OpenManage Network Manager (OMNM)
Contents: Overview | Features & Specifications | Downloads | Documents | Videos | Frequently Asked Questions
Dell EMC Networking OpenManage Network Manager
Growing networks can be a headache for today’s IT organizations. Keeping track of the devices in your network and how they relate to each other and to other parts of your infrastructure can be difficult and time consuming.
Dell EMC OpenManage Network Manager (OMNM) is designed to make it easier to manage the entire lifecycle of heterogeneous network environments including Dell EMC, Cisco, HP, Arista, Juniper, Aruba, Brocade, SonicWALL and more.
Key Benefits:
- Save Money: Manage the entire lifecycle of your network, including deployment, updates, and change control from one place
- Troubleshoot Faster: Dashboard to locate service-affecting problems across the network for faster MTTR
- Get / Stay in Compliance: Plan and detect changes, automate remediation and provide comprehensive change reporting
- Utilize Your Network Assets: Make better technology investment decisions, find underutilized devices or ports with real time inventory regardless of manufacturer
Features & Specifications
Proactive Monitoring and Data Reporting
- Agentless monitoring with detailed information on the devices and their connectivity, including physical and logical topology maps
- Event management filters and event, alarm, and trap forwarding
- Automatedremediationwithexcellentscriptingcapabilitiestoallowforvirtuallyunlimitedflexibility
- Simple default dashboards provide key information at a glance
- Robust performance data collection, visualization, and reporting
- Traffic Flow Analysis and Reporting provides access to sFlow data
- Built-in and custom reports
- Topology export to Visio
Change Management
- ProScan configuration compliance audit proactively monitors switch configurations and helps track down changes to the network
- Switch configuration backup and restore protects against catastrophic device failure
- Integrated firmware repository for centralized deployment of firmware updates
- Inventory and configuration reporting to identify outlying devices
- Provides the ability to easily configure and manage groups of network devices; configuration changes and firmware deployments can be made to multiple devices in one operation, and many network operations can be scheduled for predetermined times.
Scalability and Ease of use
- Advanced scheduling schedules key tasks, such as backup, restore, deploy and configuration changes
- Multi-tenancy (support multiple client organizations from a single instance)
- Customizable web based user interface
- Packaged as a virtual appliance or native Windows and Linux applications
Supported Operating Systems (64-bit)
- MSFT Windows 2008 R2, 2012 & 2016
- Linux for Redhat and CentOS v6.5/v6.6
Supported Web Browsers
- Chrome (version 41 and above), Safari (version 8 and above), Firefox (version 37 and above), Internet Explorer (version 11 and above)
Supported Managed Devices
- The comprehensive list of all Multi-Vendor 3rd Party Devices OMNM Supports, including (Cisco, HP, Juniper, Brocade, Alcatel-Lucent, Aruba and more) can be found in the Dell EMC OpenManage Network Manager 3rd Party Device & OS Support List (link below).
Downloads
To download a Free 30 DayTrial of OMNM 6.2 SP1 with support for up to twenty-five (25) Multi-Vendor Devices including Dell Networking Devices please visit: https://marketing.dell.com/omnmfreetrial.
Documents
Dell OpenManage Network Manager 6.2 User Guide
Dell OpenManage Network Manager 6.2 Installation Guide
Dell OpenManage Network Manager 6.2 VM Installation Guide
Dell OpenManage Network Manager 6.2 Quick Start For Single Install Guide
Dell OpenManage Network Manager 6.2 Release Notes
Dell OpenManage Network Manager 6.2 3rd Party Device & OS Support List
Dell OpenManage Network Manager 6.2 Spec Sheet
Dell Networking OMNM Traffic Flow Analyzer (TFA) Spec Sheet
Case Studies
Publications
OpenManage Network Manager Fast, efficient management of expanding network environments
TechTalks&Toolkit Videos
DellEMCNetworking TechTalksarelongervideosthatprovideadeeperlookintoatopicorfeature.ToolkitVideosareshortvideosthatdemonstrateonespecificfeature. Somekeygettingstartedvideosarebelow.Thefulllistofvideosincludetopicssuchasautomation,architecture,troubleshooting,andsoon.Theycanbefoundhere: [View:https://www.youtube.com/user/DoradoSoftwareVideos/videos:550:24] What'sNewin OMNM TechTalk6.2SP3:LearnwhatnewfeaturesareincludedinOMNM6.2ServicePack3 [View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JU1R9CtchA:550:0] Basic Windows Install: In this installment of OMNM TechTalk we're going back to the basics! We'll show you how to complete a basic Windows install of your Dell EMC OpenManage Network Manager and get you up and running in minutes! [View:https://youtu.be/-DJ1S__TnFs:550:0] TechTalks
DellEMCOMNMTechTalk: AutomaticPortConfiguration
VirtualApplianceInstall: In this sessioninstallment of DellNetworkingTechTalkOMNMTechTalkwe'regoingbacktothebasics!We'llshow you willseeanewfeaturecalledAutomaticPortConfigurationthatallowsauserhow to plugintoanaccessportcompleteabasicvirtualapplianceinstallofyourDellEMCOpenManageNetworkManager and beautoconfiguredfortheappropriateVLAN. FeaturesinthisdemoincludeEvents/AlarmsEventProcessingRulegetyouup and Actions/ACLi.runninginminutes!
