Deploying OpenManage Enterprise (OME)Tech Release Virtual Appliance on different hypervisors This Dell EMC technical white paper describes the process of deploying OME-Tech Release as a virtual appliance on hypervisors such as VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM. Dell Engineering January 2018 Author Mark E. Scott, Jr.
Revisions Date Description Jan 2018 Initial Release The information in this publication is provided “as is.” Dell Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the information in this publication, and specifically disclaims implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Use, copying, and distribution of any software described in this publication requires an applicable software license. Copyright © January-2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Contents Revisions.............................................................................................................................................................................2 Executive overview .............................................................................................................................................................4 Installation Notes ..........................................................................................................................
Executive overview OpenManage Enterprise (OME)-Tech Release is designed to be deployed as a virtual appliance for a variety of supported hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM). In general, it can be used in environments that support loading VMDK or VHD formats, as long as you have the minimum system resources required (4 virtual CPUs and 8 gigabytes of RAM).
1 Do’s and Don’ts for deploying OpenManage Enterprise 1.1 Do Don’t 1.2 5 Allocate memory and virtual CPUs to increase performance. OME is configured to utilize additional resources added to the VM to increase performance. Locate OME on a hypervisor with local or fast storage. Faster storage supports receiving and processing a larger number of incoming events. Ensure ports are opened between OME and the devices you want to manage. Add additional network adapters.
2 Deploying OpenManage Enterprise-Tech Release on Microsoft Hyper-V (Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10) It is recommended that you utilize the Import Virtual Machine feature so the appliance is preconfigured with minimum recommended configurations. 1. From the Actions menu, select Import Virtual Machine. 2. In the Import Virtual Machine dialog box, select Copy the virtual machine (create a new unique ID).
3. Click Finish. Wait till the VM is imported (deployed).
4. Open VM configuration and ensure that the network adapter is connected to a valid network. Failing to do this can result in a fatal condition of the VM. 5. Turn on the VM. 6. Complete the tasks in to Common tasks after turning on the VM.
2.1 Deploying OpenManage Enterprise-Tech Release on Microsoft Hyper-V 2.1.1 Manually creating VM under Hyper-V (required for Windows Server 2012 / Windows 8 and earlier) 1. Extract the openmanage_enterprise_vhd_format.zip file, and move/copy the enclosed VHD file into the appropriate location on your system where you wish to store the OpenManage Enterprise virtual drive. 2. Start Hyper-V Manager. 3. Click Action New Virtual Machine. 4.
6. In the Specify Generation dialog box, select Generation 1. Currently, the OpenManage EnterpriseTech Release does not support Generation 2. 7. Click Next.
8. In the Assign Memory dialog box, ensure at least 8192 MB is assigned. Dynamic memory can be enabled, but for best performance, it is recommended to leave the option disabled. 9. Click Finish.
10. On the networking configuration page, it is vital to ensure that the network adapter is connected to a network. OpenManage Enterprise-Tech Release will not function properly if it is set to “Not Connected” at the first boot, and will require redeployment if this scenario occurs.
11. In the Connect Virtual Hard Disk dialog box, select Use an existing virtual hard disk, and then go to the VHD file you copied at the beginning of this procedure. 12. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the deployment process. 13. After completion, open the settings of the newly created VM.
. Ensure that a minimum of four virtual processors are specified. 15. Start the VM. 16. Go to Common tasks after turning on the VM.
3 Deploying OpenManage Enterprise-Tech Release on VMWare vSphere 3.1 Prerequisites vSphere 5.5 or later Recommended a minimum of 40 gigabytes available disk space—recommended 200 gigabytes. Recommended deploying by using VMWare vSphere Standalone client (Chrome no longer works with vSphere Web Client properly because NPAPI is any longer supported).
4 Common tasks after turning on the VM 1. Wait for the OpenManage Enterprise-Tech Release EULA to be displayed. 2. Read and accept the EULA by using up and down arrows to scroll the text, and the tab key to navigate through the menu items. 3. Enter and verify the OME appliance local admin password.
4. Configure network settings as appropriate to your environment.
Deploying OpenManage Enterprise (OME)-Tech Release Virtual Appliance on different hypervisors
5. View current settings to obtain actual IP addresses (if DHCP is configured).
6. Load OpenManage Enterprise in a supported browser. Conclusion Deploying OpenManage Enterprise in a virtual environment is a straight forward process, supported on a number of popular hypervisors. The deployment model offers a quick way to begin managing assets in your data center from a single console. For topics related to initial server discovery and management, see the OpenManage Enterprise: Server Management Direct from Development document on the Dell TechCenter.
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