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Support for Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Summary: Provides an overview and details of Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager. OMIMSSC is available for integration in both an agent-free and agent-based discovery and monitoring. ...

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Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

 
NOTE: This offering is deprecated. See this link for the latest OpenManage Enterprise Integration for Microsoft System Center.
  • Integration with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) to monitor devices and applications for PowerEdge servers and related products.
  • Console-based offerings are available for integration with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
 

Datacenter discussion

Consoles for OpenManage Integrations for Microsoft System Center

OpenManage Integrations for Microsoft System Center support native management of PowerEdge servers and Dell EMC Solutions for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI. Console-based offerings are available for integration with Microsoft System Center consoles: (1) Operations Manager, (2) Endpoint Configuration Manager, and (3) Virtual Machine Manager.
OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center for System Center Operations Manager is an extension that enables monitoring devices and applications in a data center with the Microsoft System Center—Operations Manager (SCOM) console. The Dell EMC OMIMSS is available for integration with Operation Manager in both an agent-free and agent-based method.
OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center for Endpoint Configuration Manager, formerly System Center Configuration Manager, provides agent-free, OS- and hypervisor-agnostic configuration and deployment as well as uniform BIOS and firmware updates for supported PowerEdge servers. Automated processes reduce the steps, time and costs needed to configure your PowerEdge servers from a bare-metal state and to prepare remote one-to-many operating system deployments within multi-vendor operating system and hypervisor environments. For additional information see Support for Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and for System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager provides agent-free automated multi-vendor operating system, hypervisor deployment, Hyper-V, VMware and Linux deployments, Windows server HCI and cluster deployments and hardware configuration, uniform BIOS, driver and firmware updates, including automated updating through Microsoft Cluster-Aware Updating (CAU) without impact to running workloads. For additional information see Support for Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and for System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
 
 

OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager diagram view

Features of OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

  • Discover, monitor - health and alert based to predict and remediate failures
  • Monitor PowerEdge servers, PowerEdge MX and view storage association with compute node, Dell EMC network switches
  • Perform Operating Systems and Hypervisor Agnostic monitoring of servers
  • Monitor server power and performance
  • Troubleshooting issues made easy with deep knowledge articles including ability to autoresolve outstanding alerts in SCOM when the component health returns normal
  • iDRAC agent-free management (licensed) or agent-based management for free
  • OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center (OMIMSSC) appliance for System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) provides options of Agent-free Detailed and Scalable Management Pack for depth and scale of monitoring in Datacenter environments
 

OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager alerts view

Enhancements to OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Dell EMC is constantly improving OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager.

New Features in OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 7.3

  • For a seamless onboarding of the OMIMSSC appliance for agent-free monitoring:
    • Wizard-based enhancement to enroll SCOM Management Group and Dell EMC Alert Relay Servers (previously known as Proxy Management Servers) with the OMIMSSC appliance.
    • Dell EMC Alert Relay Server Installer to onboard and configure the Dell EMC Alert Relay Servers to discover and monitor multiple Dell EMC devices by scaling up the monitoring capabilities on the SCOM console.
    • For seamless alert reception capabilities, the SNMP Monitoring Profile on the SCOM console is automatically associated with the Dell EMC Hardware class after the enrollment of SCOM Management Group.
  • An option to create, edit, and delete Windows Credential profiles on the OMIMSSC Admin Portal.
  • Using online https://linux.dell.com/repo/omimssc-scom/latest/ or offline custom repositories, you can update to the latest OMIMSSC appliance version wherein the imported Dell EMC Management Packs, appliance kernel RPMs, and application RPMs are automatically updated.
  • SCOM Console administrators receive recommendations to install or update the OMIMSSC Appliance and agent-free management packs for supported PowerEdge servers, AX nodes, and S2D Ready Nodes on the Updates and Recommendations page.
  • Support for Update Rollup 3 for System Center Operations Manager 2019 and Update Rollup 10 for System Center Operations Manager 2016.
  • Support for the following 15th generation PowerEdge servers: C6520, C6525, MX750c, R650, R6515, R6525, R750, R750xa, R7515, and R7525.
  • Support for the following latest SmartFabric OS10-based Network Switches: MX5108N, MX9116N, S4112F-ON, S4112T-ON, S4128F-ON, S4128T-ON, S4148F-ON, S4148FE-ON, S4148T-ON, S4148U-ON, S4248FB-ON, S4248FBL-ON, S5148F-ON, S5212F-ON, S5224F-ON, S5232F, S5248F-ON, S5296F-ON, S6010-ON, Z9264F-ON.
  • Support for the following AX nodes: AX-640, AX-6515, AX-740xd, and AX-7525.
  • Support for the following Dell EMC Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct Ready Nodes: Storage Spaces Direct R440 Ready Node, Storage Spaces Direct R640 Ready Node, Storage Spaces Direct R740xd Ready Node, and Storage Spaces Direct R740xd2 Ready Node.
  • Security enhancements:
    • For secure HTTP access (HTTPS), the OMIMSSC appliance supports Certificate Authority (CA) or Enterprise CA signed certificates.
    • As part of ongoing security enhancements, various security-related improvements are implemented in this release.

