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Using the Boot Manager
The Nokia IP1200 Series Security Platform incorporates a boot manager to
control the boot-up process. The boot manager allows you to perform a
number of tasks, including:
These tasks and the boot manager commands are discussed in the following
sections:
When you first receive your Nokia IP1200 Series Security Platform, the boot
manager uses factory-default parameters (such as kernel, and boot device) for
the boot process. The factory defaults cause the appliance to bypass the boot
manager prompt after a three-second wait. You can change these defaults to
reflect your own needs, or you can use different parameters in the command
line at boot time. The boot manager maintains the default values of these
Nokia IP1200 Series Security Platform Installation Guide
Booting from alternate kernels, which might reside on nondefault devices
or directories
Installing new versions of Nokia IPSO (the operating system)
Obtaining system information
Performing various housekeeping tasks
Variables
Booting the System
Using the Boot Manager to Install Nokia IPSO
Protecting the Boot Manager with a Password
Installing the Boot Manager
Upgrading the Boot Manager
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