Users Guide

Using Systems Build and Update Tools to Install an Operating System 65
Using Systems Build and Update
Tools to Install an Operating System
Overview
The Dell™ Systems Build and Update Utility 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
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, Red Hat
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Enterprise Linux
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, and SUSE
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Linux Enterprise Server operating systems.
Systems Build and Update Utility is used to install operating systems for
systems being installed as managed systems.
When you use the Systems Build and Update Utility to install Windows, Red
Hat Enterprise Linux, or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server operating systems,
Systems Build and Update Utility 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.