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About Dell OpenManage Systems Build and Update Utility5
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About Dell OpenManage Systems
Build and Update Utility
Dell OpenManage Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) is an integrated
tool for deployment and update of your Dell systems. It has modules such as
Server OS Installation, Firmware Update, and Hardware Configuration.
These modules enable you to update BIOS and firmware in the pre-operating
system environment, apply these settings on the current system or on
multiple systems, and install the operating system.
Key Functionalities
Table 1-1 lists the key SBUU functionalities for deploying and updating the
Dell systems.
Table 1-1. Organization of Information in This Guide
To See
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
Configure your system hardware. Configuring Your System Hardware
Install an operating system on your system. Installing the Operating System
Create customized bootable media to deploy
multiple systems (different platforms) of your
choice
Using SBUU in Different Scenarios