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DELL EMC Repository Manager (DRM)

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Dell EMC Repository Manager v3.0 (New Jan 2018)

Dell EMC Repository Manager (DRM) is an application within the Dell OpenManage portfolio that allows IT Administrators to easily manage system updates. Dell Repository Manager provides a searchable interface used to create custom software collections known as bundles and repositories of Dell Update Packages (DUPs).

These bundles and repositories allow for the deployment of multiple firmware updates at once. 

A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates a specific software element on a Dell server such as the BIOS, a device driver, firmware, and other similar software updates.

Additionally, Dell EMC Repository Manager makes it easier to find and download specific updates for a particular platform, which saves time.

What is new in DRM v.3.0:

  • New HTML5-based interface

  • Both Linux and Windows versions with same features, functionality, and appearance

  • Command Line interface (CLI) options – allowing for customized automation of routine processes

  • New work flows for creating repositories

    • Easy to select just the platforms, OS, and desired devices

  • Repository versioning for easy roll back (or forward)

  • Web Service API for support of future Dell EMC consoles

  • Migration of repositories already created with DRM 2.2 during installation of DRM 3.0

  • Able to delete Multiple Repositories at once

  • Create Deployment tools for multiple Repositories at once.

  • Smart Bootable ISO and Smart Scripted Deployment Packs -- featuring Dell System Update (DSU) for orchestration of update process.

  • Automated discovery and loading of new Catalogs.

 How does Dell EMC Repository Manager Work?

DRM allows an IT administrator to either manually create a repository of updates or integrate with other Dell EMC tools like OpenManage Essentials, OpenManage Integration with VMware vCenter, OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center, Chassis Management Controller, or iDRAC to automate the creation of a custom repository.

Once a repository is created, an IT administrator can schedule searches for new updates, saving time otherwise spent manually searching through the Dell support site. An administrator can also create custom deployment tools such as custom catalogs that are used by Dell EMC Tools, a custom server update utility, scripted deployment packs, and/or bootable ISOs.

DRM connects to Dell's online catalog of updates that contains information on the available Dell Update Packages (DUPs). Once updates have been selected by a user, Dell EMC Repository Manager downloads the specific, requested files.

Dell EMC Repository Manager will also automate the refresh of repositories with the latest version of update packages or run a comparison and let an administrator select which new updates to include in the repository. DRM can then be used to create deployment tools from the contents of a repository.

What's New + Downloads

Release Summary

v3.0.1

What's new:

  • Run OM Essentials and DRM on the same system
  • Support to create a new folder when building a deployment tool
  • Delete components enhancements
  • Support to export only catalog file for repository

v 3.0

What's new:

• New HTML5-based interface
• Both Linux and Windows versions with same features, functionality, and appearance
• Command Line interface (CLI) options – allowing for customized automation of routine processes
• New work flows for creating repositories
o Easy to select just the platforms, OS, and desired devices
• Repository versioning for easy roll back (or forward)
• Web Service API for support of future Dell EMC consoles
• Migration of repositories already created with DRM 2.2 during installation of DRM 3.0
• Able to delete Multiple Repositories at once
• Create Deployment tools for multiple Repositories at once.
• Smart Bootable ISO and Smart Scripted Deployment Packs -- featuring Dell System Update (DSU) for orchestration of update process.
• Automate discover and loading of new Catalogs.

29 Jan 2018

(download)

v 2.2

What's new:

  • Repository Manager integration with Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
  • Flexibility to do tasks at Repository Bundle level
  • Easy Access to Previous Catalogs
  • Quicker Deployment Tool creation with Concurrent Downloads

20 April 2016(download)

v2.1

What's new:

1. Performance:  Building deployment tools such as a Bootable ISO and Customized Server Update Utility has always been time consuming.  Internal testing shows 30-40% improvement in build times.
2. Web download Protocols:  DRM has been enhanced to better support HTTP and HTTPS protocols.  Additionally, DRM has implemented a Network Settings option to allow customers to selectively enable or disable web protocols
3. Managing Tasks:  DRM can now create a number of scheduled tasks, including notification of new updates and notification when new catalogs are available.  DRM then assists in managing these tasks by allowing for viewing and editing the scheduled tasks.
4. Context Sensitive Help:  DRM now has context sensitive help.
5. Prerequisite Installer:  DRM relies on Microsoft Windows .NET framework, and will assist in installing the required version without leaving the DRM installer.

