Owner's Manual

Before extracting Deployment Toolkit components, ensure that you have:
• The DTK ISO image available at support.dell.com.
• A workstation that has
• 512 MB RAM
• A writable CD drive and CD-writing software (optional)
• Network access
• A minimum BIOS version is recommended on some of the platforms for all the DTK options to
work properly. In general, it is a good practice to use the latest ("n") version of BIOS firmware or
the "n-1" version that is available on "support.dell.com."
Installation Procedure
• For complete installation and deployment instructions, see the "Dell OpenManage Deployment
Toolkit User's Guide."
Installation and Configuration Notes
• The sample scripts are provided as examples for customers who want to develop their own
deployment process. Some customers may find that the scripts work well in their environment,
while some customers may need to develop their own scripts entirely from scratch. Customers
deploying multiple systems need to provide unique information for each server when
appropriate. For example, system host names, IP addresses, and BIOS asset tags need to be
unique for each system. Modify the batch scripts and configuration files to reflect the unique
information for each system being deployed. Many options are available to optimize this process.
Upgrading From Previous Versions
• When upgrading from a previous release of the DTK, ensure that you create environment for the
new DTK version separately from the previous version of DTK. This step is necessary because the
environments and requirements for the new DTK versions are completely different.
Contacting Dell
NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have
an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip,
bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be
available in your area.