Dell 2.3 Updating the Virtual Appliance Software Version, Downloading the Troubleshooting Bundle

Updating the Virtual Appliance Software Version

To prevent data loss, perform an appliance backup prior to beginning the software update.

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

2.In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE.

3.To update the virtual appliance to the software version listed under Appliance Update, click Update Virtual Appliance.

4.In the Update Appliance dialog box, the current and available versions are listed. To begin the update, click Update.

5.The system is locked down and put into maintenance mode. When the update is complete, the Appliance page displays showing the newly installed version.

Downloading the Troubleshooting Bundle

Use this information to assist in troubleshooting issues, or send to Technical Support.

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

2.In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT.

3.To display the troubleshooting bundle dialog box, click Generate Troubleshooting Bundle.

4.To either open or save a zip file that contains the virtual appliance logging information, click the Download Troubleshooting Bundle link.

5.To exit, click Close.

Setting Up The HTTP Proxy

You can set up the HTTP proxy settings using the Administration Console or the Dell Management Console.

1.In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console.

2.In the Login dialog box, type your password.

3.In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT.

4.In the Appliance Management page, scroll down to the HTTP Proxy Settings, and then click Edit.

5.In the Edit page, do the following:

a.To enable the use of HTTP Proxy Settings, next to Use HTTP Proxy Settings, select Enable.

b.In the Proxy Server Address text box, enter the proxy server address.

c.In the Proxy Server Port text box, enter the proxy server port.

d.To use proxy credentials, next to Use Proxy Credentials, select Yes.

e.If you are using credentials, in the User Name text box, enter the user name.

f.In the Password text box, type the password.

6.Click Apply.

Setting Up the NTP Servers

Use the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to synchronize the virtual appliance clocks to that of a NTP server.

1.In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console.

2.In the Login dialog box, type your password.

3.In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT.

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