20 Aug 2015 (download)

v2.0

New Features:

  • iDRAC Inventory integration:  DRM can extract an inventory file from a given system(s) and compare that to currently available updates.
  • Scheduled Repository Search will notify an administrator when a given repository has new updates. This search happens on a scheduled defined by the customer. If configured, DRM will also send an alert via email.
  • Email notification has been extended to include notification when a new catalog is available.
  • M1000e Inventory feature has been renamed Dell Modular Chassis Inventory, and this feature now also supports PowerEdge VRTX and FX2 systems.

 17Dec2014 (download)

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Manuals & Documents (home)
 v3.0  Installation Guide  v3.0 User's Guide 
 v3.0 Release Notes
 v3.0 Troubleshooting Guide

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Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Repository Manager for Clients
OpenManage Essentials Home
OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Home
iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller Home

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Tags: FileStore, Bootable iso, OpenManage integration, drm, DRM Search Support, Dell Repository Manager Updates, Search support site, VMware vCenter, Dell Modular chassis inventory, Lifecycle Controller Integration, Generic Inventory, Search DUP updates, Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) inventory, Dell Repository, Methods of searching DRM updates, adding components using DRM

Dell EMC OpenManage Ansible Modules

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Overview

Dell EMC OpenManageTM Ansible Modules allows Data Center and IT administrators to use RedHat Ansible to automate and orchestrate the provisioning, configuration, deployment, and update of PowerEdge Servers by leveraging the out-of-band (agentless) management automation capabilities in-built into the iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller).

Ansible by RedHat is one of the most popular DevOps tools that can configure systems, deploy software, and orchestrate more advanced IT tasks such as continuous deployments or zero downtime rolling updates.

With OpenManage Ansible Modules, Data Center and IT administrators will be able to rapidly deploy their infrastructure, change server configurations and will be able to manage and maintain the desired-state configurations for PowerEdge Servers by running Ansible playbooks.

Key Features:

  • Supports agent-free and automated bare-metal configuration, provisioning, deployment and update of 12thGeneration of Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers and above, including 14th Generation of PowerEdge Servers
  • Leverages Redfish REST APIs provided by iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller for Agent-Free (Out-of-Band) bare-metal provisioning, deployment and update of PowerEdge Servers
  • ExportServer Configuration Profile (SCP) containing the complete representation of server configuration in XML or JSON format to a remote network share (CIFS or NFS) or local file path
  • Import Server Configuration Profile (SCP) from a remote network share (CIFS or NFS) or local file path
  • Use Ansible playbooks for zero-touch automated end-to-end configuration, provisioning, deployment and update of PowerEdge Servers:
    • Power Cycle
    • iDRAC Configuration
      • User and Password administration – create, modify and delete local user settings
      • Network Configuration – iDRAC network settings including DHCP and Static address configuration
      • Services – Web server and SNMP settings
      • SNMP Alerting and Email settings
      • Configure Time zone and NTP settings
      • System Lockdown
    • BIOS Configuration
      • Configure Boot mode to legacy Bios or Uefi
      • Configure Boot Sequence
      • Configure NVMe mode to RAID or Non-RAID
      • Enable / Disable Secure Boot
    • Storage Configuration– Create or Delete RAID volumes on direct-attached storage (DAS) associated with a storage controller
    • OS Deployment– deploy operating system ISO from a remote network share (CIFS, NFS)
  • Lifecycle Controller JOB Management– use Ansible modules for keeping status of the LC jobs and construct a step-by-step workflow for your automation playbook
  • Get detailed component level Hardware and Firmware inventory
  • Out-of-Band Firmware Updates from remote network file share (CIFS, NFS) using Dell EMC Update packages and catalog files

Downloads

Dell EMC OpenManage Ansible Modules is open-source and offered to customers and community as a stand-alone software and can be downloaded from the support.dell.com site here:

