Release Notes

Instrumentation Issues

The "/opt/dell/srvadmin" directory in the DTK ISO image should be writable. It enables the instrumentation services to work

properly.

DTK tools installation limitation:

DTK tools installation is not supported on CentOS operating system.

Installation Prerequisites

Before extracting Deployment Toolkit components, ensure that you have:

• 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 "dell.com/support."

Installation Procedure

For complete installation and deployment instructions, see the Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User's Guide and the Dell

OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Installation Guide available at dell.com/openmanagemanuals.

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 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

shell scripts and configuration files to reflect the unique information for each system being deployed. Many options are available

to optimize this process.

• Because of security reasons, the "ssh" and "scp" services are not available in DTK. The mount command is available in the DTK

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: 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.

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some

services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

Go to dell.com/contactdell.

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