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Phase 8
Figure 28-10
Phase 8 of the Preboot Services Process
Processes:
1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 9 SP1 is loaded and run on the device.
2. The ZENworks Imaging Engine (
img
) requests the assigned Preboot Services work details and
performs the work.
3. The image is laid down on the device and it automatically reboots.
28.5 Preboot Strategies
The following sections present possible approaches to using Preboot Services. Use the following
sections to determine which procedures to perform. The steps are documented in subsequent
sections.
Š
Section 28.5.1, “Automating Updates and Installations,” on page 345
Š Section 28.5.2, “Creating, Installing, and Restoring Standard Images,” on page 346
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Section 28.5.3, “Reimaging Corrupted Devices,” on page 347
Š Section 28.5.4, “Restoring Lab Devices to a Clean State,” on page 347
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Section 28.5.5, “Setting Up Devices for Future Reimaging,” on page 348
Š Section 28.5.6, “Multicasting Device Images,” on page 348
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Section 28.5.7, “Configuring Dell Linux Devices,” on page 350
28.5.1 Automating Updates and Installations
You can automate Linux installations and software updates using Preboot Services in the following
ways:
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SUSE Linux installation: The AutoYaST bundle can automate installation of SUSE Linux on
a Linux device.
Š Red Hat Linux installation: The kickstart bundle can automate installation of Red Hat Linux
on a Linux device.
Š ZENworks script execution: The ZENworks Script bundle can automate execution of any
ZENworks script on a Linux device, including imaging commands.
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Device imaging: The ZENworks Imaging bundle can be used to place an image on a Linux
device.
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