Important Information Guide
To use the virtual machine:
1. Go to Hyper-V Manager in your operating system.
2. Select and right-click the server in the Hyper-V Manager.
3. Select Import Virtual Machine.
4. In the Import Virtual Machine Wizard provide the path of the VM and import it.
To activate the VM created using the sysprepped VHDx file, use the virtual product key on the certificate
of authenticity (COA) sticker affixed on the system. If your server is shipped with the datacenter edition of
the operating system, you can also auto activate the VM using Microsoft's AVMA keys. For more
information on how to activate the AVMA keys refer to the article Automatic Virtual Machine Activation
on technet.microsoft.com.
You can perform security updates using standard methods before placing the system into production
use.
CAUTION: It is recommended that you create a backup of the VM. Dell will not provide a
replacement file in case of loss or damage.
Retrieving Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
(iDRAC) IP address
A PowerShell module DellTools.psm1 is located in the C:\Dell_OEM\PSModule. This folder is in installed
at the factory to assist with common tasks.
This module includes commands that allow you to access the iDRAC IP address from the operating
system.
To retrieve the iDRAC IP Address, type the following command, and press <ENTER>.
Get-iDRACIPAddress
This function retrieves IPv4 values only.
NOTE: This script must be tested with all your applications and supported Server Core roles before
using it in a production environment.
Utility to switch system between a Graphical User
Interface (GUI) and Server Core mode
A PowerShell module DellTools.psm1 is located in C:\Dell_OEM\PSModule folder, installed in the factory
to assist you with common tasks. The module includes a function that allows you to configure your
system in a Server with a GUI mode and then convert to Server Core mode and place the system in
production. Also, it can be used to switch back to GUI for configuration and troubleshooting.
The detailed steps on using this add-in are provided in the readme file at C:\Dell_OEM\PSModule in your
system.
For security reasons, PowerShell script execution policy is set to restricted by default and must be
modified to allow scripts to run on the system. It is recommended to set the execution policy back to
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