Setup Guide
Table Of Contents
- OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Quick Install Guide for vSphere Client Version 3.0
- Installing OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
- Configuring OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
- Configuration Wizard welcome page
- Creating a new Connection Profile [Wizard]
- Configuring Events And Alarms [Wizard]
- Setting Up A Proxy Server [Wizard]
- Scheduling Inventory Jobs [Wizard]
- Running A Warranty Retrieval Job [Wizard]
- Configuring the Deployment Credentials [Wizard]
- Setting The Default Firmware Update Repository [Wizard]
- Enabling The OMSA Link [Wizard]
- Configuring Dell iDRAC Auto-Discovery
- Configuring NFS Shares
- Licensing in OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
- More Configuration Information
Installing OpenManage Integration for
VMware vCenter
Topics:
• Installation introduction
• Migration Path to migrate from 2.x to 3.0
• Upgrading OpenManage Integration Plugin from 2.x Version to the current version
• Recover OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter if the older plug-in is unregistered
Installation introduction
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
(OMIVV). Once the installation is complete,see OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter User's Guide available at
dell.com/support/manuals for information about all aspects of administration including inventory management, monitoring
and alerting, updating firmware, deployments and provisioning, and warranty management.
Prerequisites
The following information is needed before you start installing OMIVV:
● TCP/IP address information to assign to the OMIVV virtual appliance.
● A user name and password for the OMIVV to access the vCenter server. This should be an administrator role that has all
needed permissions. For information on the available OMIVV roles within vCenter, see OpenManage Integration for VMware
vCenter Configuration User’s Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals.
● Root password for ESXi host systems or the active directory credentials which has admin rights on the host.
● User name and password associated with iDRAC Express or Enterprise.
● Make sure that vCenter server and vSphere client are available.
● Location of the OMIVV OVF file.
● Your VMware vSphere environment must meet the virtual appliance, port access, and listening port requirements. In
addition, OMIVV URL must be in the trusted sites of Internet Explorer browser.
NOTE:
Install Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher on the vSphere client system. For accessing from Windows Server 2012 and later,
you must enable the Desktop Experience Feature to enable the flash player for Internet Explorer browser. Install the
OMIVV (virtual appliance) on any ESXi host.
NOTE: The virtual appliance functions as a regular virtual machine; any interruptions or shut downs impacts overall
functionality of the virtual appliance.
NOTE: The OMIVV shows the VMware Tools as Running (Out-of-date) when deployed on ESXi 5.5 and above. You can
upgrade the VMware tools after a successful deployment of the appliance or anytime later, if desired.
NOTE: It is recommended that the OMIVV and vCenter server are located on the same network.
Hardware Requirements
Following are the hardware requirements for OMIVV.
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