User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Document
- Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Overview
- Before You Begin Using the Systems Build and Update Utility
- Launching the Systems Build and Update Utility
- Using the Systems Build and Update Utility
- Flexibility That the Systems Build and Update Utility Offers
- Using the Systems Build and Update Utility in Different Scenarios
- Updating Your System Firmware
- Configuring Your System Hardware
- Installing the Operating System
- Deploying Your Current ("Bare-Metal") Dell System
- Deploying More Than One System With the Same Configuration
- Deploying More Than One System With Slightly Different Configurations
- Deploying Multiple Systems of Different Models
- Deploying Multiple Systems With the Same Configuration for Different Operating Systems
- Reusing Configuration Files
- Important Information and Frequently Asked Questions
- Glossary
- Index
Glossary 53
Glossary
BIOS
Acronym for basic input/output system. Your system's BIOS contains programs
stored on a flash memory chip. The BIOS controls the following:
• Communications between the microprocessor and peripheral devices, such as
the keyboard and the video adapter
• Miscellaneous functions, such as system messages
BMC
Abbreviation for baseboard management controller, which is the controller
interface between the DRAC and the managed system’s embedded systems
management (ESM).
DRAC
The Dell
™
Remote Access Controller (DRAC) is a systems management tool
that enables users to remotely access, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade
their systems, independent of the operating system status.
DTK
The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) is a set of utilities for
configuring and deploying Dell PowerEdge™ systems. The DTK is designed for
customers who need to build scripted installations to deploy large numbers of
systems in a reliable fashion without having to dramatically change their current
deployment processes.
ESM
Abbreviation for embedded systems management. A set of instruction coding in
system software and firmware that notifies a user about potential hardware
problems on a system.
Inventory
Inventory is a list of components, such as the BIOS versions, firmware, and drivers
installed on your system.
NIC
Abbreviation for the network interface card. The NIC is an adapter circuit board
installed in a computer to provide a physical connection to a network.