Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 7.1 Software Support

Dell OpenManage with Microsoft Windows Server
2012

Systems Management Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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Contents

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2

1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................5

Supported Dell OpenManage Software Products....................................................................................................5

Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)...........................................................................................6

Dell OpenManage Systems Build and Update Utility.........................................................................................6

Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit ..............................................................................................................6

Dell Repository Manager (RM)...........................................................................................................................6

Dell Update Packages........................................................................................................................................7

Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility............................................................................................................7

PowerEdge Deployment Maintenance Packs (PEDMP)....................................................................................7

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator............................................................................................................7

Dell OpenManage Essentials.............................................................................................................................7

Dell Management Console (DMC)......................................................................................................................7

Dell OpenManage Power Center (OM PC).........................................................................................................7

Dell FTP Catalog.................................................................................................................................................8

Important Information...............................................................................................................................................8

Contacting Dell.........................................................................................................................................................8

2 Preinstallation Setup for Managed System Software..........................................................9

Remote Enablement Requirements for Server Administrator..................................................................................9

Installing WinRM................................................................................................................................................9

Certificate Authority Signed Self-Signed Certificate.........................................................................................9

Using a Certificate Signed by a CA....................................................................................................................9

Requesting a Valid CA Signed Certificate .........................................................................................................9

Creating the HTTPS Listener With the Valid CA Signed Certificate.................................................................10

Configuring the Windows Firewall for WinRM.................................................................................................11

Configuring the Envelope Size for WinRM.......................................................................................................11

3 Installing Managed System Software...................................................................................13

Deployment Scenarios for Server Administrator...................................................................................................13

Installing Server Administrator...............................................................................................................................14

Typical Installation..................................................................................................................................................14

Custom Installation.................................................................................................................................................15

Performing an Unattended Installation of Managed System Software.................................................................16

Creating and Distributing the Typical Unattended Installation Package.........................................................16

Creating Custom Unattended Installation Packages.......................................................................................17

Distributing Custom Unattended Installation Packages..................................................................................17

Installing Managed System Software On Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Core..................................................20

Installing Managed System Software in CLI Mode..........................................................................................20

Uninstalling Systems Management Software..................................................................................................20

Managed System Software Installation Using Third Party Deployment Software................................................20

System Recovery on Failed Installation..................................................................................................................21

Failed Updates..................................................................................................................................................21

4 Uninstalling Managed System Software...............................................................................23

Uninstalling Managed System Software Using The Provided Media....................................................................23

Uninstalling Managed System Software Features Using the Operating System...................................................23

Unattended Uninstall Using the Product GUID.......................................................................................................24

Unattended Uninstallation of Managed System Software.....................................................................................24

Distributing the Unattended Uninstallation Package.......................................................................................24

5 Open Issues and Resolutions..................................................................................................25

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Overview

This document provides information on prerequisites, installation instructions, and open issues and resolutions recorded
from basic validation; for running the Dell OpenManage systems management software suite on Dell PowerEdge
systems with Microsoft Windows Server 2012.

Dell OpenManage systems management software is a suite of applications for the Dell systems. This software enables
you to manage the Dell systems with proactive monitoring, notification, and remote access.

Dell systems management software comprises:

• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media

• Dell Server Updates media

• Dell Embedded management — iDRAC with Lifecylce Controller

Supported Dell OpenManage Software Products

The following Dell OpenManage software are supported:

Table 1. Supported Dell OpenManage Software

Dell OpenManage Software Version Microsoft Windows Server 2012

iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller

iDRAC6 with Lifecycle Controller

iDRAC –1.20.20
LC GUI Driver

Pack — 7.1.1

LC GUI Driver
Pack — 7.1.1

Yes

iDRAC6 is not supported. Supported in Q2 of 2013.

Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
(SBUU)

Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
(DTK)

Dell Repository Manager 1.4 Yes

Dell Update Package (DUP) — Yes. Supported in October 2012.

Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) — Yes. Supported in October 2012.

PowerEdge Driver Maintenance Pack — Yes. Released in December 2012.

Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator (OMSA/OMSS)

Dell OpenManage Essentials 1.1 OpenManage Essentials cannot be installed on server with

— Not supported with OpenManage 7.1 release. Will be

supported in December 2012 block release.

— Not supported with OpenManage 7.1 release. Will be

supported in December 2012 block release.

