Using the baseline library screen, Adding a baseline – HP Smart Update Manager Version 6.0.0 User Manual
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Using the Baseline Library screen
The Baseline Library screen displays the baselines and additional packages you will use to update
your nodes. Baselines include the HP SPP, HP Integrity bundle, or custom baselines that include
updates that you select from other baselines or additional packages. Additional packages are
directories that hold updates that are not included in a named update package, for example a
Hot Fix. HP SUM saves baseline information between sessions.
HP SUM displays each added baseline in the left pane. Select a baseline, and HP SUM displays
the following information for each baseline and additional package.
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Release date
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Languages
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Operating systems
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Enhancements
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Fixes – HP SUM includes a search box for finding updates that meet the search parameters.
You can search on file name, description, and update type.
Double-click an update to view its details.
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Component configuration – You need to configure some components before you can deploy
the update. For more information about configuring components, see
Adding a baseline
1.
On the Baseline Library screen, click Add baselines.
2.
Do one of the following:
Follow these steps:
To add this baseline:
HP SUM default location: This location uses a directory
or file share that the system running HP SUM can access.
a. Select the location type HP SUM default location.
b. Enter the directory path to the baseline, or click
Browse and use the menu to navigate to the
directory.
UNC path (for example \\host\dir): This location uses
UNC paths that the system can access.
a. Select the location type UNC path (for example
\\host\dir).
NOTE:
UNC path is only supported in Windows
systems.
b. In the Enter URI for the baseline field, type the UNC
address for the source baseline.
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Using the HP SUM GUI