Dell Server Install OS with LifeCycle Controller

External

• http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN129177/how-to-install-the-operating-system-on-a-dell-poweredge-server----os-deployment-?lang=EN#LCC

Internal

• Dell Server Setup Procedure

Overview

Installing the O/S with Lifecycle Controller is the preferred way of installing the O/S on the Dell Servers, because the O/S drivers are pre-loaded the installation process. According to Dell documentation, "the O/S is smoothly installed as all components are well recognized by the O/S".

Procedure

• Press F10 during the boot cycle to enter the Lifecycle Controller.
• Home Page -> Left Menu -> OS Deployment.
• Deploy OS
• Manual
• Insert the O/S installation media.
• Follow RHEL 7 Installation if installing a server or RHEL 7 Virtualization Host Installation if installing a virtualization host.