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Remote Deployment Manager
Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) is an IBM Director extension. Use RDM to
install a supported Windows, Linux, or VMware ESX Server operating system or a
firmware update onto a blade server remotely. RDM can also capture and deploy
cloned images from one system to other systems. RDM uses ServerGuide Scripting
Toolkit to provide a deep level of insulation from hardware dependencies.
IBM Director has the capability to use the zone configurations that you create with
Storage Configuration Manager. IBM Director and Storage Configuration Manager
enable RDM to install an operating system to one of the integrated drives by
providing a remote zoning function.
Note:
If you are deploying operating systems using Alteris or ServerGuide
Scripting Toolkit, you must first configure the zones using Storage Configuration
Manager or through the advanced management module.
See the RDM Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/
extensions/rdm.html for more information about Remote Deployment Manager.
See the ServerGuide Scripting toolkit Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/
management/sgstk.html for more information about ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit.
IBM ServerGuide
IBM ServerGuide is provided on CD-ROM with most blade servers. It simplifies
the process of installing and configuring blade servers.
ServerGuide assists with the installation of the operating system, system device
drivers, and other system components. It performs the following functions:
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Sets system date and time
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Detects installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers
for most adapters and devices
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Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
In addition, a system that has been installed using ServerGuide can then be cloned
using Remote Deployment Manager.
For more information about IBM ServerGuide, see the IBM ServerGuide Web site
at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide.html.
Management connection
When connecting to the advanced management module, you can choose to connect
through the Ethernet port, the serial port (RJ-45 connector), or the video monitor
and USB ports on the back of the advanced management module.
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The Ethernet connection can be used to connect to a management station, either
through an Ethernet cable, or on the network. You can use this connection to
access the advanced management module Web Interface or the command-line
interface (CLI).
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The video connector can be used to connect a compatible SVGA or VGA video
monitor to the BladeCenter S system. In addition, you can connect a mouse and
keyboard (or other USB devices).
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The serial connector can be used to configure and manage the BladeCenter
components over a serial connection through the advanced management module
command-line interface (CLI).
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