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Installing and updating XClarity Administrator

Review this section for information about installing and setting up Lenovo XClarity Administrator for the first time, updating to a new release.

  • Installing and setting up XClarity Administrator for the first time
    The initial setup of XClarity Administrator involves preparing the network, installing XClarity Administrator virtual appliance, configuring XClarity Administrator, managing chassis and servers, and optionally setting up automatic support notification.
  • Updating XClarity Administrator
    You can update Lenovo XClarity Administrator virtual appliances and containers to the latest software levels.
  • Registering XClarity Administrator
    By registering your instance of Lenovo XClarity Administrator, you can use the basic functions without receiving reoccurring warnings about the trial expiration and non-compliant licenses. After registering, the noncompliant-license warning is no longer displayed; however, all functions that require a license remain disabled until you purchase and install licenses based on the number of managed devices.
  • Installing the full-function enablement license
    After the 90-day free trial expires, you must purchase and install Lenovo XClarity Pro licenses for all managed devices that support advanced functions to continue using operating-system deployment and device-configuration features in Lenovo XClarity Administrator. You must have Lenovo XClarity Pro licenses for all managed devices to get XClarity Administrator service and support.