Users Guide

Using and Configuring Virtual Media 197
Utility Installation
The VM-CLI utility is located on the Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation DVD, which is included with your Dell OpenManage System
Management Software Kit. To install the utility, insert the Dell Systems
Management Tools and Documentation DVD into your system’s DVD drive
and follow the on-screen instructions.
The Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD contains the
latest systems management software products, including diagnostics, storage
management, remote access service, and the RACADM utility. This DVD
also contains readme files, which provide the latest systems management
software product information.
Additionally, the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
includes vmdeploy—a sample script that illustrates how to use the VM-CLI
and RACADM utilities to deploy software to multiple remote systems. For
more information, see "Deploying Your Operating System Using VM-CLI" on
page 202.
Command Line Options
The VM-CLI interface is identical on both Windows and Linux systems.
The utility uses options that are consistent with the RACADM utility
options. For example, an option to specify the DRAC 5 IP address requires
the same syntax for both RACADM and VM-CLI utilities.
The VM-CLI command format is as follows:
racvmcli [parameter] [operating_system_shell_options]
NOTE: You need Administrator privileges to run the racvmcli command.
All command-line syntax are case sensitive. See "VM-CLI Parameters" on
page 198 for more information.
If the remote system accepts the commands and the DRAC 5 authorizes the
connection, the command continues to run until either of the following occurs:
• The VM-CLI connection terminates for any reason.
• The process is manually terminated using an operating system control. For
example, in Windows, you can use the Task Manager to terminate the
process.