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DELL(TM) Windows(R) Debugger Utility 1.0 README
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Version 1.0
Release Date: February 2010
NOTE: This readme provides information for Dell Windows Debugger Utility 1.0.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This file contains the following sections:
*Overview
*Criticality
*Minimum Requirements
*Installation
*Known Issues
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Overview
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The Dell(TM) Windows(R) Debugger Utility (DWDU) allows you to remotely debug the Windows kernel, and monitor Windows boot sequence, on the server through the Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC). To do debugging, the DWDU launches tools like Windows debugger (WinDbg) or KD to perform remote debugging.
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CRITICALITY
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2 - Recommended
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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You can install DWDU on both 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating systems.
DWDU supports the following types of RACs that support IPMItool SOL connection:
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•Dell Remote Access Controller 5 (DRAC 5)
•Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Enterprise for blade servers
•Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Enterprise for rack and tower servers
Microsoft .NET 2.0 SP1 or higher versions with latest updates is required for the DWDU application to work correctly.
WinDbg/KD kernel debuggers from Microsoft website. Null-modem emulator from the SourceForge website.
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Installation
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On the Client Machine:
-Install DWDU
-Install Null-modem Emulator
-Install Windows Debugger Utility Installing the DWDU
You can install DWDU in one of the following methods:
•Using DWDU installer (.msi) file
•Using Command Line Interface (CLI) Installing DWDU Using Installer (.msi) File
To install DWDU using the Installer (.msi):
1.Download DWinDbg.msi from the Dell website at support.dell.com.
2.Double-click DWinDbg.msi, Welcome to setup window is displayed
3.Click Next, License Agreement page is displayed
4.Select ‘I Agree’ radio-button and click Next.
5.Select the path for the installation
6.Select ‘Everyone’ or ‘Just me’ and click ‘Next’.
7.After the installation is complete, click ‘Close’.
Installing DWDU Using Command Line Interface (CLI)
To install the DWDU using CLI, run the following command at the command prompt:
msiexec /I <path>/<package name>.msi
where, <path> is the location of the DWDU installer, and <package name> is the DWDU installer file name.
The Welcome window is displayed. Perform steps 3 to 7 provided in the "Installing DWDU using Installer (.msi) File" section.
Installing the Null-modem Emulator
To install the Null-modem emulator:
1.Download the Null-modem emulator setup from the website “http://sourceforge.net/projects/com0com/files/.”
2.Double-click setup.exe.
3.Click ‘Next’, and then click ‘I Agree’.
4.Select all the components and click ‘Next’.
5.Select the installation folder and click ‘Install’.
6.Click ‘Next’, and then click ‘Finish’. The Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed.
NOTE: For more information, see Null-modem emulator readme.
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