Can you install Dell OMSM on a VM ?

[ctfoster]

All.

Can you install Dell OMSM (3.2) on a VM ?. I'm using Server but I'm sure the same would apply to ESX based VM.

Install program gives the error ..

"This is not a supported Dell server... etc" as it checks the dependacies, has a peek at the BIOS type and doesn't see Dell..

Thanks

Clive

[vmroyale]

Looking at the "Installing Dell^TM OpenManage^TM Software in a VMware® ESX® Server Software Environment" document at it appears that ESX and DELL hardware are both going to be required.

Good Luck!

[ctfoster]

There is a certain irony that the software to manange a "VMware® ESX® Server Software Environment" is one of the

few pieces of software I've found which is incapable of running in a "VMware® ESX® Server Software Environment".

Bit of a shame really. I build this lovely new system and then run a flea-blown 1850 to look after it!

Will it run a box with ESXi I wonder ???

[vmroyale · Accepted solution]

I think 3i is going to make matters even worse, as the service console is gone - well at least as far as management agents will go. It will be interesting to see what Dell and others come up with.....

Good Luck!

[balacs]

Can I know why you want to install OpenManage in a VM? OM is used to manage the physical server, so it runs only on the host OS and not on the guest OS (which sees only virtual hardware).

Bala,

Dell Inc.

[ctfoster]

Bala

I was hoping to use IT Assistant to collect and monitor SMNP traps coming back

from by my DRAC cards.

Thanks

Clive.

[balacs]

IT Assistant can be installed in a VM. When you use the CD to install, chose "Management Station" option to install IT Assistant.

Bala.

Dell Inc.

[ctfoster]

OK - I've got the right package now and it's installed fine.

Thanks for your help

Clive.

[tekmouse]

ct, what was the package you used? I have the OM_5.12 and it only gives me two options when I am installing it.

'Thanks,

John