Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 7.1 Installationshandbuch

Dell OpenManage Server AdministratorVersion 7.1 Installation Guide

Component What is installed Deployment Scenario Systems to install onInstrumentation and the Server Administrator Web Server installs Server Administr

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for OpenManage6.4 6.5 7.0 7.1racadm4, srvadmin-racdrscsrvadmin-idracadmProvides CLI tools for iDRAC admi

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for OpenManage6.4 6.5 7.0 7.1iDRAC in the remote modular systemsrvadmin-idrac-vmcliProvides CLI tools th

Component What is installed Deployment Scenario Systems to install onyou diagnose the probable cause of a system crash.Intel SNMP AgentIntel Simple Ne

• The Dell Lifecycle Controller 2 Version 1.00.00 User's Guide provides information on using the Lifecycle Controller.• The Dell Management Conso

2Preinstallation SetupEnsure that you perform the following before installing Server Administrator:• Read the installation instructions for the operat

Return Code Description2 A warning condition, or conditions, is associated with the software. It is recommended that you resolve the conditions causin

• Do not install managed system and management station RAC components on the same system. Install only the managed system RAC components, as they offe

Multilingual User Interface SupportThe Dell OpenManage installer provides Multilingual User Interface (MUI) support available on the following operati

NOTE: Dell OpenManage software detects the MSI version on the system. If the version is lower than 3.1, the prerequisite checker prompts you to upgrad

To enable this logging service during a silent install, open the registry editor and create the following path and keys:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Po

Configure the SNMP agent to change the community name, enable set operations, and send traps to a management station. To configure the SNMP agent for

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

NOTE: Changing the port number to an invalid or in-use port number may prevent other applications or browsers from accessing Server Administrator on t

Remote Enablement RequirementsThe Remote Enablement feature is currently supported on:• Microsoft Windows• Microsoft Hyper-V• Hyper-V Server• Red Hat

9. Right-click Personal, select All tasks → Request New Certificate .10. Click Next.11. Select the appropriate certificate type, Mostly (Computer), an

8. Click Close.9. Click OK.10. On the Console window, expand Certificates (Local Computer) in the left navigation pane.11. Expand Personal.12. Select

The WMI Control (Local) Properties screen is displayed.4. Click Security and expand the Root node in the namespace tree.5. Navigate to Root → DCIM → s

Installing Dependent RPMsTo install the dependent RPMs not available on the operating system media:1. Make sure that Pegasus RPMs are uninstalled.2. C

Execute the following command to configure sfbc and openwsman as per the default configurations: ./ autoconf_cim_component.shNOTE: To configure openws

1. Back up these files:– /etc/pam.d/openwsman– /etc/pam.d/sfcb– /etc/pam.d/system-auth2. Replace the content of /etc/pam.d/openwsman and /etc/pam.d/sf

4. Replace the content of /etc/pam.d/common-account withaccount sufficient pam_unix2.soaccount sufficient pam_winbind.soWorkaround for the Libssl Issu

3Installing Managed System Software on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems On Microsoft Windows, an autorun utility is displayed when you insert the D

ContentsNotes, Cautions, and Warnings...21 Introductio

You want to SelectRemotely access an inoperable system, receive alert notifications when a system is down, and remotely restart a system.Remote Access

NOTE: The Remote Enablement feature is available only through the Custom Setup option.NOTE: Server Administrator installation also installs some of th

If you are prompted to reboot the system, select from the following reboot options to make the installed managed system software services available fo

Mapping a Drive to Act as the Typical Unattended Installation Package1. Share an image of the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD with

• Distributing Custom Unattended Installation PackagesSpecifying Log File LocationsFor managed system MSI installation, run the following command to p

Setting Result/fc – This option reinstalls a product if a file is missing or the stored checksum value does not match the calculated value./fa – This

MSI Return CodeAn application event log entry is recorded in the SysMgmt.log file. The following table shows some of the error codes returned by the m

MSI packages must not be repackaged; doing so changes the feature structure and Globally Unique Identifier (GUID), which break any provided patches or

The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator prerequisite status screen is displayed and runs the prerequisite checks for the managed station. Any relevan

