# SUM modes

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SUM supports local and remote deployments. SUM runs in Windows and Linux in Online and Offline modes.

GUI

  An easy-to-use browser-based GUI that enables deployment and maintenance of system software and firmware components to multiple systems in a single session.

CLI

  The CLI enables you to script custom installations. This mode might not support all functions of the GUI . For more information, see the Smart Update Manager 8.8.0 CLI Guide at https://www.hpe.com/info/sum-docs.

Inputfile CLI

  You can call a text file that contains all the SUM parameters you want to use. For more information, see the Smart Update Manager 8.8.0 CLI Guide at https://www.hpe.com/info/sum-docs.

Linux firmware RPM

  The Linux firmware RPM mode offers a simplified command-line deployment mode for Linux nodes.

Running from an ISO

  If your ISO contains updates, you can copy the ISO to a DVD or USB key. From the DVD or USB key, you can run SUM in Offline interactive or Automatic mode.

  - Automatic mode—Firmware components update without interaction. To launch Automatic mode:

    1. Install the DVD or USB key into the server, boot the server to the DVD or USB key.

    2. SUM launches and deploys updates after a short period.

  - Interactive offline mode—Allows you to use the GUI mode to deploy updates. To launch Offline Interactive mode:

    1. Install the DVD or USB key into the server, boot the server to the DVD or USB key.

    2. After SUM is launched, select Interactive mode and then proceed.

NOTE:

If you run SUM on a virtual machine running a supported operating system, do not deploy updates to the localhost system. Only deploy updates to remote nodes.