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iDRAC 8/7 v2.30.30.30 User’s Guide

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Deploying operating system using remote file share

Before you deploy the operating system using Remote File Share (RFS), make sure that:
  • Configure User and Access Virtual Media privileges for iDRAC are enabled for the user.
  • Network share contains drivers and operating system bootable image file, in an industry standard format such as .img or .iso.
    • NOTE: While creating the image file, follow standard network-based installation procedures, and mark the deployment image as read-only to make sure that each target system boots and runs the same deployment procedure.

To deploy an operating system using RFS:

  1. Using Remote File Share (RFS), mount the ISO or IMG image file to the managed system through NFS or CIFS.
  2. Go to Overview > Setup > First Boot Device .
  3. Set the boot order in the First Boot Device drop-down list to select a virtual media such as floppy, CD, DVD, or ISO.
  4. Select the Boot Once option to enable the managed system to reboot using the image file for the next instance only.
  5. Click Apply.
  6. Reboot the managed system and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the deployment.

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