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## Introduction
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We know you love **HPE servers**for their **security** and **ease of management**. With the release of **HPE iLO 7** on **Gen12 servers**, HPE has taken security to the next level. Unlike previous generations where **Production** was the default <ahref="https://servermanagementportal.ext.hpe.com/docs/redfishservices/ilos/supplementdocuments/securityservice/#ilo-security-state"target="_blank">security state</a>, iLO 7 introduces the **Secure Standard** state by default, enhancing the system security.
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We know you love servers by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for their security and ease of management. With the release of HPE iLO 7 on Gen12 servers, HPE has taken security to the next level. Unlike previous generations where Production was the default <ahref="https://servermanagementportal.ext.hpe.com/docs/redfishservices/ilos/supplementdocuments/securityservice/#ilo-security-state"target="_blank">security state</a>, iLO 7 introduces the Secure Standard state by default, enhancing system security.
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Another major shift is in the default login method - **Virtual NIC (<ahref="https://servermanagementportal.ext.hpe.com/docs/redfishservices/ilos/supplementdocuments/vnic/#the-ilo-redfish-host-interface-virtual-nic"target="_blank">VNIC</a>)** replaces the **<ahref="https://servermanagementportal.ext.hpe.com/docs/etc/glossaryterms/"target="_blank">CHIF</a> interface**, which was used in **iLO 6 and earlier versions**.
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Another major change is in the default login method - Virtual NIC (<ahref="https://servermanagementportal.ext.hpe.com/docs/redfishservices/ilos/supplementdocuments/vnic/#the-ilo-redfish-host-interface-virtual-nic"target="_blank">VNIC</a>) replaces the <ahref="https://servermanagementportal.ext.hpe.com/docs/etc/glossaryterms/"target="_blank">CHIF</a> interface, which was used in iLO 6 and earlier versions.
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In this article, I’ll walk you through **managing HPE iLO 7 using the iLOrest 6.0 tool via in-band access**. We’ll start with**installing <ahref="https://github.com/HewlettPackard/python-redfish-utility/releases/latest"target="_blank">iLOrest</a>** on different operating systems and then dive into **logging into iLO 7**. Since **iLO 7 introduces a new <ahref="https://servermanagementportal.ext.hpe.com/docs/redfishservices/ilos/supplementdocuments/securityservice/#application-accounts"target="_blank">application account</a> login method**, I’ll also cover how iLOrest 6.0 fully supports this feature.
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In this article, I'll walk you through how to manage HPE iLO 7 using the iLOrest 6.0 tool via in-band access. We’ll start by**installing <ahref="https://github.com/HewlettPackard/python-redfish-utility/releases/latest"target="_blank">iLOrest</a>** on different operating systems and then dive into **logging into iLO 7**. Since **iLO 7 introduces a new <ahref="https://servermanagementportal.ext.hpe.com/docs/redfishservices/ilos/supplementdocuments/securityservice/#application-accounts"target="_blank">application account</a> login method**, I’ll also cover how iLOrest 6.0 fully supports this feature.
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Let’s get started! 🚀
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rpm -ivh ilorest-6.0.x86_64.rpm
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Here is a screenshot of successful installation.
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Here is a screenshot of a successful installation.
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**Application account creation during iLOrest installation**
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During the RPM installation of iLOrest 6.0, you might notice that the installer prompts for iLO credentials to create an Application account. While this step is optional, HPE strongly recommends creating the Application account during installation itself.
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Why?
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During the RPM installation of iLOrest 6.0, you might notice that the installer prompts for iLO credentials to create an Application account. While this step is optional, HPE strongly recommends creating the Application account during installation itself. Why?
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• The Application account provides an additional method for in-band authentication with iLO 7, enhancing security and flexibility.
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-The Application account provides an additional method for in-band authentication with iLO 7, enhancing security and flexibility.
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• Once created, the Application account allows you to log in without needing traditional credentials every time.
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-Once created, the Application account allows you to log in without needing traditional credentials every time.
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If you choose to skip this step, you can always create the Application account later using the following command:
By leveraging this new authentication method, managing iLO 7 becomes even more seamless. 🚀
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By leveraging this new authentication method, managing iLO 7 becomes even more seamless!!!
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### Windows:
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On Windows, iLOrest is installed using an MSI package. During installation, a user interface will appear, prompting you to enter iLO credentials for Application account creation.
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On Microsoft Windows, iLOrest is installed using an MSI package. During installation, a user interface will appear, prompting you to enter iLO credentials for the Application account creation.
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Just like on Linux, this step is optional but recommended by HPE, as the Application account allows for in-band authentication with iLO 7 without requiring traditional credentials.
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Here’s a screenshot of the Application account creation dialog box during installation:
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### All other OSes:
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On operating systems like ubuntu and mac, the iLOrest tool can be installed effortlessly via PyPI using the following command:
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On operating systems like Ubuntu and the macOS, the iLOrest tool can be installed effortlessly via PyPI using the following command:
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