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WARNING: HP G2-G6 server nics killed by firmware update in HP SPP 2014.02

Apr 25, 2014

HP has released an updated ( "HP releases new Service Pack for ProLiant to fix Heartbleed bugs and Broadcom nic deaths") which fixes the issue. HP has released a very serious ( saying that some Broadcom Nics which are used in G2-G6 servers and blades could be killed by a firmware update component in their HP Service Pack for Proliant 2014.02. Using HPSUM, HP SPP or Smart Components for VMware to...

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HP Server software affected by HeartBleed: OA, SUM, SMH & iLO

Apr 16, 2014

HP has released an updated ( "HP releases new Service Pack for ProLiant to fix Heartbleed bugs and Broadcom nic deaths") which contains the Heartbleed fixes. A new issue has been spotted where although iLO devices are not affected by Heartbleed, running a vulnerability scanner against iLO and iLO2 ports can cause the device to lock up which requires you to physically remove the power or reset the...

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HP releases Virtual Connect 4.2, adds sFlow

Apr 14, 2014

HP has a minor but recommended update for its ( which adds sFlow monitoring support which didn't make it into the final ( along with support for a new HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module. Some of the older Virtual Connect switches are being retired from a software support perspective so be aware that beginning with VC 3.70, the HP 1/10Gb VC Enet Module (399593-B22) and the HP 1/10Gb-F...

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VMware announces Horizon View 6 taking on Citrix XenApp with RDS Hosted Apps

Apr 9, 2014

VMware has announced the latest version of their End User Computing product Horizon View. There have been 5 major changes to Horizon View: RDS Hosted apps will allow Horizon View clients to access applications and full desktops running on Windows Remote Desktop Services Hosts. This is big news as it gives VMware a competing product to Citrix XenApp. For people who know about VDI, what is the di...

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HP charging for firmware updates is shortsighted

Feb 20, 2014

HP has ( that going forward it will only provide firmware updates to customers who have a valid warranty for their equipment which normally means purchasing a support agreement or HP Care Pack. The server market is a tough one with low margins. IBM has decided they can't be bothered and have flogged their x86 business to Lenovo. HP has been going through a tough time recently with widespread re...

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HP updates Virtual Connect to 4.10 and OA to 4.01, adds IPv6, SR-IOV, hiding FlexNics

Oct 28, 2013

HP has released a new version ( for use in HP Blade Chassis. 4.10 is a minor update compared to the release of ( which added major functionality. Virtual Connect 4.10 add IPv6 functionality which requires HP Service Pack for Proliant (SPP) 2013.09.0 (B), Onboard Administrator firmware 4.01 and minimum iLO firmware of 1.30. The ability to hide unused FlexNics from the OS has been added which is...

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HP updates its customised images for VMware ESXi 5.5/5.1

Oct 25, 2013

HP has updated its ESXi customised images to reflect the recent release of ESXi 5.5 as well as its ( HP's customised images are fully integrated sets of specific drivers and software that are tested to work together. You can see the list of ( I have done an extensive update of my ( post which includes these new customised images. HP Custom Image for VMware ESXi 5.5.0 GA - September 2013: HP Cus...

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HP refreshes server management with HP OneView

Sep 30, 2013

HP has announced a new product to manage HP BladeSystem and ProLiant G7/Gen 8 infrastructure called ( which is due to be released in October. HP thinks the existing way of deploying and managing servers is built on models from 20 years ago and is in need of an update. This is certainly true particularly with HP servers despite HP having a number of tools such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP S...

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Join me in a Google Hangout with VMware's Joe Baguley and futurologist Paul Saffo discussing technology past, present and future

Sep 25, 2013

Joe is VMware's EMEA CTO and a great speaker who took part in the ( ( is a Silicon Valley based futurologist (isn't that a great title!) who forecasts long term change in IT. Paul moderated a ( talking about the future of IT. Joe and Paul will be fielding questions from a number of bloggers including myself: With VMware recently turning 15 and with their US and EU VMworld 2013 conferences title...

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VMworld US 2013: The Day 4 Buzz

Aug 29, 2013

VMworld’s final day started a little later than the previous days to give everyone a little lie in after last night’s VMworld party at ATandT Park which was brilliant. Today's General Session isn't the usual VMware announcement session but named Makers and Shakers featuring three innovators unlocking new ways to create and build. Jay Silver was up first. Jay is a crazy innovator who is founder an...

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