How To Create a Linux Boot Environment (4294183)

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How To Create a Linux Boot Environment
Description

When uploading Linux source media, the KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SDA) automatically creates a Linux boot environment. This article will provide a step-by-step explanation using Ubuntu Server as an example.
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To create a Linux Boot Environment:
1. Go to Library | Source Media | Choose Action | Download Media Manager
2. After the file downloads (e.g.: kmediamanager.msi), run the installation as an administrator
3. Launch SDA Media Manager (kmediamanagerwin.exe)
  1. From the desktop shortcut
  2. From install location (e.g.: C:\Program Files (x86)\Quest\SDA Media Manager)
4. From the General Settings tab on the left, fill out the SDA Information
  1. SDA Hostname
  2. SDA IP Address
  3. SDA Samba Password
1. To verify connection, click on Test SDA Connection
2. Ensure that the desired ISO is mounted or inserted in the DVD drive
3. Go to the Upload Source Media tab on the left
1. Provide a Source Media Name
  1. Logical name which will describe the media (e.g.: ubuntu18.04.3)
2. Leave the Source Media Type on Auto-Detect
3. Click Browse to browse to the Source Media Path (e.g.: DVD / Mounted Drive)
4. Click Upload Source Media
  1. When the media is successfully uploaded a message box will appear
Note: If the Operating System and Category are blank, it may be necessary to review Operating System and Category are Blank for Ubuntu Source Media.