User's Manual

64 Preparing the Directory Structure for Deployment in Embedded Linux
Documentation
Table 7-6 describes documents containing reference information for each DTK utility and instructions
for using the DTK utilities and sample scripts. Documentation can be found at mnt/cdrom/docs.
Drivers and Dell Real Mode Kernel (DRMK)
Hardware application programing interface (HAPI) drivers are essential for DTK tools to work in the
embedded Linux environment.
DRMK contains a file necessary to create a bootable Dell utility partition. This file is mbr.
Miscellaneous
The document readme.txt, located at mnt/cdrom/docs, provides the latest product information.
Other Supporting Tools and System Files
While the DTK provides all the necessary utilities and scripts for deploying Dell systems, additional
applications, utilities, and system files are needed to create the pre-operating system environment in
which this toolkit is used. Table 7-7 is a matrix of system files and other tools that you need to use the
DTK utilities and its sample scripts.
Table 7-6. Documentation
Toolkit Components Purpose
CLI Reference Guide Describes all DTK utilities, including all command line arguments and values, syntax,
help, and examples.
User’s Guide Contains best practices guidelines for performing a scripted deployment.
Table 7-7. Supporting Tools and System Files
Additional Tools Purpose Source Save in DTK location
mkfs.* To format hard-drive partitions. Any system running a
Linux operating system.
In the path.
fdisk To partition the hard drive. Any system running a
Linux operating system.
In the path.
unzip To unzip files in Linux. Any system running a
Linux operating system.
In the path.