IBM Deployment Pack feature
reference
This feature reference describes the features and functionality
that are available in the IBM Deployment Pack.
Some functionality or capabilities might differ from other Configuration
Manager deployment kits with which you might be familiar. Such differences
are based on the capabilities of existing tools or additional integration
that IBM® has included in this
Configuration Manager deployment kit.
- IBM Server Configuration custom action
When the IBM Deployment Pack is
installed, it creates new classes in WMI that describe the custom
action assembly and its location. When Configuration Manager loads,
it reads this information and adds new menu items for the assemblies
you have installed. These new menu items appear in the location specified
in WMI. New menu items can be in an existing group used by Configuration
Manager or on the main part of the menu in the IBM Deployment Pack group.
- Using the text editor
Use the text editor to display and change the content of
many settings files.
- Using the Array Builder interface
Array Builder is a tool that defines rules for configuring
array controllers in target servers based on several variable factors.
By taking a rules-based approach, you can define standard array configurations
for your company and configure your servers according to these standards,
without having to know the exact physical configuration of the array
controller and disks before you start your deployment.
- Adding IBM configuration steps to an existing task sequence
Because of the mechanization of Configuration Manager’s
OSD feature, and some peculiarities of WinPE’s view of disk partitions,
configuring RAID arrays poses some problems for the OSD process. The
wizard used to “Create an IBM Server
Deployment Task Sequence” is a way of creating the somewhat complex
set of steps required to manage the reboots required.
- Hints and tips
Hints and tips can help resolve common issues when installing
and using the Operating System Deployment feature.
- Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions can help you identify answers
to questions that you might have.
- Glossary
Find definitions for common terms and objects that are
part of the Microsoft System
Center Configuration Manager 2007.