Main Page

Welcome to the openDCIM WIKI

Getting started

• First, make sure that you meet the System Requirements
• Then, download from http://www.opendcim.org/downloads.html
• Follow the installation instructions in the README file
  • Set up your database
  • Configure openDCIM to talk to your database
  • Log in for the first time. The first user to log in is the default administrator!
• Follow the Configuration guide

Basic Navigation

• The Sidebar
• Data Center Maps

Site Management

• Managing Users
• Managing Contacts
• Asset Ownership - Departments
  • Relationship of Department Contacts
• Managing Data Centers
  • Managing Power Sources
  • Managing Power Panels
  • Creating your FloorPlan
  • Managing Cabinets
    • Managing Power Strips
    • Managing Infrastructure Components
• Managing Manufacturers
• Managing Device Templates

Daily Operations

• Entering Rack Requests (Users)
• Completing Rack Requests (Admins)
• Entering New Devices
  • Reserving Space
  • Documenting Power Connections
  • Documenting Network Connections
• Moving Devices to New Locations
• The Storage Room (Surplus)