Understanding How To Configure or Edit the Dell Management Plug-in

After you complete the basic installation of the Dell Management Plug-in, you can proceed to configure the appliance using one of two methods. Although using the Configuration Wizard is the most common method used, you can also accomplish this through the appliance's Settings page in the Dell Management Center.

The user interface in both areas is similar except in the wizard you click Save and Continue, whereas in the Settings options you click Apply.

Configuration Tasks Using the Configuration Wizard

Use these tasks when configuring the Dell Management Plug-in using the Configuration Wizard:

  1. Configuration Wizard Welcome Page
  2. Creating A New Connection Profile
  3. Configuring Events And Alarms
  4. Setting Up A Proxy Server
  5. Scheduling Inventory Jobs
  6. Running A Warranty Retrieval Job
  7. Configuring The Deployment Credentials
  8. Setting The Default Firmware Update Repository
  9. Enabling The OMSA Link

Configuration Tasks Using the Settings Options

Use these tasks to set up or edit the Dell Management Plug-in configuration tasks: