Users Guide

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. Select an existing
boot image from the drop-down list and use it to create a Dell boot image.
Use a custom Boot
Image
This option is used to import a custom boot image from any other location. Specify the Universal
Naming Convention (UNC) path of the Windows Imaging (WIM) file and select the boot image from
the drop-down list.
NOTE:
• Only finalized images are supported if you select the Use a Custom Boot Image option for WinPE.
• The Windows PE custom boot image should have XML, Scripting, and WMI packages installed on it. For more
information about how to install these packages, see the Microsoft Windows AIK or Windows ADK documentation.
• While upgrading DTK .exe drivers with CAB file drivers, It may overwrite the existing DTK tools and drivers with
CAB file drivers.
6. Click Next.
The Boot Image Property screen is displayed.
7. In the Boot Image Property, enter a name for the Dell boot image.
The Version and Comments fields are optional.
8. Click Create.
The boot image creation process begins. A progress bar shows the status of the boot image creation. After the boot image is
created, the boot image details are displayed on the Summary screen and this information includes DTK or CAB file details, and
success state.
9. Right-click each of the newly created boot images and perform the update and manage distribution points operations.
The drivers imported from Dell Driver CAB files are injected into WinPE. This process depends on the Configuration Manager
and ADK. It is recommended that you read the limitations documented for these products before creating a boot image. For
more information, see technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825070.aspx
NOTE: You can view the CAB configuration details only by using the PowerEdge Deployment ToolKit Configuration
Wizard.
Customizing boot image and deploying OS through Dell Driver CAB files
After importing Dell Driver CAB files, perform the following tasks:
1. Creating a Boot Image for Deploying Dell PowerEdge Servers.
2. Enabling Command Prompt for Debugging Boot Images.
3. Distributing Content and Updating Distribution Points.
4. Configuring the Task Sequence Steps to Apply Operating System Image And Driver Package.
5. Deploying a Task Sequence.
6. Methods for deploying task sequence.
Creating a boot image for deploying Dell PowerEdge servers
1. Launch Configuration Manager Console.
2. In the left pane, select Software Library → Overview → Operating Systems → Boot Images.
3. Right-click Boot Images and select Dell PowerEdge Server Deployment → Create Dell Server Boot Image.
The Dell PowerEdge Boot Image Creation Wizard is displayed.
4. In Boot Image Selection, select any one of the following options:
9