[View:https://youtu.be/zDBrpdn-Fkk:550:0]
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Onboarding:Youhave OMNM installed,butwhatdoyoudonext?This Tech Talk :explainstheonboardingprocesssoyoucangetupandrunningquickly!
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odYbtA0RfF4:550:0]
Basics of Performance Monitoring: In this DellNetworkingOpenManageNetworkManager Tech Talk recording we will go over the basics of performance monitoring .soyoucanbegintoidentifyanypotentialperformanceissuesinyournetwork
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Traffic Flow Analyzer(TFA)UseCaseNetworkSecurity:
InthisDellOMNMTechTalkwecontinuewithourTrafficFlowAnalyzerserieswithausecaseonNetworkSecurity. SeehowtouseTFAtodeterminewhomightbetryingtopenetrateandcompromiseafirewall. Alsoidentifywhoisusingnon-standardapplicationsonyournetworkthathogbandwidthandcouldcausesecurityissues.[View:https://youtu.be/TNy1UpAPt1E:550:0]
DellEMCNetworkingOMNMTechTalkTFA: In this installment of OMNM TechTalk, see how to increase network utilization and performance with a deep dive into Traffic Flow analyzer (TFA).
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DellEMCNetworkingOMNMTechTalk: SettingFunctionalPermissionsForFlexibleSecurityUserManagement
[View:https://youtu.be/qrI5B0XKVKQ:550:0]
DellEMCNetworkingOMNMTechTalk: LicenseDiscoverySettings
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9xvBzUsTXU:550:0]
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DellEMCNetworkingOMNMTechTalk:ACLI
[View:https://youtu.be/58m_ZEjP5M8:550:0]
DellEMCNetworking
OMNM TechTalk:HowtoinstallOMNMVirtualAppliance
[View:https://youtu.be/1yf3RVQ9Epk:550:0]
DellEMCNetworkingOMNMTechTalk: LDAP
[View:https://youtu.be/3Y8IUP8C3Qc:550:0]
DellEMCOMNMTechTalk: Group Operations
[View:https://youtu.be/1jFa7eNbhcg:550:0]
DellEMCOMNMTechTalk: AutomationFramework:
[View:https://youtu.be/ZdAMgG_4bac:550:0]
DellEMCOMNM Toolkit : HowtoviewdetailsinVideos
Beloware a newbrowserwindowfewkeyToolkitvideos.Therearemanymorethatcanbefoundhere:
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Dell EMC OMNM Toolkit: How to upload device OS firmware images:
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM9BonSiN2c:550:0]
Dell EMC OMNM Toolkit: Howtodisplayresourcesbyorganization:
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VIAuDyTiz8:550:0]
DellEMCOMNMToolkit: Run a Configuration Backup
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xBhMgNACtEo:550:0]
DellEMCOMNMToolkit: DiscoveraNewDevice
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=W0w1r1_vFnA:550:0]
Dell EMC OMNM Toolkit:: Create an Inventory Asset Report
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wIcMUMz2DLw:550:0]
Dell EMC OMNM Toolkit: Schedule Tasks
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=x5BgHJ2XaeY:550:0]
Dell EMC OMNM Toolkit:Set File Servers for Backup, Restore and Deployment
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FCQb7hFcSq8:550:0]
DellEMCOMNMToolkit: SuspendActivityDuringMaintenance
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=j1zWICu6YFA:550:0]
DellEMCOMNMToolkit: CreateNewPagesandCustomizeDashboard
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GsZ6_NsfFc4:550:0]
DellEMCOMNMToolkit::DisplayDataonTopNPage
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KBXGmCeJAx4:550:0]
DellEMCOMNMToolkit: CreateMultipleUsers/Permissions
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=J7lqJTOifMc:550:0]
DellEMCNetworkingOpenManageNetworkManager(OMNM)FullDemo:
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STTdqFkm3q4:550:0]
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do customers get a copy of OpenManage Network Manager (OMNM)?
A: Dell canprovideEMCprovides a free trialperiodofupto 30 days:
2day,25nodetrial.Youcanobtainthetrialathttps://marketing.dell.com/omnmfreetrial.
Q: How much does OMNM cost?
A: OMNMissoldas a .DellNetworkingOpenManageNetworkManager(OMNM)1yearpricingcanbefoundonourmainDellwebsite.
b.CustomersmustpurchaseDellNetworkingOpenManageNetworkManager(OMNM) directlyper-nodesubscriptioninpacksranging from Dell.
