Deploy Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Virtual
Appliance on Different Hypervisors
This Dell EMC technical white paper describes the process of
deploying Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise as a virtual
appliance on hypervisors such as VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and
KVM.
Abstract
This technical white paper discusses the procedure to deploy Dell EMC
OpenManage Enterprise on the following hypervisors: VMware, Hyper-V,
and KVM. The Do’s and Dont’s in deploying are also discussed. Where
available, links to the relevant videos are also provided.
January 2019
Dell EMC Technical White Paper
Installation notes for deploying OpenManage Enterprise
Revisions
Date Description
October 2018 Initial release
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Acknowledgements
This paper was produced by the following members of the Dell EMC Enterprise Management engineering
team:
Author— Anil Kumar V K R and Mark E. Scott, Jr
Support— Sheshadri PR Rao (InfoDev)
Other—N/A
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Contents
Revisions.............................................................................................................................................................................2
Acknowledgements .............................................................................................................................................................3
Terminology ........................................................................................................................................................................4
Executive summary.............................................................................................................................................................5
1 Installation notes for deploying OpenManage Enterprise ............................................................................................6
1.1 Do’s for deploying OpenManage Enterprise ......................................................................................................6
1.2 Don’ts for deploying OpenManage Enterprise ...................................................................................................6
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2.1 Deploy Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise on Microsoft Hyper-V ...................................................................10
2.1.1 Manually create VM under Hyper-V (required for Windows Server 2012 / Windows 8 and earlier) ................10
2.1.2 Ensure that the network adapter is connected to a network ............................................................................13
3 Deploy Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise on VMware vSphere ..............................................................................16
3.1 Prerequisites for deploying OpenManage Enterprise on VMware vSphere .....................................................16
3.2 Deploy OpenManage Enterprise by using KVM ...............................................................................................16
4 Common tasks after starting the VM on OpenManage Enterpise ..............................................................................17
5 Process map for checking and updating the Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise version.........................................22
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................................................23
A Technical support and resources ...............................................................................................................................24
Terminology
List of terminologies used in this technical white paper
EULA End
GUI Graphical User Interface
NIC Network Interface Card
NPAPI Netscape Plugin Application Programming Interface
OS Operating System
OVF Open Virtual Machine Format
VHD file Virtual Hard Disk file
EULA End User License Agreement
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Executive summary
Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise is designed to be deployed as a virtual appliance for a variety of supported
hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM). In general, it can be used in environments that support loading the
VMDK or VHD formats, as long as you have the minimum system resources required (4 virtual CPUs and 16
GB of RAM).
Supported hypervisors for Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise
You can also view the following videos to get more information about using the unmatched features of
Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Graphical User Interface (GUI):
Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Systems Management Console (02:02 m)
Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise (01:44 m)
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1 Installation notes for deploying OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Enterprise is deployed as a virtual appliance, compared to OpenManage Essentials, which
is installed into an environment already running Microsoft Windows.
o All operating system maintenance is performed by OpenManage Enterprise, including even the
network configuration.
o A single network adapter is officially supported—using more than one is not supported in the
current Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise at the time of release of this technical white paper.
o Ensure that all necessary subnets are routable to the interface given to the OpenManage
Enterprise appliance.
The OpenManage Enterprise appliance is not functional until you have accessed the TUI (Text User
Interface) and set the administrator password.
During first boot, by default, OpenManage Enterprise directs to a static IP—this must be changed to
match network configurations appropriate to the customers’ environment.
1.1 Do’s for deploying OpenManage Enterprise
Allocate memory and virtual CPUs to increase performance. OpenManage Enterprise is configured to
utilize additional resources added to the VM to increase performance.
Locate OpenManage Enterprise on a hypervisor with local or fast storage. Faster storage supports
receiving and processing a larger number of incoming events.
Ensure ports are opened between OpenManage Enterprise and the devices you want to manage.
1.2 Don’ts for deploying OpenManage Enterprise
Add additional network adapters. OpenManage Enterprise currently supports only a single virtual NIC.
Leave unnecessary VM snapshots that result in performance degradation.
Decrease memory to less than 16 GBs or the number of CPUs to less than four.
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Hyper-V (Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10)
Steps to deploy OpenManage Enterprise on Microsoft Hyper-V
1. From the Actions menu, select Import Virtual Machine.
Select Import Virtual Machine on the Microsoft Hyper-V GUI
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2. In the Import Virtual Machine dialog box, select Copy the virtual machine (create a new unique ID).
