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3.To navigate to the license file, click the Browse button , and then click Upload.

NOTE: If the license file is modified or edited in any way, the appliance views it as corrupted and the file will not work.

Virtual Appliance Management

Virtual appliance management contains the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter network, version, NTP, and HTTPS information, and lets an administrator:

•Restart the virtual appliance

•Update the virtual appliance, and configure an update repository location

•Generate a troubleshooting bundle that contains appliance logging information.

•Enter Network Time Protocol (NTP) settings

•Upload and manage HTTPS certificates

Related Tasks:

•Restarting The Virtual Appliance

•Updating A Repository Location And Updating An Appliance

•Downloading Troubleshooting Bundle

•Setting Up The NTP Servers

Restarting The Virtual Appliance

To restart the virtual appliance:

NOTE: Restarting the virtual appliance logs you out from the Administration Console, and the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is unavailable until the virtual appliance and its services are active.

1.Launch a web Browser then enter https://<ApplianceIPAddress>

2.In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT.

3.To restart the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, click Restart the Virtual Appliance.

4.On the Restart Virtual Appliance dialog box, to restart the virtual appliance click Apply or click Cancel to cancel.

Updating A Repository Location And Virtual Appliance

Perform a backup prior to an update of the virtual appliance to make sure all data is protected.

1.Launch a web Browser then enter https://<ApplianceIPAddress>.

2.In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT.

3.Next to Appliance Update, click Edit.

4.In the Appliance Update window, enter the Repository Location URL, and then click Apply.

NOTE: If the update location is on an external network, such as the Dell FTP site, then a proxy must be entered below in the HTTP Proxy area.

