Additional setup
The Additional Setup tab on the Home page lists more configuration and setup tasks for IBM® Flex System Manager management software.
Note: Only some of the additional setup procedures in the management software web
interface are described in this documentation.
- Setting up Electronic Service Agent (ESA)
Enable and configure Electronic Service Agent™ (ESA) on the Additional Setup page. - Configuring the management software user registry
An internal user registry is automatically configured during the initial setup process. If you want to use an external user registry, use the User Registry Configuration wizard in the IBM Flex System Manager management software web interface to choose the type of user registry, and other registry settings, for your IBM Flex System hardware configuration. - Managing users and user groups
The Users and Groups page in the IBM Flex System Manager management software web interface enables you to create, edit, and delete management software users and user groups. - Automate checking for updates
Use the Updates wizard to configure IBM Flex System Manager management software to notify you of available updates and to select compliance policy settings for managed resources. It does not set up an automatic installation of updates. - Deploying common configurations
IBM Flex System Manager management software configures some hardware and software settings automatically during initial setup. For other common settings, the management software comes with Configuration Patterns that enable you to provision multiple managed resources quickly and easily. The management software also has predefined configuration templates and plans that enable you to deploy specific configurations to managed resources. - Deploying agents
IBM Flex System Manager management software uses an agent manager to communicate with the common agents that are installed on managed resources. Install and deploy agents on managed resources to extend the management capabilities of the management software. The Deploy Agent wizard assists you with agent setup.