Copy the virtual machine by creating a new unique ID
3. Click Finish. Wait till the VM is imported (deployed).
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4. Open VM configuration and ensure that the network adapter is connected to a valid network. Failing to do
this can result in a fatal condition of the VM.
Ensure that the network adapter is connected to a valid network
5. Start the VM.
6. Complete the tasks in Common tasks after starting the VM on OpenManage Enterpise.
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2.1 Deploy Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise on Microsoft Hyper-V
2.1.1 Manually create VM under Hyper-V (required for Windows Server
2012 / Windows 8 and earlier)
1. Extract the openmanage_enterprise_vhd_format_3.0.zip file, and then move or copy the
enclosed VHD file into the appropriate location on your system where you want to store the Dell EMC
OpenManage Enterprise virtual drive (VD).
2. Start Hyper-V Manager.
3. Click Action New Virtual Machine.
Creating a new VM on Microsoft Hyper-V
4. In the Specify Name and Location Screen dialog box, select the VM name and storage location
appropriately for your environment.
5. Click Next.
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6. In the Specify Generation dialog box, select Generation 1. Currently, the Dell EMC OpenManage
Enterprise does not support Generation 2.
Specify the VM generation while creating a VM
7. Click Next.
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8. In the Assign Memory dialog box, ensure that at least 16384 MB is assigned. Dynamic memory can
be enabled, but for best performance, it is recommended to leave the option disabled.
Specify memory for the VM
9. Click Finish.
10. Ensure that the network adapter is connected to a network.
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2.1.2 Ensure that the network adapter is connected to a network
1. On the networking configuration page, it is important to ensure that the network adapter is connected
to a network. Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise will not function properly if it is set to “Not
Connected” at the first boot, and will require redeployment if this scenario occurs.
Connect network adapter to a network
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2. In the Connect Virtual Hard Disk dialog box, select Use an existing virtual hard disk, and then
browse through to the VHD file you copied at the beginning of this procedure.
Use an existing hard drive to install an OS
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the deployment process.
4. After completion, open the settings of the newly created VM.
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5. Ensure that a minimum of four virtual processors are specified.
Ensure the availability of four virtual processors
6. Start the VM.
7. Go to Common tasks after starting the VM.
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vSphere
3.1 Prerequisites for deploying OpenManage Enterprise on VMware
vSphere
The vSphere 5.5 or later versions.
While deploying OpenManage Enterprise on Open Virtualization Format (OVF) specification based
hypervisors, it is recommended to use thick provisioning.
Recommended deploying by using VMWare vSphere Standalone client (Chrome no longer works with
vSphere Web Client properly because NPAPI is any longer supported).
While you can deploy the VMDK manually, we recommend deploying by using the supplied OVF, which
will supply minimum requirements for running the Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise appliance.
3.2 Deploy OpenManage Enterprise by using KVM
Because of the wide variety of configurations available for deploying Dell EMC OpenManage
Enterprise under KVM, explicit instructions is not be provided in this technical white paper.
Ensure that at least 16 GBs of RAM, four virtual processors, and a single connected NIC is available.
After starting on the VM, go to Common tasks after starting the VM.
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Common tasks after starting the VM on OpenManage Enterpise
4 Common tasks after starting the VM on OpenManage
Enterpise
1. Wait for the Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise EULA to be displayed.
2. Read and accept the EULA by using up and down arrows to scroll the text, and the tab key to
navigate through the menu items.
OpenManage Enterprise EULA
3. Enter and verify the OpenManage Enterprise appliance local admin password.
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4. Configure network settings as appropriate to your environment.
Set network properties for OpenManage Enterprise
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Set network IP addresses for OpenManage Enterprise
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5. View current settings to obtain actual IP addresses (if DHCP is configured).
View current network status of OpenManage Enterprise
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Status of OpenManage Enterprise appliance
6. Start OpenManage Enterprise in a supported browser.
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Process map for checking and updating the Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise version
5 Process map for checking and updating the Dell EMC
OpenManage Enterprise version
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Conclusion
Deploying Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise in a virtual environment is a straight forward process, which is
supported on a number of popular hypervisors. The deployment model offers a quick way to begin managing
assets in your data center from a single console. For topics related to initial server discovery and
management, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise: Server Management Direct from Development
document on the support site.
You can also view the following videos to get more information about using the unmatched features of
Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Graphical User Interface (GUI):
Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Systems Management Console (02:02 m)
Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise (01:44 m)
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Process map for checking and updating the Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise version
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