severs. SNMP is primarily used to deliver event messages to alert administrators of problems on their systems but can also be
used to discover, inventory and configure servers.
To assist automating system management tasks and simplify API integration, Dell provides PowerShell and Python libraries and script
examples utilizing the WSMan interface. The iDRAC with LC pages of Dell Techcenter offer a library of technical white papers
detailing the use of the embedded management APIs. For more information, see delltechcenter.com/iDRAC and
delltechcenter.com/LC.
Integration with third-party consoles
Dell EMC OpenManage provides integration with several leading third-party consoles, including:
OpenManage Integration Suite for Microsoft System Center
The combination of Dell OpenManage Integration Suite and Microsoft System Center simplifies and enhances deployment,
configuration, monitoring and updating of Dell servers and storage in physical and virtual environments. Our agent-free and agent-
based plug-ins deliver a unique level of integration and efficiency when managing Dell hardware within a System Center environment.
The OpenManage Integration Suite for Microsoft System Center includes: Dell Server and Storage Management Packs for System
Center Operations Manager (SCOM); Dell Server Deployment Packs and Update Catalogs for System Center Configuration
Manager (SCCM); and tools for optimizing management of Dell PowerEdge servers in virtual environments using System Center
Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).
OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter allows you to monitor, provision, and manage PowerEdge server hardware and
firmware. You can perform these tasks through a dedicated Dell menu that can be accessed directly through the VMware vCenter
console. OMIVV also allows granular control and reporting for the hardware environment using the same role-based access control
model as vCenter. The OpenManage Management Pack for vRealize Operations Manager is available with OMIVV v4.0 onwards.
This helps in checking hardware health and alerting into vRealize operations, which also includes dashboard and reporting on the
server environment.
You can manage and monitor Dell hardware within the virtualized environment
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Alerting and monitoring environment for servers and chassis
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Monitoring and reporting for servers and chassis
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Updating firmware on servers
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Deploying enhanced options
For more information, see delltechcenter.com/omivv
NOTE: The Dell EMC Repository Manager integrates with OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. The Dell EMC
Repository Manager provides advanced functionality, simplifies the discovery, and deployment of new updates.
BMC Software
Dell EMC and BMC Software work together to simplify IT by ensuring tight integration between Dell EMC server, storage, and
network management functionality and the BMC Software process and data center automation products.
OpenManage connections with third-party consoles
Dell EMC OpenManage Connections gives you an easy path to adding support for third-party devices, so you can continue to use
your existing management tools while easily adding Dell EMC server systems to your existing IT environment. Integrate new systems
at your own pace. Manage new Dell EMC servers and storage with your legacy management tools, while extending the useful life of
your existing resources. With OpenManage Connections you can add monitoring and troubleshooting of Dell EMC assets to your IT
infrastructure.
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