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Author: Vijayakannan-M

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-title: Configure iSUT and AMS for vLCM-Based Firmware Updates on Gen 12 Servers
+title: How to Configure iSUT and AMS for vLCM-Based Firmware Updates on HPE
+  Gen12 Servers (High Security Mode)
 date: 2025-10-01T14:30:17.312Z
 author: Vijayakannan M
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-# How to Configure iSUT and AMS for vLCM-Based Firmware Updates on HPE Gen12 Servers (High Security Mode)
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 HPE Gen12 servers introduce enhanced security by supporting only High Security modes (SecureStandard, CNSA, FIPS). This impacts how you configure **iSUT** (Intelligent System Update Tool) and **AMS** (Agentless Management Service) for **vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM)** based firmware updates. Unlike previous generations, configuration via the vLCM Pre-Check page is not available in these modes due to credential requirements. Instead, you must manually configure AMS and iSUT by creating an application account and providing valid HPE iLO credentials.
 
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 sut appaccount create -u <ilo_username> -p <ilo_password>
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-**Alternatively, to provide iLO credentials directly (not recommended for production):**
+**Alternatively, To proceed without creating an application account, provide the iLO credentials using the following CLI command:**
+
+
 
 ```shell
 sut -set ilousername=<ilo_username> ilopassword=<ilo_password>
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-## **Best Practices**
-
-* **Use application accounts** instead of direct credentials for better security.
-* **Regularly verify** AMS and iSUT status before updates.
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 ## **Conclusion**
 
 With AMS and iSUT properly configured, you are ready to proceed with vLCM-based firmware updates on HPE Gen12 servers, including both **ProLiant** and **Synergy** models. This ensures secure, automated, and compliant lifecycle management in high-security environments.