Compellent Enterprise Manager Installation Guide

Enterprise ManagerVersion 6.4 Installation Guide Enterprise Manager 6.4 Installation Guide Document Number: 680-028-016 Revision Date Description A July 2013 Initial release to support version 6.4.1. B August 2013 Added VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager 5.5 support in version 6.4.2. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Note: Indicates important information that helps you complete a procedure. Caution: Indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Warning: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright Notice and Trademarks © 2013 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, and Compellent™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Contacting Dell Technical Support Services For technical support, go to support.dell.com/compellent/. Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction to Enterprise Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enterprise Manager Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Management Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software and Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data Collector Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Server Agent Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Default Ports Used by Enterprise Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data Collector Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Server Agent Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IPv6 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Planning and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v v v v 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 Choose a Data Storage Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gather Required Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 License Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Database Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Prepare the Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Prepare a Microsoft SQL Server Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Prepare a MySQL Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Install the Java Runtime Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dell Compellent iii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add Storage Centers to Enterprise Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Configure the Data Collector to Use a MySQL Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Install the Enterprise Manager Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use the Client to Connect to the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . iv 27 28 29 30 Enterprise Manager 6. . . . . . . 11 Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Next Steps . . 22 4 Installing and Configuring the Enterprise Manager Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Install the Data Collector . . . . . . . . 12 Configure the Data Collector to Use a Microsoft SQL Server Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contents 3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Configure the Data Collector to Use the Embedded Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It provides the purpose and audience of this document as well as a list of related publications.  Enterprise Manager Administrator’s Guide Contains in-depth feature configuration and usage information.  Enterprise Manager Online Help Provides context-sensitive help for the Client. The intended reader has a working knowledge of storage and networking concepts. For information about using Enterprise Manager to manage and monitor your Dell Compellent storage infrastructure. see the Enterprise Manager Administrator’s Guide. and Server Agent. Related Publications The following documentation is available for Enterprise Manager:  Enterprise Manager Installation Guide Contains installation and setup information. Dell Compellent v . Purpose This guide describes how to install and configure Enterprise Manager components.Preface The preface introduces you to the Enterprise Manager documentation. Data Collector Manager. Audience Storage administrators make up the target audience for this document. 4 Installation Guide .vi Enterprise Manager 6. . . . . . . . . 5 IPv6 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and analyze Storage Centers and FluidFS clusters from a centralized management console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This guide describes how to install and configure required Enterprise Manager components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Default Ports Used by Enterprise Manager . manage. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Management Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enterprise Manager Clients connect to the Data Collector to perform monitoring and administrative tasks. . . . . . . . . . . The Enterprise Manager Data Collector stores data and alerts it gathers from Storage Centers and FluidFS clusters in an external database or an embedded database. . . . . . . 6 Dell Compellent 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For information about installing optional Enterprise Manager components. . . . see the Enterprise Manager Administrator’s Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Software and Hardware Requirements . Contents Enterprise Manager Components . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction to Enterprise Manager Enterprise Manager allows you to monitor. . . . . . . . 0–6.5 Note: Compatibility is provided by the Dell Compellent Storage Replication Adapter (SRA) 6.2. Enterprise Manager is compatible with the products listed in the following table.0.2.x Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) Versions 2012 and 2012 SP1 VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM) Versions 5.4 Dell Compellent FS8600 FluidFS version 2. 2 Product Version Dell Compellent Storage Center Storage Center OS versions 5. Enterprise Manager 6.Chapter 1 Introduction to Enterprise Manager Enterprise Manager Components Enterprise Manager consists of the following components: Required/ Optional Component Description Primary Data Collector Service that gathers reporting data and alerts from Storage Centers Required Enterprise Manager Installation Guide Client Windows-based application that connects to the Data Collector to provide a centralized management console for one or more Storage Centers Required Enterprise Manager Installation Guide Remote Data Collector Data Collector that is connected to the Optional primary Data Collector and can be used to activate a disaster recovery site if the primary Data Collector becomes unavailable Enterprise Manager Administrator’s Guide Server Agent Service for Windows that allows Enterprise Manager to free volume storage space from expired Replays that would otherwise remain locked by Windows Enterprise Manager Administrator’s Guide Optional Setup Documentation Management Compatibility Enterprise Manager manages Dell Compellent products and also provides management integration for Microsoft and VMware products.1.4 Installation Guide . and 5. 5. 6 Update 30 or higher recommended.0 or higher (for SMI-S only) • 32-bit and 64-bit Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.Software and Hardware Requirements Software and Hardware Requirements The following sections list the requirements for the Data Collector.0 • MySQL 5. Database One of the following: • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express (limited to 4 GB) • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (limited to 4 GB) • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express (limited to 10 GB) • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express (limited to 10 GB) • MySQL 5.0 • Microsoft . and 9 • Internet Explorer 10 for the desktop • Firefox 3–14 • Safari 5. Client.NET Framework 2. Component Requirements Operating system Any of the following 64-bit operating systems with the latest service packs: • Windows Server 2003 • Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Windows Server 2012 Note: 32-bit operating systems are not supported.NET Framework 3.6 or higher (1.1 • MySQL 5. 1. Dell Compellent 3 . Data Collector Requirements The following table lists the Enterprise Manager Data Collector requirements.x • Google Chrome Note: Other web browsers may work but are not officially supported. 8.5 • Windows PowerShell 2. CPU 64-bit (x64) microprocessor with two or more cores RAM At least 4 GB.7 required to accept IPv6 connections) Web browser • Internet Explorer 7. 8 GB if using the Dell Compellent Site Recovery Adapter (SRA) for VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager Disk space At least 20 GB Software • Microsoft .5 • Embedded database on the file system (maximum of 30 days or 2 GB) Note: The database used for storing data can be changed after installation. and Windows Server Core is not supported. and Server Agent. 0 (included with all supported operating systems except Windows XP) Web browser • Internet Explorer 7. Component Requirements Operating system Any of the following 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems (with the latest service packs): • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Windows 7 • Windows 8 • Windows Server 2003 • Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Windows Server 2012 Note: Windows Server Core is not supported.6 or higher (1. on 64-bit systems both the 32-bit and the 64-bit JRE are required • Microsoft .0 • Microsoft Windows Installer 4.NET Framework 2.x • Google Chrome Note: Other web browsers may work but are not officially supported.5 (included with Windows Server 2008 and later) 4 Enterprise Manager 6. Server Agent Requirements The following table lists the requirements for the Enterprise Manager Server Agent for Windows-based servers. CPU 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) microprocessor Software • Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1. and 9 • Internet Explorer 10 for the desktop • Firefox 3–14 • Safari 5.4 Installation Guide .6 Update 30 or higher recommended).Chapter 1 Introduction to Enterprise Manager Client Requirements The following table lists the requirements for the Enterprise Manager Client.NET Framework 2. 