Users Guide

Using Server Assistant to Install an Operating System 53
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
®
,
Red Hat
®
Enterprise Linux, and SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Server 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, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server 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 a Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server operating system, you
will be prompted to install Server Administrator on first boot after the operating system is installed.
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 AS, ES, and WS, (version 3) x86, Update 6
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS, (version 3) for Intel
®
Extended Memory 64
Technology (Intel EM64T) Update 6
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS, (version 4) for Intel x86
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS, (version 4) for Intel EM64T
• Windows 2000 Server SP4 (includes Server and Advanced Server)
• Windows Server™ 2003 R2 (includes Standard and Enterprise editions)
• Windows Server 2003 SP1(Web Edition)