Dell version 3.0 Distributing content and updating distribution points, Creating a task sequence

Distributing content and updating distribution points

1.Launch Configuration Manager Console.

2.In the left pane, select Software Library → Overview → Application Management → Packages → Dell PowerEdge Deployment.

3.Right-click PowerEdge Deployment Toolkit Integration and click Update Distribution Points. A message box prompting for a confirmation is displayed.

4.Click OK to update the distribution points.

5.Right-click PowerEdge Deployment Toolkit Integration and click Distribute Content. The Distribute Content Wizard is displayed.

6.Click Next and proceed through the wizard to manage the distribution points. For more information, see the Configuration Manager Online Help or the Configuration Manager documentation.

7.Go to Overview → Boot Images → Operating Systems.

8.Right-click the boot image you created and click Distribute Content. The Distribute Content Wizard screen is displayed.

9.Follow the instructions in the wizard to manage the distribution points.

10.To update and manage distribution points for the driver packages you imported, go to Driver Packages → Dell PowerEdge Driver Packages <Dell OpenManage Version>.

The driver packages window is displayed.

11.Right-click each of the newly imported driver packages and perform the distribute content and update distribution points operations.

Configuring the hardware components of your server

Configure the various components of the hardware on your server.

Creating a task sequence

You can create a task sequence in two ways to configure your server:

•Create a Dell-specific task sequence using PowerEdge Server Deployment template.

•Create a custom task sequence.

The task sequence proceeds to the next task sequence step irrespective of the success or failure of the command.

Creating a Dell specific task sequence

To create a Dell-specific task sequence using DLCI Server Deployment template:

1.Launch Configuration Manager Console.

The Configuration Manager Console screen is displayed.

2.In the left pane, select Software Library → Operating Systems → Task Sequences.

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