See the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Version 7.3 with Microsoft System Center (OMIMSSC) for System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements as well as limitations, fixed issues and known issues.

New Features in OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Version 7.2 for System Center Operations Manager

  • Support for deploying the Dell EMC OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM version 7.2 on the following VMware ESXi 7.0, 6.7, and 6.5 versions using .ova file along with the existing support for deploying Dell EMC OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM on Hyper-V using .vhd file.
  • Update Rollup 1 for System Center Operations Manager 2019, Update Rollup 8 for System Center Operations Manager 2016, and Update Rollup 9 for System Center Operations Manager 2016.
  • Support for environments where System Center Operation Manager (SCOM) with gateway servers are deployed, where SCOM MS with Proxy MS, Dell EMC OMIMSSC appliance, and iDRACs are part of the same management network.
  • Support for PowerEdge R6515, R7525, C6525, R6525 and R7515
  • Support for hardware monitoring of PowerEdge XE2420 server using the Server and Rack Workstation (Licensed)—iDRAC agent-free monitoring.
  • Support for backup and restore of OMIMSSC appliance.
  • Service pack update feature is enhanced with an auto-update of applicable Dell EMC Management Packs that have been imported previously in the Operations Manager console, appliance kernel RPMs and application RPMs. The update can be performed using online repository.
  • The Dell EMC OMIMSSC for SCOM version 7.2 contains medium severity security fixes. The customers, who are affected with previous versions are advised to upgrade to the latest version.

Refer to the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Version 7.2 for Microsoft System Center for Operations Manager (SCOM) Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements as well as limitations, fixed issues and known issues.

New Features in OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Version 7.1.1 for System Center Operations Manager

  • Support for System Center Operations Manager 1801, System Center Operations Manager 1807, and System Center Operations Manager 2019.
  • Fixes for the security enhancement for read-only users not to get elevated permissions.

See the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Version 7.1.1 for Microsoft System Center for Operations Manager (SCOM) Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements as well as limitations, fixed issues and known issues.

New Features in OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Version 7.1 for System Center Operations Manager

  • Dell EMC OMIMSSC version 7.1 is a ready to deploy virtual machine available as a .vhd file.
  • Discovery of devices and overrides through OMIMSSC appliance.
  • Synchronize all the Dell EMC devices that are discovered in the enrolled Operations Manager environment with OMIMSSC.
  • Discover and Monitor OpenManage Enterprise-Modular.
  • Supports OpenManage Enterprise-Modular alerts.
  • Supports OpenManage Enterprise-Modular performance metrics.
  • Supports Discovery, Health Monitoring, and Alerts for Dell EMC Network Switches of S, M, N, and Z Series.
  • Performance Metrics Graphical Views of Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers and Dell EMC Chassis.

See the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Version 7.1 for Microsoft System Center for Operations Manager (SCOM) Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements as well as limitations, fixed issues and known issues.

 
 

Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager dashboard view

Licensing for OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Licensing for Dell EMC OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center is available either as part of bundle or separately.

  • Evaluation license: A trial version of the license to enable evaluation for up to five servers (hosts or unassigned) which is auto imported after the installation.
  • Bundle production license: The OpenManage Platinum Bundle production license is a set of licenses per a single node that include the following products:
    • OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager
    • OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center for Endpoint Configuration Manager
    • OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
    • Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 DataCenter
    • OpenManage Enterprise Advance license
    • Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
    • OpenManage Integration with ServiceNow

    The bundle license provides a set of licenses for a single node. The number of bundle licenses should be equal to the number of nodes to be managed/monitored.

