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Summary of Contents for Symantec ALTIRIS DEPLOYMENT SOLUTION 7.1 - FOR DELL SERVERS V1.0
- Page 1 Altiris Deployment Solution for Dell Servers from Symantec Version 7.1...
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Page 2: Legal Notice
Legal Notice Copyright © 2010 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved. Symantec, the Symantec Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. - Page 3 Symantec Corporation 20330 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 http://www.symantec.com...
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Page 4: Technical Support
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Page 5: Customer Service
Troubleshooting that was performed before contacting Symantec Recent software configuration changes and network changes Licensing and registration If your Symantec product requires registration or a license key, access our technical support Web page at the following URL: www.symantec.com/techsupp/ Customer service Customer service information is available at the following URL: www.symantec.com/techsupp/... - Page 6 North America and Latin America supportsolutions@symantec.com Additional enterprise services Symantec offers a comprehensive set of services that allow you to maximize your investment in Symantec products and to develop your knowledge, expertise, and global insight, which enable you to manage your business risks proactively.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Technical Support ....................4 Chapter 1 Introducing Deployment Solution for Dell Servers ................9 About Deployment Solution for Dell Servers ........9 Chapter 2 Getting started with Deployment Solution for Dell Servers ................11 Using Deployment Solution for Dell Servers ........11 Creating a PXE pre-OS image for a Dell server ........ - Page 8 Contents Chapter 6 Performing a scripted OS installation ......37 Performing a scripted OS installation without PXE ......37 Open access to drivers task type ............. 39 Copy Dell WinPE ISO to Vflash task type .......... 40 Boot to ISO on Vflash task ............. 40 Boot to Dell ISO on network task .............
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Page 9: Introducing Deployment Solution For Dell Servers
Chapter Introducing Deployment Solution for Dell Servers This chapter includes the following topics: About Deployment Solution for Dell Servers About Deployment Solution for Dell Servers You can remotely manage and automate the administration of your Dell servers using Deployment Solution for Dell Servers. “Using Deployment Solution for Dell Servers”... - Page 10 About Deployment Solution for Dell Servers Checking the state of a task Combining tasks into jobs For more information, see the Deployment Solution Help. You can access this guide from the Symantec Management Console on the Help > Documentation Library menu.
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Page 11: Getting Started With Deployment Solution For Dell Servers
Chapter Getting started with Deployment Solution for Dell Servers This chapter includes the following topics: Using Deployment Solution for Dell Servers Creating a PXE pre-OS image for a Dell server Installing WinRM Using Deployment Solution for Dell Servers You can use Deployment Solution for Dell in many ways to manage your Dell servers. - Page 12 Getting started with Deployment Solution for Dell Servers Using Deployment Solution for Dell Servers Process for using Deployment Solution for Dell Servers Table 2-1 Step Action Description Step 1 (Optional) Create a PXE You can use PXE to boot your Dell servers pre-OS image for a Dell using a network interface.
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Page 13: Creating A Pxe Pre-Os Image For A Dell Server
Getting started with Deployment Solution for Dell Servers Creating a PXE pre-OS image for a Dell server Process for using Deployment Solution for Dell Servers (continued) Table 2-1 Step Action Description Step 5 Create Dell tasks. You can manage your Dell servers using tasks and jobs. - Page 14 To create a PXE pre-OS image for a Dell server In the Symantec Management Console, on the Settings menu, click All Settings. In the left pane, expand the Settings > Deployment and Migration > Symantec Boot Services (PXE) folders. Click Preboot Configurations.
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Page 15: Installing Winrm
Getting started with Deployment Solution for Dell Servers Installing WinRM Both PXE and Automation folder - This option builds both types of configurations. Click OK. Ensure that the policy is enabled. A green On symbol shows in the top right corner. Click Save changes. - Page 16 Getting started with Deployment Solution for Dell Servers Installing WinRM...
