Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Version 3.3.1 User's Guide

Create auto deployment targets

1. Click OpenManage Enterprise > Configuration > Auto Deploy > Create
   The Auto Deploy Template wizard is displayed.
2. On the Template Information page, select the template type (Server or Chassis).
3. From the Select Template drop-down menu, select an appropriate template. If the selected template has identity attributes which are not associated with any virtual identity pool, the following message is displayed: The selected template has identity attributes, but it has not been associated with a virtual identity pool. Deploying this template will not change virtual network addresses on the target devices.
4. Click Next.
   The Target Information page is displayed.
5. On the Target Information page, target devices can be selected in one of the following methods:
   • Enter Manually : Enter the Service Tag or node IDs to identify the target devices. The identifiers can be entered in any order, however, identifiers must be comma separated. Click Validate to verify the accuracy of the values. It is mandatory to validate the identifiers.
   • Import CSV: Click Import CSV to browse the folders and select the respective .csv file with the target device details.

     The entries in the .csv file must have the following format: The identifiers must be listed in the first column, one per row, starting from the second row.

6. Click Next.
7. On the Target Group information page, specify a subgroup under the Static group if available. For more information about grouping of devices, see Organize devices into groups. The target devices would be placed under the specified target group on their discovery
8. Click Next.
9. If the target device is a server, on the Boot to Network ISO page :
   • Select the Boot to Network ISO check box.
   • Select CIFS or NFS.
   • Enter the ISO Path of location where the ISO image file is stored.
   • Enter Share IP Address, Workgroup, Username, and password.
   • Click Next.
10. On the Virtual Identities page, click Reserve identities.
    The assigned virtual identities of the NIC cards of the selected target device are displayed. To view all the assigned identities of the identity pool of the selected target device, click View all NIC details.
11. Click Finish.
    An alert message Deploying a template can cause data loss and can cause a restart of the device. Are you sure you want to deploy the template? is displayed.
12. Click Yes.
    A new Auto Deploy target is created and listed on the Auto Deploy page.