Concept Guide

For complete information, see Dell Server PRO Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Virtual

Machine Manager User’s Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals.

Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

The Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter allows IT administrators to monitor, provision, and

manage Dell PowerEdge server hardware and firmware from a dedicated Dell menu accessed through

the VMware vCenter console using the same role-based access control model as vCenter.

NOTE: The Dell Repository Manager integrates with Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware

vCenter. The Dell Repository Manager provides advanced functionality, simplifies the discovery and

deployment of new updates.

You can manage and monitor Dell hardware within the virtualized environment, such as:

• Alerting and environment monitoring

• Single server monitoring and reporting

• Firmware updates

• Enhanced deployment options

For complete information, see delltechcenter.com.

BMC Software

Dell along with BMC Software integrates Dell server, Dell storage, and Dell network management

functionality with the BMC Software's process and datacenter automation products. Dell and BMC

Software’s partnership helps to make sure that Dell and BMC Software–based IT infrastructure and

services provide the highest level of datacenter and business services manageability. The integration

between Dell and BMC Software products is highlighted by Dell’s own IT organization as BMC Software

helps Dell IT automate key processes and accelerate responsiveness by deploying multiple BMC Software

solutions.

Connections For Third Party Consoles

The following table lists the connections products and the management station operating systems they

are supported on.

Table 5. Connections For Third Party Consoles

Product Windows Linux ESXi

Dell OpenManage Connection for Computer Associates Network

and Systems Management

Yes - -

Smart Plug-in for HP Operations Manager

NOTE: Use Dell Connections License Manager for managing

licenses and licensable features available with Smart Plug-in.

Yes - Yes

Dell OpenManage Connection for IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Yes Yes Yes

Dell OpenManage Connection for IBM Tivoli Enterprise Console Yes - -