Release Notes

22 Automating Dell EMC PowerEdge Server Management by using iDRAC REST API with DMTF Redfish and Microsoft PowerShell
Conclusion
The DMTF Redfish standard is emerging as a key new tool for efficient, scalable, and secure server
management. Utilizing an industry-standard interface and data format, Redfish supports rapid development of
automation for one-to-many server management. System administrators and IT developers will appreciate
Redfish features that can increase efficiency, lower costs and boost productivity across their organizations.
Using Microsoft PowerShell, administrators can script access to the iDRAC REST API with Redfish, enabling
the automation of server lifecycle functions including inventory, configuration, update, monitoring, and
retirement, or repurposing. Dell EMC is a committed leader in the development and implementation of open
industry standards.
Supporting Redfish within the iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller further enhances the manageability of
PowerEdge servers, providing another powerful tool to help IT administrators reduce complexity while
increasing the efficiency of their business operations.
References
 DMTF white papers, Redfish Schemas, specifications, webinars and work-in-progress documents:
https://www.dmtf.org/standards/redfish
 The Redfish standard specification is available from the DMTF website:
http://www.dmtf.org/sites/default/files/standards/documents/DSP0266_1.0.1.pdf
 The iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller on the Dell TechCenter provides access to product documents,
technical white papers, and how-to videos:
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/systems-management/w/wiki/3204
 Github repository for iDRAC REST API with Redfish support for Microsoft PowerShell and Python
https://github.com/dell/iDRAC-Redfish-Scripting
 Open source version of Microsoft PowerShell
https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell