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Verify the Prerequisites

Client Automation provides a new Linux-based boot image that is based on CentOS 6.3 64-bit OS. Verify you have access to the media with a customized version of this Linux-based boot image.

Note: You can create, update, and register the boot and OS images using the corresponding Image Prepare System wizards in DSM Explorer or the CLI. You need administrator privileges on the IPS installed computers.

On the computers with pre-Windows Vista, such as Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or lesser versions, the user must be a part of the Local Administrators Group.

On Windows Vista and above such as Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and higher, where the user is not the built-in administrator, the user must be part of the local administrators group, and run the tools using Run as administrator in an elevated mode.