If you want to take advantage of the new features when they are implemented and want to contribute to the ongoing development, then you can go to Github repository using the following URLs and either clone or download the modules:

Documentation

Please refer to the OpenManage Ansible Modules Documentation. Sample playbooks and examples could be found under examples directory

Support

Licensing

OpenManage Ansible Modules are Open Source and licensed under GNU GPL v3.0 License. Please see the LICENSE for more information

Tags: Red Hat, agent-free, Dell EMC, openmanage, out-of-band, OpenManage Python SDK, poweredge, OpenManage Ansible Modules, Ansible, Dell, open source, iDRAC

OpenManage Mobile

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OpenManage Mobile (OMM) Overview

 

Dell EMC OpenManage Mobile (OMM) version 2.1 is a mobile application for managing servers and related devices from Android and iOS mobile devices. OpenManage Mobile enables IT administrators to perform a subset of server configuration, monitoring, and remediation tasks.

 

Key Use Cases of OpenManage Mobile

  • Quickly perform basic server setup (plug the power cable, connect mobile device to server, assign IP address, change credentials, and update key BIOS attributes)
  • Find out about any server issues quickly by signing up for proactive notifications from OpenManage Essentials console
  • View all of the server information conveniently on a large screen, effectively getting the equivalent of a large LCD display on your mobile device
  • Reduce the need for cumbersome crash carts by using Android tablet or an iPad to access system console

  • For ease-of-use and faster first-time login, simply scan the iDRAC credentials stored in QR code
  • Batch update factory default server passwords for Dell EMC PowerEdge 14th generation servers (Dell License Manager 1.5 is needed for this feature)

 

How to access PowerEdge servers from OpenManage Mobile

There are 3 key ways OpenManage Mobile can access and manage Dell EMC PowerEdge servers:

  • Access iDRAC “at-the-server”
    PowerEdge servers (14th generation): OMM can access PowerEdge 14th generation servers through Quick Sync 2 module. Once connected, IT administrators can configure IP addresses & BIOS settings, share Dell EMC SupportAssist reports, view server inventory, health status & logs, or power cycle a server.

    Quick Sync 2 module, required for at-the-server access, is currently supported on following PowerEdge severs:
    - Rack servers: R940, R940xa, R840, R740, R740xd, R640, R540, R440, R7425, R7415, R6415
    - Tower server: T640


    PowerEdge servers (13th generation): OMM can access PowerEdge 13th generation servers through the Quick Sync bezel. Once connected, IT administrators can configure IP addresses, view server inventory, health status & logs, or power cycle a server.

    Quick Sync bezel is supported on PowerEdge R730, R730xd, and R630 servers.

  • Access iDRAC remotely
    OMM can access PowerEdge servers (12th, 13th, and 14th generation) remotely over a secure, internal network from anywhere. Once connected, IT administrators can configure IP addresses & BIOS settings, share Dell EMC SupportAssist reports, view server inventory, health status & logs, or power cycle a server.

    Note: Features vary by server model & generation.

  • Access servers remotely through OpenManage Essentials (OME) console

    OMM can connect to PowerEdge servers through the OpenManage Essentials (OME) Console (v 2.2 and later). IT administrators can monitor all systems managed by OpenManage Essentials including Dell EMC servers, storage, networking, and firewall appliances, as well as other OME-supported third party hardware. OMM can also receive proactive notifications from OME console.

    More information about OpenManage Essentials and a download link is available at www.DellTechCenter.com/OME

    For remote access to iDRAC or OpenManage Essentials, no additional hardware is required other than Android or iOS devices. For at-the-server access, either Quick Sync 2 module or Quick Sync bezel is needed.

