Concept Guide

• The corresponding PYTHON sample scripts are separately provided. After invoking these scripts, the

output log can be used to provide approximate timing on a particular system configuration, as well as

raw WinRM or Open-WSMAN input and output.

NOTE: The scripts are located here — http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/

white_papers/20066173.aspx

Attribute registry XML

The attribute registry lists all the attributes and properties for the particular component in XML format. For

attribute registries of RAID, NIC, iDRAC, BIOS, FC HBA, and PCIeSSD, see http://en.community.dell.com/

dell-groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/20440476.

Event message registry XML

The message registry XML describes all messages, message IDs, and message arguments from all profiles.

This zipped file contains the iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller event and error message data in XML,

conforming to the DMTF DSP0228 message registry XML schema. The zipped file also includes an XSL file

provided by Dell that enables content searching and reading easier.

To view the Dell Event Message Reference Guide document, go to http://en.community.dell.com/

techcenter/systems-management/w/wiki/lifecycle-controller#attributereg and click the latest

OpenManage Software version. The Event Message Reference document contains the error and event

information generated by firmware and other agents that monitor system components. These events are

logged and displayed to the user on one of the system management consoles, or both logged and

displayed.

XML schemas

The Lifecycle Controller XML Schema Guide provides interpretation of XML used by the Lifecycle

Controller to describe various Lifecycle Controller output XML content such as:

• Logs

• Configuration results

• Hardware Inventory

• Attributes

• Server Configuration Profiles

NOTE: To access the Lifecycle Controller XML Schema Guide, use the link http://

en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/white_papers/20270305

Authorization and licensing requirements for API access

There are four levels of iDRAC licensing:

NOTE: Use the link en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/white_papers/20067632.aspx

to download the WSMAN License and Privilege Specification white paper.

• Base Management with IPMI

• Express