Owner's Manual

Release Type and Definition
Deployment ToolKit
• The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) includes a set of utilities, scripts, and sample
configuration files that to deploy and your Dell system. You can use DTK to build script-based
and RPM-based installation for deploying large number of systems on a preoperating system
environment in a reliable way, without changing their current deployment processes.
• In addition to the command line utilities used to configure various system features, DTK also
provides sample scripts and configuration files to perform common deployment tasks and
documentation.
Version
• 5.0.1
Release Date
• September 2014
Previous Version
• 4.4
Importance
• RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update
cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system
software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and
software).
Platforms Affected
• For a complete list of supported Dell PowerEdge systems and supported Operating systems, see
the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix available in the required version of OpenManage
Software at dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
What Is Supported
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before beginning the deployment process, ensure that you have:
• Advanced knowledge of Windows.
• Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) or Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) to
build Windows PE.
• An unzip utility.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Remote Installation Services (RIS) and