Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration Guide for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Version 2.1 Installation Instructions
Summary
This installation guide covers Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration Version 2.1 for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. The manual provides step-by-step instructions for configuring accounts, setting up WMI access, granting DCOM permissions, and installing the integration components. It includes prerequisites, discovery and handshake configuration, namespace security settings, and validation procedures. The document also covers troubleshooting common installation issues and understanding the integration architecture. Intended for system administrators and IT professionals integrating Dell server management capabilities with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.
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Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration For Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Version 2.1 Installation Guide
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Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration For Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Version 2.1 Installation Guide
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of ...
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Contents 1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................5 2 Prerequisites.................................
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Introduction This guide provides information on software prerequisites and requirements to install, upgrade, and uninstall Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) for Microsoft System Center 2012...
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Prerequisites You require familiarity with deploying operating systems using Dell Server Deployment Pack for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (DSDP version 2.1 for Configuration Manager)....
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NOTE: Make sure that firewall of the system does not block the WMI connection. 1. To access the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) remotely using dcomcnfg.exe, provide user permissions to the D...
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Validating User Permissions From the Dell Provisioning Server To validate user permissions: 1. Use WBEMTest to verify that you can connect to the Site Server using WMI. Make sure that you select Packe...
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6. Ensure that you have installed the Configuration Manager Console (admin console) before you install DPS. Before installing DPS, the DLCI installer checks if the admin console is installed. If the a...
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11. For working with the deploying non-Windows operating systems on target systems task, complete these prerequisites: For deploying non-Windows operating systems, you require Network File System (NFS...
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Microsoft .NET version 4.0 For Configuration Manager 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Microsoft .NET version 4.0 For Configuration Manager 2007 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later...
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Operating Systems Dell Provisioning Service Windows Vista SP1 x86 Business Edition Windows Vista x86 Business Edition The following operating systems are supported for Configuration Manager 2007/2012....
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3. In Power Shell, run this command: Set-Execution Policy Remote Signed. 4. In the confirmation message, type Y.
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Installing DLCI for Configuration Manager The Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) for Configuration Manager installer contains two components — Dell Lifecycle Controller Utility (DLCU) and De...
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8. To install the package, if UAC is enabled, see Working With DLCI on a User Account Control Enabled System, else double-click Dell_Lifecycle_Controller_Integration_2.1.0.xxx.exe. The Welcome screen ...
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9. In Installation Completed Successfully, click Finish. NOTE: As part of the installation, a provisioning website is created and configured under Internet Information Services (IIS). Installing DLCU ...
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7. Click Install. The progress bar is displayed. After installation, the completion message is displayed. 8. Click Next and then click Finish. Working With DLCI on a User Account Control Enabled Syste...
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Prerequisites for Upgrading Before you upgrade to DLCI version 2.1 for Configuration Manager, you must upgrade the firmware on the target systems. If the blade servers are part of the Chassis, then up...
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NOTE: You cannot abort the upgrade process by closing the installation wizard. If you close the installation wizard, the following message is displayed: Are you sure you want to cancel Dell Lifecycle ...
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2. Select Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration 2.1.0 and click Remove. 3. Follow the instructions to complete the uninstallation. Or, if you are uninstalling by using the package that you downloaded ...
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Troubleshooting Errors During Dell Provisioning Service (DPS) Installation on System When installing DPS on a system other than the site server, if you specify incorrect system name or user credential...
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| Brand | Integration |
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| Pages | 23 |
| File Size | 531.77 KB |
| Published | May 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove features I previously installed?
Run the installer, select Modify, choose the feature to remove, and select 'This feature will not be available'.
How do I uninstall the DLCI for Configuration Manager?
Go to Control Panel → Add or Remove Programs, select Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration 2.1.0, and click Remove.
What should I do if DPS installation fails due to an RPC error?
Check the import.log file for the error, reinstall DPS, and ensure the correct system name and credentials are provided.