RepairIf you want to repair an installed Server Administrator component that is damaged:1. Navigate to the Windows Control Panel.2. Click Add/Remove P

Upgrading Managed System Software...37U

When the selected features are uninstalled, the Install Wizard Completed dialog box is displayed.6. Click Finish to exit the Server Administrator unin

The program executes to uninstall managed systems software on each remote system.3. Reboot each remote system to complete uninstallation.Unattended Un

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4Installing Managed System Software on Supported Linux and VMware ESXThe Dell OpenManage installer supports both 32-bit and 64-bit architecture. The f

The second install method uses the Server Administrator RPM packages provided in the custom directories and the Linux rpm command. Write Linux scripts

Dynamic Kernel Support PrerequisitesFor managed system software to use DKS, make sure the following dependencies are met before starting Server Admini

Server Administrator detects that the device driver you copied to the /var/omsa/dks/<kernel> directory supports the running kernel and uses that

• Install the ucd-snmp or net-snmp package that is provided with the operating system if you use SNMP to manage the server. If you want to use support

1. Log in as root to the system running the supported operating system where you want to install the managed system components.2. Insert the Dell Syst

Table 10. RPM DirectoryDirectory RPM PackageSYSMGMT/srvadmin/linux/custom/ RHEL5/add-StorageManagement/<arch>Storage Management component packag

Configuring the SNMP Agent on Systems Running VMware ESXi...59Configuring the Sys

NOTE: Ensure that you install Server Instrumentation or Remote Enablement before installing Remote Access Controller or Storage Management.NOTE: If yo

4. Navigate to <OM DVD mount point>/SYSMGMT/srvadmin/linux/supportscripts.5. Execute the script with the sh srvadmin-install.sh command and acce

Uninstalling Managed System SoftwareTo uninstall Managed System Software, log in as root.Uninstalling Managed System Software Using the Uninstall Scri

5Installing Managed System Software On Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Core and Microsoft Hyper-V ServerThe Server Core installation option of the Micro

Related Links:Optional Command Line SettingsUninstalling Systems Management SoftwareTo uninstall managed system software, type msiexec /x sysmgmt.msi

6Installing Dell OpenManage Software on VMware ESXiVMware ESXi is factory-installed on some Dell systems. For a list of these systems, see the latest

• Server Administrator Storage Management• Remote Access ControllerRelated Links:TroubleshootingUsing the VMware vSphere Management Assistant (vMA)The

5. Right-click the ESXi host added in the previous step and click Maintenance Mode.6. From Plug-ins select Manage Plug-ins → download VMware Update Ma

4.1. Enable the CIM OEM providers on the VMware ESXi system before accessing it using Server Administrator Web Server.NOTE: In ESXi 4.1 U2, ESXi 5.0 U

1. Log in to the vMA as an administrator and provide the password when prompted.2. Execute the command vicfg-advcfg --server <ip_address of ESXi ho

When I run Dell OpenManage Install, I see unreadable characters on the Prerequisite check information screen...

NOTE: If you do not specify a user name and password, you are prompted to specify the same.5. Enable SNMP using the command: vicfg-snmp.pl --server &l

7Installing Dell OpenManage Software on Citrix XenServer The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator is installed on Citrix XenServer using the Dell Open

OR$ xe-install-supplemental-pack <openmanange-supplemental-pack-filename>.isoNOTE: If a previous version of OpenManage is already installed on t

8Using Microsoft Active DirectoryIf you use Active Directory service software, configure it to control access to the network. Dell has modified the Ac

The following figure illustrates that the Association Object provide the connection that is needed for all of the authentication and authorization.Fig

Figure 2. Setting Up RAC Active Directory Objects in a Single DomainSetting Up Objects in a Single DomainTo set up the objects in a single domain scen

Figure 3. Setting Up RAC Active Directory Objects In Multiple DomainsSetting Up RAC Active Directory Objects in Multiple DomainTo set up the objects f

Figure 4. Setting up Server Administrator Active Directory Objects In Multiple DomainsSetting Up Server Administrator Active Directory Objects for Mul

• Installing the Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In• Adding Users and Privileges to Active Directory• Configuring the

Folder Name Installation TypeNOTE: Only iDRAC6 is supported on xx1x systems and iDRAC7 is supported on xx2X systems.To use the LDIF files, see the ins

What are the additional components that can be installed on a system that already has Server Administrator installed?...

SuperClasses GroupAttributesdellProductMembersdellPrivilegeMemberTable 15. dellPrivileges ClassOID 1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.4Description This

Class Type Structural ClassSuperClasses dellProductAttributes dellAssociationMembersTable 19. dellIta7AuxClass ClassOID 1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.3

Attribute Name/Description Assigned OID/Syntax Object IdentifierSingle ValueddellProductMembers Linked attribute.Link ID: 12071Table 22. Server Admini

NOTE: Install the Administrator Pack on each management station that is managing the new Active Directory objects. If you do not install the Administr

1. In the Console Root (MMC) window, right-click a container.2. Select New.3. Select a RAC, Server Administrator, or IT Assistant object, depending on

NOTE: Add multiple systems or RAC devices to an Association Object.To add Products1. Select the Products tab and click Add.2. Type the system, device,

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9Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I install Dell OpenManage Server Administrator with only the CLI features?By choosing not to install the Server Admi

4. Select Custom Setup and choose all the features that were originally installed. If you are not sure which features were installed, select all of th

Do I need to uninstall previous versions of Server Administrator before installing Citrix Metaframe?Yes. Uninstall previous versions of Server Adminis

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must be located in the SYSMGMT \srvadmin\windows\SystemsManagement. For more detailed information, go to msdn.microsoft.com and search forMEDIAPACKAGE

c. If not, click Change and choose Microsoft Windows Based Script Host as the application that gets invoked to run the script.• WSH is the wrong versi

Feature Name in WIndowsRemote Access Controller Console (DRAC 4) Remote Access Controller 4 (DRAC 4)Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux Enterprise

Where can I find the source packages for Open Source RPMs?Source packages for Open Source RPMs are available on an orderable DVD image.What do I do wh

What are the names of all the Dell OpenManage features under Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server?The following table lists the na

Name of RPM Description Other Server Administrator RPMs requiredprovides the device drivers and libraries needed by systems management software to acc

Name of RPM Description Other Server Administrator RPMs requiredIntegrated Dell Remote Access Controller.srvadmin-idracdrsc iDRAC Integration Layer —

Name of RPM Description Other Server Administrator RPMs requiredmanagement software to access information about the hardware on supported systems.srva

Name of RPM Description Other Server Administrator RPMs requiredInstrumentation Service provides fault management information, prefailure information,

In this case, if you try to install Server Administrator later by running the sh srvadmin-install.sh command, the following message is displayed:Serve

1IntroductionThis topic provides information on:• Installing Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) on managed systems.• Installing and using the

Daemon Name Name in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Serverracsvc DRAC 4 Administrator daemon.What kernel modules are loaded when Se

10Dell OpenManage Linux Installer PackagesThis section lists the Dell OpenManage Linux installer packages.Table 30. Meta RPMsRPM Description Dependent

RPM Description Dependent packagesRequired for OpenManage6.4 6.5 7.0 7.1components, srvadmin-rac4-populator, srvadmin-racadm4, srvadmin-racdrsc, srvad

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for OpenManage6.4 6.5 7.0 7.1objects for systems managementSNMP monitoringsrvadmin-hapiProvides low-leve

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for OpenManage6.4 6.5 7.0 7.1provides OM CLI tools.srvadmin-xmlsupXML support libraryNone Server Adminis

RPM Description Dependant packagesRequired for OpenManage6.4 6.5 7.0 7.1and GUI packageomcommon, srvadmin-jre, openwsman-client, libwsman1srvadmin-tom

Table 34. Server Administrator Remote Enablement (Standard Agent)RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for OpenManage6.4 6.5 7.0 7.1srvadmin-i

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for OpenManage6.4 6.5 7.0 7.1*N/A on VmWare ESXlibcmpiCppImpl0Provides helper library to implement Commo

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for OpenManage6.4 6.5 7.0 7.1srvadmin-storelib-sysfsProvides library for interfacing with the kernel&apo

** — Not applicable for OM 7.0 supplemental pack for Citrix Xen 6.0.Table 36. RAC Instrumentation, SNMP Monitoring, GUI and CLI PluginsRPM Description