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OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Version (OMIMSSC) 7.1.1 for 
System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and System Center Virtual Machine 
Manager (SCVMM)

Release Notes

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Release type and definition  

This document describes the features, known issues, and resolutions in 
OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center (OMIMSSC) Version 7.1.1 for 
System Center Configuration Manager and System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
OMIMSSC is an appliance-based integration into the System Center suite of 
products that enable full lifecycle management of the PowerEdge servers by 
using the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with Lifecycle 
Controller (LC). OMIMSSC offers Operating System (OS) deployment, Storage 
Spaces Direct cluster creation, hardware patching, firmware update, and 
maintenance of servers and modular systems. 

Integrate OMIMSSC with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for 
managing the Dell PowerEdge servers in traditional data center, integrate with 
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) for managing the 
Dell EMC PowerEdge servers in virtual and cloud environments.

Version: 7.1.1 Rev.A00
Release Date: April 2019
Previous Versions: OMIMSSC v7.1

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Importance 

RECOMMENDED: Dell EMC recommends the customer to review specifics about the 
software update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains 
changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that 
may/may not apply to your environment. 

Note: This Patch is only applicable to OpenManage Integration for Microsoft 
System Center Version (OMIMSSC) 7.1.1 for System Center Configuration 
Manager (SCCM) and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) platforms. Not 
applicable for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).

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Platform(s) Supported
 
• Rack, tower, and modular Dell EMC PowerEdge servers--11G, 12G, 13G, and 14G.
• Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 (OpenManage) Modular System.

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What’s New?

• Update sources--Supports Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) type of 
  update source. 
  The default update source catalog is available at downloads.dell.com.

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Fixes

• OMIMSSC infrastructure security has been enhanced.
• Static iDRAC IPv4 and IPv6 address values on multiple servers can be applied 
in a single configuration task through Operational Templates.

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Installation prerequisites

• Ensure OMIMSSC version 7.1 is deployed before upgrading to OMIMSSC 
version 7.1.1.
• Ensure that no jobs are running. If running, wait till the jobs are completed.
• Back up the OMIMSSC appliance data.

Note: For information about the backup procedure, see the 
Back up OMIMSSC Appliance section of Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for 
Microsoft System Center Version 7.1.1 for System Center Configuration Manager 
and System Center Virtual Machine Manager Installation Guide.

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Upgrade instructions

To upgrade from an earlier version of OMIMSSC, back up the data of your current 
version, and then update by using a service pack. 

1) On the OMIMSSC Admin Portal, click Settings > Service Pack Updates.
2) In the Repository URL box, enter the URL of the location where the service 
pack is saved in the following format: <URL>. If necessary, enter the proxy 
server information and login credentials to access the proxy server.
3) Click Save.
4) Select Check for Updates check box. The current version of OMIMSSC and 
service pack are displayed.
5) Click Apply, and then click OK.
6) In the Repository URL box, enter the URL of the location where the service 
pack is saved in the following format: http://<hostname \ IP>/OMIMSSC_v7.1.1_SP
/RPM_Repository. For example, 7.1.1.2001.
Note: If necessary, enter the proxy server information and login credentials to 
access the proxy server.
7) Log in to the Admin Portal, and then delete the browser cache history.
8) After the service pack update is complete, reboot the appliance manually to 
complete the update process.
For more information about creating service pack update repositories, see the 
About service pack updates section Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for 
Microsoft System Center Version 7.1.1 for System Center Configuration Manager 
and System Center Virtual Machine Manager Installation Guide.

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Known issues

• The polling and notification alerts have to be configured at every ten minute
  interval, irrespective of the polling frequency.
• Filter on maintenance center is not available for MX7000 Modular Systems.

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Download OMIMSSC appliance installation file

You can download an evaluation version of OMIMSSC from dell.com. 
However, to download a production version, contact your local Dell EMC Sales 
representative, purchase the appliance license, and then import to the required 
file location. 
For more information about importing the OMIMSSC appliance license file, see 
the OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center User’s Guide.

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Contacting Dell

Note: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact 
information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product 
catalog.

Dell EMC provides several online and telephone-based support and service 
options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not 
be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or 
customer service issues:

1. Visit www.dell.com/support.
2. Select the support category.
3. Select your country from the drop-down menu at the bottom right corner of 
the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement.

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