OPENMANAGE ENTERPRISE: FUNDAMENTALS AND ADMINISTRATION

About the Course

This two-day, intensive technical program provides a comprehensive foundation in the deployment and orchestration of a centralized infrastructure management console. In modern data centers, manual server management is no longer sustainable; this course teaches IT professionals how to leverage automation to manage high-density compute environments from a single, unified “pane of glass.”

The curriculum focuses on driving operational efficiency by automating the discovery, inventory, and firmware compliance of hundreds of devices simultaneously. Participants will master the complete lifecycle of hardware management, from the initial deployment of the virtual appliance to advanced configuration through programmable templates and profiles. By integrating pro-active support adapters like Secure Connect Gateway, students move from reactive maintenance to an automated, self-healing infrastructure.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

• System Administrators responsible for managing large-scale PowerEdge server and chassis environments.

• IT Operations Engineers looking to automate firmware updates and configuration compliance.

• Technical Support Specialists seeking to utilize pro-active monitoring and support integration.

• Infrastructure Architects designing centralized management frameworks for enterprise data centers.

Learning Objectives

Deployment and Foundation

• Execute the deployment and initial configuration of the OpenManage Enterprise (OME) virtual appliance.

• Navigate the web-based console to customize application settings and security parameters.

• Understand the upgrade path and programmable appliance deployment for rapid scaling.

Discovery and Device Governance

• Orchestrate multi-device discovery workflows using automated wizards and imported IP ranges.

• Manage complex chassis discovery and handle multiple management URLs for redundant connectivity.

• Organize infrastructure using static and query-based grouping for targeted management.

Automated Configuration and Compliance

• Create and deploy Configuration Templates to ensure standardized hardware settings across the fleet.

• Establish Firmware and Driver Baselines to automate compliance monitoring and remediate outdated systems.

• Manage virtual identities and VLAN settings through centralized deployment profiles.

Operational Maintenance and Support

• Perform system backups, restores, and appliance migrations to ensure management continuity.

• Integrate Secure Connect Gateway adapters for automated case creation and pro-active hardware monitoring.

• Utilize provided Troubleshooting Checklists to identify and resolve connectivity or deployment issues.

Prerequisites

• Foundational knowledge of enterprise server hardware and out-of-band management (iDRAC) concepts.

• Familiarity with Secure Connect Gateway or similar support automation tools is helpful.

• Basic understanding of virtualization (running virtual appliances) and networking protocols (SNMP, HTTPS).