Dell Server Deployment Pack Version 3.
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Contents 1 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 4 What's new in this release.................................................................................................................................................. 4 Dell Server Deployment Pack features overview................................................................................................................
1 Introduction This document describes the activities that you can perform with the Dell Server Deployment Pack (DSDP) Version 3.1 for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (Configuration Manager). NOTE: This document contains information about requirements and the supported software necessary for working with DSDP. If you are installing this version of DSDP after a long time after its release date, check to see if there is an updated version of this document on the support site.
Table 1. Compatible operating systems supported by Dell Server Deployment Pack for WinPE Configuration Manager Version WinPE Version Operating system Deployment Configuration Manager 2012 3.0 • • Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 4.0 • • Windows Server 2008 R2* Windows Server 2012 Configuration Manager 2012 R2 5.0 • • • Windows Server 2008 R2* Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Configuration Manager 2012 R2 SP1 5.
2 Before using Configuration Manager Before you begin using the Configuration manager, ensure the following: • Import the DTK packages if you are upgrading DSDP using the option Remove Dell Deployment ToolKit (DTK) utilities and Windows PE drivers or installing DSDP for the first time. For more information about importing a DTK package for Configuration Manager Version 1606, 2012 SP2, 2012 R2 SP1, 2012 R2, 2012 SP1, or 2012, see Importing a DTK Package for hardware configuration and OS deployment.
NOTE: In Configuration Manager 2012 SP2, Configuration Manager 2012 R2 SP1, and Configuration Manager 2012 R2, there are only Windows PE 5.0 drivers, so only 64–bit operating systems’ deployment is supported as DTK 5.4 does not support 32–bit version of Windows PE 5.0 drivers. NOTE: In Configuration Manager 2012 SP1, there are only Windows PE 4.0 drivers, so only 64–bit operating systems' deployment is supported as DTK 5.4 does not support 32–bit version of Windows PE 4.0 drivers.
3 Using the Dell Server Deployment Pack on systems running Configuration Manager Version 1606, 2012 SP2, 2012 R2 SP1, 2012 R2, 2012 SP1, or 2012 This section provides information about how to use Dell Server Deployment Pack on systems running Configuration Manager Version 1606, 2012 SP2, 2012 R2 SP1, 2012 R2, 2012 SP1, or 2012. Dell Driver CAB files A cabinet (.cab) file is a compressed file that contains other distribution files, such as drivers and system files.
Use Boot Image from WAIK/ADK tools This option is used to create both x64 and x86 Dell boot images. The source for the boot image creation is obtained from Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) or Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK), depending on the configuration, and all the Windows PE custom install packages are added to the boot image. Use existing Boot Image from Configuration Manager This option allows you to select an existing boot image in Configuration Manager.
NOTE: Make sure that you import a 64-bit version of DTK before selecting x64 boot images in any of the following options: Use Boot Image from WAIK/ADK tools This option is used to create both x64 and x86 Dell boot images. The source for the boot image creation is obtained from Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) or Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK), depending on the configuration, and all the Windows PE custom install packages are added to the boot image.
4. Click OK to update the distribution points. 5. Right-click PowerEdge Deployment Toolkit Integration and click Distribute Content. The Distribute Content Wizard is displayed. 6. Click Next and proceed through the wizard to manage the distribution points. For more information, see Online Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager. 7. Go to Overview → Boot Images → Operating Systems. 8. Right-click the boot image you created and click Distribute Content. 9.
For more information, see Online Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager. Dell Deployment ToolKit The Dell Deployment Toolkit (DTK) includes a set of utilities, sample scripts, and sample configuration files that you can use to deploy and configure the Dell systems. You can use DTK to build script-based and RPM-based installation for deploying large number of systems on a pre-operating system environment in a reliable way, without changing their current deployment processes.
7. Creating Task Sequences for RAID DRAC and iDRAC 8. Configuring the Task Sequence Steps to Apply Operating System Image And Driver Package 9. Deploying a Task Sequence 10. Methods for deploying a task sequence Configuring the hardware components of your server Configure the various components of the hardware on your server.
7. Review your settings and click Next. 8. Click Close in the confirmation message box that is displayed. Editing a task sequence 1. Launch the Configuration Manager Console. The Configuration Manager Console screen is displayed. 2. In the left pane, select Software Library → Operating Systems → Task Sequence. 3. Right-click the task sequence that you want to edit and click Edit. The Task Sequence Editor window is displayed. 4.
NOTE: If EnableDHCP is true, the values of IPAddress, SubnetMask and IPGateway are ignored, but DNS fields are used to set DNS Servers for both WinPE and post OSD network settings. Importing targets 1. In the left side of Configuration Manager, expand Assets and Compliance, right-click Devices, and select Import Computer Information wizard. 2. Select Import computers using a file and click Next. 3.
4. Click View to open the .ini file. Make modifications as per the configurations required and save the file. For information about the .ini file format, see the “Sample File Formats” section in the Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at Dell.com/support/manuals. 5. Select Save to a file in the toolkit package for this custom action when I click OK in the pop-up message, and then click OK. 6. Save the file in the default directory.
