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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 <a href="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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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 <a href="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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Another major shift is in the default login method - **Virtual NIC (<a href="https://servermanagementportal.ext.hpe.com/docs/redfishservices/ilos/supplementdocuments/vnic/#the-ilo-redfish-host-interface-virtual-nic" target="_blank">VNIC</a>)** replaces the **<a href="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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**Installing iLOrest 6.0 on Linux**
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## Installation
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### Linux:
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On Linux, iLOrest can be installed as an RPM package. If you already have a previous version installed, you can upgrade it using the -Uvh option.
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By leveraging this new authentication method, managing iLO 7 becomes even more seamless. 🚀
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**Installing iLORest 6.0 on Windows**
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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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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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![](/img/windows_msi.jpg)
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**Installing and using iLORest on different OSes**
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### All other OSes:
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On all 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 mac, the iLORest tool can be installed effortlessly via PyPI using the following command:
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pip install ilorest
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**Creating an Application account**
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On Vmware ESXi, it is installed using
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esxcli software component apply -d ilorest-component.zip
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#### Creating an Application account
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For these OSes, you can create an Application account using the following iLORest command:
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**Logging into iLO 7**
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#### Logging into iLO 7
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Once the Application account is created, you can perform an inband login with:
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**Summary**
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## Summary
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In this guide, I have demonstrated how to install iLOrest 6.0 across different operating systems and leverage the new Application account login method introduced in iLO 7.
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**Call to Action**
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## Call to Action
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Get started today! Download <a href="https://github.com/HewlettPackard/python-redfish-utility/releases/latest" target="_blank">iLOrest</a>, explore its exciting new features, and take full control of iLO 7 with ease.

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