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Author: sethmanheim

azure-stack/operator/azure-stack-update-oem.md

@@ -1,12 +1,11 @@
 ---
 title: Apply an OEM update to Azure Stack Hub
-description: Learn to apply an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) update to Azure Stack Hub.
+description: Learn how to apply an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) update to Azure Stack Hub.
 author: sethmanheim
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 06/24/2021
+ms.date: 01/28/2025
 ms.author: sethm
 ms.lastreviewed: 03/04/2020
-ms.reviewer: ppacent
 
 # Intent: As an Azure Stack Hub operator, I want to apply an OEM update to Azure Stack Hub so I can get driver updates and security patches.
 # Keyword: OEM update azure stack hub
@@ -23,15 +22,13 @@ In addition to Microsoft Azure Stack Hub updates, many OEMs also release regular
 
 These OEM package updates are uploaded into the **updateadminaccount** storage account and applied via the Azure Stack Hub administrator portal. For more information, see [Applying OEM updates](#apply-oem-updates).
 
-Ask your OEM about their specific notification process to ensure OEM package update notifications reach your organization.
-
-Some hardware vendors may require a *hardware vendor VM* that handles the internal firmware update process. For more information, see [Configure hardware vendor VM](#configure-hardware-vendor-vm).
+Ask your OEM about their specific notification process to ensure OEM package update notifications reach your organization. Some hardware vendors might require a *hardware vendor VM* that handles the internal firmware update process. For more information, see [Configure hardware vendor VM](#configure-hardware-vendor-vm).
 
 ## OEM contact information
 
 This section contains OEM contact information and links to OEM Azure Stack Hub reference material.
 
-| Hardware Partner | Region | URL |
+| Hardware partner | Region | URL |
 |-----|----|-----|
 | Cisco | All | [Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operations Guide](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/unified_computing/ucs/azure-stack/b_Azure_Stack_Operations_Guide_4-0/b_Azure_Stack_Operations_Guide_4-0_chapter_01000.html)<br><br>[UCS C-Series Rack-Mount UCS-Managed Server Software](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/servers-unified-computing/ucs-c-series-rack-mount-ucs-managed-server-software/series.html) |
 | Dell EMC | All | [Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub 14G (account and login required)](https://support.emc.com/downloads/44615_Cloud-for-Microsoft-Azure-Stack-14G)<br><br>[Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub 13G (account and login required)](https://support.emc.com/downloads/42238_Cloud-for-Microsoft-Azure-Stack-13G) |
@@ -47,41 +44,41 @@ This section contains OEM contact information and links to OEM Azure Stack Hub r
 Apply the OEM packages with the following steps:
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> Before applying updates in Azure Stack Hub, ensure you've completed **ALL** steps in the [Pre-update checklist](release-notes-checklist.md) and have scheduled an appropriate maintenance window for the update type that you're applying.
+> Before applying updates in Azure Stack Hub, ensure that you completed all steps in the [Pre-update checklist](release-notes-checklist.md), and you scheduled an appropriate maintenance window for the update type that you're applying.
 
 1. Contact your OEM to:
       - Determine the current version of your OEM package.
       - Find the best method to download your OEM package.
-2. Before applying an OEM package update, always apply the latest Azure Stack Hub hotfix available on your system's current Azure Stack Hub version. For more information on hotfixes, see [Azure Stack Hub hotfixes](azure-stack-servicing-policy.md).
-3. Prepare your OEM package with the steps outlined in [Download update packages for integrated systems](azure-stack-servicing-policy.md).
-4. Apply the updates with the steps outlined in [Apply updates in Azure Stack Hub](azure-stack-apply-updates.md).
+1. Before you apply an OEM package update, always apply the latest Azure Stack Hub hotfix available on your system's current Azure Stack Hub version. For more information about hotfixes, see [Azure Stack Hub hotfixes](azure-stack-servicing-policy.md#hotfixes).
+1. Prepare your OEM package with the steps outlined in [Download update packages for integrated systems](azure-stack-servicing-policy.md).
+1. Apply the updates with the steps outlined in [Apply updates in Azure Stack Hub](azure-stack-apply-updates.md).
 
 ## Configure hardware vendor VM
 
-Some hardware vendors may require a virtual machine (VM) to help with the OEM update process. Your hardware vendor is responsible for creating these VMs and documenting if you require `ProxyVM` or `HardwareManager` for **-VMType** when running the **Set-OEMExternalVM** cmdlet, as well as which credential should be used for **-Credential**. Once the VMs are created, configure them with the **Set-OEMExternalVM** from the privileged endpoint.
+Some hardware vendors might require a virtual machine (VM) to help with the OEM update process. Your hardware vendor is responsible for creating these VMs and documenting if you require `ProxyVM` or `HardwareManager` for **-VMType** when running the **Set-OEMExternalVM** cmdlet, as well as which credential should be used for **-Credential**. Once the VMs are created, configure them with the **Set-OEMExternalVM** from the privileged endpoint.
 
-For more information on the privileged endpoint in Azure Stack Hub, see [Using the privileged endpoint in Azure Stack Hub](azure-stack-privileged-endpoint.md).
+For more information about the privileged endpoint in Azure Stack Hub, see [Using the privileged endpoint in Azure Stack Hub](azure-stack-privileged-endpoint.md).
 
 1. Access the privileged endpoint.
 
-    ```powershell
-    $cred = Get-Credential
-    $session = New-PSSession -ComputerName <IP Address of ERCS> `
-    -ConfigurationName PrivilegedEndpoint -Credential $cred `
-    -SessionOption (New-PSSessionOption -Culture en-US -UICulture en-US)
-    ```
+   ```powershell
+   $cred = Get-Credential
+   $session = New-PSSession -ComputerName <IP Address of ERCS> `
+   -ConfigurationName PrivilegedEndpoint -Credential $cred `
+   -SessionOption (New-PSSessionOption -Culture en-US -UICulture en-US)
+   ```
 
-2. Configure the hardware vendor VM using the **Set-OEMExternalVM** cmdlet. The cmdlet validates the IP address and credentials for **-VMType** `ProxyVM`. For **-VMType** `HardwareManager`, the cmdlet won't validate the input. The **-Credential** parameter provided to **Set-OEMExternalVM** is one that will be clearly documented by the hardware vendor documentation.  It is *NOT* the CloudAdmin credential used with the privileged endpoint, or any other existing Azure Stack Hub credential.
+1. Configure the hardware vendor VM using the **Set-OEMExternalVM** cmdlet. The cmdlet validates the IP address and credentials for **-VMType** `ProxyVM`. For **-VMType** `HardwareManager`, the cmdlet doesn't validate the input. The **-Credential** parameter provided to **Set-OEMExternalVM** is one that's clearly documented by the hardware vendor documentation. It isn't the **CloudAdmin** credential used with the privileged endpoint, or any other existing Azure Stack Hub credential.
 
-    ```powershell
-    $VmCred = Get-Credential
-    Invoke-Command -Session $session
-        {
-    Set-OEMExternalVM -VMType <Either "ProxyVM" or "HardwareManager">
-        -IPAddress <IP Address of hardware vendor VM> -Credential $using:VmCred
-        }
-    ```
+   ```powershell
+   $VmCred = Get-Credential
+   Invoke-Command -Session $session
+       {
+   Set-OEMExternalVM -VMType <Either "ProxyVM" or "HardwareManager">
+       -IPAddress <IP Address of hardware vendor VM> -Credential $using:VmCred
+       }
+   ```
 
 ## Next steps
 
-- [Azure Stack Hub updates](azure-stack-updates.md)
+[Azure Stack Hub updates](azure-stack-updates.md)