[View:http://www.dell.com/omnm:550:0]
4.25nodestounlimited,foratimeperiodof1,3,or5years
Q: What devices can be managed with OMNM?
a.
A: OMNM will allow you to manage all Dell EMC Networking devices including DellNetworkingForce10N-Series, DellNetworkingPowerConnectswitchesS-Series, C-Series,andZ-Seriesswitches. Dell EMC Networking W-Series wireless controllers, access points and instant access points. Cisco,HPE, SonicWALL, Brocade, Juniper, Aruba, etc..andmanymore. See the ReleaseNotesforacompletelistofsupporteddevices.(OMNMcanmanageanydevicethatisSNMPenabled).
b.OMNM6.2SP1providesMulti-vendorsupportforthousandsof 3rd Party Devices.
- ContactyourDellsalesrepresentativeDevice&OSSupportlistinthedocumentssectionabove for a complete listofallsupporteddevicesinOMNM.
5.
Q: How many devices can OMNM manage?
a.
A: The total number of devices that can be managed by one OMNM server will vary depending on the size and configuration of the server on which OMNM is deployed (seetheOMNMUserGuideforserversizingguidelines) and on the specific OMNM features in use. However, asaruleofthumb,afullyanappropriately configured OMNM server can support upto about 20,000+ thousand devices. Use of resource-intensive features such as Traffic Flow Analysis willcan reduce that numbersomewhat. OMNM6.2SP1currentlysupportthefollowingdevicecounts: 25,50,100,175,300,500,1000,2000,2500,3000,5000,7500,10,000,UnlimitedandHA.
6. WhataboutcustomerinstallationswithmoredevicesthanasingleOMNMservercansupport?
a.Customerswith
For very largeconfigurationshaveafewdifferentoptions.
- OMNM6.2SP1hasHA(High-Availability),whichisrecommendfor large deployments
- Multi-Tenantcanbeusedtomanagemultiplesites
b.DellS&PalsosellsothernetworkmanagementproductsthatcanalsosupportlargerenvironmentsfromDellpartnerssuchasSolarWindsinstallations, NetScoutandEntuity.
c.ContactyourDellsalesrepresentativeformoreinformation.
7.Whatcan OMNM dofromamanagementperspective?
a.OMNMisanetworkmanagementsystem(NMS)thatprovidesaCentralizedNetworkManagementSolution,configurationmanagement,performancemonitoring,trafficanalysis,events,scripting,automation,alarms,compliancemanagementandmanagementofDellandother3rdpartyvendorsnetworkingdevices.ItHighAvailability is awebbasedtoolwithawidevarietyofuserconfigurablefunctionalityandcapabilities.Withadvancedfeaturessuchasgroupoperations,configurationbackupandrestore,firmwaremanagement,reporting,scheduling,trafficflowanalysis,andconfigurationauditcapabilities,OMNMwillenableyoutogetcontrolofyournetwork.
8.WhatarethesystemrequirementstoinstallOMNM?
a.Youmustinstallthefollowingorhaveatleasttheminimumversionsinstalledonyourserver:
SupportedWebBrowsersrecommended
Q:
1.Chrome(version41andabove)
2.Safari(version8andabove)
3.Firefox(version37andabove)
4.InternetExplorer(version11andabove)
SupportedOperatingSystem(64bit):
1.MSFTWindow2012
2.WindowsServer2008R2
3.MicrosoftWindowsServer2012(64bit),2008(64-bit)
Formoreinformation,pleaseseetheOMNM6.2SP1UserGuide,Chapter1.GettingStartedwithDellOpenManageNetworkManager.
9. Is training for OMNM available?
a.
A: Yes, there is custom OMNM training being offered by Dell DES.
b.ThereisanOMNMS&PtrainingoptionofferedEducationServicesand by ourDellOEMPartnerpartners. Contact your Sales Representative to obtain a quote for onsite or remote OMNM training.
c.Thereareaseriesofdemonstrationsshownonthiswebsite thatdetailvariousfunctionalitywithintheproduct.PleaseworkwithyourDellRep.toattendourOMNMtrainingclass.
10.ArethereanydemosthatshowOMNMinaction?
a.Thereareaseriesofdemonstrationsshownonthiswebsite thatdetailvariousfunctionalitywithintheproduct.
b.YoucanalsocontactyourDellRepresentativetohavethemdemoOMNM.
11.Ifacustomerneedstoaddmorecapacitywheredotheypurchaseupgrades?
a.UnlikewithOMNMlegacy,theselicensesarenotcumulative.Inotherwords,iftheuserneedstosupport150nodes,he/shehastobuythe150-nodesubscription.Importanttodiscussfuturenetworkexpansionplansforthetermofthesubscription,purchaseforgrowth,theselicensesarenotcumulative.
12.HowcanthecustomergetaccesstopreviousOMNMlicensesiftheylostthem?
a.ContactyourDellsalesrepresentative.