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Firmware Updates - Best Practice

idata
Employee
‎07-23-2012 12:07 PM
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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.

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Edward_Z_Intel
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‎07-23-2012 05:19 PM
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If you're OK with command lines use EFI shell. If you prefer GUI use IDA.

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