Quick Reference Guide

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Installing And Re-Installing Your Operating System
Use the following modes to install and re-install your operating system:
• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media
• Dell Systems Build and Update Utility media
• SUSE Linux Installation media
• Unified Server Configurator
Using The Dell Systems Management Tools And Documentation Media
CAUTION: Backup all data from the system before installing or upgrading the operating system.
It is recommended that you use the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media to install and re-install
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.
The Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media provides the following benefits:
• Automates the installation process.
• Restores the pre-installed settings for the RPM modules and the partition scheme.
• Installs additional software and drivers specific to Dell PowerEdge systems that are not included in the SUSE
Linux Enterprise media.
NOTE: Before you install the operating system using the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
media , disconnect all the USB storage devices that are connected to your system.
Insert the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media into your optical drive and reboot your system.
Follow the directions on the screen and the instructions in the documentation that shipped with your media.
NOTE: The Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media automatically installs drivers and any Dell-
specific updates not included with the SUSE Linux Enterprise media. Save your media in case you need to re-install
the SUSE Linux Enterprise operating system.
Using The Dell Systems Build And Update Utility Media
The Dell Systems Build and Update Utility media provides the following installation benefits:
• Automates the installation process.
• Restores the pre-installed settings including the RPM modules and the partition scheme, for a pre-installed
operating system.
• Allows the operating system to deliver additional software or customization specific to Dell PowerEdge systems,
including the correct device drivers for detected hardware components.
Insert the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility media into your CD/DVD drive and reboot your system. Follow the
directions on the screen and the instructions in the documentation that came with the media.
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