How to install OMSA on Dell R710 with ESX 4.0

Donwload file
http://ftp.us.dell.com/sysman/OM-SrvAdmin-Dell-Web-LX-6.4.0-1266.ESX40.i386_A00.5.tar.gz
Extract Files [NOTE: This assume you have placed the .tar.gz file on the ESX host somewhere]

1.Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and unzip the package using the following command:
gunzip OM-SrvAdmin-Dell-Web-LX-6.4.0-1266.ESX40.i386_A00.5.tar.gz
2.Untar the package using the following command: tar -xvf OM-SrvAdmin-Dell-Web-LX-6.4.0-1266.ESX40.i386_A00.5.tar

Installation
1.Change current directory to the location where the files were extracted.
2.Run the following command to perform an express install:
sh linux/supportscripts/srvadmin-install.sh --express
3.Start the applicable services by running the following command:
sh linux/supportscripts/srvadmin-services.sh start

esxcfg-firewall -o 1311,tcp,in,OpenManageRequest

to access :
https://Server Name or IP:1311/

reference:
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1007617

Disable Firewall Server Core 2008 R2

to disable FireWall use:
Netsh firewall set opmode disable

to reenable the firewall use:

Netsh firewall set opmode enable.

How to enable powershell on Windows 2008 R2 Server Core

Method 1
Run SCONFIG.
Select option 4 (Configure Remote Management).
Select option 2 (Enable Windows PowerShell).
Click OK.
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Method 2


Install the following features:
NetFx2-ServerCore
NetFx3-ServerCore
NetFx2-ServerCore-WOW64
NetFx3-ServerCore-WOW64
MicrosoftWindowsPowerShell
MicrosoftWindowsPowerShell-WOW64
The following are examples of the commands that install these features:
DISM.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx2-ServerCore
DISM.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3-ServerCore
DISM.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx2-ServerCore-WOW64
DISM.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3-ServerCore-WOW64
DISM.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:MicrosoftWindowsPowerShell
DISM.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:MicrosoftWindowsPowerShell-WOW64
Note Because Windows PowerShell is built on Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft .Net Framework must be installed correctly first for a successful Windows PowerShell installation

Enhanced vmxnet

Enable the enhanced vmxnet option when configuring a new virtual machine

* In the New Virtual Machine wizard, on the Choose Guest Operating System page, select the version Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (64-bit), even if you will install a different version of the operating system on the virtual machine.
* On the Choose Networks page of the wizard, select the adapter Enhanced vmxnet.
* Proceed through the wizard.
* Install the desired guest operating system on the virtual machine.
* Install VMware Tools on the virtual machine.

Enable the enhanced vmxnet option when configuring an existing virtual machine

* from the VI Client, power off the virtual machine.
* Right-click the virtual machine and select Edit Settings.
* In the Virtual Machine Properties dialog, select the Options tab.
* Click General Options, and change the guest operating system to Microsoft Windows * Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (64-bit).
* Click the Hardware tab, and then select the Network Adapter.
* Click Remove.


taken from http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1007195

descripton of CPL files

File name	Purpose
Access.cpl	Accessibility properties
Appwiz.cpl	Add/Remove Programs properties
Desk.cpl	Display properties
FindFast.cpl	FindFast (included with Microsoft Office for Windows 95)
Inetcpl.cpl	Internet properties
Intl.cpl	Regional Settings properties
Joy.cpl	Joystick properties
Main.cpl	Mouse, Fonts, Keyboard, and Printers properties
Mlcfg32.cpl	Microsoft Exchange or Windows Messaging properties
Mmsys.cpl	Multimedia properties
Modem.cpl	Modem properties
Netcpl.cpl	Network properties
Odbccp32.cpl	Data Sources (32-bit ODBC, included w/ Microsoft Office)
Password.cpl	Password properties
Sticpl.cpl	Scanners and Cameras properties
Sysdm.cpl	System properties and Add New Hardware wizard
Themes.cpl	Desktop Themes
TimeDate.cpl	Date/Time properties
Wgpocpl.cpl	Microsoft Mail Post Office

HBR July-August 2009 Issue Highlights

Recreate Service Console Interface

Create a new switch

esxcfg-vswitch -a vSwitch0

Create a new portgroup

esxcfg-vswitch -p "Service Console" vSwitch0

Assign NIC

esxcfg-vswitch –L vmnic0 vSwitch0

Assign a vswif interface and set Ip address Subnet

esxcfg-vswif –a vswif0 -p "Service Console" i XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX –n 255.255.255.0