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The available update version with a brief description of the new features are displayed.
4. To validate a connection to the catalog click Test now. If the connection to the catalog is established, a Connection
Successful message is displayed. If connection to the share address or the catalog file path is not established, Connection to
path failed error message is displayed. This step is an optional.
5. Click Update, and perform an update (applicable for future upgrades).
NOTE:
● Clicking Update initiates an Upgrade Bundle Download job. This job finishes by itself after all the update files are
downloaded and cannot be terminated by the user
● If the upgrade download has a problem connecting through proxy, uncheck the proxy settings and then download.
Log in after the update and confirm that the product works as expected. Check the audit log for any warnings or errors that are
related to the update. If any errors, export the audit log and save for tech support.
After the appliance is updated:
● Clear the browser cache. Not clearing the browser cache, may cause failing of new tasks post update.
● If upgrading from OpenManage Enterprise version 3.1, it is recommended that you re-configure or import the Active
Directory groups for enhanced performance.
● You can login immediately after the appliance is updated and don't have to wait till the entire inventory is discovered. Post
update, the discovery task will run in the background and you can see the progress occasionally.
Related tasks
Check and update the version of the OpenManage Enterprise and the available plugins on page 160
Install a plugin
You can install the Power Manager, SupportAssist-Enterprise, and Update Manager plugins based on your requirements to
enhance the functionality of OpenManage Enterprise.
● To install OpenManage Enterprise plugins from Dell.com, ensure that the OpenManage Enterprise appliance can access
downloads.dell.com.
● To install OpenManage Enterprise plugins from a local network share, you must manually download the package to your
network share and update the location on the Update Settings page in OpenManage Enterprise.
For more information about Update Settings configuration, see Update settings in OpenManage Enterprise on page 161.
NOTE: Installing a plugin on OpenManage Enterprise restarts the appliance services.
To install a plugin, perform the following steps:
1. In OpenManage Enterprise, click Application Settings > Console and plugins
The Console and Plugins page is displayed.
2. In the Plugins section, click Install for the plugin you want to install.
The Install Plugin wizard is displayed.
3. From the Available Version(s) list, select the version that you want to install.
4. Review and ensure that you meet the list of prerequisites that are mentioned under the Prerequisite section, and then click
Download Plugin.
NOTE: The lists of prerequisites change as you select the version of plugin that you want to install.
The install operation validates the prerequisites to install the plugin. If installation prerequisites are not fulfilled, an
appropriate error message is displayed.
After the plugin is downloaded successfully, the status that appears on the top of the plugin changes from Available to
Downloaded.
5. To install the OpenManage Enterprise plugin, in the Install Plugin wizard, click Install Plugin.
6. A consent form is displayed to inform you about the End User License Agreement (EULA). Click Accept to continue to install
the plugin.
The details of the number of users logged in to OpenManage Enterprise, tasks in progress, and schedule jobs are displayed in
the Confirmation dialog box.
7. To confirm the installation, select the I agree that I have captured a snapshot of the OpenManage Enterprise
appliance prior to performing a plugin action option, and then click Confirm Install.
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