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Contents Page Page Contents End-To-End Hardware Management Hardware ManagementConsole Administration Viewing Or Editing Hypervisor ProfilesTroubleshooting Configuring Network Settings101 104 Inventory Key FeaturesOpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Dell platformsOpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Features Security Roles and Permissions Data IntegrityDell Infrastructure Deployment Role Access Control Authentication, Authorization, And RolesDell Operation Role Dell.InventoryUnderstanding Privileges Dell.DeployPage Page Configuration Tasks Using the Configuration Wizard Creating a New Connection Profile Wizard Configuration Wizard WelcomeOpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Home Configuring Events And Alarms Wizard Enter the Proxy Port number Setting Up a Proxy Server WizardScheduling Inventory Jobs Wizard Running a Warranty Retrieval Job Wizard Configuring the Deployment Credentials WizardSetting The Default Firmware Update Repository Wizard Enabling The Omsa Link WizardGeneral Settings Overview Configuring NFS SharesSettings Overview Creating a New Connection Profile Enabling The Omsa Link Outside the Configuration WizardEnable or Disable Server Warranty Expiration Notification To create a new connection profile Configuring Events And Alarms About Proxy Configuration Setting Up a Proxy ServerDell Management Center, select Settings → Warranty Schedule Running a Warranty Retrieval JobUsing The Http Proxy For Retrieving Web Based Data Running Inventory JobsDell Online Shared Network Folder Setting Up The Firmware RepositoryViewing or Editing Deployment Credentials Click Begin TestAdding Deployable Servers To a White List Server Security Settings For DeploymentEnabling a Deployable Server White List Deleting Deployable Servers From a White List About Host, Bare Metal, and iDRAC Compliance IssuesRunning The Fix Non-Compliant vSphere Hosts Wizard Related InformationRunning The Fix Non-Compliant Bare Metal Server Wizard Re-checking Bare Metal Server Compliance Downloading An ISO For Manual Firmware UpdatesIDRAC License Compliance Upgrading From a Trial Version To a Full Product Version Upgrading OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenterAbout OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Licensing Monitoring the Datacenter And Host System Understanding Events And AlarmsConfigure Snmp Omsa trap destinations, if needed Event DescriptionUnderstanding Omsa For 11th Generation Dell PowerEdge Hosts Deploying the Omsa Agent onto an ESX SystemDeploying The Omsa Agent Onto An ESXi System Click Apply ChangesHost Information VSphere Client Host OverviewViewing Events Management Consoles Dell Online ServicesHost Actions About Inventory Schedule Resetting iDRACUnder Host Actions, select iDRAC Reset Modifying An Inventory Job ScheduleTo update the Details of Last Inventory Job, click Refresh Displaying The Inventory For a Single Host System in vCenterInventory And Licensing Viewing Host Power Monitoring Viewing Storage InventoryManaging Connection Profiles Viewing Or Editing An Existing Connection Profile Testing a Connection Profile Deleting a Connection ProfileDisplaying Logs in Dell Management Center Understanding System Event Logs In vSphere Client Host ViewRefreshing a Connection Profile Dell ftp.dell.com About Firmware UpdatesDisplaying The Event Logs For An Individual Host Shared NetworkFirmware Versions After October 14 Running The Firmware Update WizardSelect Update from repository Firmware Versions Older than July 29Updating Older Firmware Versions Enter maintenance mode, apply updates, and restartApply updates on next reboot Click Update Firmware Advanced Host Management Using vCenter Viewing Firmware Update Status for Clusters and DatacentersUnder Host Actions, select Blink Indicator Light Setting Up Physical Server Front Indicator LightWarranty Retrieval Server Based Management ToolsViewing Server Warranty Information For a Single Host Hardware Management PrerequisitesServer States Within The Deployment Sequence Provisioning OverviewUnderstanding Deployment Job Times Understanding How To Configure a Hardware Profile Downloading Custom Dell ISO ImagesConfiguration Creating a New Hardware ProfilePage Locally Cloning a Hardware ProfileEnabling Csior On a Reference Server RemotelyDuplicating a Hardware Profile About Managing Hardware ProfilesViewing Or Editing a Hardware Profile Renaming a Hardware ProfileRefreshing An Updated Hardware Profile Creating a New Hypervisor ProfileManaging Hypervisor Profiles Vlan SupportViewing Or Editing Hypervisor Profiles Duplicating a Hypervisor ProfilesDeleting a Hypervisor Profile Building a New Deployment TemplateRenaming Hypervisor Profile Refreshing Hypervisor ProfilesDeleting a Deployment Template Running The Deployment WizardDuplicating Deployment Templates Renaming a Deployment TemplateDeployment Wizard Deployment Templates Deployment Wizard Global SettingsDeployment Wizard Select Servers Deployment Wizard Server Identification Understanding Job Queue Deployment Wizard Connection ProfileDeployment Wizard Scheduling Jobs Click Schedule servers for deploymentOn the Select Server tab, click Add Server Managing Deployment Jobs Using The Deployment Job QueueAdding a Server Manually Click Remove Selected Servers Removing a Bare Metal ServerOn the Select Servers tab, click Remove Servers Registering a vCenter Server Web-based Administration Console Managing vCenter Server Connections Versions of ESXi that should be supported on hosts managed OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter RequirementsClick Register VCenter sSupportModifying The vCenter Administrator Login Updating The SSL Certificates For Registered vCenter ServersUpdating a Repository Location And Virtual Appliance Virtual Appliance ManagementRestarting The Virtual Appliance Setting Up the NTP Servers Downloading the Troubleshooting BundleSetting Up The Http Proxy Updating the Virtual Appliance Software VersionGenerating a Certificate Signing Request Restoring the Default Https CertificateClick Restore Default Certificate for Https Certificates Uploading an Https CertificateConfiguring Backup And Restore Setting up Global AlertsManaging Backup And Restore Restoring The Database From a Backup Scheduling Automatic BackupsPerforming An Immediate Backup Click Backup NowEnter the Current Admin Password and press Enter Configuring Network SettingsChanging The Virtual Appliance Password Understanding the vSphere Client ConsoleResetting The Virtual Appliance To Factory Settings Setting The Local Time ZoneRebooting Virtual Appliance Refreshing the Console ViewPower on the OpenManage Integration version 2.3 appliance Migration Path to migrate from 1.6/1.7 toTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions FAQVersion Affected All Firmware link communication error FTP TCP Rmcp UDP/TCP Select the Enable Platform Event Filter Alerts check box Select Temperatures under Main System ChassisWhen I tried to use lockdown mode, it failed Go to https//vcenterserverIPAddress/mob Set UserVars.CIMoemProviderEnabled toHow Do I Force Removal of the Virtual Appliance? My Firmware Update Failed. What Do I Do? My vCenter Registration Failed. What Can I Do?Enabling Auto-Discovery On a Newly Purchased System Bare Metal Deployment IssuesHardware Configuration Failure Auto-Discovery and Handshake PrerequisitesContacting Dell Virtualization-related Events For Dell PowerEdge Servers Event Name Description SeverityNo action Dell Memory Device Dell Processor sensor Error Threshold value Independent error condition Dell Storage Controller Dell Storage Array disk Array disk warning Dell Watchdog Power Watchdog Power cycle Error Module information Information Dell Integrated Dual SD Understanding Auto-Discovery Auto-Discovery PrerequisitesLog in to the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller GUI You must have the iDRAC and host IP addressesEnter the iDRAC IP address into a browser You must have the iDRAC and host IP addresses