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.
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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.
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NOTE: You can
download the latest drivers from
support.dell.com.