Administrator Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell EMC Systems Management Overview Guide
- Dell EMC Systems Management
- Systems Management Product Overview
- Chassis and Server Managers
- Dell EMC Consoles
- Automation Enablers
- Integration With Third-Party Consoles
- Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center (OMIMSSC) for System Center Operations Manager(SCOM)
- Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center for System Center Configuration Manager
- Dell EMC Server Deployment Pack for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
- Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center for System Center Virtual Machine Manager
- Dell EMC Server PRO System Center Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
- Dell EMC OpenManage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center
- Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
- OpenManage Integration with ServiceNow
- BMC Software
- Connections For Third-Party Systems Management Consoles
- Dell EMC Update Utilities
- Legacy — Dell EMC Hardware Management Tools
- Accessing support content from the Dell EMC support site
- Contacting Dell EMC
● Get the best performance with actionable recommendations—Your data center must perform efficiently to support your
remote workforce. Equip your team with on-demand reporting and recommendations to help them make data-driven
decisions.
SupportAssist securely collects only system state information. System state information includes configuration, event
notifications, and system diagnostic information. For more information about how SupportAssist securely monitors
your enterprise environment, see https://www.dellemc.com/resources/en-us/asset/white-papers/services/supportassist-
enterprise-security-white-paper.
Dell EMC Update Manager Plugin
Dell EMC Update Manager Plugin (UMP) brings Dell Repository Manager functionality to OpenManage Enterprise v3.5. UMP
streamlines the custom repository creation, baseline creation, catalog creation, and downloads of update packages to a single
easy workflow. UMP allows for easy management of the repository, including; delete, import, and schedule refreshes. With
UMP, you get an overview screen that shows key information, including Repository Name, Catalog used for creation, version,
and color-coded criticality. UMP does not require a license to use.
You can use Dell EMC Update Manager Plugin to:
● Update repository, catalog, or baseline creation in a single workflow.
○ Using solution catalogs such as ESXi, Azure Stack, and Validated MX Stack.
○ Using DRM created catalog and Server Update Utility (SUU) catalogs that are at a network location.
○ Adding baselines automatically to the OME Firmware and Compliance page.
● Automate downloading of DUP packages to OME that allows efficient deployment of updates.
● Delete or import DUPs into custom repositories.
● Schedule refresh of custom updates for repository, catalog, and baseline .
Dell EMC Repository Manager
Dell EMC Repository Manager (DRM) is an application that helps you to:
● Identify the updates that are relevant to the systems in your data center
● Identify and notify when updates are available
● Package the updates into different deployment format.
To automate the creation of baseline repositories, DRM provides advanced integration capabilities with iDRAC/LC, OpenManage
Enterprise, Chassis Management Controller, OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter and OpenManage Integration for
Microsoft System Center (OMIMSSC). Also, DRM packages updates into custom catalogs that can be used for deployment.
Dell EMC Repository Manager can create the following deployment tools:
● Custom catalogs
● Smart Bootable ISO
● Smart Deployment Package
● Custom Server Update Utility (SUU)
For more information, see Dell EMC Repository Manager User’s Guide available at https://www.dell.com/esmmanuals.
Dell EMC OpenManage Mobile
Dell EMC OpenManage Mobile (OMM) is a mobile application for managing servers and related devices from Android and iOS
mobile devices. OMM enables IT administrators to perform a subset of server configuration, monitoring, and remediation tasks
from anywhere and anytime.
Advantages of using OpenManage Mobile
● View inventory, monitor health status, and perform basic setup of servers, MX7000 chassis, and its sleds.
● Streamline monitoring and troubleshooting of PowerEdge MX7000 modular infrastructure through Augmented Reality view
of chassis components.
● Discover any server issues by signing up for proactive notifications from OpenManage Enterprise.
● View the server information about a large screen and get the equivalent of a large LCD display on the mobile device.
● Reduce the need for cumbersome crash carts by using a mobile device to access system console.
● Scan the iDRAC credentials that are stored in QR code for ease-of-use and faster first-time login.
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