To simplify the evaluation process a 7-day, 10-server evaluation license is built into every copy of RDP, eliminating the need to obtain a key before installing the software. This free license is automatically activated with the initial software installation.

RDP, whether purchased separately or with the ProLiant BL server enclosures, also provides for a free 30-day evaluation for 10 servers, available for download at http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp-le.

• The 30-day, 10 server evaluation license can be added to the 7-day trial license.
  
• Licenses are additive such that you can combine multiple licenses together for the total number of server licenses you have purchased.
  

To order RDP, contact your Account Manager or HP Authorized Reseller, or purchase online at
http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp-le.
For more information regarding ProLiant Essentials Software visit http://www.hp.com/servers/proliantessentials.
For more information regarding ProLiant Essential Rapid Deployment Pack visit http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp-le.
For additional information on other HP manageability products and services, visit http://hp.com/servers/manage.

• Provides a fast and easy solution for deploying standard server configurations and software builds in an automated fashion from a remote console.
  
• Improved overall consistency of configurations across multiple servers.
  
• Reduced IT resource requirements during large-scale deployments.
  
• Provides tested set of deployment scripts and instant out-of-the-box functionality for ProLiant ML, DL and BL servers.
  
• HP offers a complete choice of services to ensure the success of your ProLiant server deployment program.

• Simplifies automated server deployment allowing companies to rapidly respond to changing workloads.
• Establishes virtual presence and control for server deployments and redeployments within the data centre or at remote locations, eliminating the need for IT personnel to be physically present.

• Includes the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, providing the foundation for standard server configuration scripts.
  
• The PIM provides latest versions of the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, HP optimized drivers and management agents along with HP supplied deployment jobs and scripts pre-loaded in the RDP console.
  
• HP supplied deployment jobs and scripts, using SmartStart technology, maximize productivity with instant out-of-the-box functionality - automating the process of server configuration and software deployment - driving world-class levels of IT efficiency and decreasing the Total Cost of Ownership.
  
• Operating system integration is a snap with HP supplied configuration events for Linux further simplifying the initial OS deployment and driver integration steps all in an automated fashion.
  

• Designed for blade servers - Rapid Deployment Pack is the deployment solution of choice for the ProLiant BL line of servers.
• Enables rapid serviceability with Rip and Replace features. Pre-failure alerts enable proactive replacement of blade servers for service. New blades automatically assume personality of previous server based on location.
• Blade servers are easy to identify by physical location in racks - blades are displayed with easy to understand icons of rack, enclosure, bay.
• With Virtual Rack, Enclosure, Bay features, users can now assign an event to be executed the first time a blade is inserted into the bay. The user will have the ability to create a virtual enclosure and its associated virtual bays via a console interface and the ability to associate a single event with the bays of the enclosure when they are created.

• The deployment server is the central repository which includes a file share, a database and PXE server.
  
• The file share stores scripts, configurations, your operating system, ProLiant server software files and disk images that you may use to deploy a server.
  
• A database server (PostgreSQL), stores server profiles and hardware/software inventory. The database server logs all configuration activities that occur with the deployment server.
  
• The PXE server provides the functionality to boot a remote server over the network.
  
• A DHCP server is required if you intend to using PXE to perform server deployments. The DHCP server assigns temporary IP addresses to the server you are deploying.

• Installation and startup
  
• Implementation
  
• Software Support
  
• Education

This service is available in two versions:

• Basic service: This service provides for the implementation of HP Rapid Deployment Pack and the deployment of images on up to five HP ProLiant target servers located at a single site. This service can be purchased in a convenient Care Pack
• Custom service: This service provides for custom installation of HP Rapid Deployment Pack based on a statement of work developed by HP and the customer.

As part of the implementation process, an HP services specialist verifies that the deployed images are fully operational. Once verification has been completed, your IT staff receives an orientation on product usage and deployment management.

For more information: http://www.hp.com/go/rdp-services

• Telephone problem diagnosis and support
• Electronic software information
• Fast problem detection and resolution
• Remote access
• Installation advisory support
• 24x7 coverage window
• 2-hour response
• Escalation management
• Access to high-level technical expertise; three levels of engineering support

For more information: http://www.hp.com/go/rdp-services

Education services can be purchased in two ways:

• HP Care Pack Total Education: This pack provides "credits" that can be used for any of more than 200 different instructor-led courses offered at HP education centers. Credits can also be used for any of more than 3,000 online courses offered through the HP IT Resource Centre.
• Technology-specific HP Care Pack: These services are designed to meet particular training needs specific to a certain technology or level of training.

• ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack* (shipped with every ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500 and 700 Series server)
• ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack
• ProLiant Essentials Workload Management Pack
• Remote Insight Lights-Out II and Integrated Lights-Out
• ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Pack
• ProLiant Essentials Intelligent Networking Pack
• ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack
• ProLiant Essentials Virtual Machine Management Pack
• HP Systems Insight Manager

* NOTE: May be named the Server Setup & Management Pack in some servers.

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