HP SUM, running in the context of a Windows® PSP or ISP, supports server virtualization that runs on a Windows® host. However, HP SUM, running in the context of a Windows® PSP, does not run on a VMware host or on a guest operating system environment regardless of what host hypervisor you use.
HP SUM, running in the context of the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD, does not support server virtualization that runs on a Windows® or Linux host and blocks attempts to install firmware from a guest or child virtual machine. The server virtualization does not run on a VMware host or on a guest operating system environment regardless of which host hypervisor you use. The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD does not boot to a guest operating system environment.
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To download the HP SUM User Guide, go to the HP website.