Users Guide

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Deleting Configuration and Resetting Defaults
Use this feature to delete any sensitive data and configuration related
information when you need to retire a managed node, reuse a managed node
for a different application, or move a managed node to a non-secure location.
CAUTION: This feature resets the iDRAC to factory defaults, and deletes all
iDRAC user credentials and IP address configuration settings. It also deletes
lifecycle logs that contain the history of all the change events, firmware upgrades,
and user comments. It is recommended that you export the Lifecycle Log in a safe
location before using this feature. After the operation, the system shuts down and
you must manually turn on the system.
To delete configuration and reset to factory defaults:
1 Click Delete Configuration and Reset Defaults .
2 Select Reset Lifecycle Controller .
3 Click Finish .
4 An error message is displayed, click Yes to continue or No to cancel the
operation.
Viewing Lifecycle Log History
Use this feature to view:
• Firmware inventory
• History of firmware updates
• Update and configuration events only
NOTE: The details of the configuration changes are not shown.
• User comments
While viewing the lifecycle log, use different filtering and sorting options.
To view the Lifecycle Log History and to use the filtering options:
1 Click Lifecycle Log on the left pane.
2 Click View Lifecycle Log History on the right pane .
The page displays a table with the following event information:
• No — The serial number of the event.
• Category — The category under which the events belong.
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