Installing Dell Extension to Microsoft Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In

When you extend the schema in Active Directory, you must also extend the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-in so the administrator can manage iDRAC devices, Users and User Groups, iDRAC Associations, and iDRAC Privileges.

When you install your systems management software using the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD, you can install the Snap-in by selecting the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-inoption during the installation procedure. See the Dell OpenManage Software Quick Installation Guide for additional instructions about installing systems management software. For x64-bit Windows Operating Systems, the Snap-in installer is located under <DVD drive>:\SYSMGMT\ManagementStation\ support\OMActiveDirectory_SnapIn64

For more information about the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-in, see your Microsoft documentation.

Installing the Administrator Pack

You must install the Administrator Pack on each system that is managing the Active Directory iDRAC Objects. If you do not install the Administrator Pack, you cannot view the Dell iDRAC Object in the container.

See "Opening the Microsoft Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In" on page 159 for more information.

Opening the Microsoft Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In

To open the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-in:

1If you are logged into the domain controller, click Start Admin ToolsActive Directory Users and Computers.

If you are not logged into the domain controller, you must have the appropriate Microsoft Administrator Pack installed on your local system. To install this Administrator Pack, click StartRun, type MMC,

and press Enter.

The MMC is displayed.

2In the Console 1 window, click File (or Console on systems running Windows 2000).

Using the iDRAC6 Directory Service

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