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Frequently Asked Questions 77

Frequently Asked Questions

This section answers questions that are frequently asked by Remote Services

users.

What is lifecycle controller?

Lifecycle Controller (LC) is an embedded systems management solution

to help customers perform diagnostics, operating system (OS)

Deployment, firmware Update, and Configurations.

What is Unified Server Configurator?

Unified Server Configurator (USC) is an essential component of Lifecycle

Controller to deploy, update, and configure systems under the Unified

Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) environment. One major advantage

of UEFI is that it is OS-Agnostic.

What tools does the LC replace?

The Lifecycle Controller is intended to replace the use of the

Dell Systems

Build and Update Utility

DVD (software, drivers, BIOS, and other

updates). Lifecycle Controller also provides Remote Services, a web

services based network accessible interface for managing system hardware.

What is Remote Services or Remote Enablement?

Remote Services is a general term that refers to the capability of enabling

users to remotely connect to the target servers and perform systems

management operations.

How to set the network configuration to use Remote Services?

Use the ping utility to verify the connection between the client and

managed server. Ensure that the client and network allows HTTP and SSL

protocols.

What are the firewall ports that need be to enabled to ensure proper

communication?

Use port 443 for HTTPS communication.

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