8. Component Requirements Operating system Any of the following 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems (with the latest service packs): • Windows Server 2003 • Windows Server 2008 (full installation only) • Windows Server 2008 R2 (full or core installation) • Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 • Windows Server 2012 (full or core installation) CPU Software 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) microprocessor • Microsoft . Server Agent. Many of the ports are configurable. Data Collector Ports The following table lists the ports used by the Enterprise Manager Data Collector. and Client.2 • Alerts from FluidFS clusters 8080 TCP Legacy Web Services Port Receiving: • Communication from Server Agents • Alerts forwarded from Storage Centers 7342 TCP Legacy Client Listener Port • Communicating with the remote Data Collector • Providing automatic upgrade functionality for previous versions of the Enterprise Manager Client 5988 TCP SMI-S over HTTP Receiving unencrypted SMI-S communication 5989 TCP SMI-S over HTTPS Receiving encrypted SMI-S communication Outbound Ports 25 TCP SMTP Sending email notifications 443 TCP SSL • Communicating with managed Storage Centers and managed zNAS servers • Sending Phone Home data • Activating the license Dell Compellent 514 UDP syslog Forwarding Storage Center logs to syslog servers 1433 TCP Microsoft SQL Server Connecting to an external Microsoft SQL Server database 3306 TCP MySQL Connecting to an external MySQL database 8080 TCP VMware SDK Communicating with VMware servers 27355 TCP Server Agent Socket Listening Port Communicating with Server Agents 35451 TCP FluidFS Communicating with managed FluidFS clusters 44421 TCP FluidFS diagnostics Retrieving diagnostics from managed FluidFS clusters 5 . including the Enterprise Manager Client and Storage Replication Adapter (SRA) 6. see the Purpose column in each table. For details. Port Protocol Name Purpose Receiving logs forwarded from Storage Centers Inbound Ports 514 UDP syslog 3033 TCP Web Server Port Receiving: • Communication from all clients. Note: Some ports might not be needed for your configuration.2.Default Ports Used by Enterprise Manager Default Ports Used by Enterprise Manager The Enterprise Manager components use network connections to communicate with each other and with other network resources. The following tables list the default network ports used by the Data Collector. IPv6 Connection Requirements Client to Data Collector • Client computer must have an IPv6 address. Port Protocol Name Purpose Server Agent Socket Listening Port Receiving communication from the Data Collector Legacy Web Services Port Communicating with the Data Collector Inbound Ports 27355 TCP Outbound Ports 8080 TCP IPv6 Support The Data Collector can use IPv6 to accept connections from the Enterprise Manager Client and to communicate with managed Storage Centers. To accept IPv6 connections. • Data Collector server must have both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address. On 64-bit systems both the 32-bit and the 64-bit JRE are required. 6 Enterprise Manager 6. Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.Chapter 1 Introduction to Enterprise Manager Client Ports The following table lists the ports used by the Enterprise Manager Client.7 or later must be installed on the server that hosts the Data Collector. Port Protocol Name Purpose Web Server Port Communicating with the Data Collector Outbound Ports 3033 TCP Server Agent Ports The following table lists the ports used by the Enterprise Manager Server Agent. To use IPv6. assign IPv6 addresses as described in the following table. Center • Storage Center must have both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address on the management interface.4 Installation Guide . Data Collector to Storage • Data Collector server must have both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address. . . . . . . . . . . . contact Dell Technical Support Services for assistance. . . . . select the supported database type that best suits your needs. . . Enterprise Manager uses a database administrator account to create a database user named compmsauser and a database named compmsadb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . which uses a custom schema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Choose a Data Storage Method You can configure the Data Collector to store data in an external database or in an embedded database on the file system of the host server. . . . and the database size cannot exceed 2 GB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choose the option that is most appropriate for your environment:  External database: If you decide to use an external database. 8 Install the Java Runtime Environment . . . . . . Contents Choose a Data Storage Method . the Data Collector can only retain 30 days worth of data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . print this page and record the following information. . . 7 Prepare the Database . . . . Item Write down your information Enterprise Manager Product Key Dell Compellent 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: The embedded database is not recommended for a production environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gather Required Installation Information . . . . . . . plan your configuration and install the required software. . . . . . . . See Data Collector Requirements on page 3 for a list of supported database types. . . . . .2 Planning and Preparation Before you install Enterprise Manager. . . . . . If you do not have a product key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gather Required Installation Information Before installing Enterprise Manager components. . . . . . . . License Information Record the Enterprise Manager product key below.  