Users Guide

2. Select the host and select Action > Import Virtual Machine.
3. Select the folder that contains the OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release virtual appliance including snapshots, virtual drives, VMs,
and import files. Click Next.
4. On the Select Virtual Machine page, select the virtual machine to import (there is only one option available), and then click Next.
5. On the Choose Import Type page, select Copy the virtual machine, and then click Next.
6. On the Choose Destination page, retain the default values, or select the location of the VM, snapshot, and smart paging.
7. Click Next.
8. On the Choose Storage Folders page, retain the default values or click Browse and select the location of virtual drives, and then
click Next.
9. On the Summary page, review the options you selected on earlier pages, and then click Finish to deploy OpenManage Enterprise–
Tech Release virtual appliance on the Hyper-V host.
10. After OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release virtual appliance is deployed, select the OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release virtual
appliance, and then click Start under Actions.
NOTE: The OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release appliance file can also be deployed by using a compatible KVM
environment.
Deploying the Hyper-V appliance on Microsoft
Server 2012
1. Extract the openmanage_enterprise_vhd_format.zip file, and then move or copy the enclosed VHD file into the appropriate
location on your system where you want to store the OpenManage Enterprise (OME) virtual drive.
2. Start Hyper-V Manager.
3. 3. Click Action > New > Virtual Machine.
4. On the Specify Name and Location page, select the VM name and a storage location appropriately for your environment.
5. Navigate to the Specify Generation page and select Generation 1. OpenManage Enterprise-Tech Release does not support
Generation 2.
NOTE:
Ensure that 8192 MB is assigned as the memory. Dynamic memory can be turned on, but for best
performance, it is recommended to leave the option 'disabled'.
6. On the Networking Configuration page, ensure that the network adapter is connected to the network. If set to 'Not Connected',
OME-Tech Release will not function properly during the first reboot, and requires redeployment if this situation recurs.
7. On the Connect Virtual Hard Disk page, select Use an existing virtual disk drive, and then go to the VHD file you copied in step 1
earlier.
8. Complete the on-screen instructions.
9. Open the settings of the newly created VM.
Deploying and managing OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release
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