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Page 17: Provisioning Dell Servers
Chapter Provisioning Dell servers This chapter includes the following topics: About zero-touch provisioning Creating provisioning credentials Provisioning a Dell server Adding a certificate trust list to IIS About zero-touch provisioning Zero-touch provisioning is a method that you can use to set up your brand new servers, without using PXE. -
Page 18: Creating Provisioning Credentials
“Using Deployment Solution for Dell Servers” on page 11. To create provisioning credentials In the Symantec Management Console, on the Home menu, click Notification Server Management > First Time Setup. Under Deployment Solution for Dell Servers, click Create a WS-Man credential. -
Page 19: Provisioning A Dell Server
Provisioning Dell servers Provisioning a Dell server Let me select which users To select the users that can use the credentials, click the Let me select which users option, select or add the users that you want, and then click OK. You can click View to select the permissions that each user has. - Page 20 In the right pane, select any of the following options: Provision only servers with trusted certificates The certificate on the DRAC should match the Dell certificate on Symantec Management Platform . If the certificates don t match, your Dell server is not provisioned.
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Page 21: Adding A Certificate Trust List To Iis
Provisioning Dell servers Adding a certificate trust list to IIS In the Add Predefined Service Tag page, enter the service tag. Enter the credentials. You can select existing credentials from the drop-down list or click the ellipses icon to view additional information about those credentials. You can also click the pencil icon to edit existing credentials or click the plus icon to add credentials. - Page 22 Provisioning Dell servers Adding a certificate trust list to IIS In the Certificate Trust List wizard succeeded dialog, click OK. Click OK to finish.
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Page 23: Creating Tasks And Jobs On Dell Servers
After you create a task, you can specify the folder that the task is stored in. You can also create new folders for your tasks. You must create each task before it appears in any folders in the left pane of the Symantec Management Console. -
Page 24: About Dtk Tasks For Dell Servers
Creating tasks and jobs on Dell servers About DTK tasks for Dell servers “Creating a deployment task for a Dell server” on page 26. You can run Dell server jobs and tasks from the Deployment Portal. For more information about the Deployment Portal, see the Deployment Solution Help. -
Page 25: About Lifecycle Controller Tasks For Dell Servers
Creating tasks and jobs on Dell servers About Lifecycle Controller tasks for Dell servers DTK tasks for Dell servers (continued) Table 4-1 Task Description Configure Dell Server BIOS - You can set the asset tag, network cards, BMC IP, LCD Simple text, and enable or disable the power button. -
Page 26: Creating A Deployment Task For A Dell Server
Creating tasks and jobs on Dell servers Creating a deployment task for a Dell server Lifecycle Controller tasks for Dell servers Table 4-2 Task Description Boot to Dell ISO on network You can boot your server to the pre-OS ISO on the deployment share without using PXE. -
Page 27: Viewing A Log File For A Task
To create a deployment task for a Dell server From the Symantec Management Console, on the Manage menu, click Jobs and Tasks. In the right pane, click Create a new job or task. - Page 28 The entire process took S number of seconds. To view a log file for a task From the Symantec Management Console, on the Manage menu, click Jobs and Tasks. In the left pane, click any task that executed. In the right pane, under Task Status, double-click the task instance that you want to view the details for.
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Page 29: Configuring Bios, Drac, And Raid
Chapter Configuring BIOS, DRAC, and RAID This chapter includes the following topics: About configuration files Configure BIOS - Advanced task type Configure BIOS - Simple task type Configure DRAC - Advanced task type Configure DRAC - Simple task type Configure RAID - Advanced task type Defining rules for RAID configurations About configuration files Deployment Solution for Dell saves configuration files for BIOS, DRAC, and RAID... -
Page 30: Configure Bios - Advanced Task Type
Configuring BIOS, DRAC, and RAID Configure BIOS - Advanced task type “Configure BIOS - Advanced task type” on page 30. “Configure BIOS - Simple task type” on page 31. “Configure DRAC - Advanced task type” on page 32. “Configure DRAC - Simple task type” on page 32. -
Page 31: Configure Bios - Simple Task Type
Configuring BIOS, DRAC, and RAID Configure BIOS - Simple task type Select this option if you want to import the latest, existing BIOS configuration file from the CMDB. This file is the configuration file that was captured the last time that the server booted into Dell WinPE. You can then view and change any option in the list. -
Page 32: Configure Drac - Advanced Task Type
Configuring BIOS, DRAC, and RAID Configure DRAC - Advanced task type You can enable or disable the power button on your server that controls whether it is on or off. By disabling the power button, no one can physically turn off the server. Configure DRAC - Advanced task type This task lets you change all of the DRAC configuration settings. -
Page 33: Configure Raid - Advanced Task Type
Configuring BIOS, DRAC, and RAID Configure RAID - Advanced task type Not all settings are supported on all servers. You can access this task from the Create New Job or Task page. “Creating a deployment task for a Dell server” on page 26. -
Page 34: Defining Rules For Raid Configurations
Configuring BIOS, DRAC, and RAID Defining rules for RAID configurations This view shows the hardware on your server. It contains information such as the resource ID and the RAID configuration. Clear RAID Options You can choose whether the existing RAID configuration is cleared on any controllers. - Page 35 Configuring BIOS, DRAC, and RAID Defining rules for RAID configurations In the RAID tool, drag one of the RAID container types into the right panel. You define the virtual disks that you want to create on your target server with the following RAID types: RAID 0 1-32 drives.
