Install Guide

Introduction
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
(OMIVV) for use with PowerEdge servers. After the OMIVV installation, for more information about all aspects of administration
including—inventory management, monitoring and alerting, firmware updates, and warranty management, see OpenManage
Integration for VMware vCenter User's Guide available at Dell.com/support/manuals.
Topics:
• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter licensing
• Important notes for reference
• Hardware requirements
• Software requirements
• Port information
• Prerequisite checklist
OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
licensing
The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter has two types of licenses:
● Evaluation license—when the OMIVV appliance is powered on for the first time, an evaluation license is automatically
installed. The trial version contains an evaluation license for five hosts (servers) managed by the OpenManage Integration
for VMware vCenter. This 90-day trial version is the default license that is supplied when shipped.
● Standard license—you can purchase any number of host licenses that are managed by OMIVV. This license includes product
support and OMIVV Appliance updates.
The OMIVV supports up to 15 vCenters. When you upgrade from an evaluation license to a full standard license, you receive an
email about the order confirmation, and you can download the license file from the Dell Digital Locker. Save the license .XML file
to your local system and upload the new license file using the Administration Console.
Licensing presents the following information:
● Maximum vCenter Connection Licenses—up to 15 registered and in-use vCenter connections are enabled.
● Maximum Host Connection Licenses—the number of host connections that were purchased.
● In Use—the number of vCenter connection or host connection licenses in use. For host connection, this number represents
the number of hosts (or servers) that have been inventoried.
● Available—the number of vCenter connections or host connection licenses available for future use.
NOTE:
The standard license period is for three or five years only, and the additional licenses are appended to the existing
license and not over written.
NOTE: Any license purchased for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter that is still current for its term (3 years
or 5 years from purchase) is usable for the 5.x release. Backed up licensing from an existing OMIVV instance transfers over,
or current licenses re-downloaded from the Digital Locker can be applied to 5.x instances.
When you purchase a license, the .XML file (license key) is available for download through the Dell Digital Locker at Dell Digital
Locker. If you are unable to download your license keys, contact Dell Support by going to Order Support to locate the regional
Dell Support phone number for your product.
Buy software license
You are running a trial license until you upgrade to a full product version. Click Buy License to navigate to the Dell website and
buy a license. After you buy it, upload it using the Administration Console.
1. Go to Settings > Licensing > Buy License, or Dashboard > Buy License, or Admin Portal > vCenter Registration >
Licensing > BUY NOW.
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