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International Business Machines (IBM) ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator (BoMC)
International Business Machines (IBM) ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator (BoMC) Technology

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Description: International Business Machines (IBM) ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator (BoMC) is proprietary freeware for creating a customized boot International Organization for Standardization (ISO) image format for installing drivers and firmware on System X (IBM x86 based) machines. The utility identifies specific subsystem updates required and will download the latest drivers and firmware for the specific machine(s).

According to the vendor Windows server is no longer supported. The new Windows version of this product only supports Lenovo systems. New version is called ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator.
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information: This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
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Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v23.4
Decision Date: 04/11/2023 at 02:19:03 UTC
Aliases: firmware updates; IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator
Introduced By: TRM Request
Vendor Name: International Business Machines (IBM)
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (04/11/2023 at 02:19:03 UTC).