Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide Version 7.
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Contents 1 Dell Systems Management ................................................................................. 5 Dell Systems Management Offerings................................................................................................... 6 Dell Hardware Management Tools................................................................................................. 6 Dell Consoles...................................................................................................................
Dell Server Management Pack Suite for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager..........20 Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager..... 21 Dell Server Deployment Pack for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager................ 21 Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) for System Center Virtual Machine Manager .......22 Dell Server PRO Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager....
Dell Systems Management 1 Dell delivers management solutions that help IT Administrators effectively deploy, update, monitor, and manage IT assets. Dell OpenManage solutions and tools allow customers to quickly respond to problems by helping them to manage Dell servers effectively and efficiently; in physical, virtual, local, and remote environments, operating in-band and out-of-band (agent-free).
Dell Systems Management Offerings Dell’s suite of Systems Management offerings extend a wide variety of tools, products, and services. Dell’s strategy is to leverage an existing systems management framework that you may be currently using. However, if you do not have a framework, Dell provides in-house tools or tools from our partners. Dell also offers professional services to install or train on any of the Dell products and tools along with other services to manage your environment.
• SaaS Management Dell Tools and Utilities • Update Utilities – Dell Repository Manager (DRM) – Dell Update Packages (DUP) – Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility (SUU) – Yellow Dog Update Modified Repository (YUM) • Deployment Utilities – Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) • Configuration Utilities and Interfaces – RACADM – Web Services API – Dell IPMITool – OpenManage Server Administrator CLI Integration With Third Party Consoles • Dell Server Management Pack Suite for Microsoft System Cent
• For Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) page, see www.delltechcenter.com/idrac. • For Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) page, see www.delltechcenter.com/lc. • For Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) page, see www.delltechcenter.com/ome. • For Dell OpenManage Mobile (OMM) page, see www.delltechcenter.com/omm. • For Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV), see www.delltechcenter.com/omivv. • For Dell Repository Manager (DRM) page, see www.delltechcenter.
– For OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents — dell.com/ OMConnectionsEnterpriseSystemsManagement – For Serviceability Tools documents — dell.com/serviceabilitytools – For Client Systems Management documents — dell.com/clientsystemsmanagement – For OpenManage Connections Client Systems Management documents — dell.com/ dellclientcommandsuitemanuals • From the Dell Support site: a. Go to dell.com/support/home. b. Under Select a product section, click Software & Security. c.
2 Systems Management Product Overviews This section provides product overviews for the Dell systems management suite of products. Dell Hardware Management Tools The following table lists the hardware management tools and the operating systems they are supported on. Table 1.
setup and configuration of new and already-deployed Dell systems. Developed on the industry standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) platform and Web Services for Management (WSMAN) web services interfaces, Lifecycle Controller provides an open environment for console integration that also allows custom scripting for Lifecycle Controller.
• • Dell PowerEdge VRTX — The chassis is a revolutionary, easy-to-manage, remote and office-optimized platform that converge servers, storage and networking into a compact package. One of the key features is that it provides shared storage across multiple server nodes and the on-board RAID controller. It can hold up to four server nodes, up to 48 TB of integrated, shared storage, and network switching.
The iDRAC Service Module provides the following monitoring features: • • • • • • Operating System information Replicate Lifecycle Controller logs to operating system logs Automatic system recovery options Populating Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) information Integration with Technical Support Report. This is applicable only if iDRAC Service Module Version 2.0 or later is installed. Integration with NVMe Management for Prepare to Remove operation on a NVMe class PCIe SSD.
• Monitor health status and events for Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell clients, Dell Power Distribution Units (PDU), Dell Uninterruptible power supply (UPS), EqualLogic or MD series storage, and Dell PowerConnect and Force 10 switches. It also includes status polling that detects change in health status. • Provide hardware-level control and management for Dell PowerEdge server, blade system, and internal storage arrays. • Allow hardware control of Windows, Linux, VMware, and HyperV environments.
• Perform several server management functions such as power on, power cycle, reboot, and shutdown from the mobile application. Dell Remote Access Configuration Tool Dell Remote Access Configuration Tool is a one-to-many application that discovers and configures iDRACs from a single console. It helps to: • Discover or import iDRAC IP addresses on the network. • Update firmware for the selected iDRACs. • Configure standard or extended schema-based Active Directory settings for selected iDRACs.
• • • • • Open, extensible architecture — Simplified integration of existing and future IT resources, both Dell and Non-Dell. Workflow Automation — Step-by-step definition and execution of across the lifecycle, from provisioning to decommissioning. Infrastructure lifecycle management — Management of the entire lifecycle of infrastructure, from discovery and inventory through configuration and provisioning, and eventually on-going management.
vCenter that allows these programs to work with DRM to provide optimized repositories for accessing component updates. The Dell Repository Manager supports the following features: • User Query — Define filters for searching for the required updates. • Custom Baseline — Define custom baseline configurations. • Flexible Output — Get multiple output options to simplify BIOS and firmware updates, and driver provisioning during operating system deployment and post Operating system updates.
