Practices Guide

Lifecycle Controller Integration―Best Practices Specification
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 SetNICAttributes() Target = (NIC FQDD) AttributeName= VirtMacAddr/
VirtFIPMacAddr/ VirtWWN/VirtWWPN
 CreateNICConfigJob() Target = (NIC FQDD) RebootJobType=1
 Poll job status for completion using instanceID form CreateNICConfigJob()
4.32 Export System Configuration (12
th
Generation and Later
Version of Servers Only)
This method is used to export the system configuration from the Lifecycle Controller
to a file on a remote share.
Applies to: LC2.1+
Prerequisites for script:
 Set script variables by editing script
Script: ExportSystemConfiguration.win
A) The Lifecycle Controller remote service must be in a “ready” state before running any
other WSMAN commands. The GetRemoteServicesAPIStatus() method may be used
depending on the version of the LC Management registered profile.
B) ExportSystemConfiguration(): Invokes the export operation [ReturnValue=4096]
NOTE: The user must set applicable IP address, username, password, and filename of the
network share.
C) Poll jobstatus for Completed: GET the InstanceID of from B). See section 2.3 for a
definition of
GET.
Note: With iDRAC 1.50.50+ firmware, by providing a parameter ExportUse in the script, a cloning
template with clone and replace options. The details of the cloning feature are available in the Web
Services Interface Guide for Windows/Linux (See reference links under Section 1.2)
4.33 Import System Configuration (12
th
Generation and Later
Version of Servers Only)
This method is used to import the system configuration from the Lifecycle Controller
to a file on a remote share.
Applies to: LC2.1+
Prerequisites for script:
 Set script variables by editing script