Users Guide

46 Basic Installation of the iDRAC6
Software Installation and Configuration Overview
This section provides a high-level overview of the iDRAC6 software
installation and configuration process. For more information about
the iDRAC6 software components, see "Installing the Software on the
Managed System."
Installing Your iDRAC6 Software
To install your iDRAC6 software:
1
Install the software on the managed system. See "Installing the Software
on the Managed System."
2 Install the software on the management station. See "Installing the
Software on the Management Station."
Configuring Your iDRAC6
To configure your iDRAC6:
1
Use one of the following configuration tools:
• Web-based interface (see "Configuring the iDRAC6 Using the Web
Interface")
• RACADM CLI (see "Using the iDRAC6 SM-CLP Command Line
Interface")
• Telnet console (see "Using a Telnet Console")
NOTE: Using more than one iDRAC6 configuration tool at the same time may
generate unexpected results.
2 Configure the iDRAC6 network settings. See "Configuring the iDRAC6
Network Settings."
3 Add and configure iDRAC6 users. See "Adding and Configuring
iDRAC6 Users."
4 Configure the Web browser to access the Web-based interface. See
"Configuring a Supported Web Browser."
5 Disable the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Automatic Reboot Option. See
"Disabling the Windows Automatic Reboot Option."
6 Update the iDRAC6 Firmware. See "Updating the iDRAC6 Firmware."