The host OS on the Server is Vmware Esxi 5.1

The VM guest is Server 2008 R2 Std

What's the best\easiest way to install OMSA at the host level in this case?

Thanks

Ettringite99,

What is the host OS on the server? OpenManage Server Admin (OMSA) wont report correctly at the VM level. It wouldn't give you all the host information, only the info from the VM.

Depending on the OS you can still use OMSA at the host.

Let me know.

At the Host

This is the link and instructions for installing OMSA 7.1 on ESXi 5.

Download the Dell OpenManage Offline Bundle and VIB for ESXi 5

http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/555/DriverDetails?driverId=Y0WHR#

Log onto a Windows machine on the same network.

Type in the IP of the ESXi server in a Internet Explorer window.

      Download the VI Remote CLI tool, or Vsphere. Those tools can be downloaded right there from the webpage that comes up.

Install the offline VIB bundle

 Copy the OMSA 7.1 VIB to the ESXi host (/var/log/vmware or /vmfs/volumes/ )

 Run the following command from the vSphere CLI prompt:

esxcli.exe --server software vib install –d

Example:

C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware vSphere CLI\bin>esxcli.exe --server 10.180.57.109 software vib install -d /var/log/vmwar/OM-SrvAdmin-Dell-Web-7.1.0-5304.VIB-ESX50i_A00.zip

Enter username: root

Enter password:

Installation Result

 Message: The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the   changes to be effective.

Reboot Required: true

VIBs Installed: Dell_bootbank_OpenManage_6.5-0000

VIBs Removed:

VIBs Skipped:

Reboot, Check Software > Advanced Settings for UserVars.CIMvmw_OpenManageProviderEnabled should already be set to 1

Verify OMSA VIB on ESXi 5

esxcli.exe --server software vib list

Example:

C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware vSphere CLI\bin>esxcli.exe --server 10.180.57.109 software vib list

Enter username: root

Enter password: 

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This is for the workstation -

Download OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node version 7.1 from Dell’s support site (not the OpenManage Server Administrator Web Services under the ESXi downloads)

http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER00574377M/1/OM-SrvAdmin-Dell-Web-WIN-7.1.0-5304_A00.exe

On a separate windows machine install OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node and choose ‘Custom’ install.

When choosing features make sure Server Administrator Web Server is selected (If installing on a desktop it could be the only option).

Once the install is complete, double-click on the server administrator icon.

On the login page Enter the ESXi server ip address, use root for the user, and the  root password. Make sure to check the option to ignore certificate warnings.

Done! You should be able to access the OpenManage Managed Node Web Interface.

Hey Chris,

When you say

Download the VI Remote CLI tool, or Vsphere. Those tools can be downloaded right there from the webpage that comes up.

Install the offline VIB bundle

Copy the OMSA 7.1 VIB to the ESXi host (/var/log/vmware or /vmfs/volumes/ )

What do you mean by Install the VIB bundle?

I've downloaded the VIB, uploaded it to a datastore and enabled putty on the ESXi 5.1 host.

I ran the following command:

esxcli software vib install -d /vmfs/volumes/5087448b-2c4e4bba-aa47-90b11c064a50/OM-SrvAdmin-Dell-Web-7.1.0-5304.VIB-ESX50i_A00.zip

Had an issue, I tried running the above command several times, failing at first due to a typo. This put me in an impatient mood. I eventually ran the correct command (above), but I didn’t get an immediate response (still a black screen after 30-45 seconds). This made me open another PUTTY session and run the same command several times again (again similar lack of immediate feed back).

I checked the logs in the Vsphere client console after 45 mins which said the vib has been installed and to check the logs (I’m not sure which log to check as there are a lot).

