Dell version 3.0 manual Enabling command prompt for debugging boot images

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The drivers imported from DTK are injected into WinPE. This process depends on the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and ADK. It is recommended that you read the limitations documented for these products before creating a boot image. For example, technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825070.aspx

NOTE: You can view the DTK configuration details only by using the PowerEdge Deployment ToolKit Configuration Wizard.

Enabling command prompt for debugging boot images

NOTE: To debug the task sequence workflow or failure in the WinPE environment, press <F8>.

1.Launch Configuration Manager Console.

2.In the left pane, select Software Library Overview Operating Systems Boot Images.

3.Right-click on the boot image and select Properties.

4.In the Properties window, select the Customization tab and select Enable Command Prompt (testing only) check box.

5.Click Apply, and proceed with distribute and update the boot image to the SCCM distribution point. For more information, see Distributing Content and Updating Distribution Points.

Importing DLCI Dell Server Driver Packages

DLCI provides a wizard to create driver packages in Configuration Manager, based on the server- operating system combination from the drivers available in the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD. These packages are used in the task sequences that are used for operating system deployment.

1.In the left pane, select Software Library Operating Systems Driver Packages.

2.Right-click Driver Packages, select DLCI Server Driver Package Import Dell DLCI Server Driver Package. The Dell DLCI Server Driver Package Wizard is displayed.

NOTE: If you have downloaded an ISO image, then create a physical disk or mount it on a virtual drive.

3.Select the drive in which you inserted the DVD and click Next.

A list of driver packages for a combination of servers and operating systems is displayed.

4.Select the required packages and click Finish.

A progress bar displays the status of the import. After the import is complete, the import summary is displayed.

NOTE: The import of drivers may take more time and the progress bar may not be updated immediately.

5.Click Close.

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Contents Page Page Contents Troubleshooting Command line options Other Dell documents you might needDell Server Deployment Pack features overview Whats new in this releaseSP1 Before using Configuration Manager Page Importing a Dell Driver Cab files Upgrading a Dell Driver Cab filesWAIK/ADK Creating a boot image for deploying Dell PowerEdge servers Enabling command prompt for debugging boot images Importing Dlci Dell Server Driver PackagesDistributing content and updating distribution points Configuring the hardware components of your serverCreating a task sequence Creating a Dell specific task sequenceCreating a custom task sequence Editing a task sequenceConfiguring task sequence actions Adding diskpart clean to task sequenceDeploying a task sequence on static IP networks Preparing the .CSV fileConfiguring system Bios Creating the bootable media for OS deploymentUsing the bootable media for OS deployment Configuring file or command line parameter options OptionsConfiguring system Bios using XML input Import configuration fileConfiguring iDRAC 7 and iDRAC 8 using XML input Configuring Set Boot Order Retrieving boot device IDsConfiguring RAID by using RAID Config wizard Create configuration file Import configuration fileSample.xml Using the Array Builder How Array Builder worksControllers Adding a controller Editing a controllerDeleting a controller Variable conditions ArraysAdding a new variable condition Editing a variable conditionLogical drives also known as virtual disks Disks also known as array disks Deleting a logical driveAdding a new disk Changing a diskCreating task sequences for RAID, DRAC, and iDRAC Exporting to XMLImporting XML Saving to packageConfiguration file Variable Replacement Configuring Variable Replacement tab optionsRetrieving log files or capturing configuration files Applying the operating system imageAdding Dell driver packages Page Troubleshooting Upgrade ScenarioName, type Set Site Server Address Command line options String Other Dell documents you might need Contacting DellAccessing documents from Dell support site