Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Version 1.1 Owner's Manual

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DELL(TM) SYSTEMS BUILD AND UPDATE UTILITY 1.1 README

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Version: 1.1
Release Date: March 2009

Description:

This Readme provides information about Dell Systems Build and Update
Utility.

You can use Dell Systems Build and Update Utility to perform
the following operations on your system:

* install operating system

* view hardware details

* perform firmware update

* create a custom repository

* generate hardware configuration scripts
* Create a bootable image for system of cholice
For the latest version of this Readme, see the Dell Support website
at "support.dell.com."

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This file contains the following sections:

* Criticality

* Minimum Requirements

* Release Highlights

* Installation

* User Notes

* Known Issues

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CRITICALITY
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3 = Optional

Dell recommends that you review specifics about the update to

You should have a Dell system with:

determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes
that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features
that may or may not apply to your environment.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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This section provides information about the supported systems,
operating systems, and system requirements for Systems Build and
Update Utility.

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SUPPORTED SYSTEMS
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* The following Dell systems are supported on the "Dell
Systems Build and Update Utility" version 6.0.1:

PowerEdge R610, PowerEdge T610, PowerEdge R710, PowerEdge M610,
PowerEdge M710.

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SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
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The following operating systems are supported:

* Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 x86 Edition - Web, Standard, Enterprise
* Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 x86_64 Edition - Standard, Enterprise
* Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 R2 x86 Edition - Standard, Enterprise
* Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 R2 x86_64 Edition - Standard, Enterprise,
Datacenter
* Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SBS SP2 R2 x86 Edition-Standard, Premium
* Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x86 Edition - Web, Standard, Enterprise
* Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x86_64 Edition - Web, Standard, Enterprise,
Datacenter
* Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SBS x64 Edition-Standard, Premium
* Microsoft Windows Server 2008 EBS x64 Edition-Standard, Premium
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 Update 7 for x86
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 Update 7 for x86_64
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5 Update 2 for x86
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5 Update 2 for x86_64
* Novell(R) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) version 10 (SP2) x86_64
* VMware ESX 3.5 Update 4

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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* Minimum memory of 512 MB

* DVD drive

change the system(s) of choice. The current systems is

NOTE: Hard drive requirements vary by operating system

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RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS
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* Added support for PowerEdge systems R710, R610, T610, M710, M610
* Added support for VMware ESX 3.5 Update 4
* Added support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 Update 7 for x86
* Added support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 Update 7 for x86_64

* Added functionality for following:
* New UI for OS installation
* Advanced options provided in Firmware Update.
* Customized ISO creation
* Creating bootable image for servers of choice, using the "Systems
Selection" feature.
* Importing module configuration saved from an earlier session.
* Saving module configuration made during current session.

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INSTALLATION
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1. Insert the "Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation" DVD
into your system drive and reboot your system. If the system is
supported by the DVD, the "Boot Menu" screen displays. The
"Boot Menu" screen contains the following options to boot your
system:

* "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility"
* "Optical Media (CD/DVD) Check"
* "Skip Optical Media (CD/DVD) Boot - Boot to Hard Drive"
* "DTK Command Line Interface (Linux)"

2. When you select the "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility"
option, the "Home" page for "Dell Systems Build and Update
Utility" displays. From the "Home" page, you can access the
Systems Build and Update Utility modules:

* Server Operating System Installation
* Firmware Update
* Update Utility Creation
* Hardware Configuration
* View Hardware

"Dell Systems Build and Update Utility" can also be used to
create a bootable image, or export configurations for, any
of the supported systems. Click "System(s) Selection" to

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selected by default.

blank screen is displayed, restart your system. This issue

3. Each of the above modules can be configured independently,
and all the configurations can then be applied in one go.
Alternatively,the Server OS Installation can be done by itself
in one flow.
To configure any of the above modules, click "Configure"
against the module name. Follow the instructions to complete
the configuration. Context-sensitive help is provided on each
page.

4. To apply all configurations, click "Apply/Export Configuration".
Follow the instructions to apply the configurations, and
select "Continue".

5. Insert the operating system CD/DVD media if installing from
CD/DVD, when asked by the system.

6. The system reboots and the unattended operating system
installation continues.

7. When the installation is complete, your system is ready for use.

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USER NOTES
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This section provides information to help enhance your experience
with Systems Build and Update Utility.

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GENERAL NOTES
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* The following languages are supported by Systems Build and
Update Utility:

* English
* French
* German
* Spanish
* Simplified Chinese
* Japanese

* See the "readme.txt" under the folder
"/server_assistant/driver_tool" for all details on the driver
extracting utility.

* For operating systems such as ESX, the native Graphical User
Installation tool provided by the operating system installation
media is used. Setting date and time zone in the Systems Build
and Update Utility setup screen does not apply to ESX.

* If the Systems Build and Update Utility GUI disappears and a

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