It's okay to feel upset about Microsoft; everyone has their frustrations.
It's okay to feel upset about Microsoft; everyone has their frustrations.
I've had the HP Proliant DL320 G6 for a long time. Recently, it's been gathering dust, so I thought it would be worth giving it another try as a Plex server. I brought it out, cleaned it up, and connected everything. Attempted to log into the ILO2 interface—suddenly realized I can't access the web server without Internet Explorer. Tried MS Edge with IE mode enabled, but it didn’t work. The Dell VNX Launcher helped a bit, letting me enter the interface and adjust settings. However, when it comes to installing Linux, it doesn’t fit my needs. I need the Remote Console feature, which I can access but can’t use effectively. I found an offline IE installer on Microsoft’s site, but it just opened Edge again. For some reason, this feels like a long shot. Was IE even available in Windows 10? Maybe my timing was off—perhaps I should have waited longer before starting this project. What do you all think?
Mainly around 12 years ago, depending on the CPU model. Compatibility isn't always assured—many systems worked with Java web plugins across different platforms. It's likely you could run ILO easily with a Windows 7 virtual machine, which was quite simple.
It’s pretty frustrating when developers design for just one browser, especially when it affects so many users. My mom has gotten really annoyed with the education authority because many sites still need Internet Explorer to work properly.
Express your frustration with HP mandating Internet Explorer on their older iLO interfaces. At least Java wasn’t the case back then—think of it as a passing trend. Ditch that outdated setup and upgrade to a Sandy/Ivy, Haswell, or Broadwell system. The savings in power usage will be noticeable and worthwhile soon.