User's Manual

8 Overview
Function Overview
Table 1-2 lists SBUU functions to deploy and update your Dell systems.
Before You Begin Using SBUU
This section lists the prerequisites for using SBUU and where to get other
information that you may need while using this utility.
Prerequisites and Requirements
You should have a Dell system with:
• Minimum memory of 512 MB
•DVD drive
Generic Prerequisites and Requirements
• Two Network File System (NFS) or Samba multiple network shares. If you
do not have network connectivity for the system you are deploying, ensure
that you have multiple USB keys.
• If you are planning to deploy multiple systems using
SBUU , it
is recommended that you create a multi-system configuration file
(
.csv file) that contains information about all your systems on your
Table 1-2. Dell SBUU Functions
You Want To Go To
Update your system firmware (Baseboard
Management Controller [BMC], Dell
Remote Access Controller [DRAC],
Redundant Array of Independent Disks
[RAID]) and BIOS in a pre-operating
system environment.
"Updating Your System Firmware" on
page 19
Configure your system hardware. "Configuring Your System Hardware" on
page 20
Install an operating system on your
system.
"Installing the Operating System" on
page 23
Create customized bootable media to
deploy multiple systems (different
platforms) of your choice
"Using SBUU in Different Scenarios" on
page 19