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Python-based utility for interacting with devices supporting a Redfish Service
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ilorest 3.0.1 reboot commands force API logout #22

Closed patchsmyle closed 1 year ago

patchsmyle commented 4 years ago

ilorest when sending any form of a reboot command, 'PowerOn', 'PushPowerButton', etc force the API connection to be disconnected.

Powering on a server should not force the API to disconnect, as it is sending a command to change the server state, not the ILO state. If this was a reboot of the ILO I would understand.

I am able to safely power off the server via the GUI or another method and the API does not loose a connection. An example of this is from HPE's own documentation: https://developer.hpe.com/blog/master-the-redfish-server-states-to-improve-your-monitoring-and-manageme

KeepSummerSaf3 commented 4 years ago

You would be correct; however, assuming you are using cache, large data sets which will be invalid following a restart (this includes anything with a registry provider such as bios or smart storage). Cache-less activities, sure. We could consider an optional argument added to the logout command (technically available for all commands), which would do this; however, if you use cache, then it is strongly advised to refresh when the system has finished POST (or later).

patchsmyle commented 4 years ago

Understood it is strongly advised. In my use case I am setting up a new server and updating Firmware from the CLI, not a database automation system. I am not worried about the data (cache) already collected.
Would it also not be wise to give an option in the tool/system then to allow to purge cache without needing to log-out?

rajeevkallur commented 1 year ago

This will be available in version 4.1. Additional Option --nologout will be introduced.