  • Separate production license: The separate production licenses can either be variable or unlimited. The separate production licenses are comprised of two parts: a base license per console and a node license. The base license is required for each console integration. A separate base license is required for use of Dell EMC OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center. The number of node licenses is based on the number of servers to be managed by each console.
    • Base license: The base license entitles use of one console. Use of more than one console requires a separate license for each console
    • Node license: The node license entitles the management for one node (server) to connect to one Microsoft System Center console integration. Node licenses are available per generation of servers. For example, a 14th generation node license will enable management of any one 14th generation server. Similarly, management of a 15th generation server would require one 15th generation node license. The number of generation node licenses required would be the total of number of servers in a given generation. The total number of node licenses required would be the total number of servers in all servers across all supported generations. For additional information on server generations, see Dell PowerEdge servers by generation .
      • Variable license: The variable license provides a per node license that should be equal to the number of nodes to be managed/monitored. If a server is discovered in a console, a license is used. And, if a server is deleted, a license is released. Stack multiple production licenses to increase the number of supported servers to the sum of the servers in the uploaded licenses.
      • Unlimited license: The unlimited license is used by OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center to enable monitoring or management of an unlimited quantity of Dell EMC PowerEdge servers in a given generation.
  • Purchase license: License(s) can be included at time of server purchase or purchased separately by contacting your local Dell EMC sales representative. The OpenManage Portfolio Software Licensing Guide provides additional information for licensing options for your organization including pricing.
  • Download license: Purchased OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center license(s) can be downloaded from Dell Digital Locker. License keys will be stored online and can be downloaded if needed. If an existing license key in not available in the Dell Digital Locker or there is an issue with a license key, please contact Dell EMC Technical Support or Customer Care.
 
 
 

Download and install of Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Version 7.3 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

To monitor Dell EMC devices and other monitoring applications in your data center, use Microsoft System Center—Operations Manager (SCOM) as a common interface by integrating with the OMIMSSC appliance. As an administrator, you must deploy and configure OMIMSSC, and then enroll the associated management servers.

High level deployment process of the OMIMSSC appliance:
  1. Download and deploy OMIMSSC on Hyper-V or ESXi.
  2. Configure OMIMSSC VM after first login.
  3. Enroll SCOM Management Server(s) and Dell EMC Alert Relay Servers with OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM.
Download and deploy the OMIMSSC appliance
Deploy OMIMSSC on Hyper-V 2019, 2016 or 2012 R2
  1. Download the OMIMSSC_v7.3.0_1616_SCOM.vhd_A00.zip file. Extract the file and then move or copy the enclosed VHD file into an appropriate location on your system where you want to store the OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center virtual drive.
  2. Deploy the OMIMSSC Appliance VM by performing the following steps:
    • In Windows Server, in Hyper-V Manager, from the Actions menu, select New and click Virtual Machine Manager. The New Virtual Machine Wizard is displayed.
      • In Before You Begin, click Next.
      • In Specify Name and Location, provide a name for the virtual machine. If you want to store the VM in a different location, and then select Store the virtual machine in a different location, click Browse, and traverse to the new location.
      • In Specify Generation, select Generation 1, and then click Next.
      • In Assign Memory, assign the memory capacity that is mentioned in the prerequisite.
      • In Configure Networking, in Connection, select the network that you want to use, and then click Next.
      • In Connect Virtual Hard Disk, select Use an existing virtual hard disk.
      • Navigate to the location where the OMIMSSC VHD file is saved, and select the file.
      • In Summary, confirm the details that you have provided and click Finish.
    • Set the Number of virtual processors count value to 4, since by default the processor count is set to 1. To set the processor count:
      • In the list of VMs, right-click OMIMSSC, and then select Settings.
      • In the Settings dialog box, in the left pane, select Processor.
      • In the Number of virtual processors box, enter or select 4.
      • Click OK.
Deploy OMIMSSC on VMware vSphere ESXi 6.5, 6.7 or 7.0
  1. Download the OMIMSSC_v7.3.0_1616_SCOM.ova_A00.zip file. Extract the file and then move or copy the enclosed OVA file into an appropriate location on your system where you want to store the OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center virtual drive.
  2. Deploy the OMIMSSC Appliance VM by performing the following steps:
    • Start ESXi by using the IP address. The VMware ESXi login page is displayed.
    • Enter the username and password, and then click Log in.
    • In the left pane, select Virtual Machines.
    • To create a VM, Select Create or Register VM. The New virtual machine wizard is displayed.
      • In the Select creation type section, select Deploy a virtual machine from an OVF or OVA file.
      • Click Next.
      • In the Select OVF and VMDK files section, enter a name for the VM that you want to create.
      • Click to select files or drag/drop.
      • Double-click the OMIMSSC_xx.ova file. The OVA management pack is uploaded to the installation process.
      • Click Next.
      • In the Select storage section, select the storage or datastore where you want to store the configuration and VD files.
      • Click Next.
      • In the Deployment options section, select the required network mappings.
        • By default, the disk provisioning feature is selected as Thin.
        • The option to automatically power on the VM is enabled.
      • Click Next.
      • In the Ready to complete section, verify the setting that you have specified, and then click Finish. The VM creation process is started. You can view the status in the Recent tasks pane.
    • Enable the Synchronize guest time with host option on the VM hosted on ESXi:
      • Select the VM and click Edit options.
      • Select VM options.
      • Select VMware Tools > Time > Synchronize guest time with host.
Configure the OMIMSSC appliance

After deploying the OMIMSSC appliance, log in to OMIMSSC as an administrator for the first time by doing the following:

  1. In the list of VMs, right-click OMIMSSC, and then select Connect. By default, the VM is in powered off mode.
  2. In the menu bar, click the Start symbol.
  3. Before you try to log in, wait for five minutes so that all services are started.
  4. At the CLI, enter the following:
    • localhost login=admin
    • Dell Technologies recommends configuring and using strong passwords to authenticate appliance admin user and the OMIMSSC Dashboard login page.
      Enter new Admin password=Enter a secure and strong password.
    • Please confirm new Admin password=Reenter the same password.
    • Press Enter. The Command Line Interface (CLI) is displayed.
Configure OMIMSSC VM network settings

After first logging in to OMIMSSC, to configure the OMIMSSC network setting with the SCOM Management Server, do the following:

  1. On the CLI, select Configure Network, press Enter.
  2. In the Network Manager section, do the following:
    1. Select Edit a connection and press Enter.
      • Select the Ethernet connection—eth0, and then select Edit.
      • Press Enter.
    2. To provide an IPv4 address, select IPv4 CONFIGURATION and choose one of the following:
      • Automatic assignment: By default, Automatic is selected and a DHCP-assigned IPv4 address is automatically populated.
      • Manual assignment: Change the option to Manual and enter a Static IPv4 address.
      Press Enter
    3. In DNS servers, enter the DNS IP address, and then press Enter.
    4. Select Back to return to the CLI, and then select Configure Network and press Enter.
    5. Select Set system hostname and press Enter.
    6. In the Hostname box, enter the FQDN of the host system, and then press OK. For example, HostName.DomainName.com.
    7. When prompted for a confirmation, press Enter.
  3. From the CLI, note down the Admin portal URL of the newly deployed OMIMSSC appliance.
    Ensure that the SCOM Management Server is reachable from the OMIMSSC appliance.
    A hostname:
    • Can have alphanumeric characters (a−z and 0−9), hyphen (-), and a period (.).
    • Must not start with a hyphen or period.
    • Must not include other special characters such as an underscore (_).
    Change the IP address of the OMIMSSC appliance by selecting the Device configuration option.
    • Do not change the hostname of the appliance after this point.
    • Choose static IP or a dynamic IP while configuring the appliance network settings. However, ensure that the IP address does not change while using the OMIMSSC appliance to discover and monitor devices on SCOM console.
  4. Select Quit, and then press Enter.
Enroll SCOM Management Group and Dell EMC Alert Relay Servers with OMIMSSC for SCOM
Enable Remote PowerShell on all SCOM management servers.
  1. On a supported web browser, enter the IP address of the OMIMSSC appliance and log in as an OMIMSSC ADMIN user. Use the OMIMSSC ADMIN user credentials set during the configuration of OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM.
  2. To expand the left pane, click the > icon, and then select Settings > Console Enrollment.
  3. In the working pane, click Enroll.
  4. In the Introduction to Onboarding OMIMSSC for SCOM dialog box, an overview of enrollment process of the SCOM Management Server(s) with OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM, the steps that are involved in setting up the Dell EMC Alert Relay Servers, and to discover devices using OMIMSSC for SCOM are provided. Read the information and click Next.
  5. To enroll Management Group with the OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM:
