Users Guide

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Server Deployment and Re-provisioning
Every server and chassis has a large list of attribute values that describe the settings and functionality of
the device. These settings must be set properly before deploying an operating system to make the server
functional. The Deployment Portal enables you to perform initial server or chassis configuration and
operating system deployment. The portal allows you to create a server or chassis configuration templates
that include settings for Lifecycle Controller, System, iDRAC, BIOS, RAID, and NIC for servers, and CMC
for chassis. These configuration templates can then be deployed to multiple servers or chassis for initial
configuration before an operating system deployment process is kicked off from a predefined bootable
ISO image.
Using the Deployment Portal, you can:
• Create a configuration template from a server or chassis configuration file
• Create a configuration template from a server or chassis
• Edit a configuration template
• Add devices to the Repurpose and Bare Metal group
• Modify or remove devices in the Repurpose and Bare Metal group
• Deploy a configuration template on another server or chassis
• View the tasks that have been created and their status
• Remove devices from the Repurpose and Bare Metal group
• Configure the deployment file share
NOTE: Devices in the Repurpose and Bare Metal group are displayed as targets for device
configuration deployment. You must explicitly add devices to the Repurpose and Bare Metal group
for deploying a device configuration, and remove the devices from the group after the deployment
is complete.
NOTE: The device configuration deployment and configuration compliance features are licensed
(fee-based) for supported servers (PowerEdge 12G or later with iDRAC). However, using these
features on supported Dell chassis is free and does not require a license. Creating a device
configuration template from either a server or chassis does not require a license as well. For more
information on licensing, see OpenManage Essentials — Server Configuration Management
License.
Related Tasks
Configuring the Deployment File Share
Creating a Device Configuration Template
Adding Devices to the Repurpose and Bare Metal Devices Group
Managing Device Configuration Templates
Deploying a Device Configuration Template
Deploying a Network ISO Image
Auto Deploying Device Configurations
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