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Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration

The SCCI is a generic application programming interface (API) defined by Fujitsu for different Server Management Controller hardware as well as Server Management software (e.g. ServerView Agents). It can be easily extended to cover new commands or new configuration items. For an architectural overview of the SCCI, see the online help of the ServerView agents.

Starting with iRMC S2 firmware 5.20A (IPv6 version), the iRMC S2/S3 supports remote configuration and limited scripting via the /config URL in the

iRMC S2/S3.

Benefits of remote iRMC S2/S3 configuration via web-based access

Remote configuration of the iRMC S2/S3 via web-based access provides the following benefits:

–Uses HTTP POST operation for uploading files onto the iRMC S2/S3. No special tool is required. Any generic tool or scripting environments supporting authenticated HTTP POST operations can be used. Sample scripts can be found on the ServerView Suite DVD 1.

–Uses built-in authentication and authorization methods of the iRMC S2/S3 Web server.

–Supports HTTP 1.1 Basic and Digest authentication based on RFC 2617 with local iRMC S2/S3 user accounts.

–Features optional built-in strong encryption with standard HTTPS-based access.

–Can be used with global user accounts (managed by an LDAP directory service) and HTTP 1.1 Basic authentication.

IIf HTTP 1.1 Basic authentication is used, it is recommended that, for encryption and confidentiality reasons, you use the HTTPS protocol to protect the username/password combination.

–Uses a configuration file format that is based on XML. You have the option to edit the file manually, or to export it from a reference installation or from the Server Configuration Manager.

The configuration file can be re-used with other SCCI based installation methods (e.g. Server Configuration Manager).

–Can be easily extended to new configuration items and new supported SCCI commands.

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