Microsoft Windows Server on HP ProLiant servers and HP ProLiant server blades

As you may know that the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) replaces the Smart Update Firmware DVD and the ProLiant Support Packs (PSPs).

Before you install the Windows Server 2008 / 2012 to a HP 300 series or above server, you better check the following document to check the BIOS and firmware compatiblilty and also any recommendation from HP.

Implementing Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 on HP ProLiant and Integrity servers

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02778975/c02778975.pdf

Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 on HP ProLiant servers and HP ProLiant server blades, 3rd edition

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c03305495/c03305495.pdf

HP Service Pack for ProLiant Documentation

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/service_packs/documentation/index.html

Remark: ProLiant 100 series foundation products are treated differently and are not part of Insight Foundation Suite for ProLiant. Below are the links for the foundation products specific to ProLiant 100 series servers:

HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CDs

HP LO100i

Easy Set-up CDs are provided for all ProLiant 100 series G6 servers and most 100 series G7 servers, with some exceptions (DL165 G6, ML110 G7 and DL120 G7).  Initial drivers for these servers are included on the Easy Set-up CD that ship with these servers and are also found on HP SC (HP Support Center) as the Easy Set-up CD ISO.

Microsoft Windows Server on HP ProLiant servers and HP ProLiant server blades