Users Guide

When a deployment folder is created, a new Readme.html is added. The Readme file describes what
the deployment kit contains, like supported platforms, operating system, and information about
components.
NOTE: You can edit these scripts to add or remove components of your choice.
NOTE: The log file variable can be set from outside the script to override the default log file. For
Windows, SET LOGFILE=<NEWPATH> and for Linux, export LOGFILE=<NEWPATH>.
• Create Bootable ISO (Linux Only) — Updates the system irrespective of the operating system installed
on them. It can be used to update systems that do not have an operating system installed.
The Bootable ISO option exports the bundle(s) as ISO images. You can burn these ISO images to a CD
and boot the CD, or create a bootable USB key on the systems that you want to update with the latest
bundle(s). This option is available for deployment only if you select Linux custom bundle(s). This ISO
image uses Bootable ISO Linux Kernel to run the DUPs and update the system. The update package is
compatible only when you select Linux bundles and components.
If the server you boot through the Bootable ISO (ISO) is not supported by any base lines bundle(s) on
this media, all the base lines are displayed on the console. To force the execution, enter the number
corresponding to the required baseline and press <Enter>. For example, if PowerEdge M730 is the
second in the list, press <2> and apply the bundle.
If the system you boot through Bootable ISO is supported by one base line (bundle), execution
automatically starts.
When a deployment folder is created, a new Readme.html is created within the ISO file along with the
bundle(s) in the location you provided. The readme file describes the contents of the deployment kit
such as platform included, operating system (OS), and information about components.
NOTE: If you select a Windows bundle(s), the bundle(s) are skipped.
You can also customize the Dell default script or add your own scripts for deployment.
• Create Server Update Utility (SUU) — Exports a selected Dell recommended or custom bundle as a
fully functional SUU.
– SUU to Directory — This is the extracted version of the ISO files in folder format in case if you
share them or you don not want to burn a CD/DVD.
– SUU to ISO— Creates the standard SUU CD image, which can be burnt on a CD/DVD for further
usage.
Exporting to Light Weight Deployment Scripts
You can export a selected Dell-recommended or a custom bundle as a light weight deployment script.
To export a Dell recommended or a custom bundle as a light weight deployment script:
1. In the Dell Repository Manager screen, click My Repositories tab select the desired repository, and
click Open.
2. Click the Bundles tab.
3. Select the bundle(s) you want to export from the list of displayed bundle(s), and click Create
Deployment Tools.
The Create Deployment Tools for Bundles window is displayed.
4. In the Select Destination page, select Create Light Weight Deployment Scripts, click Next to
continue.
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