Owner's Manual

Release Type and Definition
Deployment ToolKit
The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) includes a set of utilities, scripts, and sample
configuration files that to deploy and your Dell system. You can use DTK to build script-based and
RPM-based installation for deploying large number of systems on a preoperating system
environment in a reliable way, without changing their current deployment processes.
In addition to the command line utilities used to configure various system features, DTK also
provides sample scripts and configuration files to perform common deployment tasks and
documentation.
Version
4.4
Release Date
March 2014
Previous Version
4.3
Importance
RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.
The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software
current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
Platforms Affected
For a complete list of supported Dell PowerEdge systems and supported Operating systems, see the
Dell Systems Software Support Matrix available in the required version of OpenManage Software at
dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
What Is Supported
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before beginning the deployment process, ensure that you have:
• Advanced knowledge of Windows.
• Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) or Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) to
build Windows PE.
• An unzip utility.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Remote Installation Services (RIS) and
• Automated Deployment Services (ADS) (including setting up of RIS and ADS environments), or
any other third-party deployment system or tool.