Users Guide
NOTE: The @ character is not supported for use in shared network folder user names/passwords.
c) To validate your entries click Begin Test.
3. To save this selection and continue the Configuration Wizard, click Save and Continue.
Enabling The OMSA Link [Wizard]
To launch OpenManage Server Administator (OMSA) within the Dell Management Plug-in virtual appliance, the OMSA
Web Server must be installed and configured. See the
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Installation Guide
for
instructions on how to install and configure the Web Server.
NOTE: OMSA is only required on Dell servers prior to Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers.
You can use OMSA to:
• Manage vCenter elements (detailed sensor/component-level health information).
• Clear command logs and system event logs (SELs).
• Obtain NIC statistics.
• Make sure that the Dell Management Plug-in captures events from a selected host.
1. In the Configuration Wizard, on the OpenManage Server Admin page, use the OMSA Web Server URL text box to
enter the OMSA URL. You must include the full URL including the HTTPS.
2. To save this URL and finish the Configuration Wizard, click Finish.
Configuring Dell iDRAC Auto-Discovery And Initial Start-up
If you did not order your appliance with Auto-Discovery enabled from the factory, you can do it manually by reading
Appendix A, in the
Dell Management Plug-in User’s Guide
.
Configuring NFS Shares
To use NFS shares with the Dell Management Plug-in for backup and restore operations, firmware updates, and as a
staging folder, there are certain configuration items that you must complete. CIFS shares do not require additional
configuration.
To configure NFS shares:
1. On the machine hosting the NFS shares, edit /etc/exports to add: /share/path <appliance IP> (rw) *(ro).
This allows the virtual appliance full read and write access to the share, but limits all other users to read only.
2. Start nfs services:
service portmap start
service nfs start
service nfslock status
NOTE: The steps above may vary depending on the Linux distribution in use.
3. If any of the services were already running:
exportfs -ra
Settings Overview
The Dell Management Plug-in Settings section:
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