Configure the OMIMSSC appliance

About this task

After deploying the OMIMSSC appliance, log in to OMIMSSC as an administrator for the first time by doing the following:

Steps

  1. In the list of VMs, right-click OMIMSSC, and then select Connect.
    By default, the VM is in powered off mode.
  2. In the menu bar, click the Start symbol.
  3. Before you try to log in, wait for five minutes so that all services are started.
  4. At the CLI, enter the following:
    • localhost login=admin
    • Enter new Admin password=Enter a secure and strong password.
    • Please confirm new Admin password=Reenter the same password.
    NOTE: Dell Technologies recommends configuring and using strong passwords to authenticate appliance admin user and the OMIMSSC Dashboard login page.
  5. Press Enter.
    The Command Line Interface (CLI) is displayed.

    Figure 1. OMIMSSC Command Line Interface

    this picture displays the terminal console

Configure OMIMSSC VM network settings

About this task

After first logging in to OMIMSSC, to configure the OMIMSSC network setting with the SCOM Management Server, do the following:

Steps

  1. On the CLI, select Configure Network, press Enter.
  2. In the Network Manager section, do the following:
    1. Select Edit a connection and press Enter.
      1. Select the Ethernet connection—eth0, and then select Edit.
      2. Press Enter.
    2. To provide an IPv4 address, select IPv4 CONFIGURATION and choose one of the following:
      • Automatic assignment: By default, Automatic is selected and a DHCP-assigned IPv4 address is automatically populated.
      • Manual assignment: Change the option to Manual and enter a Static IPv4 address.

      Press Enter.

    3. In DNS servers, enter the DNS IP address, and then press Enter.
    4. Select Back to return to the CLI, and then select Configure Network and press Enter.
    5. Select Set system hostname and press Enter.
    6. In the Hostname box, enter the FQDN of the host system, and then press OK.
      For example, HostName.DomainName.com.
    7. When prompted for a confirmation, press Enter.
  3. From the CLI, note down the Admin portal URL of the newly deployed OMIMSSC appliance.
    NOTE: Ensure that the SCOM Management Server is reachable from the OMIMSSC appliance.
    NOTE: A hostname:
    • Can have alphanumeric characters (a−z and 0−9), hyphen (-), and a period (.).
    • Must not start with a hyphen or period.
    • Must not include other special characters such as an underscore (_).
    NOTE: You can change the IP address of the OMIMSSC appliance by selecting the Device configuration option.
    • Do not change the hostname of the appliance after this point.
    • You can choose to use a static IP or a dynamic IP while configuring the appliance network settings. However, ensure that the IP address does not change while using the OMIMSSC appliance to discover and monitor devices on SCOM console.
  4. Select Quit, and then press Enter.