Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 4.3 User's Guide

Q: While running SYSCFG.EXE on a Windows PE image, the SYSCFG.EXE tool silently fails .

A: Ensure that you have built your Windows PE image with the /WMI option. For more details, see Running The Deployment Scripts .

Q: When I use the sample DTK scripts to deploy multiple systems, do I edit the configuration files to reflect unique information (such as unique system names, IP address, and BIOS asset tags) for each system?

A: The sample scripts are provided as examples for users who want to develop their own deployment process. The scripts may work perfectly in your environment. If not, you may need to develop your own scripts entirely from scratch. If you are deploying multiple systems, for example, provide unique information for each system when appropriate. To perform this task, modify each  .ini (or other configuration script) file to reflect the unique information for each system you are deploying (such as the remote access controller (RAC) IP addresses and BIOS asset tags). There are many options available to optimize this process and it is suggested that you conduct an Internet search for available tools.

Q: When I change my hard drive controller from SCSI to RAID (or RAID to SCSI), the system prompts me for confirmation during POST. How can I stop this from happening?

A: Use the --noraidprompt option with the --embscsiraid option to prevent the system from prompting during POST. Data loss results from changing the state of the disk controller, so you must be certain before skipping the prompt. There is no method for using the ‑‑noraidprompt in the input file. If you want to change the controller state through an input file, you must configure your script to call the SYSCFG.EXE utility twice, once to specify the input file, and once to change the controller state with the --noraidprompt option.

Q: What do I do if the PARTCFG script fails?

A: Ensure that DT_HD is set to the required disk to be configured before you execute the PARTCFG script.