User's Manual

30 Preparing the Directory Structure for Deployment in Microsoft

Windows

If you plan to run a scripted deployment from the DTK sample scripts, ensure that the following files are

correctly structured in the deployment directory. The DTK sample scripts use this structure to set the

default paths for deployment. If you make changes to the directory structure, you must also make

changes to the sample scripts. The deployment directory structure consists of the following files:

• DTK utilities and files

• System-specific directories

• Operating system installation files directories

NOTE: Do not create your DTK directory structure on a NetWare network volume. The DTK network-based

deployment is not supported from mapped NetWare systems.

DTK Utilities and Files

All necessary DTK files are provided as part of the initial installation. It is strongly suggested that you use

the default directory structure created in the initial installation of the DTK components. The sample

scripts provided with the DTK are set up to use these default paths. See Figure 3-1.

NOTE: If you choose to create a directory structure for the DTK components that is different from the one provided

in the initial installation, carefully review and edit each sample script (where necessary) to reflect the different

directory structure.

A 32-bit unzip utility is needed to create the Dell utility partition. This utility should be copied into one

of the path directories of your Windows PE image, preferably \I386\system32.

System-Specific Files

The directory Z:\Dell\Toolkit\Systems acts as a central repository for all the system-specific deployment

information. For example, you can store all profile configuration files for an optimally configured

PowerEdge 2850 in the directory Z:\Dell\Toolkit\Systems\pe2850. See Figure 3-2. These files can then

be accessed from this directory when deploying multiple PowerEdge 2850 systems. For more information

about obtaining Dell utility partition files, see "How to Obtain Dell Utility Partition Files."

This directory can also be subdivided into multiple system-specific directories such as:

Z:\Dell\Toolkit\Systems\pe2850 for PowerEdge 2850 systems and Z:\Dell\Toolkit\Systems\pe1850 for

PowerEdge 1850 systems. See Figure 3-2.

NOTE: If you choose to create a directory structure for the system-specific files that is different from the one

suggested in this guide, be sure to carefully review and edit each sample script (where necessary) to reflect the

different directory structure.