 

Download OpenManage Mobile from App Stores

OpenManage Mobile is available as a no-charge application download from Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and MyApp/Tencent (China):

 

Overview of OpenManage Mobile features

  • Access Methods
    • Connect to multiple OpenManage Essentials consoles from a single mobile device
    • Connect to multiple PowerEdge servers (12th, 13th, and 14th generation) servers remotely
    • Connect to PowerEdge servers (14th generation) through Quick Sync 2 module (Android and iOS)
    • Connect to PowerEdge servers (13th generation) through Quick Sync bezel (Android only)
  • Notifications (from OpenManage Essentials console)
    • Receive critical alert notifications from OME on your mobile device
    • Acknowledge, forward and delete alerts from your mobile device
  • Monitor
    • Browse server details, health status, firmware inventory, system event logs, and LC logs of individual servers. Share/Forward as needed.
    • Access and share SupportAssist reports, or crash screens and videos
    • Access server warranty information from the mobile device
  • Basic server setup & configuration
    • Configure one server manually, or multiple servers simultaneously. You can even update the Auto-Update flag in server from OMM.
    • Run RACADM commands and get output directly on the mobile device
    • Access system console to view server OS desktops (12th, 13th, and 14th generation). Note: This needs a Third-Party app download from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
    • Perform server management functions such as Power On, Power cycle, Reboot, or Shutdown from the mobile application
  • Demo Mode

    • Learn the features of OpenManage Mobile by accessing the “Demo Mode”. OpenManage Mobile users (customers, technicians, sales, etc.) can preview the capabilities of OpenManage Mobile using an offline, pre-populated “demo database” included in the app.

 

Key NEW features in OpenManage Mobile v2.x:

 

  • Access the new Quick Sync 2 module for at-the-server systems management

    • Available for PowerEdge 14th generation servers

    • Advanced functionality, including “touch & roam” capabilities for ease-of-use

    • Now supported on iOS too (in addition to Android mobile devices)

    • Leverages Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology to connect OMM to iDRAC

    • Availability at both Point-of-Sale with servers as well as After-Point-of-Sale (Point-of-sale highly recommended).

    • Located internally within the server (not a bezel anymore)

  • Perform manual and batch server configurations*
    Assign IP addresses, change iDRAC credentials and NIC configuration, change boot order, update location or key BIOS attributes.

    * Please note that the batch server configuration feature is primarily available for PowerEdge 14th generation servers. Features vary by server generation and access method.

  • Access SupportAssist reports for PowerEdge 14th generation servers
    Access and share SupportAssist reports, last boot capture or crash video; View and share last crash or the OS preview screen.

  • Run RACADM commands to access and manage PowerEdge 13th and 14th generation servers
    Run any RACADM command and obtain the output directly on the mobile device. Five frequently used RACADM commands are pre-entered in the application and can be initiated with the touch of a finger on the mobile display.

  • Access a Virtual Console (VNC over SSH) securely

    Access a console securely over SSH from both Android and iOS mobile devices
    bVNC for Android (available free on Google Play Store)
    Remotix for iOS (available for purchase on Apple App Store)

  • Batch update factory default server passwords for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers (Dell License Manager 1.5 is needed for this feature)

    • Available for PowerEdge 14th generation servers

  

Overview / Customer Presentation

(Please visit the site to view this file)

 

Hardware / App Requirements 

  • Mobile device running Android OS v5.0 or later OR iOS 9.0 or later
  • OME v2.2 or later management console (for remote access to servers through OME and notifications to mobile devices)
  • PowerEdge 14th, 13th, or 12th generations servers (for 1:1 remote connection through IDRAC)
  • PowerEdge 14th generation servers - R940, R940xa, R840, R740, R740xd, R640, R540, R440, R7425, R7415, R6415, T640 - with Quick Sync 2 module (for at-the-server management)
  • PowerEdge 13th generation servers - R730, R730xd, R630 with Quick Sync Bezel (for at-the-server management)

 

Videos

Dell EMC OpenManage Mobile 2.0 with Quick Sync 2 module for at-the-server management

(Please visit the site to view this video)

Quick Sync NFC bezel on Dell PowerEdge R730 with OpenManage Mobile

(Please visit the site to view this video)

Documents   

OpenManage Mobile User Guides (for Android and iOS)

White Paper “Understanding OpenManage Mobile and Quick Sync Security”

White Paper “Understanding iDRAC Quick Sync 2”

White Paper “Accessing Remote Desktop using VNC on PowerEdge servers”

“Save Server Management Time and Effort for IT Staff” – A paper by Principled Technologies, and sponsored by Dell EMC

iDRAC Quick Sync bezel Technical Guide (PowerEdge 13th generation)

OpenManage Mobile - Miscellaneous Notes

12/02/2014 - iDRAC Quick Sync

Certain Android handsets do not autonegotiate well at all NFC speeds. This might be an Android OS bug or a bug in the chipset silicon of the handset. So far we have not managed to isolate any vendor or Android OS version that  has this problem. It happens to be random across manufacturers, but consistent to a handset model.

