Dell version 3.0 manual Contents

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Contents

 

1 Introduction

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What's new in this release

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Dell Server Deployment Pack features overview

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Console and operating system support matrix for Dell Server Deployment Pack

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Distributed Configuration Manager setups on multiple primary site servers

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2 Before using Configuration Manager

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Recommended Dell Deployment Toolkit version for Dell Server Deployment Pack

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3 Using the Dell Server Deployment Pack on systems running

 

Configuration Manager 2012, 2012 SP1, or 2012 R2

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Importing a Dell Driver Cab files

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Upgrading a Dell Driver Cab files

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Creating a boot image for deploying Dell PowerEdge servers

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Enabling command prompt for debugging boot images

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Importing DLCI Dell Server Driver Packages

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Distributing content and updating distribution points

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Configuring the hardware components of your server

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Creating a task sequence

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Creating a Dell specific task sequence

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Creating a custom task sequence

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Editing a task sequence

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Adding diskpart clean to task sequence

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Configuring task sequence actions

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Deploying a task sequence on static IP networks

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Configuring system BIOS

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Configuring system BIOS using XML input

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Configuring iDRAC 7 and iDRAC 8 using XML input

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Configuring Set Boot Order

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Retrieving boot device IDs

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Configuring RAID by using RAID Config (wizard)

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Using the Array Builder

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How Array Builder works

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Controllers

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Variable conditions

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Arrays

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Logical drives (also known as virtual disks)

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Disks (also known as array disks)

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Contents Page Page Contents Command line options Other Dell documents you might need TroubleshootingWhats new in this release Dell Server Deployment Pack features overviewSP1 Before using Configuration Manager Page Upgrading a Dell Driver Cab files Importing a Dell Driver Cab filesWAIK/ADK Creating a boot image for deploying Dell PowerEdge servers Importing Dlci Dell Server Driver Packages Enabling command prompt for debugging boot imagesCreating a Dell specific task sequence Distributing content and updating distribution pointsConfiguring the hardware components of your server Creating a task sequenceEditing a task sequence Creating a custom task sequencePreparing the .CSV file Configuring task sequence actionsAdding diskpart clean to task sequence Deploying a task sequence on static IP networksConfiguring system Bios Creating the bootable media for OS deploymentUsing the bootable media for OS deployment Options Configuring file or command line parameter optionsImport configuration file Configuring system Bios using XML inputConfiguring 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 Editing a variable condition Variable conditionsArrays Adding a new variable conditionLogical drives also known as virtual disks Changing a disk Disks also known as array disksDeleting a logical drive Adding a new diskSaving to package Creating task sequences for RAID, DRAC, and iDRACExporting to XML Importing XMLConfiguration file Configuring Variable Replacement tab options Variable ReplacementRetrieving log files or capturing configuration files Applying the operating system imageAdding Dell driver packages Page Upgrade Scenario TroubleshootingName, type Set Site Server Address Command line options String Contacting Dell Other Dell documents you might needAccessing documents from Dell support site