Users Guide

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Configuring and Using Virtual
Media
Overview
The Virtual Media feature provides the managed system with a virtual floppy
diskette drive and a virtual CD drive, which can use standard media from
anywhere on the network. Figure 7-1 shows the overall architecture of virtual
media.
Figure 7-1. Overall Architecture of Virtual Media
Using Virtual Media, administrators can remotely boot their managed
systems, install applications, update drivers, or even install new operating
systems remotely from the virtual CD/floppy diskette drives.
Managed System Management Station
DRAC 4
Remote CD
Virtual Floppy
Virtual CD
Remote Floppy
Network