Of the supported 106, 212, and 424 kbps for Quick Sync, only 106 kbps works effectively.

If you have a a device that has the above-mentioned problem during Quick Sync, then you are advised to launch the “Add via Quick Sync” animation within the OMM app before you perform an Quick Sync Scan, in order to have a successful scan.

For the devices that  do not have this problem, you can be in any state of using the app (even minimized) and the app is launched when you attempt to do a Quick Sync read.

03/18/2014 - Push Notifications

Question – I am able to connect to my OME through 3G/4G connections and get notifications. When I am not connected to my OME server I still keep receiving notifications from the devices I am monitoring. Why is this happening? How can I stop this?

Answer – When a user adds an OME to the OMM app on the phone, he/she chooses a filter for “push notifications”. This is the second screen of the “Add OME” wizard. Whenever OME receives an alert that matches the filter chosen by the user it sends an alert update via the end users phone network to the mobile device. If “All Alerts” was chosen, the user will receive all alerts that are received by OME. Ideally an administrator should set the filter to only those alerts that are critical and are of interest to avoid alert overload.

The alerts will get pushed to your mobile phone even when you are no longer connected to the OME, and away from your company network. These messages are not warnings about lack of connection to OME. As an OME administrator, you would want to receive these alerts even when not connected to the OME (for example when you are offsite or it is after work hours), since they usually indicate problems in your data center. After receiving one or more alerts log onto OMM, connect to the OME, and then view more details on the alerts. After browsing through the alert details take action on the alert, without having to physically access the OME or the targets managed by OME. If you don’t log onto OMM, the alerts will accumulate as they are still marked “unread.”

If you don’t want to receive alerts when not connected to the OME this feature can be turned off. There are several ways to do this.

1)      Log onto OMM, edit the OME’s connection and change your filter settings to “None” or to the filter you are most interested in. You have to be connected to the OME to make this change. A user can always re-subscribe to the right filter as his roles and responsibilities changes over time.

2)      Log onto OME via a web browser, and in the “Preference” section you will see your phone listed in the “Mobile Settings” page. You can choose to delete or disable your device from that list. 

 

OpenManage Mobile Forum -

Have a question or feedback on OMM. Start a discussion here.

Others –

OpenManage open source license document

Tags: OMM, mobile, OME, Quick Sync, alerts, Storage, Server, management, Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller Enterprise, OpenManage Client Instrumentation, poweredge, iDRAC7, OpenManage Essentials, Dell, 12g, NFC, iDRAC, monitor, Enterprise Client, remote, system management, Wsman

iDRAC7 & 8 White Paper Home

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 White Papers

Product Pages

General Overview

OS Deployment

Active Directory Integration & Certificates

iDRAC8 (13G) Home


iDRAC9 (14G) Home


iDRAC9 White Papers

Networking and I/O configuration

Updates

Monitoring and Alerting

Scripting and Server Configuration Profiles

Storage & PERC

SupportAssist & Part Replacement

Lifecycle Controller Home

BIOS and UEFI

Security

 

 

General Overview

iDRAC 7 & 8 Feature and Licensing Information Sheet (New for 13G)

Introducing iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller for Dell 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers (new for 13G)

OpenManage Systems Management with iDRAC, iSM, & OMSA: selecting the right components for specific server management requirements(NEW - Jan 2016)

Overview of Dell Systems Management using IPMI (updated for 13G)
PowerEdge Software Licensing (new for 13G)

Principled Technologies' Review of 13G PowerEdge OpenManage(New for 13G)

Understanding Physical Computer System View Profile Implementation (New for 13G)

