Dell Version 7.3 manual Using The Server Administrator Command Line Interface

NOTE: When using a self-signed certificate, most web browsers display an untrusted warning as the self- signed certificate is not signed by a Certificate Authority (CA) trusted by the operating system. Some secure browser settings can also block the self-signed SSL certificates. The OMSA web GUI requires a CA-signed certificate for such secure browsers.

•Certificate Maintenance — Allows you to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) containing all the certificate information about the host required by the CA to automate the creation of a trusted SSL web certificate. You can retrieve the necessary CSR file either from the instructions on the Certificate Signing Request (CSR) page or by copying the entire text in the text box on the CSR page and pasting it in the CA submit form. The text must be in the Base64–encoded format.

NOTE: You also have an option to view the certificate information and export the certificate that is being used in universal Base64–encoded format, which can be imported by other web services.

•Import a root certificate — A certificate authority typically issues both a root certificate file (based on the domain name of the host) and a certificate chain file, which establishes trust among the CA, the root certificate of the host and the web browser and operating system of a remote user. In larger domains, the certificate chain file can define the intermediate CAs. First, import the root certificate file (typically .CER file type) of the host. Then, import the CA- issued PKCS#7 certificate chain (typically .P7B file type) that establishes the chain of trust from the top-level CA through any intermediate authorities trusted by the operating system and then finally to the root certificate.

•Import certificate chain — Allows you to import the certificate response (in PKCS#7 format) from a trusted CA.

Server Administrator Web Server Action Tabs

The following are the action tabs that are displayed when you log in to manage the Server Administrator web server:

•Properties

•Shutdown

•Logs

•Alert Management

•Session Management

Using The Server Administrator Command Line Interface

The Server Administrator command line interface (CLI) allows users to perform essential systems management tasks from the operating system command prompt of a monitored system.

The CLI allows a user with a very well-defined task in mind to rapidly retrieve information about the system. Using CLI commands, for example, administrators can write batch programs or scripts to execute at specific times. When these programs execute, they can capture reports on components of interest, such as fan RPMs. With additional scripting, the CLI can be used to capture data during periods of high system usage to compare with the same measurements at times of low system usage. Command results can be routed to a file for later analysis. The reports can help administrators to gain information that can be used to adjust usage patterns, to justify purchasing new system resources, or to focus on the health of a problem component.

For complete instructions on the functionality and use of the CLI, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator

Command Line Interface Guide at dell.com/support/manuals.

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