    1. Enter a name for the enrollment.
    2. In the SCOM MS FQDN box, enter the FQDN of a SCOM Management Server in the SCOM Management Group.
    3. From the Credentials drop-down menu, select a Windows credential profile with local administrative privileges on the SCOM Management Server and Operations Manager administrative privileges.
    4. To verify the connection between OMIMSSC appliance and SCOM Management Server, click Test Connection. If the test connection is successful, the following message is displayed: Test connection is successful.
    5. To receive alerts from the discovered Dell EMC devices on the SCOM console, enter the SNMP community name for SNMP v1 or v2. The DellEMC_OMIMSSC_SNMP_RunAsAccount is created and is associated with the SNMP Monitoring Account Profile on the SCOM console. This RunAsAccount is targeted for all Dell EMC Hardware devices. To change the target device objects, wait for the enrollment job to complete, and then open the SCOM console and select Administration > Run As Configuration > Profiles > SNMP Monitoring Account. Select DellEMC_OMIMSSC_SNMP_RunAsAccount and click Edit to change associated class.
    6. Under Monitoring scope, select the device types that you want to monitor using the OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM.
      At least one of the device types must be selected under Monitoring scope to proceed with the enrollment job.
    7. Under Monitoring mode, select either Scalable or Detailed mode for device monitoring using OMIMMSC for SCOM. In the Scalable mode, you can view basic device and component group-level inventory and health monitoring metrics. And, in the Detailed mode, you can view detailed device and component-level inventory (such as memory, processors, and storage controllers) and health monitoring metrics (such as power and temperature). Using the Detailed mode of monitoring, up to 300 devices can be monitored. When the number of monitored devices exceeds the maximum limit, OMIMSSC automatically changes the monitoring mode to Scalable.
    8. Click Next.
    9. Click Apply to start the enrollment job. The enrollment sub-tasks are executed, and the status of each sub-task is listed. The time taken to complete the subtasks is 30 to 40 minutes and depends on the existing load of the SCOM servers. To view the status of the enrollment job and the associated logs, click Settings > Jobs and Logs. The enrollment job is listed, and to view the subtasks, expand the enrollment job. The Progress Status column displays the progress of the enrollment job. If any of the sub-tasks are unsuccessful, under Jobs and Logs > History, expand the enrollment job to view the status of subtasks and the associated logs. You can also see the Troubleshooting section to resolve the issues.
    10. Click Next.
  6. To configure and onboard Dell EMC Alert Relay Servers:
    1. Discover Alert Relay Server as an Agent-Managed Windows system on the SCOM console.
    2. Download and install the Dell EMC Alert Relay Server Installer from the OMIMSSC Admin Portal on each of the Agent-Managed Windows system to be used as Alert Relay Servers.
    3. On the SCOM console, after the Alert Relay Servers are listed under the Dell EMC Alert Relay Server State View, synchronize the Alert Relay Servers details with the OMIMSSC appliance by navigating to Monitoring > Dell EMC > Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Views > Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Dashboard. On the Overview page, select Sync with SCOM MS.
    4. Click Finish.

Upgrade to the latest version of OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM using the following options.

