Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 4.
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Contents 1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................5 Documents You May Need....................................................................................................................................... 5 Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site.........................................................................................................5 Prerequisites...................................
Introduction The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) includes a set of utilities, sample scripts, and sample configuration files that you need, to deploy and configure your Dell system. You can use DTK to build script-based and RPM-based installation for deploying large number of systems on a pre-operating system environment in a reliable way, without changing their current deployment processes.
Table 1. Prerequisites for Installation Windows PE Environment Linux Environment The DTK self-extracting zip file (DTKX.X-WINPE-XX.exe) available at support.dell.com. The DTK ISO image available at support.dell.com. A Windows workstation that has at least 512 MB of RAM. A workstation that has at least 512 MB of RAM. Deployment Overview DTK offers a complete set of utilities, sample scripts, and RPM packages that can be used to automate the deployment of Dell systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux and Linux scripting (bash), Linux networking, installing and working with RPM Package Managers (RPMs), and creating and modifying loop file systems. • Any third party deployment system or tool, such as Yum. • A workstation with the following capabilities: – A writable media drive – Network access • A target system with a media drive, if performing a local deployment. • A target system with a media drive and network access, if performing a network deployment.
Set up a Source System by using the Systems Build and Update Utility on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD (to install your operating system) and the Systems Service and Diagnostics Tools (to load drivers). 3. NOTE: You can also download the latest drivers from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 4. Generate a system BIOS, BMC, RAID, and/or RAC/iDRAC configuration profile from the optimally configured source system.
