Quick Reference Guide

About This Document 7
About This Document
It is strongly recommended that you read this section, "Dell Systems Build
and Update Utility Overview," and "Before You Begin With The Dell Systems
Build and Update Utility" before proceeding further.
Who Should Read This Document?
This document is for system administrators who are responsible for deploying
and updating Dell™ systems in their organizations.
As an existing Dell customer, you may have been using:
• Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant
• Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility
• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
You will have to re-orient your deployment and update processes to be in line
with the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility that is replacing the first
product and offers functionalities of the second and third products listed above.
How Will This Document Help Me?
This document introduces you to the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility,
and give tips on how to make the product effective in helping you streamline
your deployment and update procedures for Dell systems.
• If you are a first-time user of this product, this document will help you set
up your systems prior to, during, and after using the Dell Systems Build
and Update Utility.
• If you are an existing user of any of the products listed above, this
document will help you understand how and where this product now fits
in the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility, and also help you set up
your systems to continue getting benefits of your earlier product. It will
also help you use the unified and integrated features of the Dell Systems
Build and Update Utility to leverage the benefits without having to
dramatically change your existing deployment and update processes.