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7 Advanced Server Configuration in Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise 3.0
1.1.3 VLAN-based networks in OpenManage Enterprise
VLAN-based networks refers to individual VLANs and/or VLAN ranges used for a specific purpose. These
networks are configured by using the Networks tab on the Configuration page. VLAN-based networks are
used when specifying network settings for templates.
1.2 Deployment in OpenManage Enterprise
Deployment is the process of applying a full or partial system configuration on a specific target device. In
OpenManage Enterprise, templates are the basis for all deployments. Templates contain the system
configuration attributes that get sent to the target device. The iDRAC on the target device applies the
attributes contained in the template and restarts the device if necessary.
Often, templates contain virtual identity attributes. As mentioned earlier, identity attributes mush have unique
values on the network. Identity Pools facilitate the assignment and management of unique virtual identities.
1.3 Typical Server Configuration Scenario
The system administrator sets up a reference server, fine tuning it as required. For example, the server may
be setup for high performance computing, access to the host front USB disabled for security purposes, and
power capped to a certain value. These settings could be configured from BIOS or via the iDRAC GUI or any
other interface. The system administrator may then want to propagate this configuration to one or more target
servers. This could be achieved by capturing a template from the source server by using OpenManage
Enterprise. The system administrator could be selective about which aspects or components are included in
the template. If all aspects of the template are included, some identity attributes need specific values
assigned before the template is deployed to the multiple targets. The system administrator can use
OpenManage Enterprise to set up an identity pool, and assign identities prior to deployment.