NOTE: For information about the ini file format, see the “Sample File Formats” section in the latest Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at Dell.com/support/manuals. 1. Click View to see the existing raidcfg.ini file. 2. In the Configuration File Editor window, edit the raidcfg.ini file, select the Save these changes to the existing file in the toolkit package when I click OK option and then click OK. After creating the .
• Dell’s 12th generation systems, see “Sample File Formats” in the Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 4.4 Command Line Interface Reference Guide • Dell’s 13th generation systems, see “Sample File Formats” in the Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 4.4 Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at Dell.com/support/manuals. 6.
Configuring RAID by using RAID Config (wizard) By using the RAID Config (wizard) you can create a new configuration file or import an existing configuration to configure RAID on your systems. For instance, to configure RAID by creating a new configuration file using the RAID Config (wizard). From the left-hand side of the Task Sequence Editor, under Configure Hardware → Step1, click Set RAID Config (wizard).
How Array Builder works When you run the task sequence on a target server, the array configuration utility detects the existing controller(s) on the server as well as the disks attached to each controller. The custom action then tries to match the physical configuration(s) the utility detected to the logical configurations you selected in the Array Builder- .xml → Controller Configuration window.
system regardless of configuration 4. Under Variable Matching Criteria, you can set a rule to apply this configuration only if it matches certain criteria that you select. Select Apply this configuration only when variable to enable the rule setting options. 5. Click OK. Editing a controller To edit a controller, select the controller and click Controllers → Edit Controller. On the Controller Configuration window, you can make changes to your controller. Deleting a controller 1.
Adding a new array To add a new array under a variable condition: 1. Select a variable condition and click Arrays → New Array. The Array Settings window is displayed. 2. Set the required RAID level from the Desired RAID Level drop-down menu. 3. Click OK to apply the array, or Cancel to return to the Array Builder. Editing an array 1. Select the array and click Arrays → Edit Array. The Array Settings window is displayed. Here you can select a different RAID level for the array. 2.
• Hot Spares — These disks provide online redundancy if a RAID disk fails, and are assigned to a specific array. • All Remaining Disks — These disks provide an option to define an array without specifying the exact number of disks in it. If the controller configuration specifies the number of disks required, then an equivalent number of disks are added to the non-RAID group too.
Table 2. Creating Task Sequences for RAID, DRAC, and iDRAC Option Suboptions Description RAID Configuration (.ini file) 5i-raid0.ini Sample file for RAID 0. 5i-raid1.ini Sample file for RAID 1. 5i-raid5.ini Sample file for RAID 5. raidcfg.ini Use the existing raidcfg.ini file to configure RAID. For a similar example, see . iscsicfg.ini Use the existing iscsicfg.ini file to configure RAID. For a similar example, see .
Option Suboptions Description idrac8cfg.ini Use the existing idrac8cfg.ini file to configure iDRAC 8. For a similar example, see . The hardware component sequences are displayed in the Task Sequence Editor after configuring the system BIOS, RAID, DRAC, and iDRAC.
Importing Dell Server Driver Packages Dell Server Deployment Pack provides a wizard to create driver packages in Configuration Manager, based on the server-operating system combination from the drivers available in the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD. These packages are used in the task sequences that are used for operating system deployment. 1. Insert the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD version 6.2 (or later) in your system drive.
4 Troubleshooting NOTE: Before you run the sample commands provided in the troubleshooting section, see the DTK documentation and if required recreate the commands based on machine configuration. An error occurs while trying to apply RAID on a system using command line interface When you try to apply RAID using Command Line Interface on a system where an earlier version of RAID is already configured, an error is displayed.
• 5. Click Apply and then click OK. Distribute and Update the PowerEdge Custom Reboot Script and PowerEdge Deployment Toolkit Integration packages. NOTE: During upgrade, the boot image is removed, you must create a boot image, link the boot image to the task sequence, and then inject the drivers into the boot image.
5 Command line options DSDP supports the command line options supported in Dell Deployment Toolkit. For more information about the command line options, usage guidelines, and syntax, see Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 4.4 Command Line Interface Reference Guide.
When using this command in DSDP, remove raidcfg and run the command.
6 Other Dell documents you might need In addition to this guide and the online help, you might need to refer the following documents to get details on specific Dell OpenManage products. These documents are available at Dell.com/support/manuals. • The Dell Server Deployment Pack Version 3.1 for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Installation Guide provides information about installing DSDP 3.1 on your system.
– For iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller documents — Dell.com/idracmanuals – For OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents — Dell.com/ OMConnectionsEnterpriseSystemsManagement – For Serviceability Tools documents — Dell.com/ServiceabilityTools – For Client Command Suite Systems Management documents — Dell.com/DellClientCommandSuiteManuals • From the Dell Support site: a. Go to Dell.com/Support/Home. b. Under Select a product section, click Software & Security. c.