Embedded database: If you choose to use the embedded database. . . . . . . . . . . . prepare the database by performing the task that corresponds to your database type:  Prepare a Microsoft SQL Server Database on page 8  Prepare a MySQL Database on page 9 Note: If you want to store Data Collector data in the embedded database. 4 Start the SQL Server Configuration Manager application. Database password For security reasons. only record the database username in a secure location. b Click Protocols for MSSQLSERVER or Protocols for SQLEXPRESS. 8 Enterprise Manager 6.Chapter 2 Planning and Preparation Database Information If you plan to use an SQL database.4 Installation Guide . 5 Set the TCP/IP ports. record database information that is needed for installation. 3 Configure the database for mixed mode authentication (SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode). 1 If necessary. d Click the IP Addresses tab. Item Write down your information Database version Name of server on which the database resides Database server port Database user name For security reasons. skip this step. expand SQL Server Network Configuration. Prepare the Database If you plan to use an external database. c Right-click TCP/IP and select Properties. Prepare a Microsoft SQL Server Database Set up the Microsoft SQL Server database or Microsoft SQL Server Express database for the Data Collector. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears. only record the database password in a secure location. 2 Make sure you have the credentials for a database administrator account with privileges equivalent to the default sa account. a In the navigation pane. install the database software. Dell Compellent 9 . a In the navigation pane. Enter the following commands from the MySQL admin tool. 3 Make sure the database admin user has the global CREATE USER. 7 Restart SQL Server. 2 Make sure that you have administrator rights from remote servers (preferably root user). click Protocols for MSSQLSERVER or Protocols for SQLEXPRESS. grant all privileges on compmsadb. 6 Enable TCP/IP protocol: a In the navigation pane. RELOAD.* to 'root'@'%'. install the database software. and SELECT permissions. reload. and has full permissions to the compmsadb database. flush privileges. make sure the TCP Port is set to a valid port number. b Right-click SQL Server and select Restart. f Click Apply and click OK to close the dialog box. select on *. b Right-click TCP/IP and select Enable. click SQL Server Services. 1 If necessary.Prepare the Database e Under IPALL.* to 'root'@'%' with grant option. The default TCP port for SQL Server is 1433. Prepare a MySQL Database Set up the database permissions for the Data Collector. where root is the name of the admin user: grant create user. 4 Installation Guide . 10  Install the JRE on each computer that will host the Enterprise Manager Data Collector and/or the Enterprise Manager Client. install both the 32-bit version and the 64-bit version of the JRE. See Data Collector Requirements on page 3 for the JRE version requirement.  For 64-bit operating systems. Enterprise Manager 6.Chapter 2 Planning and Preparation Install the Java Runtime Environment The Enterprise Manager Data Collector and Enterprise Manager Client require the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). . 2 Unzip and launch the Enterprise Manager Data Collector Setup file. . Prerequisites The tasks described in Chapter 2: Planning and Preparation. . . . . . . . . . the InstallShield Wizard Complete page appears. Steps 1 Download the Enterprise Manager Data Collector software. c Click Knowledge Center. . The Setup Status page appears and displays installation progress. . . . . . . 11 Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard . . . . . . . Dell Compellent 11 . 12 Install the Data Collector Install the Data Collector on a Windows server that has network connectivity to your Storage Centers. . . . . . . . The License Agreement page appears. . . . . . . Contents Install the Data Collector . . . 4 Read the license agreement and then click Yes to accept it. . When installation is complete. . . . . . . . on page 7 must be complete. .3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector Install the Data Collector and configure settings using the Setup Wizard. The InstallShield Wizard appears. a Go to the Dell Compellent Support Home Page (support. . b Log on to the customer or partner portal. . . . .dell. . . The Enterprise Manager Data Collector Setup wizard appears. . . 3 Click Next. . . . . . . . . . 5 Click Finish. . . . . . . . Note: For user interface reference information. . . click Help. . . . . .com/compellent). . . . . . . then download the Enterprise Manager Data Collector Setup file. . . select Configure as Primary Data Collector. modify the default Data Collector ports if one or more of the default ports are already in use. Note: If a firewall is enabled on the host computer. 1 Configure the first page of the Data Collector Setup wizard. c In the Data Source Type drop-down menu. Note: User accounts (local or domain) must be able to log in as a service and must have administrator privileges. make sure these ports are allowed inbound. e Click Next. a Under Data Collector Type.  Configure the Data Collector to Use a Microsoft SQL Server Database on page 12  Configure the Data Collector to Use a MySQL Database on page 17  Configure the Data Collector to Use the Embedded Database on page 22 Configure the Data Collector to Use a Microsoft SQL Server Database Perform this task if you want the Data Collector to store data in an external Microsoft SQL Server database. select the type of Windows account under which the Data Collector will run. 12 Enterprise Manager 6.4 Installation Guide . b (Optional) Under Data Collector Service Information.Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard To configure the Data Collector. The Activate Enterprise Manager License page appears. d In the Service User Type drop-down menu. select MS SQL Server 2005/2008/2012. perform the task that corresponds to your preferred data storage method. b In the Port field.Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard 2 Enter the license information. 3 Specify the Microsoft SQL Server database information. If you are activating over email or telephone. The Data Source Properties page appears. enter the host name or IP address of the server on which the database is installed. (See support. a Enter the Product Key provided by Dell Compellent. select Activate over Internet.  If the server that is hosting the Data Collector does not have Internet access.com/compellent. Note: The Data Collector can be used for 30 days without activation. b Select the appropriate activation method: c  If the server that is hosting the Data Collector has Internet access. select Activate over Email/Phone. contact Dell Technical Support Services to obtain the Confirmation Number. The default port for Microsoft SQL Server is 1433. Dell Compellent 13 .) d Click Next. enter the TCP port that was configured during the database TCP/IP setup. a In the Server field.dell. verify the database information.4 Installation Guide . The Data Collector uses this information to create a database user named compmsauser. enter the username and password for a user defined in the database that has administrator rights to create databases and database users. and then try again. a 13-character default password is used. If you do not specify a password. e Click Next. 14 Enterprise Manager 6. Enterprise Manager attempts to communicate with the database server. 4 (Optional) Configure SMI-S Server Properties.  If a communication error appears. then configure the remaining properties. The Network Adaptor and Max Memory Settings page appears. select Use Custom Password. then type a password in the EM DB User Password field. For information on setting up and using SMI-S. delete the database user named compmsauser and the database named compmsadb. verify that Enterprise Manager has connectivity to the database server.  If a user creation error appears and the database server was previously used to store Enterprise Manager data.Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector c In the Username/Password fields. d (Optional) To specify a password for the compmsauser database user. a To configure SMI-S at this time. Note: You can also configure SMI-S after the Data Collector is installed and configured. see the Dell Compellent Enterprise Manager Administrator’s Guide. select Enabled. and make sure that the database server allows remote connections. b Click Next.  If Enterprise Manager is able to communicate with the database server. the SMI-S Server Properties page appears. Note: Dell Compellent recommends specifying a value that is less than total memory available to the Data Collector host server. c Click Next. a If the server that hosts the Data Collector has multiple network adapters. choose a network adapter from the dropdown menu. Dell Compellent 15 . increasing this limit can improve performance. choose an option to specify the maximum amount of memory that can be used by the Data Collector. If the Data Collector manages many Storage Centers. 6 Create an administrator user. b In the Max Memory Settings area. select which adapter the Data Collector should use for communication. a Enter a user name. You will need this information to log on to Enterprise Manager after installation is complete. The Create Administrator User page appears.  To manually select a network adapter.Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard 5 Select the network adapter and specify the memory limit for the Data Collector.  To select a network adapter automatically. and password confirmation. select the Automatically Select Network Adapter check box. Note: Record the user name and password. password. After the Data Collector starts. The Enterprise Manager Data Collector Setup wizard exits. 7 Record the URL for the Data Collector website. the Finished setup page appears. The Data Collector Service is started.4 Installation Guide . 16 Enterprise Manager 6. then click Finish.Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector b Click Next. a In a web browser. make sure these ports are allowed inbound.0/5. f Click No. The Data Collector Setup wizard exits.1/5. The Manual Steps required dialog box appears.jar. c Extract the driver. d Change name of the mysql-connector-java-<version>-bin. d In the Service User Type drop-down menu. b Download the . e Click Next.jar file to mysql.com/downloads/connector/j. 2 Download and install the MySQL Connector/J JDBC driver. e Replace the current mysql.jar file you downloaded to the following directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Compellent Technologies\Compellent Enterprise Manager\msaservice\lib Dell Compellent 17 .zip MySQL Connector/J JDBC driver.5. a Under Data Collector Type. Note: User accounts (local or domain) must be able to log in as a service and must have administrator privileges. c In the Data Source Type drop-down menu.Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard Configure the Data Collector to Use a MySQL Database Perform this task if you want the Data Collector to store data in an external MySQL database. b (Optional) Under Data Collector Service Information.tar or .mysql. 1 Configure the first page of the Data Collector Setup wizard. Note: If a firewall is enabled on the host computer. select Configure as Primary Data Collector. select the type of Windows account under which the Data Collector will run.jar file by copying mysql. modify the default Data Collector ports if one or more of the default ports are already in use. select MySQL 5. go to dev. select MySQL 5.com/compellent. 5 Click Yes.) d Click Next. The Enterprise Manager Data Collector Setup wizard appears.dell. contact Dell Technical Support Services to obtain the Confirmation Number. The Manual Steps required dialog box appears. then click Next. a Enter the Product Key provided by Dell Compellent. The Data Source Properties page appears. If you are activating over email or telephone.  If the server that is hosting the Data Collector does not have Internet access. 18 Enterprise Manager 6.Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector 3 Start the Enterprise Manager Data Collector Manager application.4 Installation Guide . select Activate over Email/Phone. select Activate over Internet. Note: The Data Collector can be used for 30 days without activation. 4 In the Data Source Type drop-down menu.0/5. (See support.1. b Select the appropriate activation method: c  If the server that is hosting the Data Collector has Internet access. The Activate Enterprise Manager License page appears. 6 Enter the license information. If you do not specify a password. 8 (Optional) Configure SMI-S Server Properties. Dell Compellent 19 . c In the Username/Password fields. a To configure SMI-S at this time. The default for MySQL is 3306. select Use Custom Password. see the Dell Compellent Enterprise Manager Administrator’s Guide. enter the username and password for a user defined in the database that has administrator rights to create databases and database users. b In the Port field.Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard 7 Specify the MySQL database information. delete the database user named compmsauser and the database named compmsadb.  If Enterprise Manager is able to communicate with the database server. verify that Enterprise Manager has connectivity to the database server. e Click Next. and make sure that the database server allows remote connections. The Network Adaptor and Max Memory Settings page appears. The Data Collector uses this information to create a database user named compmsauser. verify the database information. a In the Server field. a 13-character default password is used. the SMI-S Server Properties page appears. Note: You can also configure SMI-S after the Data Collector is installed and configured. then configure the remaining properties. select Enabled. then type a password in the EM DB User Password field.  If a user creation error appears and the database server was previously used to store Enterprise Manager data.  If a communication error appears. b Click Next. enter the TCP port that was configured during the database TCP/IP setup. d (Optional) To specify a password for the compmsauser database user. Enterprise Manager attempts to communicate with the database server. and then try again. enter the host name or IP address of the server on which the database is installed. For information on setting up and using SMI-S. a If the server that hosts the Data Collector has multiple network adapters. b In the Max Memory Settings area. choose an option to specify the maximum amount of memory that can be used by the Data Collector. select which adapter the Data Collector should use for communication. The Create Administrator User page appears.  To select a network adapter automatically. 10 Create an administrator user. c Click Next.  To manually select a network adapter. increasing this limit can improve performance. You will need this information to log on to Enterprise Manager after installation is complete. a Enter a user name. Note: Dell Compellent recommends specifying a value that is less than total memory available to the Data Collector host server. 20 Enterprise Manager 6. If the Data Collector manages many Storage Centers. choose a network adapter from the dropdown menu. password.Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector 9 Select the network adapter and specify the memory limit for the Data Collector. and password confirmation. Note: Record the user name and password. select the Automatically Select Network Adapter check box.4 Installation Guide . then click Finish. The Data Collector Service is started. the Finished setup page appears. After the Data Collector starts.Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard b Click Next. The Enterprise Manager Data Collector Setup wizard exits. 11 Record the URL for the Data Collector website. Dell Compellent 21 . The Activate Enterprise Manager License page appears. d In the Service User Type drop-down menu. select the type of Windows account under which the Data Collector will run.Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector Configure the Data Collector to Use the Embedded Database Perform this task if you want the Data Collector to store data in an embedded database on the local file system. Note: The embedded database is not recommended for a production environment. select Configure as Primary Data Collector. 1 Configure the first page of the Data Collector Setup wizard. A confirmation dialog box appears. b (Optional) Under Data Collector Service Information. modify the default Data Collector ports if one or more of the default ports are already in use.4 Installation Guide . a Under Data Collector Type. f 22 Click Yes. e Click Next. make sure inbound connections are allowed on these ports. c In the Data Source Type drop-down menu. Note: User accounts (local or domain) must be able to log in as a service and must have administrator privileges. select File System. Enterprise Manager 6. Note: If a firewall is enabled on the host computer. b Click Next.) d Click Next.dell. select Activate over Email/Phone. b Select the appropriate activation method: c  If the server that is hosting the Data Collector has Internet access. contact Dell Technical Support Services to obtain the Confirmation Number. select Activate over Internet. If you are activating over email or telephone. Dell Compellent 23 . The SMI-S Server Properties page appears. a Enter the Product Key provided by Dell Compellent. 3 Configure where the Data Collector data is stored.  If the server that is hosting the Data Collector does not have Internet access. Note: The Data Collector can be used for 30 days without activation.com/compellent. a If necessary. (See support. change the path where data is stored. The Data Source Properties page appears.Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard 2 Enter the license information. choose an option to specify the maximum amount of memory that can be used by the Data Collector. For information on setting up and using SMI-S. choose a network adapter from the dropdown menu. b Click Next.4 Installation Guide . then configure the remaining properties. The Network Adaptor and Max Memory Settings page appears. a To configure SMI-S at this time. select which adapter the Data Collector should use for communication.  To select a network adapter automatically. b In the Max Memory Settings area. a If the server that hosts the Data Collector has multiple network adapters. increasing this limit can improve performance. 24 Enterprise Manager 6. 5 Select the network adapter and specify the memory limit for the Data Collector.Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector 4 (Optional) Configure SMI-S Server Properties. If the Data Collector manages many Storage Centers.  To manually select a network adapter. select Enabled. Note: Dell Compellent recommends specifying a value that is less than total memory available to the Data Collector host server. Note: You can also configure SMI-S after the Data Collector is installed and configured. select the Automatically Select Network Adapter check box. see the Dell Compellent Enterprise Manager Administrator’s Guide. password. 6 Create an administrator user. The Create Administrator User page appears. then click Finish. You will need this information to log on to Enterprise Manager after installation is complete. The Data Collector Service is started. b Click Next. 7 Record the URL for the Data Collector website. The Enterprise Manager Data Collector Setup wizard exits. After the Data Collector starts. Note: Record the user name and password.Complete the Data Collector Setup Wizard c Click Next. and password confirmation. the Finished setup page appears. Dell Compellent 25 . a Enter a user name. 4 Installation Guide .Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector 26 Enterprise Manager 6. . . . . allowing you to view and manage multiple Storage Centers. . . The default port is 3033. . . . . 4 When the download is complete. . . . 2 If a certificate warning appears. . . . . . . . Prerequisites The host computer must meet the requirements listed in Client Requirements on page 4. . . . . . Dell Compellent 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . click Download to save the Enterprise Manager Client Installer to your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Use the wizard to install the Enterprise Manager Client. . . . . . . . . . 29 Next Steps . Steps 1 In a web browser. . . . . . . . . 28 Add Storage Centers to Enterprise Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contents Install the Enterprise Manager Client . acknowledge the warning and continue. . . . double-click the downloaded file. go to the Enterprise Manager Data Collector Website. . . The InstallShield Wizard appears. . . . . . . . . . . 5 Click Run to start the installation. . . . . . . . . .4 Installing and Configuring the Enterprise Manager Client Install the Client on a Windows computer and use it to connect to the Data Collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The default location for the website is: https://<emdc_hostname_ip>:<emdc_web_server_port> Variable Description emdc_hostname_ip Host name or IP address of the Data Collector server. . . . . . A Security Warning dialog box appears. . 3 Next to Client Installer. 27 Use the Client to Connect to the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . You can install the client on the Data Collector server or a computer that has network connectivity to the Data Collector server. 