  • To upgrade from OMIMSSC version 7.2 to 7.3, use the service pack available online at https://linux.dell.com/repo/omimssc-scom/latest/.
  • To upgrade from OMIMSSC 7.1 and 7.1.1, use the Backup and Restore feature of OMIMSSC to upgrade to 7.2; then use the service pack to upgrade to 7.3.
Upgrade the OMIMSSC appliance by using service pack:
  1. Log in to the OMIMSSC Admin portal, select Settings > Service Pack Updates.
  2. On the Apply service packs and updates page, in the Repository URL box, do the following:
    • To upgrade by using service packs stored offline:
      • Download the service pack from the support site and save it in a repository.
      • Double click the downloaded service pack and extract the files.
      • Enter the URL information in the following format: https://:/
      Ensure that the files' formats in the service pack are supported by the HTTP server. If not, check with the HTTP administrator to add the support. The following file formats are supported:
      • RPM
      • XML
      • TXT
      • BZ2. To enable the BZ2 file format:
        1. Start the IIS Manager on the server where the repository files are saved.
        2. Expand the host name. Click Sites > Default Web Site.
        3. In the Action pane, click Add.
        4. Enter the file name extension as BZ2, and MIME type as APP or BZ2.
        5. Click Ok.
    • To upgrade by using service packs stored online at https://linux.dell.com/repo/omimssc-scom/latest/, enter the URL information in the following format: https://servername:portname/repository path
  3. If required, select the Proxy Server Settings check box, and then enter proxy server information and credentials to access the server.
  4. Click Check for Updates. The current version of the OMIMSSC appliance and service pack update available in the repository are displayed.
  5. Click Apply, and then click OK.
  6. To view the logs, in the left pane, click Settings > Logs.
  7. In the upgrade logs directory to view or download the log files for the service pack upgrade: Select the directory.
  8. The OMIMSSC appliance VM restarts to apply the service pack updates. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes and log in to the OMIMSSC Admin Portal, and then delete the browser cache history.

After upgrading to the OMIMSSC appliance version 7.3, perform the following actions:

  1. On the SCOM console, identify the Dell EMC Alert Relay Servers—previously known as Proxy Management Servers, from the DellProxyMSgroup by navigating to Authoring > Groups. Right-click DellProxyMSgroup and select View group members.
  2. From the OMIMSSC Admin Portal, download Dell EMC Alert Relay Server Installer.
  3. On the identified Dell EMC Alert Relay Servers (or Proxy Management Servers) previously configured using OMIMSSC version 7.2, install the Dell EMC Alert Relay Server Installer and configure as the guidelines provided in the Scalability with Dell EMC OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center (OMIMSSC) for System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Technical White Paper (A01 version).
  4. Discover Alert Relay Servers as agent managed systems. The Alert Relay Servers are listed under Dell EMC Alert Relay Server State View.
  5. Clear the cache of the default web browser and log in to the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Dashboard. Select Sync with SCOM MS to synchronize details related to Alert Relay Servers and Management Servers with the OMIMSSC appliance.
  6. To delete the Proxy Management Server related details which are not required:
    • Identify the Proxy Management Server overrides—Dell EMC Agent Resource Override , where X is a value between 0 and 19 in a Scalable mode setup with 20 Proxy Management Servers, and then delete from the SCOM console.
    • Remove the members from the DellProxyMSgroup, except the agents.
    • Remove DellProxyMSGroup.
    • Navigate to Administration > Installed Management Packs and the delete the Dell EMC management packs in the sequence in which they are listed. Finally, delete the Dell EMC Group Creation Library version 7.2.0.0 management pack from the SCOM console.
Upgrade the OMIMSSC appliance by using Backup and Restore:
If there are any jobs running on the OMIMSSC dashboard, wait until the jobs are completed, and then back up the appliance data.

To back up the OMIMSSC appliance data:

  1. Start the OMIMSSC appliance VM. The Text-based User Interface (TUI) is displayed.
  2. Enter the admin password, and then press Enter. The appliance configuration options are displayed.
  3. By using the arrow keys, go to Backup Appliance Data, and then press Enter.

Restore data of OMIMSSC 7.1 and 7.1.1 versions by using an IP address

  1. Deploy OMIMSSC appliance version 7.2 on Hyper-V or ESXi. For more information about downloading and deploying OMIMSSC, see Deploy and configure the OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM.
  2. Log in to the OMIMSSC Admin portal as the default admin by entering password.
  3. In the left pane, select Settings > Backup Appliance.
  4. The Restore Appliance wizard is displayed. Read through the information and alert message.
  5. Select the Restore Appliance using an IP Address option.
  6. In the Appliance Address box, enter the IP address of the OMIMSSC 7.1 or 7.1.1 appliance where the backup data is saved.
  7. In the Enrolled SCOM MS FQDN box, enter the FQDN of the SCOM-managed server that is enrolled to OMIMSSC.
  8. Select Restore. The OMIMSSC 7.1 or OMIMSSC 7.1.1 data is restored and the appliance is automatically restarted.

After restoring the OMIMSSC appliance version 7.1 or 7.1.1 data to OMIMSSC appliance version 7.2, use the Service Pack upgrade from 7.2 to 7.3.