- Page 36 Configuring BIOS, DRAC, and RAID Defining rules for RAID configurations To configure additional matching controllers with this same rule, click Advanced, and select the option. Enter the text for the controller name, and then click the close icon in the top right corner. For example, you have one controller defined.
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Page 37: Performing A Scripted Os Installation
Chapter Performing a scripted OS installation This chapter includes the following topics: Performing a scripted OS installation without PXE Open access to drivers task type Copy Dell WinPE ISO to Vflash task type Boot to ISO on Vflash task Boot to Dell ISO on network task Copy Windows 2008 SOI drivers task Close access to drivers task Modifying the answer file... - Page 38 Performing a scripted OS installation Performing a scripted OS installation without PXE Process for performing a scripted OS installation without PXE Table 6-1 Step Action Description Step 1 Open the access to the You must open the access for the drivers that drivers for the operating match your operating system.
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Page 39: Open Access To Drivers Task Type
Performing a scripted OS installation Open access to drivers task type Process for performing a scripted OS installation without PXE Table 6-1 (continued) Step Action Description Step 8 Install the Windows OS. Deployment Solution provides the Install Windows OS task. You can access the task type from the Manage >... -
Page 40: Copy Dell Winpe Iso To Vflash Task Type
Performing a scripted OS installation Copy Dell WinPE ISO to Vflash task type Run options tab You can choose to allow other tasks to run while this task is running. You can also choose to end the task after the number of minutes that you specify. -
Page 41: Boot To Dell Iso On Network Task
Performing a scripted OS installation Boot to Dell ISO on network task “Creating a deployment task for a Dell server” on page 26. This task contains the following options after you click Advanced: Script tab You can choose to save the script output with the task status. Run options tab You can choose to allow other tasks to run while this task is running. -
Page 42: Close Access To Drivers Task
Performing a scripted OS installation Close access to drivers task You can use the Lifecycle Controller drivers to perform a 64-bit SOI. However, you must boot into the 64-bit environment before you copy the drivers or launch the SOI task. You also must use the Dell iDRAC Windows 2008 SOI Driver Copy sample task. - Page 43 Performing a scripted OS installation Modifying the answer file that you specify for your additional drivers so the installation completes successfully. “Performing a scripted OS installation without PXE” on page 37. To modify the answer file In Windows, browse to the C:\Program Files\Altiris\Notification directory.
- Page 44 Performing a scripted OS installation Modifying the answer file...
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Page 45: Index
Index CTL (continued) certificate trust list 21 answer file modifying for Dell 43 Dell about configuration files 29 BIOS about zero-touch provisioning 17 about configuration files 29 creating provisioning credentials for server 18 asset tag creating PXE preboot image for server 13 configuring - simple task 31 Deployment Solution for servers overview 9 installing WinRM for server 15... - Page 46 Index Deployment Solution for Dell (continued) DTK (continued) overview 9 task (continued) process for using 11 configuring RAID - advanced 33 provisioning steps 19 configuring RAID with rules 34 scripted OS installation without PXE 37 steps 11 task error boot to Dell network ISO 41 viewing for Dell servers 27 boot to Vflash ISO 40 close driver access 42...
- Page 47 Index process task (continued) Deployment Solution for Dell 11 open driver access 39 provisioning Dell server 19 creating image for Dell server 13 scripted OS installation without PXE 37 viewing output log files for Dell servers 27 tokenization BIOS configuration task - advanced 30 RAID DRAC configuration task - advanced 32 about configuration files 29...