30 Install the Enterprise Manager Client The Enterprise Manager Client is a Windows application that connects to the Data Collector. . . emdc_web_server_port Web server port of the Data Collector server. . . . . . . . . . the Data collector must be configured for Active Directory and Kerberos. 1 Start the Enterprise Manager Client application. The Enterprise Manager Client appears.Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring the Enterprise Manager Client Use the Client to Connect to the Data Collector After the Enterprise Manager Client is installed. The Client connects to the Data Collector and displays the Storage (SAN/ NAS) view. 28 Enterprise Manager 6. use it to connect to the Data Collector.  Web Server Port: If you changed the Web Server Port during installation. enter the updated port. 2 Complete the following fields:  User Name: Enter the name of the Enterprise Manager user that was created during Data Collector installation.  Host/IP: Enter the host name or IP address of the server that hosts the Data Collector. Note: Do not select the Use Windows Credentials check box at this time. 3 Click Log In.4 Installation Guide . To use this feature.  Password: Enter the password for the user. If the Data Collector and Client are installed on the same system. you can type localhost instead. after the wizard closes the Inherit Settings wizard appears. Dell Compellent  If the Inherit settings from existing Storage Center check box was not selected. 29 . For instructions on regenerating an SSL certificate. see the Storage Center Administrator’s Guide. 4 Click Finish. you must specify a Storage Center user account that has the Administrator privilege.  Host Name: Enter the host name or IP address of a Storage Center controller. you can specify Storage Center user accounts any privilege level. enter the IP address or host name of the management controller.  Folder: Select the parent folder for the Storage Center. Prerequisites  You must have the user name and password for a Storage Center user account. If this check box is selected. Note: If one or more Storage Centers are associated with other Enterprise Manager users. you must specify a Storage Center user account that has the Reporter privilege. Note: If you specify a Storage Center user with the Reporter or Volume Manager privilege. When the Storage Center is subsequently added for other Enterprise Manager users.  User Name and Password: Enter the user name and password for a Storage Center user.  If your Enterprise Manger user account has the Reporter privilege.  The Enterprise Manager Data Collector must have connectivity to the Storage Center management interface. For a dual-controller Storage Center. 2 Enter Storage Center logon information. the Inherit Settings dialog box appears. The Add Storage Center dialog box appears.  The first time a Storage Center is added to Enterprise Manager.Add Storage Centers to Enterprise Manager Add Storage Centers to Enterprise Manager Use the Client to add the Storage Centers that you want to centrally manage. click Add Storage Center. the dialog box allows you to select an existing Storage Center or add a new Storage Center. 3 (Optional) Configure the Storage Center to use settings applied to another Storage Center by selecting the Inherit settings from existing Storage Center check box.  The Storage Center certificate must contain the host name or management IP address that is used to add the Storage Center to Enterprise Manager.  If the Inherit settings from existing Storage Center check box was selected. Steps 1 In the Enterprise Manager Client. access to the Storage Center from Enterprise Manager is restricted based on the privilege and user group(s) assigned to the Storage Center user. the Storage Center is added to Enterprise Manager.  Configure email notifications. or SMTP server is configured. d Enter the required password(s) to complete the wizard.  If a password for the Phone Home proxy. perform basic tasks to configure Enterprise Manager for your environment. c When you are done. The wizard advances to the next page. b Select the check box for each category of settings that you want to inherit. Secure Console proxy.4 Installation Guide .  Predefine your disaster recovery plan. Next Steps After installation is complete.  Set up remote Storage Centers and QoS.  Add FluidFS clusters to Enterprise Manager.  Add Storage Center volumes. See the Enterprise Manager Administrator’s Guide for detailed configuration instructions.  If passwords are not configured for the Phone Home proxy. or SMTP server. click Help. click Finish. For user interface reference information. Secure Console proxy.Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring the Enterprise Manager Client 5 (Inherit settings only) Choose the Storage Center settings to inherit. you are prompted to re-enter the required password(s). then click Next.  Add servers to Storage Centers. a Select the Storage Center from which you want to inherit settings. These tasks are configuration dependent so some might not apply to your site. Enterprise Manager 6.  Configure replications and Live Volumes. including how to: 30  Add Enterprise Manager users.  Configure the Data Collector to authenticate Enterprise Manager users using an Active Directory or OpenLDAP directory service. the dialog box closes. . 680-028-016 B .