docs(idrac-os): added document for installing operating system using …

…remote file share

Signed-off-by: sakethanne <[email protected]>

idrac_os_installation_steps_network.md

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+# OS Installation using iDRAC9 Web Interface using Remote File Share
+
+This outlines the detailed steps to install an Operating System(OS) on a server using Dell’s iDRAC9 web interface using the Remote File Sharing method.
+
+## 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).
+2. **OS ISO File**: The Operating System ISO image should be available on the Network or a Remote File System and be accessible to the iDRAC system. The current Ubuntu ISO we are using is available at: `http://172.22.0.1/ubuntu-22.04.5-live-server-amd64.iso`.
+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).
+
+### Reference Documentation
+
+- **Dell iDRAC9 User Guide**: [Dell iDRAC9 Documentation](https://dl.dell.com/topicspdf/44010ug_en-us.pdf)
+- **Dell OS Deployment Overview**: [Dell iDRAC9 OS Deployment](https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000130160/how-to-install-the-operating-system-on-a-dell-poweredge-server-os-deployment)
+- **Dell iDRAC9 Remote File Sharing**: [Dell iDRAC9 Remote File Sharing OS Deployment](9_3.36.36.36_ug/deploying-operating-system-using-remote-file-share?guid=guid-fc3ef4b3-061f-44cf-b1a0-67861c7c1928&lang=en-us)
+
+## Step-by-Step Guide
+
+### Step 1: Access iDRAC9 Web Interface
+
+1. Connect to the F5 VPN.
+2. Open a web browser and enter the iDRAC IP address in the address bar. For example: `https://<iDRAC_IP>`.
+3. Log in using the iDRAC credentials.
+
+![Step 1 - Access iDRAC9](./images/os-install/dell/Login.png)
+
+### Step 2: Connect the Remote File Sharing to iDRAC
+
+1. Once you are successfully logged in to iDRAC console, Under configuration, go to **Virtual Media**.
+2. Scroll down to go to **Remote File Share 1** or **Remote File Share 2**
+3. Under **Remote File Share** fill out the details regarding the ISO file, like its path/address, username, password, SSL certificate (only the address is mandatory, rest are dependednt on the File Sharing system setup)
+4. Once you have successfully filled out the parameters, click on connect and you will be able to see if iDRAC is able to connect or not.
+5. Incase iDRAC is not able to access the ISO file, it shows an error to enter the correct details.
+
+![Step 2.1 - Configuration / Virtual Media](./images/os-install/dell/VirtualMediaConsole.png)
+
+![Step 2.2 - Remote File Share](./images/os-install/dell/RemoteShare.png)
+
+![Step 2.3 - Remote File Share Success](./images/os-install/dell/RemoteSuccess.png)
+
+![Step 2.4 - Remote File Share Error](./images/os-install/dell/RemoteError.png)
+
+### Step 3: Launch the Virtual Console
+
+1. From the iDRAC dashboard, navigate and launch the **Virtual Console** from the bottom right of the iDRAC dashboard and ensure you have the browser popups turned on.
+2. This will open a new window with the server's user interface, and a couple of controls.
+
+![Step 3 - Launch Virtual Console](./images/os-install/dell/Console.png)
+
+### Step 4: Configure Boot Settings
+
+1. In the Virtual Console window, select **Boot** from the top menu bar.
+2. Under the **Boot Controls**, set the virtual CD/DVD drive as the primary boot option. This ensures that the server boots from the mounted OS ISO.
+
+![Step 4 - Configure Boot Settings](./images/os-install/dell/BootOrder.png)
+
+### Step 5: Reboot the Server
+
+1. In the Virtual Console window, select **Power** from the top menu bar.
+2. Select **Reset System (warm reboot)**.
+3. Confirm the reboot by clicking **OK**.
+
+![Step 5 - Reboot the Server](./images/os-install/dell/Reboot.png)
+
+### Step 6: Boot into the OS Installer
+
+1. During the server boot, monitor the Virtual Console window.
+2. Once the server starts, it should boot into the mounted OS ISO and display the OS installation menu.
+
+![Step 6 - Boot into OS Installer](./images/os-install/dell/OSBoot.png)
+
+### 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 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`.
+
+   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 network file share by going into the **Virtual Media console** as mentioned in Step 2 and under **Remote File Share**, click **Disconnect**.
+3. Reboot the System.
+
+![Step 7 - OS Installation Steps](./images/os-install/dell/Installation.png)

idrac_os_installation_steps.md → idrac_os_installation_steps_virtual_media.md

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 # OS Installation using iDRAC9 Web Interface
 
-This outlines the detailed steps to install an Operating System(OS) on a server using Dell’s iDRAC9 web interface.
+This outlines the detailed steps to install an Operating System(OS) on a server using Dell’s iDRAC9 web interface using the Virtual Media (file on your local machine).
 
 ## Prerequisites
 

server-setup.md

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 ## Manual
 
-For more details on iDRAC Virtual media installation see [here](idrac_os_installation_steps.md)
+For more details on iDRAC OS Installation using Virtual media installation see [here](idrac_os_installation_steps_virtual_media.md)
+For more details on iDRAC OS Installation using Virtual media installation see [here](idrac_os_installation_steps_network.md)
 
 * Install Ubuntu[^1] 22.04 x64 on the server. ([ubuntu-22.04.1-live-server-amd64.iso](https://releases.ubuntu.com/22.04/))
   * select all default options (unless otherwise noted bellow)