Users Guide

• The OpenManage Essentials — Server Configuration Management is installed on all target servers. For

more information, see OpenManage Essentials — Server Configuration Management License.

To deploy a network ISO image:

1. Click Deployment.

2. In the Common Tasks pane, click Deploy Template.

The Deploy Template wizard is displayed.

3. On the Name and Deploy Options page:

a. Type an appropriate name for the task.

NOTE: If you want to deploy an operating system and a configuration template, you can

select both the Deploy Template and Boot to Network ISO options. Separate tasks are

created for each operation.

b. Clear Deploy Template and select Boot to Network ISO.

c. Click Next.

4. On the Select ISO Location page:

a. Under ISO File Name, type the name of the ISO image file.

b. Under Share Location, type the IP address and name of the network share.

c. Under Share Credentials, type the user name and password.

d. Click Next.

5. On the Select Devices page, select the target devices from the Repurpose and Bare Metal Devices

tree, and click Next.

6. On the Set Schedule page:

a. Select either Run now or click the calendar icon and select the date and time you want to run the

task.

b. Under Execution Credentials, type the iDRAC Administrator credentials.

c. Click Next.

7. On the Summary page, review the information that you have provided, and then click Finish.

8. If you want to continue the deployment, click Yes.

The Boot to Network ISO Task is created and run based on the schedule you have selected. You can

double-click the task in Task Execution History to view the task execution details. After the target server

boots to the network ISO image, you must launch the iDRAC virtual console and select the options for

deploying the ISO image.