Users Guide

Using Server Assistant to Install an Operating System 47
Using Server Assistant to Install an Operating
System
Overview
Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant provides a streamlined and time-saving installation procedure
by guiding you through an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process for installing the
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
or Red Hat
®
Enterprise Linux operating systems. Server Assistant is used to
install operating systems for systems being installed as managed systems.
When you use Server Assistant to install Windows or Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems,
Server Assistant automatically copies the relevant Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
installation files onto the hard drive and places Install Server Administrator and Delete Server
Administrator Installation Files icons on the desktop.
NOTE: On a system running Red Hat Enterprise Linux, you will be prompted to install Server Administrator.
Before You Begin
Installation Requirements
The following sections describe the managed system general requirements. Operating
system-specific installation prerequisites are listed as part of the installation procedures.
Supported Operating Systems (Minimum Levels)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (version 3) x86
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (version 4) for Intel® x86
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (version 4) for Intel EM64T
• Windows 2000 Server SP3
• Windows Server™ 2003 SP1 (includes Standard and Enterprise editions)
• Windows Server 2003 x64 (includes Standard and Enterprise editions)