Remote-access Guide

dell openmanage linux remote access utilities

by Jo Lowe Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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The Dell EMC OpenManage Linux Remote Access Utilities are management station software that provide remote management capabilities for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers. These tools include: - RACADM Command Line Interface (CLI): Enables scripting of iDRAC management operations - Virtual Media Command Line Interface (VMCLI): Provides iDRAC access to remote media to support operating system deployment and server updates.

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What is Dell EMC OpenManage repository for Ubuntu Server LTS?

This is Dell EMC OpenManage repository for Ubuntu Server LTS and selected Debian releases support. The repository includes OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA), iDRAC Service Module (iSM) and Deployment Tool Kit (DTK).

What is the Dell Linux repository?

The purpose of the Dell Linux Repository is to distribute all Official Dell Software. Official Dell Software distributed in this repo: OpenManage Server Administrator BIOS and firmware updates Dell Diagnostic Applications for Linux systems

What's new in Dell EMC SupportAssist?

- Corrected Dell EMC SupportAssist brand usage in Racadm output messages. - IPMITool - Updated the CSSD to latest version 47. - RACADM and its specific RPMS can be installed without requiring the installation of OMSA components. - The installed RACADM binary can be used to execute both Local RACADM and remote RACADM commands.

What is Dell system update (DSU) repository?

The repositorycontains BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostic applications and OMSA for Dell PowerEdge Servers. An updated Dell Linux repository, Dell System Update (DSU)is available here. DSU provides more options than traditional Dell Linux repository, like selected updates, non-interactive updates etc for improved user experience. . Supported Hardware

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NOTICE

For older releases prior to OM901, please visit http://linux.dell.com/repo/community/ubuntu/.

Upgrade

OMSA upgrade is not supported from previous version (s) to v9.0.1 or v9.0.2 or v9.1.1. It is highly recommended that you first remove any previous installation and then install the latest version by following the installation steps mentioned above.

Web Interface

To use web interface, users with appropriate permissions need to be added.

Known Issues

Dell recommends connecting to Server Administrator directly from Ubuntu or Debian MN through web interface (GUI) or command line interface (CLI). Connecting from Server Administrator webserver (DWS) to remote Managed Node (MN) with Ubuntu or Debian OS is not supported.

Open Source

The source for open source packages in this repository is provided at http://linux.dell.com/repo/community/ubuntu/source/.

What is SNMP server?

Server Administrator generates Simple Network Management Protocol ( SNMP) traps in response to changes in the status of sensors andother monitored parameters. Configure one or more trap destinations on the system running Server Administrator to send SNMP traps toa management station.

Can you use the same certificate for OpenWsman?

If you have a self-signed or CA-signed certificate, you can use the same certificate for the openwsman server by updating thessl_cert_file and ssl_key_file values, which are grouped under [server] tag, in /etc/openwsman/openwsman.conf withthe existing certificate values.

What is Dell Linux Repository?

The purpose of the Dell Linux Repository is to distribute all Official Dell Software.

Does srvadmin-base install OMSA?

srvadmin-base: Install only base OMSA, no web server

Is RHEL5 supported by DSU?

RHEL 5 and below: RHEL5 and below releases are not supported by DSU.

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