Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide
Summary
This document is the quick start guide for Dell EMC Lifecycle Controller Remote Services. It introduces iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller for remote server management, covering key features, licensed capabilities, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish, Web Service API, and one-to-many management. Target users are IT administrators and developers building automated server management solutions.
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Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide
December 2020 Rev. A00
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Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide December 2020 Rev. A00
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................................................................. Benefits of using i DRAC with Lifecycle Controller.......
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Introduction Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management to perform various systems management tasks using a Graphical User Interface (GUI). It is delivered as part of the ...
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Increased Efficiency— Automates the server configuration management using Dell Open Manage Essentials and Dell partner consoles, which enables efficient administration as server deployments scale. For...
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Licensed features in Lifecycle Controller The Web Services-Management (WSMAN) License and Privilege Specification encompasses all the license and privilege information required to utilize the WSMan AP...
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Lifecycle Controller also supports local one-to-one system management tasks through a graphical user interface (GUI) using the server’s Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) or the Virtual Console in i DRAC for ...
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Operations using Remote Services Using Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services, you can perform the following operations: Deploy and Configure Monitor Maintain Create and schedule jobs Topics: Deployment...
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Getting started with API collateral and links Perform the following steps to start using the Lifecycle Controller API: 1. Identify the feature or the required management operation. 2. Determine how th...
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Event message registry XML The message registry XML describes all messages, message IDs, and message arguments from all profiles. This zipped file contains the i DRAC and Lifecycle Controller event an...
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Table 1. Details of Licensing feature matrix (continued) Feature i DRAC9 Basic i DRAC9 Express i DRAC9 Express for i DRAC9 Enterprise Blades Operating system No Yes Yes Yes Deployment Device Configura...
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Integrating the Lifecycle Controller API This section outlines the resources required to integrate the Lifecycle Controller API into an application: API Clients– Lists the API clients that are availab...
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Applications using Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services The following applications use Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services: Dell Open Manage Integration Suite for Microsoft System Center - www.dell.c...
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Social media reference To obtain the most up-to-date information, go to the Dell Support Site and search for the required information. Table 2. Product Information Product Name and related Link Topics...
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The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting up the system, and technical specifications. The Owner’s Manual provides information about system features and describes how ...
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Terms and definitions The following table lists the terms used in this document and their definitions. Table 3. Terms and definitions Term Definition LC Lifecycle Controller Enumerate Refers to WS-MAN...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 16 |
| File Size | 322.44 KB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of using Lifecycle Controller Remote Services?
The manual lists benefits of using iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller and specific benefits of Lifecycle Controller Remote Services.
How can I contact Dell for technical support?
Go to www.dell.com/support, select your category, verify your region, and select the appropriate support link.
What is the difference between iDRAC and the Lifecycle Controller?
iDRAC is the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller management controller, while the Lifecycle Controller is a distinct feature.
What documentation is provided for API development?
The manual provides WSMAN MOF, WSDL, XSD API definitions, Attribute registry XML, and iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish.