Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 7.2 Installation Manual

Server AdministratorVersion 7.2 Installation Guide

Systems management software comprises of two DVDs:•Systems Management Tools and Documentation•Server Update UtilityNOTE: For more information on these

Table 31. Server Administrator Web Server (GUI) for Local and Remote ManagementRPM Description Dependant packagesRequired for Systems Management Softw

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2provider that enables remote management of the serversblim

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2y Programming Interface (CMPI) C++ plugins into SFCB *N/A

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2storelib libraries *N/A for VMware ESXsrvadmin-sysfsutilsP

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2srvadmin-storagequeries and SNMP Trapssrvadmin-deng-snmpSe

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2administrationsrvadmin-idrac7RAC data populator for iDRAC7

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2srvadmin-rac4-populator-RAC Data populator for DRAC 4srvad

Component What is installed Deployment Scenario Systems to install onUser’s Guide in the docs directory.Command Line Interface (Management Interface)C

Component What is installed Deployment Scenario Systems to install ondiagnose the probable cause of a system crash.Intel SNMP Agent (NIC Interfaces)In

• The Systems Build and Update Utility User’s Guide provides information on using the Systems Build and Update Utility.• The Systems Software Support

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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

Installation RequirementsThis section describes the general requirements of the Server Administrator and provides information on supported operating s

• Monitor with a minimum screen resolution of 800 x 600. The recommended screen resolution is at least 1024 x 768.• The Server Administrator Remote Ac

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

Digital CertificatesAll Server Administrator packages for Microsoft are digitally signed with a certificate that helps guarantee the integrity of the

Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), Chassis Management Controller (CMC), and Remote Access Controllers (RAC), can interface with Active Directory. Using

1. Click Preferences on the global navigation bar.2. Click General Settings, and the Web Server tab.3. Set options as necessary in the Server Preferen

Key Signing Algorithm (For Self Signed Certificate)Displays the supported signing algorithms. Select an algorithm from the drop-down list.NOTE: If you

Installing WinRMOn Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, WinRM 2.0 is installed by default

WinRMTo configure user authorization for WinRM servers:1. Click Start → Run.2. Type winrm configsddl and click OK.If you are using WinRM 2.0, type win

Dependent RPMs For Remote EnablementIf you choose to install the Remote Enablement feature, you have to install certain dependent RPMs and configure t

NOTE: If you are installing RPMs individually, follow this sequence.rpm -ivh sblim-sfcb-x.x.x.rpm rpm -ivh sblim-sfcc-x.x.x.rpmNOTE: Install the libws

NOTE: On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, replace sfcb with sblim-sfcb.On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, for the sblim-sfcb and openwsman to start automatical

Winbind Configuration For openwsman And sfcb For SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Operating SystemFollow the instructions mentioned below to configure ope

ContentsNotes, Cautions, and Warnings...21 Introductio

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

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

• WMI• SNMP• Operating System Logging• DRAC Command Line Tools• Intel SNMP Agent• Broadcom SNMP AgentDuring a Typical installation, individual managem

9. Click Next on the Custom Setup dialog box to accept the selected software features for installation.The Ready to Install the Program dialog box is

Creating And Distributing The Typical Unattended Installation PackageThe Typical Setup unattended installation option uses the Systems Management Tool

1. Configure the ISV distribution software to execute the batch script once the installation package is distributed.2. Use the ISV distribution softwa

Setting Result/f[p|o|e|d|c|a|u |m|s|v]<Package| ProductCode>This command repairs a product./fp – This option reinstalls a product if a file is m

You can also choose to install, reinstall, and uninstall features with one execution of the msiexec.exe program. For example, msiexec.exe /i SysMgmt.m

which break any provided patches or updates. To make any changes to a vendor-provided MSI package, use a .mst transform file.NOTE: A GUID is 128-bit l

System Recovery On Failed Installation...

If the autorun program does not start automatically, go to the SYSMGMT\srvadmin\windows directory on the DVD, and run the setup.exe file.The Server Ad

NOTE: If you run the installer from another system and try to add a component using the Modify option, the installer may display an error. A corrupt s

The Program Maintenance dialog box is displayed.4. Select the Remove option and click Next.The Remove the Program dialog box is displayed.5. Click Rem

package is distributed to the remote systems using a software distribution tool from an ISV. When the package is distributed, the uninstallation scrip

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4Installing Managed System Software On Supported Linux And VMware ESXThe Systems Management installer supports both 32-bit and 64-bit architecture. Th

The install script srvadmin-install.sh allows silent or interactive installation. By including the srvadmin-install.sh script in the Linux scripts, in

Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.shsrvadmin-rac-componentsServer Instrumentation OnlyPE Server, OSsrvadmin-xml

Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.shOS Logging Option PE Server, OSsrvadmin-xmlsupsrvadmin-hapisrvadmin-omilcor

Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.shsrvadmin-omcommonsrvadmin-omacoresrvadmin-omacssrvadmin-ominstsrvadmin-cm (

Uninstalling The Existing Systems Management VIB...65Configuring Th

Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.shStorage Agent and Server InstrumentationPE Server, OSsrvadmin-xmlsupsrvadmi

whenever you run either the srvadmin-services.sh start or srvadmin‑services.sh restart commands, or when you restart the system (during which the Serv

Installing The wsman And sblim Packages1. In Package selection, select Basic Server.2. Select Customize now and click Next.3. Select System Management

– Remote Access ControllerRemote enablement is not installed and Server Administrator services do not start automatically.NOTE: The 32-bit srvadmin-cm

Table 12. Meta RPMsMeta RPMs Detailssrvadmin-all Installs all the components.srvadmin-base Installs the Server Instrumentation component. This compone

NOTE: You can install Server Administrator on any system that meets operating system dependencies. However, after installation, certain Server Adminis

The following options can be used along with options stated above:• [-a|--autostart] — Starts the installed services after components have been instal

Managed System Software Installation Using Third Party Deployment SoftwareYou can use third-party deployment software, such as Altiris Deployment Solu

The following command line will work for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6, CentOS, and Scientific Linux:yum install srvadmin-allNOTE: You can install

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

When I run systems management Install, I see unreadable characters on the Prerequisite check information screen...

• 1036.mst (French)• 1041.mst (Japanese)• 2052.mst (Simplified Chinese)Related Links:Optional Command Line SettingsUninstalling Systems Management Sof

6Installing Systems Management Software On VMware ESXiVMware ESXi is factory-installed on some systems. For a list of these systems, see the latest Sy

• 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

Enabling Server Administrator Services On The Managed SystemThe Server Administrator Web Server communicates with the VMware ESXi system through the S

Enabling CIM OEM Providers Using vMA (For VMware ESXi 4.0/ESXi 4.1)To enable CIM OEM providers on the VMware ESXi system using vMA:1. Log in to the vM

4. Configure the SNMP setting using the command: vicfg-snmp.pl --server <server> --username <username> --password <password> -c <

7Installing Systems Management Software On Citrix XenServer The Server Administrator is installed on Citrix XenServer using the Supplemental Pack. The

OR$ xe-install-supplemental-pack <openmanange-supplemental-pack-filename>.isoNOTE: If a previous version of Server Administrator is already inst

8Using Microsoft Active DirectoryIf you use Active Directory service software, configure it to control access to the network. The Active Directory dat

What happens if I install the RPM package on an unsupported system or on an unsupported operating system?...

Figure 1. Typical Setup for Active Directory ObjectsIn addition, you can set up Active Directory objects in a single domain or in multiple domains. Se

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

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

dellPrivilegeMemberTable 16. dellPrivileges ClassOID 1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.4Description This class is used as a container Class for the Del

Attributes dellAssociationMembersTable 20. General Attributes Added to the Active Directory SchemaAttribute Name/Description Assigned OID/Syntax Objec

For 64-bit Windows operating systems, the Snap-in installer is located under <DVD drive>:\SYSMGMT\x64\ManagementStation\windows\ADSnapIn.NOTE: I

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

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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,

9Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I install Server Administrator with only the CLI features?By choosing not to install the Server Administrator Web Se

Once the application is installed, you can uninstall it from Add/Remove Programs.What do I do when the creation of WinRM listener fails with the follo

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

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 Systems Management features under Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server?The following table lists the

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

1IntroductionThis topic provides information on:• Installing Server Administrator on managed systems.• Installing and using the Remote Enablement feat

Name of RPM Description Other Server Administrator RPMs requiredsrvadmin-idracadm iDRAC Command Interface — The command line user interface to the Int

Name of RPM Description Other Server Administrator RPMs requiredlibraries needed by systems management software to access information about the hardwa

Name of RPM Description Other Server Administrator RPMs requiredhealthy. Server Administrator Instrumentation Service provides fault management inform

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

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

10Linux Installer PackagesThis section lists the Linux installer packages.Table 28. Meta RPMsRPM Description Dependent packagesRequired for Systems Ma

RPM Description Dependent packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2srvadmin-rac4 Meta RPM for RAC4 componentssrvadmin-omilcore,

RPM Description Dependent packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2Administrator Server CLI featuresrvadmin-storageservices-snmp

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2srvadmin-isvcProvides systems management interface to loca

RPM Description OM Dependant packagesRequired for Systems Management Software6.5 7.0 7.1 7.2on VMware ESX onlysrvadmin-cmNOTE: On a scripted install,