Users Guide

Understanding How To Configure or Edit the

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

After you complete the basic installation of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, you can proceed to

configure the appliance using one of two methods. Although using the Configuration Wizard is the most common method

used, you can also accomplish this through the appliance's Settings page in the Dell Management Center.

The user interface in both areas is similar except in the wizard you click

Save and Continue

, whereas in the Settings

options you click

Apply

Configuration Tasks Using the Configuration Wizard

Use these tasks when configuring the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter using the Configuration Wizard:

1. Configuration Wizard Welcome Page

2. Creating A New Connection Profile

3. Configuring Events And Alarms

4. Setting Up A Proxy Server

5. Scheduling Inventory Jobs

6. Running A Warranty Retrieval Job

7. Configuring The Deployment Credentials

8. Setting The Default Firmware Update Repository

9. Enabling The OMSA Link

Configuration Tasks Using the Settings Options

Use these tasks to set up or edit the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter configuration tasks:

• Creating A New Connection Profile

• Configuring Events And Alarms

• Setting Up A Proxy Server

• Modifying An Inventory Job Schedule

• Warranty Retrieval

• Viewing Or Editing Deployment Credentials

• Setting Up The Firmware Repository And Credentials

• Enabling The OMSA Link

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Home Page

When you log in to the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter home page, the navigation buttons are in the left

pane, and the right pane provides useful links and information. This design provides key links into the tasks you do most

often. While all these tasks are found under the left-pane navigation, you can also find them on the home page for ease

of use. The tasks provided on this page belong to the following categories:

• Hosts and Server Deployment

This section provides more information on hosts and server deployment.