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docs(idrac-os): fixed the markdown lint errors in the file
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## Prerequisites

1. **iDRAC Login Credentials**: Ensure you have access to iDRAC9, incase you do not have the credentials, ask in the [OPI Slack group](https://join.slack.com/t/opi-project/shared_invite/zt-1ctqtrgkz-WJZrcVPp3P1ACZWjpZP2KQ)
1. **iDRAC Login Credentials**: Ensure you have access to iDRAC9, incase you do not have the credentials, ask in the [OPI Slack group](https://join.slack.com/t/opi-project/shared_invite/zt-1ctqtrgkz-WJZrcVPp3P1ACZWjpZP2KQ).
2. **OS ISO File**: The Operating System ISO image should be downloaded and accessible in your local file system.
3. **VPN Access**: Confirm you have a VPN connection to ensure, you can connect to the server's iDRAC interface.
4. **Supported Browsers**: Use the latest version of a supported web browser for the best experience (e.g., Chrome).
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1. In the Virtual Console window, select **Virtual Media** from the top menu bar.
2. Choose **Connect Virtual Media** to enable virtual media features.
3. Click **Map CD/DVD** and select the Operating System ISO file from your local system and map the device.
4. Under the Virtual Media Statistics, you will be able to find the Read/Write status, wait until the entire ISO file is read completely, i.e., ~1 hour (until there is no change in the file size).

![Step 3.1 - Mount OS ISO](./images/os-install/dell/ConnectVirtualMedia.png)

4. Under the Virtual Media Statistics, you will be able to find the Read/Write status, wait until the entire ISO file is read completely i.e, ~1 hour (until there is no change in the file size).

![Step 3.2 - Wait Until OS ISO File is loaded](./images/os-install/dell/VirtualMediaStatistics.png)

### Step 4: Configure Boot Settings
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### Step 5: Reboot the Server

1. In the Virtual Console window, select **Power** from the top menu bar.
2. Select **Reset System (warm reboot)**
2. Select **Reset System (warm reboot)**.
3. Confirm the reboot by clicking **OK**.

![Step 5 - Reboot the Server](./images/os-install/dell/Reboot.png)
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### Step 7: Follow the OS Installation Steps

1. Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed with the OS installation

- select all default options (unless otherwise noted bellow)
- on disk setup: disable LVM
- on network setup: select `DHCP` for network settings
- on profile setup: put name, servername, username, password all as `opi` for example purposes
- Donot install any other packagessoftwares like Docker or Database
- on ssh setup: enable `install OpenSSH server`
1. Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed with the OS installation:

The above steps are also detailed [here](https://github.com/opiproject/lab/blob/main/server-setup.md).
- select all default options (unless otherwise noted below).
- on disk setup: disable LVM.
- on network setup: select `DHCP` for network settings.
- on profile setup: use `opi` as the name, servername, username, and password for example purposes.
- Donot install additional packages or software like Docker or databases.
- on SSH setup: enable `install OpenSSH server`.

![Step 7 - OS Installation Steps](./images/os-install/dell/Installation.png)
Detailed steps are also available [here](https://github.com/opiproject/lab/blob/main/server-setup.md).

2. Once the OS is installed, remember to **disconnect** the virtual media by selecting **Virtual Media** > **Disconnect Virtual Media**.
3. Rebbot the System
3. Reboot the System.

![Step 7 - OS Installation Steps](./images/os-install/dell/Installation.png)

## Troubleshooting Tips

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- Your network connection is stable.
- The iDRAC firmware is up to date.
- If the issue still persists, do the following steps:
- Clear your browser cache
- Restart iDRAC console
- Clear your browser cache.
- Restart iDRAC console.

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