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OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0 Web Client Installation Guide

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Prerequisite checklist

Checklist before you start the product installation:

  • Verify that you have user name and password for OMIVV to access the vCenter server. The user can have an administrator role that has all necessary permissions or a non-administrator user with the necessary privileges. For more information about the available OMIVV roles within vCenter, see OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter User’s Guide available at Dell.com/support/manuals.

  • Check that you have the root password for the ESXi host systems, or the Active Directory credentials that has administrative rights on the host.

  • Check whether you have the user name and password associated with iDRAC Express or Enterprise.

  • Check if the vCenter server is running.

  • Determine the location of the OMIVV installation directory.

  • Check to ensure that VMware vSphere environment meet virtual appliance, port access, and listening port requirements. Also, install Adobe Flash Player on a client system, if necessary. For more information on the supported Flash Player version, see OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Compatibility Matrix.
NOTE The virtual appliance functions as a regular virtual machine; any interruptions or shut downs impact overall functionality of the virtual appliance.
NOTE The OMIVV shows the VMware tools as, Running (Out-of-date) when deployed on ESXi 5.5 and later. You can upgrade the VMware tools after a successful deployment of the OMIVV appliance or anytime later, if necessary.
NOTE Dell recommends that OMIVV and vCenter server are on the same network.
NOTE The OMIVV appliance network should have access to iDRAC, host, and vCenter.

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