Quick start manual

Lifecycle controller also supports local one-to-one system management tasks through a graphical user interface (GUI)
using the server’s KVM or the Virtual Console in iDRAC for operating system installation, updates, configuration, and for
running diagnostics, on single and local servers. This eliminates the need for multiple option ROMs for hardware
configuration. For more information, see Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide .
Who can use the API?
Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services features are available based on the type of license (Basic Management, iDRAC7
Express, iDRAC7 Express for Blades, or iDRAC7 Enterprise) you purchase. Only licensed features are available in the
iDRAC7 Web interface and Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services. For more information about managing licenses, see
iDRAC7 User’s Guide . For more information about Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services licensing, see Licensing
How is One-to-many Management Achieved?
A management station sends WSMAN commands over a network and the WSMAN commands can traverse the network
safely from outside the firewall and still be secure.
Contacting Dell
To obtain the most up-to-date information regarding Lifecycle Controller and WSMAN, see the Social Media Reference
section in this document.
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