I’ve ran “esxcli software vib list” and get the following results for Dell:

OpenManage    7.1-0000     Dell      VMwareAccepted    2012-11-13

dell-configuration-vib     5.1-0     Dell   P artnerSupported  2012-10-23

I've rebooted the host and tried to connect to my server via IP, but I can't connect to the OMSA page (the usual https Vmware page works fine). Running an NMAP against my host shows the following open ports:

Not shown: 990 filtered ports

PORT     STATE  SERVICE

22/tcp   open   ssh

80/tcp   open   http

427/tcp  open   svrloc

443/tcp  open   https

902/tcp  open   iss-realsecure

5988/tcp closed wbem-http

5989/tcp open   wbem-https

8000/tcp open   http-alt

8100/tcp open   xprint-server

8300/tcp closed tmi

Please advise how I can confirm whether it's installed correctly and how I can connect to OMSA.

Thanks

Try loading this VIB, it is OM-SrvAdmin-Dell-Web-7.1.0-6339.VIB-ESX51i_A00.zip -

www.dell.com/.../poweredge-r720

When you say you try to connect to the host IP, are you doing this from OMSA installed on the workstation?

The log would be under var/log.

Let me know if that lets you connect.

"When you say you try to connect to the host IP, are you doing this from OMSA installed on the workstation?"

Ah, no, I'll install the workstation software as you mentioned.

I'm actually viewing the log files via https://172.16.1.12/host

But I'm not sure which log file would tell me whether OMSA is installed and working OK. I'll try installing the workstation software a go tomorrow and let you know how I get on.

Once again - cheers :-)

ESXi host with OMSA agent installed can be accessed through OpenManage Web Server.

ESXi host with OM seems to be successfully installed after reading your post.

Now, you need to install OM on a VM (since you already have that; hence suggested VM).

Say, ESXi host IP is - a.b.c.d and VM IP - w.x.y.z

Now you need to open https://w.x.y.z:1311 in a supported web browser like IE.

You will see three text fields where ESXi IP (a.b.c.d) and login credentials (root/ ) needs to be feeded.

You should see a successful login to ESXi host now.

Let us know in case of any query/observation

Thanks

Hi,

I'm still not there :-(

I've installed www.dell.com/.../DriverDetails on my Vmware host (which is OMSA I believe)

I have OMSA running on another Windows physical workstation on the  same subnet (works fine). From this workstation I'm connecting to https://172.16.1.12:1311

However I get page cannot be displayed. If OMSA has installed a web server on my Esxi host running on port 1311, why do I need to connect only from another workstation with OMSA installed?

On the security profile tab of configuration within the Vsphere client I can't see any Dell services listed.

chris,

You mentioned downloading the other VIB ( www.dell.com/.../poweredge-r720 )

Do I need to uninstall the current VIB and if so how? Is there a downside to leaving it installed?

Thanks

I've installed www.dell.com/.../DriverDetails on my Vmware host (which is OMSA I believe)

--> Yes, this is a OMSA Package for ESXi 5.0. OMSA Release Version is 7.1

I have OMSA running on another Windows physical workstation on the  same subnet (works fine). From this workstation I'm connecting to https://172.16.1.12:1311

--> Since, this is a Physical Server, there can be two possibilities:

1. Only webserver component is installed. Here you will see three text boxes when https://localhost:1311 is opened.

2. Entire OM stack is installed. Here, you need to click "Manage Remote node" to see three text boxes after https://localhost:1311 is opened.

However I get page cannot be displayed. If OMSA has installed a web server on my Esxi host running on port 1311, why do I need to connect only from another workstation with OMSA installed?

--> Web Server does not gets installed on ESXi host. Hence, user needs to use a different Windows/Linux box with webserver installed to access ESXi host.

On the security profile tab of configuration within the Vsphere client I can't see any Dell services listed.

--> To see Dell OM services are running or not, below is the command

# /usr/lib/ext/dell/srvadmin/bin/dataeng status

Cheers guys, I got this working by using the "Manage Remote Node" option on my physical Windows server as you mentioned

Much appreciated :-)

i am also having issues with this. i have installed the VIB update though the Update manager.  when i use