7.1 Yes. OMSA runs as a 32-bit application on Windows Server
2012 64-bit server operating system.

2012. It will only support the server with 2012 as managed
node.

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Dell OpenManage Software Version Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Dell Management Console (DMC) Dell Management Console cannot be installed on server with

2012. It will only support the server with 2012 as managed
node.

Dell OpenManage Power Center (OM
PC)

Dell FTP Catalog — Yes. Will be available shortly after the Microsoft Windows

1.0 Can monitor and manage servers running Microsoft Windows
Server 2012. The version that will be released in December
2012 will run on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 .

Server 2012 launch.

Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with Lifecycle Controller is an out-of-band solution that allows
administrators to monitor, manage, update, troubleshoot, and remediate Dell servers from any location without the use
of agents in a one-to-one or one-to-many method. It is a systems management hardware and software solution that
provides remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for the Dell
PowerEdge systems.

Dell OpenManage Systems Build and Update Utility

The Dell System Build and Update Utility (SBUU) provide one-to-one and one-to-many deployment and single-server
update capabilities in the pre-operating system environment.

Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit

The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) includes a set of utilities, sample scripts, and sample configuration files
that you need to deploy and configure your Dell system. You can use DTK to build script-based and RPM-based
installation for deploying large number of systems on a pre-operating system environment in a reliable way, without
changing their current deployment processes. It also provides a framework for updating the BIOS.

Dell Repository Manager (RM)

The Dell Repository Manager (RM) is a standalone Windows-based GUI that helps to simplify the process of managing
downloads and baseline component configurations, firmware, and driver updates.

NOTE: RM can create Windows or Linux based update tools that can run on Windows Virtual Machines.

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Dell Update Packages

The Dell Update Package is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates an application or
component firmware on a server. Using DRM along with other OpenManage tools helps to keep the managed systems
up-to-date.

Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility

The Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) helps to identify and apply updates to a managed system. Use this utility to update
the managed system or to view the updates available for systems that it supports.

PowerEdge Deployment Maintenance Packs (PEDMP)

The PowerEdge Deployment Maintenance Packs (PEDMP) for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 will be released in
December.

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator

The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) provides a comprehensive one-to-one in-band systems
management solution for both local and remote servers and their storage controllers and Direct Attached Storage
(DAS).

Dell OpenManage Essentials

The Dell OpenManage Essentials is the latest one-to-many management console for managing Dell PowerEdge servers
and direct attached storage as it provides a simple and easy interface for system administrators to maximize the uptime
and health of Dell systems. It also monitors events from other Dell and non-Dell Hardware.

Dell Management Console (DMC)

Dell Management Console extends Altiris Server Management suite to provide hardware manageability within a single
enterprise management solution. The combination of them allows IT administrators to manage hardware, software,
operating systems, virtual machines, IT incidents, and so on.

Dell OpenManage Power Center (OM PC)

The Dell OpenManage Power Center is an open, standards-based power management application that can read power
usage information from out of band from PowerEdge servers with iDRAC6 and iDRAC7, Power Distribution Units (PDU’s),
Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), and the M1000e blade server chassis. It controls power consumption at the rack
level, the row level, and the room level to improve power efficiency, cut total power usage, and provide better
intelligence for decision making.

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Dell FTP Catalog

Dell FTP Catalog, used by Dell Repository Manager as well as other Dell OpenManage products, contains access to Dell
Update Packages (DUP) supported by Microsoft Windows 2012 Server. Dell Catalogs will be available shortly after the
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 launch.

Important Information

• For documentation on systems management described in this document, see support.dell.com/manuals.
Navigate to Software → Systems Management and then select the relevant product for which you seek
documentation.

• For more information about Dell OpenManage software, see dell.com/openmanage.

• Dell Technology Center maintains a wiki, which provides a collaborative environment where customers and Dell
engineers share knowledge, experiences, and information about Dell technology in customer environments. To
access the wiki, see delltechcenter.com.

• The Dell Community at en.community.dell.com is an online community for Dell customers for solutions, advice,
and general information.

Contacting Dell

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice,
packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and
product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer
service issues:

1. Visit support.dell.com.

2. Select your support category.

3. If you are not a U.S. customer, select your country code at the bottom of the support.dell.com page, or select All to
see more choices.

4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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