Software facilitates software/hardware deployment.
Press Release Summary:
Remote Deployment Manager v4.11 delivers software and firmware image deployment in preboot environment and leverages IBM Director's drag and drop, scheduler, and group management functionality. Able to deploy Windows native, clone unattended install and Linux native unattended install operating systems, software supports scripting of multiple tasks for complete system deployment and custom tasks for unique deployment requirements.
Original Press Release:
IBM Remote Deployment Manager V4.11 Delivers a Director-based Deployment Solution for IBM and non-IBM Hardware
At a glance
RDM V4.11 extends IBM Director's existing capabilities with a rich set of new, deployment features.
RDM V4.11
o Delivers software image deployment in a preboot environment
o Leverages IBM Director's drag and drop, scheduler, group management
o Deploys Windows native, clone unattended install and Linux native unattended install operating systems
o Allows you to create tasks, such as deploying RAID, HDDs, or other firmware, and deploying Linux (via clone unattended install) operating systems
o Configures ServeRAID(TM) and LSI SCSI RAID hardware
o Offers comprehensive xSeries BladeCenter support
o Backs up/restores boot partition with PowerQuest
o Updates system firmware (BIOS, Integrated Systems Management processor, embedded controller)
o Protects data with rapid image backup and restore technology
o Supports IBM servers, desktops, workstations, mobile computer, point-of-sale systems, non-IBM clients and servers
o Supports Red Hat Advanced Server 2.1 on BladeCenter systems
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Overview
Remote Deployment Manager (RDM), V4.11 is a deployment tool based on the award-winning IBM Director systems management product.
RDM is used primarily for the deployment of software and firmware images, including the operating system, in a preboot environment.
RDM V4.11
RDM is the latest release of the IBM xSeries® server network deployment tool based on the industry standards such as Wake on LAN® (WOL) and the Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE).
RDM 4.11 integrates with IBM Director, and supports deploying both Microsoft(TM) Windows® and Linux operating systems.
System administrators can use a single interface for deploying systems, and customers can extend IBM Director's autonomic computing capabilities with deployment and configuration actions. Examples of preboot tasks RDM can launch on target systems, includes deploying operating systems, updating system firmware (for example, BIOS, ISMP), and backing up and restoring the system's boot partition.
RDM 4.11 also supports scripting of multiple tasks for complete deployment of a system and custom tasks for unique deployment requirements.
RDM 4.11 has all of the features of V4.1 and adds support for:
o IBM desktop
o Mobile computer
o Point-of-sale systems
o Non-IBM clients and servers
o Red Hat Advanced Server 2.1 on BladeCenter(TM) systems
For information on IBM Director V4.1 operating system support, refer to Software Announcement 202-246 , dated September 24, 2002.
Planned availability date
August 29, 2003
Description
RDM V4.1 and IBM Director V4.1 together offer a complete set of tools to deploy and manage the distribution of software for networked Intel®-based systems remotely.
RDM and IBM Director operate from the IBM Director Console for a consistent, single-point-of-management. IBM Director is included with the purchase of xSeries servers and sold for use on non-IBM systems.
RDM V4.11 has optional priced enhancements for customers who use IBM Director V4.1 and want advanced capabilities to streamline the deployment and maintenance of IBM servers and workstations. In addition to IBM desktops, laptops, and point-of-sale devices, it supports non-IBM hardware.
With RDM V4.11, you can deploy software images remotely for networked Intel-based systems.
RDM is an optional, priced enhancement for customers using IBM Director 4.1 who want advanced capabilities to streamline the deployment and maintenance of IBM servers and workstations.
