Users Guide

202 Using and Configuring Virtual Media
Deploying Your Operating System Using VM-CLI
The Virtual Media Command Line Interface (VM-CLI) utility is a
command-line interface that provides Virtual Media features from the
management station to the DRAC 5 in the remote system. Using VM-CLI
and scripted methods, you can deploy your operating system on multiple
remote systems in your network.
This section provides information on integrating the VM-CLI utility into
your corporate network.
Before You Begin
Before using the VM-CLI utility, ensure that your targeted remote systems
and corporate network meet the requirements listed in the following sections.
Remote System Requirements
• DRAC 5 card is installed in each remote system
• The virtual device in each remote system is the first device in the BIOS
boot order.
Dell Custom Factory Integration
When you order your Dell system using the Dell Custom Factory Integration
(CFI) options, Dell can preconfigure your system with a DRAC 5 card that
includes a DDNS name and a preconfigured system BIOS that is enabled for
Virtual Media. Using this configuration, your system is ready to boot from its
Virtual Media devices when installed into your corporate network.
For more information, see the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Network Requirements
You must have a network share containing:
• Operating system files
• Required drivers
• Operating system boot image file(s)
The image file must be a floppy image or CD/DVD ISO image with an
industry-standard, bootable format.