 
 

OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager diagram view

Features of Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

The Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack for SCOM enables agent-based discovery and monitoring of PowerEdge servers, rack workstations, and iDRACs through OMSA. The Dell EMC-specific views on the SCOM console is used to observe and analyze the device status in a network.

Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack for SCOM enables you to discover and monitor the following Dell EMC devices:

  • Dell EMC PowerEdge servers—Using the Dell EMC Servers and Rack Workstations Monitoring feature (OMSA agent-based).
    Dell EMC Server and Rack Workstation Monitoring feature supports monitoring of PowerEdge servers having Windows Server operating systems.
  • Supported Dell Precision Racks
  • Integrated Dell Remote Access Controllers—Discovery and monitoring of supported iDRAC devices—12th and 13th generation only. SNMP and PET traps for iDRAC devices is supported by the DRAC monitoring feature.
 

OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager alerts view

Enhancements to Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack Version for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Dell EMC is constantly improving Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager.

New Features in Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack Version 7.3 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

New features
  • Support for Update Rollup 3 for System Center Operations Manager 2019 and Update Rollup 10 for System Center Operations Manager 2016.
  • Support for the PowerEdge R7525, R6525, R7515, R6515, R750, R750xa, R650, C6525, C6520 and MX750c.
  • Support for Version 10.0.1 of Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA).
What's changed
  • Product name change: The product name is changed to Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager. In the previous releases, the product name was referred to as Dell EMC Server Management Pack Suite for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager.
  • Installer changes
    • The installation screens display the updated name of the product—Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager.
    • The monitoring features supported by the product are listed in the installation screens.
  • The Server and Rack Workstation monitoring feature using iSM-WMI and its related details and monitoring views are now provided in the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center (OMIMSSC) for System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) User's Guide available on the support site.

See the Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack Version 7.3 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements as well as limitations, fixed issues and known issues.

New Features in OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Version 7.2 for System Center Operations Manager

The Dell EMC Server Management Pack Suite for System Center Operations Manager 2019, or System Center Operations Manager 1807, or System Center Operations Manager 1801, or System Center Operations Manager 2016, or System Center Operations Manager 2012 R2 enables the monitoring of Dell EMC Servers, Integrated Dell Remote Access Controllers (iDRAC). The management packs provide Dell-specific views that you can use to observe and drill down the system status in a network.

See the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Version 7.2 for Microsoft System Center for Operations Manager (SCOM) Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements as well as limitations, fixed issues and known issues.

New Features in OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Version 7.1.1 for System Center Operations Manager

The Dell EMC Server Management Pack Suite for System Center Operations Manager 2019, System Center Operations Manager 1807, System Center Operations Manager 1801, System Center Operations Manager 2016, System Center Operations Manager 2012 R2, System Center Operations Manager 2012 SP1, System Center Operations Manager 2012 and System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) 2007 R2 enables the monitoring of Dell EMC Servers, Integrated Dell Remote Access Controllers (iDRAC) and Dell EMC Chassis Management Controllers/OpenManage Enterprise-Modular (CMC/OME-M). The management packs provide Dell-specific views that you can use to observe and drill down the system status in a network.

See the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Version 7.1.1 for Microsoft System Center for Operations Manager (SCOM) Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements as well as limitations, fixed issues and known issues.

New Features in OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Version 7.1 for System Center Operations Manager

The Dell EMC Server Management Pack 7.1 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager enables you to:

  • Discover and classify the following Dell EMC devices:
    • Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers—Using license-free monitoring, and license-based monitoring using iSM.
    • Dell Remote Access Controllers (DRAC)
    • Supported Dell Precision Racks
    • Supported Dell EMC devices through OMSA or iSM based on your requirements.

The Dell EMC OpenManage Integration 7.1 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager enables you to:

  • Discover and classify the following Dell EMC devices:
    • Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers—Using license-based monitoring using iDRAC WS-MAN
    • Dell EMC Chassis—PowerEdge FX2/ FX2s, PowerEdge VRTX, PowerEdge M1000e, PowerEdge MX7000 Chassis, and Dell OEM Ready Chassis
    • Dell EMC Network Switches—M-Series, Z-Series, N-Series, and S-Series switches
    • Supports OpenManage Enterprise-Modular
    • Supported Dell Precision Racks
    • Supported Dell EMC devices through iDRAC using WS-MAN
    • Dell EMC Chassis Modular Server Correlation feature
  • View, analyze, and resolve alerts using Knowledge Base (KB) articles.
  • Perform various tasks on the discovered Dell EMC devices.
  • View reports for discovered Dell EMC devices.

