The world’s most advanced storage platform has just extended its midrange offerings, delivering effortless, efficient, bulletproof, and futureproof storage to the entire midrange.

HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage delivers the same industry-leading architecture chosen by eight out of 10 of the world’s largest service providers at a price that makes compromises a thing of the past. It’s also the only platform that offers the performance required to double virtual machine (VM) density on your physical servers—guaranteed.1,2 Store all of your data on a single system that supports advanced features, such as storage federation and automated tiering, and that enables you to start small and grow without disruption.

StorServe 7200

With two models and a range of options including support for solid state drives (SSDs) and an all-SSD configuration, HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage is effortless to install, own, and upgrade. You’ll be up and running in just minutes. You’ll be able to meet mixed workload demands with virtually unlimited scalability options. You’ll spend less time managing your storage and increase your responsiveness to new demands. You’ll be able to meet your current block and file storage needs with an architecture that is also designed to meet your object storage needs as they emerge. You’ll eliminate tradeoffs that have forced you to sacrifice critical capabilities like performance and scalability.

The HP 3PAR Operating System Suite that comes with HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage includes everything you need to get started, including HP 3PAR Thin Technologies that set the gold standard for storage efficiency. Optional software suites are also available that offer data optimization, replication, security, reporting, and application integration—making enterprise Tier 1 features available to midrange customers like you at a price that you can afford. It’s storage that offers the performance and flexibility you need to accelerate new application deployment and support server virtualization, the cloud, ITaaS, or whatever else your future may hold—effortlessly.

Gain enterprise-class features at a midrange price with HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage.
Visit hp.com/go/storeserv7000.

If you need help with any additional details regarding the new StoreServ 7000 series or need an entire solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

December 2012 - HP Server, Storage and Networking offers

In order for you to have your own copy of this months offers, We offer them in a easy downloadable PDF for you.

This month many of HP's fantastic Storage and Networking promotions have been extended!

Please click the image above to open the PDF for more details.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team