Dell 2.3 manual Configuration Tasks Using the Configuration Wizard

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Understanding How To Configure or Edit the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

After you complete the basic installation of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, you can proceed to configure the appliance using one of the following methods described later in this section:

•Configuration Tasks Using the Configuration Wizard

•Configuration Tasks Using the Settings Options

Although using the Configuration Wizard is the most common method used, you can also accomplish this through the appliance's Settings page in the Dell Management Center.

The user interface in both areas is similar except in the wizard you click Save and Continue, whereas in the Settings options you click Apply.

Configuration Tasks Using the Configuration Wizard

Use these tasks when configuring the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter using the Configuration Wizard:

1.Configuration Wizard Welcome Page

2.Creating A New Connection Profile

3.Configuring Events And Alarms

4.Setting Up A Proxy Server

5.Scheduling Inventory Jobs

6.Running A Warranty Retrieval Job

7.Configuring The Deployment Credentials

8.Setting The Default Firmware Update Repository

9.Enabling The OMSA Link

Configuration Tasks Using the Settings Options

Use these tasks to set up or edit the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter configuration tasks:

•Creating A New Connection Profile

•Configuring Events And Alarms

•Setting Up A Proxy Server

•Modifying An Inventory Job Schedule

•Warranty Retrieval

•Viewing Or Editing Deployment Credentials

•Setting Up The Firmware Repository And Credentials

•Enabling The OMSA Link

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