Configuring Low-Latency Environments in PowerEdge Servers

Dell iDRAC7 Licensing Whitepaper - Differences between iDRAC6 and iDRAC7

iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller - Feature Guide

Lifecycle Controller Workflow Optimization

New Feature Overview: December 2013 Releases of iDRAC7 and Lifecycle Controller 2

New Features and Usability Enhancements to RACADM Commands in iDRAC7

PowerEdge C6320 Power Capping (New for 13G)

 

Networking and I/O configuration

Disabling a Third-Party PCIe Card Cooling Response with Dell PowerEdge Servers (new for 13G)

Dell Network Adapters with iDRAC (Updated April 2016)

IPv6 Best Practices using iDRAC (new for 13G)

Managing IO Identity and Server State Information (New for 13G)

Optimizing I/O Identity and Applying Persistence Policy on Network and Fibre Channel Adapters (new for 13G)

Retrieving Server OS Networking Information through iDRAC (New for 13G)

Understanding PreBoot Networking on Dell PowerEdge Servers (new for 13G)

Auto Dedicated NIC Feature in iDRAC7

Auto-Discovery Network Setup Specification

Configuring BIOS and NIC Using RACADM through Dell iDRAC

Converged Network Adapters with NIC, iSCSI, and FCoE Support

OS to BMC Pass-through operation

FCoE Boot Configuration Setup on Intel Card

FCoE boot using Broadcom card

iDRAC7 Network and Virtual Media Performance

iDRAC7 Networking and Improved Remote Access Performance

Network IO Identity

Reinitiate Auto-Discovery

Remote NIC Configuration Management  

 

Scripting and Server Configuration Profiles

Lifecycle Controller (with WS-Man) Best Practices Specification (Jan 2017)

Lifecycle Controller 2 Web Services Interface Guide (WS-Man Scripting Guide) for Windows  (Jan 2017)

Lifecycle Controller 2 Web Services Interface Guide (WS-Man Scripting Guide) for Linux (Jan 2017)

RESTful Server Configuration with iDRAC REST API(NOV 2016) 

Dell PowerEdge Redfish API Overview

AutoConfig - Enabling rapid configuration of Dell servers using DHCP (12G and 13G)

Creating Applications using the WSMAN API (New for 13G)

Methods to Save and Restore PowerEdge Server Configuration Settings and Firmware Images (New for 13G)

Using Filter Dialects with the WSMAN API (New for 13G)

Automatic Backup Server Profile

Creating and Managing Server Configuration Profiles

Hardware Inventory Viewing Script

How to Build Inventory Reports 

iDRAC Cloning

Import and Export Server Profiles

Lifecycle Controller Backup and Restore in Dell PowerEdge 12th Generation Servers

Programmatic Scripting with WSMAN

Scripting WSMAN to Deploy OS Drivers

Scripting WSMAN to Deploy OS using Remote ISO Image to Stage and Boot

Scripting WSMAN to Deploy OS using vFlash to Stage and Boot to ISO

Server Cloning with Server Configuration Profiles

Server Configuration Profile - XML File Structure (files )

Understanding the iDRAC Power State Management in Base Server Profile

Understanding the iDRAC Power State Management Profile

Using Microsoft Windows PowerShell CIM Cmdlets with Dell iDRAC

 

BIOS and UEFI

Enabling iSCSI Boot Under UEFI Boot Mode on 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers

BIOS POST Troubleshooting Guide for 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers(new for 13G)

BIOS Setup User Guide for 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers(new for 13G)

Defining a Secure Boot Policy (new for 13G)

Updating BIOS on Dell 12G PowerEdge Servers (iDRAC7 - 12G only) 

Updating BIOS on Dell 13G PowerEdge Servers (iDRAC8 - 13G only) (New for 13G)

Using Lifecycle Controller to Configure UEFI Secure Boot and OS Deployment(new for 13G)

Configuring BIOS and NIC Using RACADM through Dell iDRAC

 

OS deployment

Unattended Installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Operating System on Dell PowerEdge Servers Using iDRAC With Lifecycle Controller(new for 13G)
Unattended Installation of Windows 2012 (12G and 13G)

