Users Guide
4. If the standard operating system installation media is validated, continue the installation. Else, insert the correct
media and click Next.
The Reboot the System page is displayed.
Selecting Custom Operating System
To install a custom operating system:
1. From the list, select the required custom operating system and click Next.
The drivers are extracted into the OEMDRV directory and Lifecycle Controller prompts you to insert the operating
system installation media.
2. Insert the custom operating system media with all the operating system components that are specific to your
requirements, and click
Next.
3. If the validation check fails, the following message appears:
The selected media doesn’t match the standard media certification of the OS
<name of the selected operating system>
4. Click Yes to continue, else No to insert a different media and retry.
The Reboot System page is displayed.
Selecting an Operating System Not Available in the List
To install an operating system that is not available in the list:
1. Select the option Any Other Operating System, and then click Next.
No drivers are extracted. Therefore, prepare the drivers for the required operating system.
2. Insert the operating system installation media with all the operating system components that are specific to your
requirements and click Next.
NOTE: Lifecycle Controller does not validate the media.
The Reboot the System page is displayed
Related Links
Rebooting System
Driver Access
Driver Access
Lifecycle Controller provides a local repository for drivers that are required for installing the operating system. Based on
the operating system being installed, the OS Deployment wizard extracts these drivers and copies them to a temporary
directory on the managed system. These files are deleted after an 18-hour period or when you press the <F10> key to
either cancel operating system installation or reenter Lifecycle Controller after restarting the system.
NOTE: Although, Lifecycle Controller has embedded drivers that are factory-installed, there are latest drivers
available. Before installing the operating system, run Firmware Update to make sure that the latest drivers are
available.
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