https://community.intel.com/t5/Intel-Xeon-Processor-and-Server/Firmware-Updates-Best-Practice/m-p/420055#M9923 <P>Just wanted to know what is the best method to update server firmware. Is it best to use the EFI shell or the Intel Deployment Assistant? I have gotten different opinions, even from Intel Tech Support.</P> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:07:36 GMT idata 2012-07-23T19:07:36Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Intel-Xeon-Processor-and-Server/Firmware-Updates-Best-Practice/m-p/420055#M9923 <P>Just wanted to know what is the best method to update server firmware. Is it best to use the EFI shell or the Intel Deployment Assistant? I have gotten different opinions, even from Intel Tech Support.</P> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:07:36 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Intel-Xeon-Processor-and-Server/Firmware-Updates-Best-Practice/m-p/420055#M9923 idata 2012-07-23T19:07:36Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Intel-Xeon-Processor-and-Server/Firmware-Updates-Best-Practice/m-p/420056#M9924 <P>If you're OK with command lines use EFI shell. If you prefer GUI use IDA. </P> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:19:08 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Intel-Xeon-Processor-and-Server/Firmware-Updates-Best-Practice/m-p/420056#M9924 Edward_Z_Intel 2012-07-24T00:19:08Z