In this video, we show you how to manually install UBUNTU 18.4.2 on the BOSS-S1 controller by using virtual media on a Dell EMC 15th generation PowerEdge system.
Please note: Ensure that you back up the existing data on the physical disk before performing this installation.
Also, the recommended minimum disk size required to install UBUNTU 18.4.2 is 40 GB.
To begin the process, turn on the system. When prompted, press F2 to open the System Setup page.
In order to create virtual disks, click Device Settings, then click, Integrated AHCI Controller BOSS-S1 Configuration Utility.
To view the physical disks information, go to Physical/Virtual Disk Information, and select the Physical Disk Info option.
Now, go to Create RAID Configuration, select both the physical disks, and then click Next.
RAID1 is the default RAID level. Type the virtual disk name, and then select Yes.
Click OK and click Next. At this point, the virtual disk is created. Click OK.
Select the virtual disk that was created to view its details. When done, click Back.
Click Finish and then click Yes to save your settings. Click OK.
Click Finish twice, and then click Yes to reboot your system.
Now to install UBUNTU, click Virtual Media, and then click Connect Virtual Media.
Click Virtual Media again, and click Map CD DVD.
In the Virtual Media- Map CD DVD dialog box, click Browse to locate and select the Ubuntu image. Then click Map Device.
Press F11 to go to the Boot Manager page.
Click One-shot UEFI Boot Menu, and then click Virtual Optical Drive.
When the system boots to the virtual optical drive, click Install Ubuntu server.
Select the appropriate Language in which you want to install the operating system.
Select the appropriate location and click No for Configure keyboard layout.
Note: If you want to change to another language, reboot the system, boot back to the operating system media, and then choose another language. To configure the keyboard, click Yes for Detect Keyboard Layout.
Select the appropriate language for the keyboard.
To configure the network interface, click the network port based on the connection you have.
Note: Select eno1 if network cable is connected to port 1, or eno2 if connected to port 2 in the system.
Enter the hostname to identify your system to the network and click Continue.
To create a user account for the operating system, set up a username and password. Then confirm your password by re-entering it, when ready, click Continue.
Click Yes to confirm your time zone.
Select the partitioning method for the disk on which you will install the operating system.
Select ATA DELLBOSS VD for the partition.
When finished, click Yes to confirm your changes and write them to the disk.
Note: To configure the package manager, provide the HTTP proxy information and click Continue.
Select the setting to manage upgrades on the system.
Choose the software to install on your system, then click Continue.
Software installation may take some time.
At this point, click Continue to complete the installation.
The system reboots to the operating system automatically.
When the ubuntu login prompt is displayed, type the username and password you provided during the installation process to log in.
To enable the UI environment, perform the following tasks:
Type sudo tasksel at the command prompt, and then enter your password.
Choose Ubuntu desktop software, and then select Ok.
Note: To restart services during package upgrades, select Yes or No.
To boot into the UI environment, type sudo init 5 in the command prompt and provide your password.
You are now logged in to UBUNTU 18.4.2.
If you need more information or assistance, visit dell.com/support.