Operating System Deployment in PowerEdge Servers

Operating Systems Deployment using iSCSI or FCOE LUN

 

Updates

Automatic Updates in Dell PowerEdge 12G servers  

Creating and updating iDRAC repository with Repository Manager

Lifecycle Controller Platform Update in Dell PowerEdge 12th Generation Servers

Lifecycle Controller with Dell Repository Manager

PowerEdge Updates with Repository Manager Best Practices Guide

Recommended methods of Updating Firmware on Dell Servers

Recommended Workflow for Performing Firmware Updates on PowerEdge Servers

Remote Firmware Update

Updating Firmware on PowerEdge Servers Using the iDRAC7 Web Interface

Using Dell Repository Manager to create a Bootable ISO and perform updates

 

Storage & PERC

Dell’s vFlash SD Flash Media Card – Better Endurance and Performance via Over-Provisioning

Understanding Real Time Storage Configuration for PERC9(new for 13G)
Managing Web Server Certificates on iDRAC (New for 13G)
Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD Devie Monitoring, Inventory, and Configuration (New for 13G)
vFlash Overview

vFlash Partition Management 

vFlash using the Lifecycle Controller GUI

 

Security

Dell EMC iDRAC Response to Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-1212 (March 2018)

Dell EMC Response to CVEs 2018-1207, 2018-1211, and 1000116 [updated June](June 2018)

Dell update regarding CVE-2016-2183 - Birthday attacks on 64-bit block ciphers (aka Sweet32 attack)(May 2016)

Dell iDRAC Best Practices regarding Transport Layer Security (TLS) Protocols (September 2016)

Dell response to 2016 Leap Second Issue (November 2016)

Dell PowerEdge 13G server security white paper (Nov. 2016) 

Dell's response to CVE-2016-5685(November 2016) 

Dell Response to CVE-2016-2108 (OpenSSL) (18 May 2016)

Dell OpenManage Response to CVE-2015-7547, glibc overflow(March 2016)

Dell OpenManage Response to CVE-2016-0800, CVE-2016-0703 and CVE-2016-0704(March 2016)

Dell iDRAC Response to recent CVE notices(Dec 2015)

Security with iDRAC8 (and 7)(updated April 2016)

Managing Web Server Certificates on iDRAC (New for 13G)

System Erase in Dell 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers (New for 13G)
New Security Features in Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7

 

Active Directory Integration & Certificates

 

Active Directory using Lifecycle Controller 

Integrate iDRAC8 with Active Directory (New for 13G)
Integrating iDRAC7 with Microsoft Active Directory

iDRAC Web Server Certificate Management

 

Monitoring and Alerting

13G iDRAC8 Dell Test Event Notification Message Reference

Dell PowerEdge C6320 platform options and systems management (Oct 2015)

iDRAC QuickSync Technical Guide (Nov 2014)

Managing Backplane Split Mode (new for 13G)

Web Services Eventing Support for Hardware Inventory and Monitoring (new for 13G)

Pre-failure alerts provided by Dell server systems management (UPDATED!)

PSU Mismatch System Behavior for Dell PowerEdge Servers (For 12G & 13G)

Using VNC with iDRAC (New for 13G)

Enhanced Out of Band Performance Monitoring (New for 13G)

FAQ: iDRAC Quick Sync & OpenManage Mobile - October 2014 (New for 13G)

Agent-free Inventory and Monitoring for Storage and Network Devices

Discovering Features in the iDRAC Remote Services API

Gathering information from iDRAC7 using SNMPv3

OMSA / OMSS to iDRAC SNMP-Gets Migration Guide (updated Aug '16)

Using OpenManage Essentials to configure iDRAC7 Action Alerts

Using the iDRAC7 Video Capture Feature

Web Service Eventing for iDRAC7 1.30.30 or later versions

 

Support Assist & Part Replacement

Generating Tech Support Report on 13th Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers (New for 13G)
Motherboard Replacement

Lifecycle Controller Part Replacement

Part Replacement

Restoring iDRAC7 License after System Board Replacement

Tags: IDRAC CVE OpenManage
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