tinkerbell / tinkerbell/hook

Enable hpilo kernel module

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Description

In order to update BIOS/firmware HP servers the hpilo kernel module is needed. I'm using a custom Tinkerbell actions that contains all latest firmware updates available for HP blades that silently fails because the hpilo module isn't there.

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Research direction

No file or test is named in the issue. Start by locating the repository's kernel configuration and image-build setup, then determine where Linux modules are selected for the hook environment. Done means the hpilo kernel module is present in the built environment and HP firmware updates no longer fail silently.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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