You can use HP ILO to upgrade its own firmware, by uploading the firmware file (e.g. ilo4_255.bin) via ILO web console. This is straight forward and clear.
But the ILO can do much more (but this is really a bit hidden in the web interface). From the help notes:
The following firmware types can be updated from the Firmware Update page:
iLO firmware
System ROM (BIOS)
Chassis firmware (SL and XL servers)
Power Management Controller
System Programmable
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To avoid the picture on the Win Server Lock and Logon Screen, use the following procedure:
Start the Group Policy Editor: gpedit.msc
Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization
Open Force a spcific default lock screen and logon image
Enable it and set the path to the lock screen image to:
C:\Windows\Web\Screen\img105.jpg
Tick Turn off fun facts
Click on OK to save the changes
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Since Windows 10 is not using Control Panel anymore for Windows Updates, it is not that simple to create a shortcut anymore. To create a shortcut to Windows Update, use the following procedure:
Right-click on the Desktop and choose New > Shortcut
In the "Location of the item" field, type
ms-settings:windowsupdate
Click Next
In the "Name of the shortcut" field, type Windows Update
Click on Finish
While this works, it has one disadvantage. Clicking the shortcut always first
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