Main Page

Welcome to the openDCIM WIKI

Client Requirements

• Web browser that is reasonably standards compliant.
  • We do not support Internet Explorer 8 or earlier, in other words
  • Developers regularly test against the latest IE, Chrome, Mozilla, and Safari
  • Some mobile devices (tablets/phones) work decently. If you want to scan barcodes for input, I suggest looking at Bluetooth enabled scanners (around $200 and up).
• Javascript must be enabled on your client
• You must be connected to the network at all times - openDCIM does not work in a batch mode

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
• Setting up background jobs (cron).
• Advanced Installation guide

A video summarizing this process is available at:

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Database Schema

• The current database schema is available at http://opendcim.org/schema/?keyword=opendcim&toolbar=hidden

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 (The container itself)
  • Navigating Cabinets (The items within the container)
    • 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)