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Operational mode of the IOA from which

the template is created or imported

Operational mode of the IOA on which

the template is deployed

Deployment Task Status

VLT Non-VLT Failed

Non-VLT VLT Failed

Deploying a Network ISO Image

The deploy template task allows you to boot a server to a network ISO image, after which you can deploy the ISO image on the

server.

Before you begin deploying a network ISO image, ensure that:

• The deployment le share is congured. For more information, see Conguring the Deployment File Share.

• The target devices are added to the Repurpose and Bare Metal Devices group. For more information, see Adding Devices to the

Repurpose and Bare Metal Devices Group.

• You have Full Control permission on the network share where the ISO image is available.

• The target devices meet the requirements specied in Device Requirements for Deployment and Compliance Tasks.

• The OpenManage Essentials — Server Conguration Management is installed on all target servers. For more information, see

OpenManage Essentials — Server Conguration Management License.

To deploy a network ISO image:

1. Click Deployment.

2. In the Common Tasks pane, click Deploy Template.

The Deploy Template wizard is displayed.

3. On the Name and Deploy Options page:

a. Type an appropriate name for the task.

b. Under Select Deploy Options, clear Deploy Template and select Boot to Network ISO.

NOTE: If you want to deploy an operating system and a conguration template, you can select both the Deploy

Template and Boot to Network ISO options. Separate tasks are created for each operation.

c. Click Next.

4. On the Select ISO Location page:

a. Under ISO File Name, type the name of the ISO image le.

b. Under Share Location, type the IP address and name of the network share.

c. Under Share Credentials, type the user name and password.

d. Click Next.

5. On the Select Devices page, select the target devices from the Repurpose and Bare Metal Devices tree, and click Next.

6. On the Set Schedule page:

a. Select either Run now or click the calendar icon and select the date and time you want to run the task.

b. Under Execution Credentials, type the credentials that have Administrator privileges on the iDRAC of the target servers.

c. Click Next.

7. On the Summary page, review the information that you have provided, and then click Finish.

8. If you want to continue the deployment, click Yes.

The Boot to Network ISO task is created and the task runs based on the schedule you have selected. You can double-click the task

in Task Execution History to view the task execution details. After the target server boots to the network ISO image, you must

launch the iDRAC virtual console and select the options for deploying the ISO image.