Users Guide

Using Systems Build and Update Tools to Install an Operating System 67
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 to install the Microsoft
®
Windows
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, Red Hat
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Enterprise
Linux
®
, 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.
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
For a list of the operating systems that the Systems Build and Update Utility
supports, see the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix located at docs directory
on the Dell-provided media or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.