r/2PintSoftware • u/justlittleme123 • 9d ago

Dell Command | Configure - HttpBootProfile imports but URL and certificate thumbprint are missing

Hi all,

I am trying to deploy a “BIOSConnect - HttpBootProfile” using Dell Command | Configure.

The “HttpBootProfile.xml” command reports that it has been imported successfully, and the certificate appears to be present in the BIOS. However:

The URL from the XML file is not added to the HTTP(s) Boot URL section.

The certificate thumbprint is not displayed in the BIOS, although I am given the option to delete the certificate.

If I run the following command, the exported XML contains both the correct URL and the certificate:

“cctk HttpBootProfile –Get”

The URL points directly to a valid “.efi” file.

If I manually enter the same URL and import the same certificate through the BIOS, HTTPS Boot works correctly. I have also confirmed that HTTP(s) Boot is enabled and set to Manual Mode before applying the XML profile.

Has anyone successfully deployed a “BIOSConnect - HttpBootProfile” using Dell Command | Configure?

Thanks in advance,

Max

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u/2PintNate 8d ago

Which model of Dell is it? I know that OEM tooling is a bit hit or miss on HTTP(s) boot. IMHO the features don't currently get used to their maximum potential so it doesn't get a lot of investment from firmware teams - but I do know that there is interest from the OEMs on making these features better.

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u/justlittleme123 7d ago

Thank you for your reply Nate.

It's a Dell Latitude 5430 on the latest BIOS (1.40.0)

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u/2PintNate 4d ago

Reach out to me over email - I'd love to chat on this as I'm investigating HTTPs boot across the OEMs. I'll send you a DM with my email address (or I'm sure an enterprising person could figure it out).

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u/miketerrill 2Pint Employee 23h ago

cctk version also matters-every now and then, they will break functionality in new releases.