Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

Scheduling Inventory Jobs [Wizard]

You can configure inventory schedule using the Configuration Wizard or OpenManage Integration under OpenManage Integration > Manage > Settings.
NOTE: To make sure that the OMIVV continues to display updated information, it is recommended that you schedule a periodic inventory job. The inventory job consumes minimal resources and will not degrade host performance.
NOTE: Chassis gets discovered automatically after the inventory for all hosts is run. If the chassis is added to a chassis profile, then the chassis inventory automatically runs. In a SSO environment having multiple vCenters, the chassis inventory runs automatically with every vCenter when the inventory for any vCenter is run at a scheduled time.

To schedule an inventory job:

  1. In the Configuration Wizard, in the Inventory Schedule window, select Enable Inventory Data Retrieval if it is not enabled.

    By default, Enable Inventory Data Retrieval is enabled.
  2. Under Inventory Data Retrieval Schedule, do the following:

    1. Select the check box next to each day of the week that you want to run the inventory. By default, all the days are selected.

    2. In the text box, enter the time in HH:MM format.

      The time you enter is your local time. Therefore, if you want to run the inventory at the virtual appliance time zone, calculate the time difference between your local and virtual appliance time zone, and then enter the time appropriately.

  3. To apply the changes and continue, click Next to proceed with the warranty schedule settings.