See the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Version 7.1 for Microsoft System Center for Operations Manager (SCOM) Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements as well as limitations, fixed issues and known issues.

 
 

Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager dashboard view

Licensing for Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack Version 7.3 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Licensing for Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack Version 7.3 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager is available at no additional cost (no license purchase required).

 
 
 

Download and install of Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack Version 7.3 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Install Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack for SCOM
  • Download the Dell_EMC_Server_Management_Pack_Suite_v7.3_A00.exe.
  • To extract contents of the self-extractable file, run the EXE file.
  • Launch the Dell_EMC_Server_Management_Pack_Suite.exe file from the extracted location. The welcome screen is displayed.
  • Click Next. The license agreement is displayed.
  • To continue the installation, read through the license terms and accept.
  • Click Next.
  • If you want to change the default location of the installation folder, click Change > Next.
  • Click Install.
  • On the Install Shield Wizard Completed screen, click Finish. By default, the management packs are installed in the location: C:\Program Files\Dell Management Packs\Server Mgmt Suite\, where release is the Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack version number (For example, 7.3 or 7.2).
Install Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack on multiple SCOM Management Servers
  • Import the management packs by using the Dell EMC Feature Management Dashboard or the SCOM Import Management Pack wizard on any of the SCOM Management Server. SCOM automatically distributes the management packs to all the Management Servers.
  • To receive traps, add the Management Server that is used for discovering the Dell EMC devices to the Dell EMC device’s trap destination list.
    Trap destination is automatically configured for the Dell EMC devices that are discovered and monitored through Dell EMC Server and Rack Workstation Monitoring (Licensed) feature. To be able to receive SNMP alerts from devices discovered through the iDRAC access via the Host OS feature, you must install SNMP services on the Managed Node and set the Management Server IP address as the trap destination in the SNMP Services.
From Dell EMC Server Management Pack Suite (DSMPS) version 7.2 then you can either upgrade to:
  • Latest version of the OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM.
  • Latest version of Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack (using an installer).
Upgrade to latest version of the OMIMSSC appliance for SCOM

While upgrading to the latest version of OMIMSSC appliance, do the following:

  • Set up the OMIMSSC appliance by deploying the VHD or OVA file on a Hyper-V or ESXi VM.
  • Enroll the Management Server with the OMIMSSC appliance. Wait for few minutes until the Dell EMC management packs are upgraded.
    To plan for the number of Dell EMC Alert Relay Servers (previously known as Proxy Management Servers) that are required, see the Scalability with OpenManage Integration with Microsoft System Center for System Center Operations Manager technical white paper on the support site.
  • Open the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Dashboard. Select Monitoring and click the link corresponding to the device type and perform the Synchronize with MSSC operation to synchronize the devices that are discovered in the SCOM console. For example, to synchronize the SMASH devices that are discovered in SCOM:
    • Go to the Server View in the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Dashboard.
    • Click Synchronize with MSSC.
    On the Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Dashboard, click Sync with SCOM MS to synchronize the Alert Relay Server information with the OMIMSSC appliance.
Upgrade from previous versions of DSMPS
The feature to upgrade DSMPS version 6.3 to DSMPS version 7.1 and later is not supported.

While upgrading to the latest version of OMIMSSC appliance, do the following:

The installer may display a message prompting a restart of the MS after the upgrade is completed. Ignore the message as restart is not required.
The alerts generated for PowerEdge servers and Rack Workstations will be acknowledged.
Low performance metrics will be retained after the upgrade.
 
 
 

Resources for Dell EMC Windows Server Agent-based and iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 SNMP Management Pack Version 7.3 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Documentation

Refer to OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager for the latest documentation.

Videos

Setting up OMIMSSC appliance and SCOM Console Enrollment with the appliance

 

Demonstrates how to setup the OMIMSSC appliance, deploying the appliance VM and Enrollment of the SCOM Console.

June 2019

Affected Products

OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)
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Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 01 Apr 2024
Version:  9
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