Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 4.3 Installation Guide

For Linux, ensure that you have all of the following tools, software, and information ready to use or consult:

• Advanced knowledge of Linux and Linux scripting (bash), Linux networking, installing and working with RPM Package Managers (RPMs), and creating and modifying loop file systems.
• Any third party deployment system or tool, such as Yum.
• A workstation with the following capabilities:
  • A writable media drive
  • Network access
• A target system with a media drive, if performing a local deployment.
• A target system with a media drive and network access, if performing a network deployment.
• All DTK utilities, sample scripts, sample configuration files, and RPM packages.
• All operating system RPM packages that DTK RPMs require.
  • NOTE: Tools such as Yellowdog Updater Modified (YUM), Yet Another Setup Tool (YAST), and Advanced Packaging Tool (APT) can be used to manage RPM dependency issues.
• All other utilities and files necessary to perform the deployment, including all required Linux drivers, operating system drivers, and the Dell utility partition file.
• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
• Your operating system software and documentation.
• An optimally configured source system with network access.