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Extensions: Remote Deployment Manager

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Overview

Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) helps automate deployment tasks such as initial operating system installation, BIOS updates, and disposal of retired systems for both IBM and non-IBM systems. Tasks are performed remotely, reducing travel and labor costs.

Integration into IBM Director means a single console for inventory, system health, and deployment. The combination of IBM Director, RDM, and Software Distribution Premium Edition provides a potent set of tools for managing your systems.

Features at a glance

·	Support for deploying Windows, Linux, and VMware ESX Server
·	Ability to capture and deploy cloned images from / to systems
·	Easy to use wizards for Windows and Linux deployment
·	Built-in cloning capability for Windows and Linux
·	Built-in scripted installations for Windows and VMware ESX Server
·	Available method for custom scripting of Linux kickstart-based installs
·	Integration into IBM Director provides a consistent, single point of management and deployment via a drag-and-drop interface and allows use of IBM Director's task scheduler and group management capability
·	Support for IBM and non-IBM hardware that adhere to industry standards including PXE (Pre-boot-eXEcution) and WOL (Wake on LAN)
·	Fast system restoration and deployment with Power Restore feature
·	Secure Data Disposal utility for securely eliminating confidential data from systems being retired
·	Scripting capability to run multiple RDM tasks in a single step
·	Integrated configuration of selected remote storage devices
·	Allows import/export of RDM tasks and data
·	Provides an easy, single point of deployment and management for IBM System x and BladeCenter servers
·	Wide Area Network and multicast support for worldwide deployment