Users Guide

Introduction 13
Deployment Software
From Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 onwards, you can install an operating
system using either the Dell Unified Server Configurator or the Systems Build
and Update Utility.
The Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) is an embedded utility that
enables systems and storage management tasks from an embedded environment
throughout the system’s lifecycle.
USC resides on an embedded flash memory card, can be started during the
boot sequence, and functions independently of the operating system.
The Dell Systems Build and Update Utility is a media-based utility and provides
streamlined operating system installation, reducing the time required for the
installation of Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server operating systems by guiding you through an easy-to-follow, step-by-step
process.
In addition, Systems Build and Update Utility provides the necessary tools for
discovery and configuration of Dell-provided RAID controllers and network
adapters.
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
From the purpose of using the Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation
DVD, a system can be classified into:
• Managed System
A managed system is any system that is monitored and managed using
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (one of the systems management
tools on the DVD). You can manage systems running Server Administrator
locally or remotely through a supported Web browser. For more
information on Server Administrator, see "Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator".
• Management Station
A management station can be any computer (laptop, desktop, or server)
that you can use to remotely manage one or more managed systems from a
central location.