System using vital product data and map for selecting a BIOS...

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2008-04-30

2010-06-22

Luu, Le (Department: 2454)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network computer configuring

Initializing

C709S220000, C709S223000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07743124

ABSTRACT:
A method for selecting a basic input output system (BIOS) and an operating system (OS) for a server managed by a controller in communication with a plurality of servers is provided. The server is detected. A map describing a relationship between the server and the plurality of servers is consulted. The map at least partially defines a policy for the server. Vital product data (VPD) of the server is used in conjunction with the map and the policy to select at least one of the BIOS and the OS for the server prior to an application of power to the server.

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