You can use DUPs to: • Apply an individual update to a system by using an interactive command line interface (CLI). • Install device drivers in interactive and non-interactive modes. • Execute multiple updates on the system by using a script comprised of non‑interactive commands that you write using the CLI feature. • Leverage the scheduling of your operating system and software distribution utilities to apply updates remotely to any number of systems.
• Provide diverse and useful deployment tools that can be utilized in different ways. • Manage RAID configuration. For complete information, see the Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide available at dell.com/support/ manuals. Remote Access Controller Administration CLI The RACADM command-line utility provides a scriptable interface that allows you to locally or remotely configure iDRAC, BIOS, NIC/CNA/FC-HBA, RAID, and non-RAID storage, perform FW update, get inventory, and component status..
For complete information, see OpenManage Server Administrator Command Line Interface User’s Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals. Integration With Third Party Consoles The Dell plug-ins are: • Dell Server Management Pack Suite for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager NOTE: Use Dell Connections License Manager for managing licenses and the licensable features provided with the Server Management Pack.
Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager provides agent-free, OS and hypervisor agnostic configuration and update of Dell 11th, 12th, and 13th generation PowerEdge servers. Through automated processes, IT Administrators can reduce steps, time, and cost in configuring servers from a bare-metal state and preparing remote 1-to-many operating system (OS) deployment.
Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) for System Center Virtual Machine Manager Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager provides an embedded deployment solution to simplify and improve the operating system deployment on Dell Servers using remote deployment feature of the iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller. You can do the following: • Check for server compliance — make sure that the Dell servers are compliant.
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.
Product Windows Linux ESXi Dell OpenManage Plug-in for Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Yes Yes Yes Dell OpenManage Plug-in for Nagios Core - Yes Yes NOTE: Use Dell Connections License Manager for managing licenses and licensable features available with Dell OpenManage Connection for ITNM IP Edition.
The following are the key features of Dell OpenManage Connection for IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus: • • • • Monitors alerts from Dell Servers, Dell Remote Access Controllers, Workstations, Chassis, Storage arrays, and Network Switches. Provides agent-free, out-of-band monitoring by leveraging iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller. Correlates alert automatically to focus only on the current outstanding problems, which helps in quicker fault detection and resolution.
environment managed by Oracle Enterprise Manager that is easy and cost-effective. It also supports console launch of Dell devices and Dell tools to perform further analysis.
• Launches iDRAC web console from Nagios Core to perform further troubleshooting, configuration, or management activities.
Dell Server Management Operations 3 Dell’s approach to systems management is centered on the server lifecycle – Deploy, Update, Monitor, and Maintain. To manage an infrastructure properly and efficiently, you must perform these functions easily and quickly. This allows you to invest more time and energy on business improvements, and less on maintenance. The figure illustrates the various operations that can be performed during a server’s lifecycle. Figure 2.
Operatio n One-To-One One-To-Many • • Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) • • Update • • • • • • Monitor • • • Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) Lifecycle Controller GUI Dell Update Packages (DUP) Server Update Utility (SUU) Yellow Dog Updater Modified (YUM) Dell Repository Manager • • Basic Management Controller (BMC) iDRAC Open Manage Server Administrator (OMSA) • • • • • • • • • Maintain • • • Basic Management with IPMI iDRAC Lifecycle Controller GUI • • DLCI for Sy
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Feature Name OMSA LC System Setup DTK BMC* iDRAC (Rack, Tower, and Blades) Smart Card Yes - - - - Yes RAID Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Non-RAID Yes Yes Yes - - Yes SSD Storage Yes Yes Yes - - Yes NICs - Yes - Yes - Yes CNAs - Yes - - - Yes FC-HBAs - Yes - - - Yes Virtual Console - - - - - Yes Virtual Media - - - - - Yes Certificate Management Yes - - - - Yes License Management - - - - - Yes * BMC indicates Baseboard Management Con
Feature Name LC-RS* CMC DTK OME DLCI for SCCM DLCI for SCVMM RAID Configuration and Operations Yes - - - Yes Yes Local Key Encryption Yes - - - Yes - Break Mirror Yes - - - Yes - HII Configuration - - - - Yes - Power Capping Yes Yes - - Yes - Power Redundancy (For Rack and Tower) - - - - Yes - Grid Redundancy - Yes - - - - iDRAC Network Configuration Yes Yes - - - - Local Users Yes Yes - Yes - - Active Directory Yes Yes - Yes - - S
Feature Name LC iDRAC (Rack, Tower, and Blades) SUU DUP DRM RAID Controller Firmware Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Physical Disk Firmware - Yes Yes Yes Yes Enclosure Firmware Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lifecycle Controller (No Rollback) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Part Replacement (RAID and NIC) Yes Yes - - - Lifecycle Controller Repair Package - Yes - - - CPLD Yes Yes - Yes Yes FC Cards Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Backplane Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Automatic Firmware Update - Yes -
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Maintain Table 12.
