How to upload operating system installation files or source files on the K2000 appliance (4345268)

Process to upload operating system installation files or source files.

Before you begin

The SDA Media Manager must be installed to upload the source files.

Note: Uploading the source files can take several hours.

Procedure

1. Insert the operating system disk into the media drive on the system where Media Manager is installed Or mount the ISO
2. Click Start > All Programs > Quest > SDA Media Manager. The Media Manager appears.
3. In the General Settings section SDA Host Name field, type the hostname or IP address of the appliance.
4. In the SDA Samba Password field, type the password you entered for the Samba share.

1. Make sure that the Upload Source Media tab is selected.
2. In Source Media Name, type a unique logical name. This name identifies the image on the appliance; it is used to assign the image to scripted installations and boot actions.
3. In Source Media Type, select the name of the operating system to upload, making sure to select the correct architecture as well.
4. At this point, the Windows ISO must be mounted. In path, point to the media drive where the ISO is mounted. 
5. Click Upload Source Media.

After is uploaded it should appear in Library - Source Media