Server Administrator Version 8.5

Using The Dell Schema Extender

To use the Dell Schema Extender perform the following tasks:
CAUTION: The Dell Schema Extender uses the SchemaExtenderOem.ini file. To ensure that the Dell Schema Extender utility functions properly, do not modify the name or the contents of this file.
  1. Click Next on the Welcome screen.

  2. Read the warning and click Next.

  3. Select Use Current Log In Credentials or enter a user name and password with schema administrator rights.

  4. Click Next to run the Dell Schema Extender.

  5. Click Finish.

    To verify the schema extension, use the Active Directory Schema Snap-in in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to verify the existence of the following classes and attributes. See the Microsoft documentation for more information on enabling and using the Active Directory Schema Snap-in.

    For more information on class definitions for DRAC, see
    the Remote Access Controller 4 User’s Guide and Remote Access Controller
    5 User’s Guide. For more information on class definitions for
    iDRAC, see the Integrated Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
    Table 1. Class Definitions for Classes Added to the Active Directory Schema
    Class NameAssigned Object Identification Number (OID)Class Type
    dellAssociationObject1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.2Structural Class
    dellPrivileges1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.4Structural Class
    dellProduct1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.5Structural Class
    dellOmsa2AuxClass1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.2.1.1Auxiliary Class
    dellOmsaApplication1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.2.1.2Structural Class
    Table 2. dellAssociationObject Class
    OID1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.2
    DescriptionThis class represents the Dell Association Object. The Association Object provides the connection between the users and the devices or products.
    Class TypeStructural Class
    SuperClassesGroup
    Attributes

    dellProductMembers

    dellPrivilegeMember

    Table 3. dellPrivileges Class
    OID1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.4
    DescriptionThis class is used as a container Class for the Dell Privileges (Authorization Rights).
    Class TypeStructural Class
    SuperClassesUser
    Attributes

    dellRAC4Privileges

    dellRAC3Privileges

    dellOmsaAuxClass

    Table 4. dellProduct Class
    OID1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.5
    DescriptionThis is the main class from which all Dell products are derived.
    Class TypeStructural Class
    SuperClassesComputer
    AttributesdellAssociationMembers
    Table 5. dellOmsa2AuxClass Class
    OID1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.2.1.1
    DescriptionThis class is used to define the privileges (Authorization Rights) for Server Administrator.
    Class TypeAuxiliary Class
    SuperClassesNone
    Attributes

    dellOmsaIsReadOnlyUser

    dellOmsaIsReadWriteUser

    dellOmsaIsAdminUser

    Table 6. dellOmsaApplication Class
    OID1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.2.1.2
    DescriptionThis class represents the Server Administrator application. Server Administrator must be configured as dellOmsaApplication in Active Directory. This configuration enables the Server Administrator application to send LDAP queries to Active Directory.
    Class TypeStructural Class
    SuperClassesdellProduct
    AttributesdellAssociationMembers
    Table 7. General Attributes Added to the Active Directory Schema
    Attribute Name/DescriptionAssigned OID/Syntax Object IdentifierSingle Valued
    dellPrivilegeMember

    List of dellPrivilege Objects that belong to this Attribute.

    1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.2.1

    Distinguished Name (LDAPTYPE_DN 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.12)

    FALSE
    dellProductMembers

    List of dellRacDevices Objects that belong to this role. This attribute is the forward link to the dellAssociationMembers backward link.

    Link ID: 12070

    1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.2.2

    Distinguished Name (LDAPTYPE_DN 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.12)

    FALSE
    dellAssociationMembers

    List of dellAssociationObjectMembers that belong to this Product. This attribute is the backward link to the dellProductMembers Linked attribute.

    Link ID: 12071

    1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.2.14

    Distinguished Name (LDAPTYPE_DN 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.12)

    FALSE
    Table 8. Server Administrator-Specific Attributes Added to the Active Directory Schema
    Attribute Name/DescriptionAssigned OID/Syntax Object IdentifierSingle Valued
    dellOMSAIsReadOnlyUser

    TRUE if the User has Read-Only rights in Server Administrator

    1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.2.2.1

    Boolean (LDAPTYPE_BOOLEAN 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.7)

    TRUE
    dellOMSAIsReadWriteUser

    TRUE if the User has Read-Write rights in Server Administrator

    1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.2.2.2

    Boolean (LDAPTYPE_BOOLEAN 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.7)

    TRUE
    dellOMSAIsAdminUser

    TRUE if the User has Administrator rights in Server Administrator

    1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.2.2.3

    Boolean (LDAPTYPE_BOOLEAN 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.7)

    TRUE